WASTE WATER

1. Which of the following are necessary and ambient conditions favoring the
choice of dilution as the method of sewage disposal?

1. The river has considerable flow most of the time

2. The river is shallow aiding sedimentation
3. The currents are swift and forward
4. Adequate dilution rations are available during maximum river flow
5. The river is not used as a source of water supply

Select the correct answer from the codes given below

Codes:
(a) 1,2 and 5 (b) 1,4 and 5 (c) 2,3 and 4 (d) 3,4 and 5

2. A minimum velocity should be maintained in sewer to

(a) Enable the sewage to reach the treatment unit quickly

(b) Reduce the size of sewer
(c) Keep the suspended matter in suspension
(d) Prevent clogging due to floating matter and fat

3. When two identical sewage pumps are connected in series

(a) For given head, the discharge is nearly doubled

(b) For given discharge, the head is nearly doubled
(c) Both head and discharge are nearly doubled
(d) Head and discharge relationship remains unchanged

4. Which one of the following statements is true?

(a) The velocity of the flow in large sewers flowing full is more than that in smaller
sewers for the same slope
(b) The velocity of flow in sewer is maximum when it flow full
(c) The velocity of flow in a sewer at half full is less than that flowing in full condition
(d) The velocity of flow in an elliptical sewer flowing full is more than the velocity of flow
in a sewer of circular section of the same area of section and same slope, flowing full

5. Match list I with list II and select the correct answer using the codes given below
the lists
List I List II
A. Centrifugation 1.Storage prior to processing
B. Burial in Land-Fill 2. conditioning prior to dewatering
C. Chemical treatment 3. dewatering
D. Primary clarifier 4. solid disposal
Codes:
(a) A B C D (b) A B C D (c) A B C D (d) A B C D
1 2 3 4 4 3 1 2 4 3 2 1 3 4 2 1

6. Match terms of list I with the corresponding colloidal dispersions of list II. Select
the correct answer from the codes given below the lists:

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 List I List II
(Term) (Colloidal dispersion of)
A. Emulsion 1.Gas in Liquid
B. Foam 2.Liquid in air
C. Fog 3.Solid in air
D. Smoke 4. Liquid in Liquid
Codes:
(a) A B C D (b) A B C D (c) A B C D (d) A B C D
1 2 3 4 2 3 4 1 3 4 1 2 4 1 2 3

7. Which of the following method is used to determine the color in waste water?

(a) ADMI Method

(b) Pt-Co Scale method
(c) Threshold limit
(d) JTU method

8. Membrane filter technique is used for testing

(a) B-coli
(b) Poliomelytis
(c) Copper
(d) Dissolved gases

9. Pretreatment of waste water includes

(a) Pasteurization
(b) Chlorination
(c) Acid treatment
(d) All of the above

10. Grit chamber are designed to remove

(a) Fine sand particles

(b) particles equivalent to fine sand, 0.2mm diameter and specific gravity of 2.7 with a
minimum of organic material.
(c) Organic particles
(d) Particles with 0.2 cm diameter and specific gravity 3.5 with maximum of organic
matter.
11. In biological waste treatment systems when fluid particles pass through the tank,
retain their identify and are discharged in the same sequence in which they enter,
then the type of reactor is known as

(a) Plug flow reactor (b) Batch flow reactor

(c) Complete mix flow reactor (d) Rectangular reactor

12. Consider the following data for the design of the grit chamber of a sewage
treatment plant:
1. Flow through horizontal velocity of particles=0.25 m/sec
2. Detention time =50sec
3. Settling velocity of particles=0.20 m/sec

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 Based on the this data, the length of the chamber would be
(a) 12.5cm (b) 25m (c) 50m (d) 125m

13. Which one of the following statement regarding infiltration into sewers is correct?

(a) It is the ground water entering the sewers and building connections through
defective joints, broken or cracked pipes and man holes.
(b) It is the water discharged into sewer pipes or service connections from sources such
as foundation drains, roof ladders, cellar, cooling waters from air conditioners.
(c) It is the result of deliberately planned or extraneous water sources to sanitary sewer
system.
(d) It is the water which spills over into sewer from the shallow wells.

14. A sewer has to carry large discharge. The shape of the sewer which has good
stability of the sewer which has good stability for the above purpose is
(a) Circular (b) Rectangular (c) Horse-shoe shape (e) Egg-shape

15. Correction of concrete sewers occurs due to

(a) High velocity of flow in sewers
(b) Aerobic decomposition of sewage solids
(c) Anaerobic decomposition of sewage solids
(d) High pH value of the sewage

16. A combined sewer s one which transports

(a) Domestic sewage, industrial wastes and storm water
(b) Domestic sewage and industrial wastes
(c) Domestic sewage and seepage flow
(d) Domestic sewage and storm water

17. The self cleaning velocity and maximum velocity of a 450mm concrete sewer pipe
in m/s are respectively,
(a) 0.75 and 3.0 (b) 0.60 and 3.0 (c) 1.0 and 4.5 (d) 0.75 and 1.5

18. At the junction of a house drain with the sewer a trap is used. The trap is called
(a) Gully trap (b) S-trap
(c) intercepting trap (d) nanhi trap

19. The self cleaning velocity normally adopted for sewer design is
(a) 0.5 m/s (b) 0.8 m/s (c) 1m/s (d) 10m/s

20. The gas mainly responsible for explosion in sewer is

(a) CO (b) CO2 (c) CH4 (d) NH3

21. Pick out the Correct Statement

(a) An intercepting trap is provided in the last manhole of the house drainage system
just before the connection to the main sewer.
(b) Testing of drainage pipes used in the house drainage system is usually done at a
pressure of 6 to 90 cm of water
(c) A drop manhole is provided when a connection from a high level sewer to a low
level sewer is made.
(e) A water closet is generally made of glazed earthenware.

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22. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below
the list:
List I List II
a. Cement concrete sewer (dial ≤ 700 mm) 1. Flange joint
b. Cement concrete sewer (dial ≥ 700 mm) 2. Bell and spigot joint
c. AC pipes 3. Tongue and groove joint
d. CI pipe (exposed condition) 4. Sleeve and ring joint
Codes:
(a) A B C D (b) A B C D (c) A B C D (d) A B C D
2 3 4 1 1 3 4 2 3 2 1 4 2 4 3 1

23. Drop manhole are provided in the sewerage system

(a) When the topography is undulating (b) When the topography is flat
(c) To flush water into sewers (d) To inspect the deposit in sewers

24. Consider the following statements:

In a sewer system, manholes are provided
1. at every change in the alignment
2. at the middle of each street crossing
3. at the junction of two or more sewers
4. at each house connection
5. at regular intervals
Of these, the statements
(a) 1,2 and 5 are correct
(b) 3,4 and 5 are correct
(c) 1,3 and 5 are correct
(d) 2,3 and 4 are correct

25. The drainage pipes to carry storm water are designed such that
1. they use a constant slope throughout the system
2. they flow just full for the peak runoff rate
3. they are capable of handling dry weather sanitary flow, if required
4. minimum self cleaning velocity is 0.75m/s
5. minimum diameter is 300 mm
The correct statements are:
(a) 1,2 and 5 (b) 2,3 and 4 (c) 1,4 and 5 (d) 2,4 and 5

26. The process taking place in a dispersion trench is mainly

(a) Aerobic biological action
(b) Aerobic biological action
(c) Sedimentation
(d) Filtration

27. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below
the list:
List I (Sludge Process) List II (Functions)
A. Grinding 1. stabilization
B. Centrifuging 2. volume reduction
C. Anaerobic digestion 3. size reduction
D. Filtration 4. leaching

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 Codes:
(a) A B C D (b) A B C D (c) A B C D (d) A B C D
2 3 4 1 1 3 4 2 3 2 1 4 2 4 3 1

28. Which one of the following statements defines anoxic denitrification?

(a) Single- Stage biological process by which ammonia is converted to nitrate
(b) Two-Stage biological process by which ammonia is first converted to nitrite and
then to nitrate
(c) Biological process by which nitrate is converted to nitrogen gas in the absence of
oxygen
(d) Biological process by which nitrate is converted to nitrogen and other gases and
product
29. The purpose of elutriation is to
(a) Reduce the coagulant demand exerted by alkalinity of the digested sludge
(b) Reduce BOD of the supernatant of anaerobic sludge digested
(c) Monitor the pH of the waste water
(d) Decide optimum dose of a coagulation

30. A rapid test to indicate the intensify of pollution of waste is

(a) Biochemical oxygen demand
(b) Dissolved oxygen
(c) MPN
(d) Total Dissolved Solid
31. The type of bacteria which dose not require light and free oxygen for existence is
(a) facultative (b) coliform (c) aerobic (d) anaerobic

32. Which one is not match correctly?

(a) Sewage - The waste waters from localities, toilets, kitchens, industries and
storm
(b) Refuse - Waste waters from road drains including debris
(c) Sullage - The waste waters form kitchen, bathrooms not creating bad odor etc
(d) Garbage - Solid waste material from kitchen

33. For a septic tank which of the following is incorrect?

(a) Sediments, digestion and storage of sludge take place

(b) The detention period is 24 hours
(c) The effluent is discharged into soak pit
(d) Capacity of small tanks is 30-60 litres/person

34. Pick out the incorrect statement with regards to primary sedimentation tank for
sewage.
(a) The detention period is 3 to 5 hours
(b) Reduce the BOD to 70%
(c) The overflow rate is 50-60 m3/day/m2
(d) All the above

35. Which of the following is not matched correctly?

(a) Lagooning - sludge disposal

(b) Elutriation - washing digested sludge

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 (c) filtration - removal of suspended solids and organic matters
(d) sterilization - killing of bacteria

36. The coagulant used for treating sewage is

(a) Alum (b) Iron salts (c) Chlorinated copper (d) None of the above

37. Most of the bacteria in sewage are

(a) Parasitic (b) Pathogenic (c) Saprophitic (d) Anaerobic

38. Consider
1. Sludge digestion tank 2. Sedimentation tank 3. Trickling filter
The Unit (s) Working in Anaerobic Conditions is are
(a) 1 alone (b) 1 & 2 (c) 2 & 3 (d) 3 & 1

39. The value of sludge index ranges between

(a) 0-10 (b) 10-150 (c) 150-350 (d) 500-1000

40. Which one of the following collector types is highly efficient in removing
particulate matter finer than 5 microns in size having a density of 2.7 g/cm 3?
(a) Setting chamber (b) Cyclone (c) Bag Filter (d) Electrostatic Precipitator

41. Consider the following statements:

1. Rotating biological contactor is unit process of sewage treatment.
2. The treatment is due to aerobic bacteria

Of these two statements:

(a) Both 1 & 2 are correct and are related to each other
(b) Both 1 & 2 are incorrect
(c) 1 is correct and 2 is false
(d) 2 is correct and 1 is false

42. Match the distinct functions of list II with the corresponding sewage treatment
units the corresponding sewage treatment units of list I. selected the correct
answer using the codes given below the lists
List I List II
A. Primary settling tank 1. Solid –Liquid separation
B. Trickling filter 2.Remove of settleable solids
C. Secondary settling tank 3. Sloughing if bio mass
D. Waste stabilization pond 4. Symbiotic reaction
Codes:
(a) A B C D (b) A B C D (c) A B C D (d) A B C D
3 1 4 2 4 3 1 2 1 2 3 4 2 3 1 4

43. Given the following data in respect of a sedimentation tank

1. Volume of the tank
100m x 50m x 1.5m (deep)
2. Flow rate 2500 m3/d

The retention time would be

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 (a) 3hr (b) 2.8hr (c) 2.4hr (d) 1.8hr

44. An arrangement for back washing is provided in

(a) Slow sand filter (b) sedimentation tank
(c) Rapid sand filter (d) all of the above

45. Garbage is
(a) Dry waste (b) Semi-liquid waste
(c) Liquid waste (d) None of the above

46. The sewage is treated by aerobic bacteria action in

(a) Settling tank (b) Trickling filter
(c) Oxidation pond (d) All of the above

47. Consider the criteria listed below for the design of a clarifier in water treatment:

1. Surface overflow rate 15 m3/m2/d

2. Weir loading 100 to 200 m3/m/d
3. Detention time 2 to 4 hr
4. Rate of revolution of the 2 to 3 resolutions per hr
Scrapped bridge
Of these sets of criteria
(a) 1,2,3 and 4 are correct
(b) 2 and 3 are correct
(c) 1,2 and 3 are correct
(d) 1 and 3 are correct
48. The depth of the filter media in trickling filter varies from
(a) 0.9m to 2.5m
(b) 3 to 4m
(c) 0.3m to 0.6m
(d) 2.5m to 4.5m

49. Which of the following is not matched correctly?

(a) Diatomite filters for removal of chlorine resistant dysentery crysts
(b) Detritus tank for removal of grit
(c) Oxidation pond for removal of bacteria and BOD
(d) Vacuum filters for filtration of sewage

50. Pickup the incorrect statement

(a) Trickling filter reduce BOD between 80-85%
(b) In a trickling filter, the process is mainly biological action
(c) Humus tanks are used for secondary sedimentation
(d) In a high trickling filter sewage is recirculated

51. Match List I with II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the
list
List I List II
(Process Classification) (Waste Water Treatment Method)
A. Aerobic suspended culture 1. Septic Tank System
B. Aerobic attached culture 2.Trickling filter system
C. Anaerobic digestion 3.Imhoff Tank
4. Rotating biological contactor

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 5. Activated sludge process
6. Intermitted sand filter
Codes:
a A (2,5) b A (2,4) c A (5) d A (5,6)
B (1,6) B (1,5,6) B (2,4,6) B (4)
C (3,4) C (3) C (1,3) C (1,2,3)

52. Match list I with list II and select the correct answer using the codes given below
the list
List I List II
(Waste water treatment process) (Average normal efficiency of BOD removal)
A. Imhoff tank 1. 95%
B. Activated Sludge 2. 90%
C. Trickling Process 3. 60%
D. Primary Sedimentation Tank 4. 30%
5. 20%
Codes:
(a) A B C D (b) A B C D (c) A B C D (d) A B C D
3 1 1 1 2 3 1 6 4 2 2 5 5 2 2 5

53. Part of the effluent from the following treatment plants are recycled through the
process

1. High rate trickling filter

2. Activated sludge process
3. Rotating biological contactor
4. Biotowers
Of the above
(a) 1 and 2 are correct
(b) 2 and 3 are correct
(c) 1,2 and 3 are correct
(d) 1 and 4 are correct

54. Match list I with list II and select the correct answer using the codes given
below the lists:
List I List II
(Activated sludge process) (Average value of F/M)
A. Conventional 1.0.4 to 1.5
B. Contact Stabilization 2. 0.05 to 0.10
C. Extended Aeration 3. 0.2 to 0.6
D.High Rate Aeration 4. 0.2 to 0.4
Codes:
(a) A B C D (b) A B C D (c) A B C D (d) A B C D
4 3 2 1 1 2 4 3 2 3 1 4 3 4 2 1

55. The activated sludge

(a) Contains fertilizing constituents (b) Indicates the degree of aeration
(c) Indication high water content (d) All of the above

56. New bacteria cell forms during the

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 (a) Dissimilatory process (b) assimilatory process
(c) auto oxidation process (d) all the above

57. Mean cell residence time for activated sludge process is

(a) 4-8 hr (b) 20-30 days (c) 30-40 days (d) 4-15 days

58. Consider activated sludge

1. It is obtained by setting of sewage in presence of plenty of oxygen
2. The aeration period is 3 to 6 hr
3. The bulking of sludge is remedied by chlorination.
Of the above statements
(a) 1 and 2 are correct
(b) 2 and 3 are correct
(c) 3 and 1 are correct
(d) 1,2 and 3 are correct

59. In activated sludge process, the activated sludge is added to

(a) Influent of primary sedimentation tank
(b) Influent of secondary sedimentation tank
(c) Effluent of primary sedimentation tank
(d) Effluent of secondary sedimentation tank
60. Identify the correct statements
The chief gaseous products of aerobic processes are
1.Co2 2. H2S 3. CH4 4. CO 5. NH3
The correct statements are
(a) 1,2 and 5 are correct
(b) 1 and 5 are correct
(c) 1 and 4 are correct
(d) 1,4 and 5 are correct

61. Assuming that the supernatant is clear of suspended solid if one liter of activated
sludge containing 1000 mg/l MLSS occupies a volume of 200 ml after settling for
30 min in a measuring cylinder, the value of SVI will be
(a) 50 (b) 100 (c) 200 (d) 400

62. Waste waters that can be easily treated by biological system will have BOD
(a) Greater than COD (b) to COD ration more than 0.5
(c) Exactly equal to COD (d) to COD ration less than 0.3

63. Consider the following conditions:

1. Volume of mixed liquor suspended solids 2700 mg/l
2. Settled volume 270 ml.
Based on the data, the sludge volume index would be
(a) 27 (b) 100 (c) 270 (d) 1000

64. Second stage BOD is required for biodegradation of

(a) Carbonaceous matter (b) nitrogenous matter
(c) Hydrocarbons (d) all the above
65. For domestic waste water match the different oxygen demands as follows:
A. Theoretical oxygen demands 1. 80

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 B. Chemical Oxygen demands 2.50
C. Bio Chemical Oxygen demands 3.100

(a) A B C (b) A B C (c) A B C (d) A B C

1 2 3 3 1 2 3 2 1 2 1 3

66. No treatment is required during the disposal of waste water if dilution factor
available is
(a) above 500 (b) 300-500 (c) 150-300 (d) 100-150

67. Waste water having flow rate 15000 m3/day and BOD 40 mg/l discharge into the
river having flow 0.5m3/sec and BOD 3 mg/l, what will be the BOD OF mix?
(a) 12.54 mg/l (b) 21.5 mg/l (c) 43 mg/l (d) 4.3 mg/l

68. The ultimate BOD of waste water whose 5 day and BOD and rate consent (base e)
are respectively 150 mg/l and 0.23 /day , is
(a) 80 mg/l (b) 150 mg/l (c) 280 mg/l (d) 220 mg/l

69. Consider the following

1. Complete stabilization of organic matter takes about more than one mouth
2. Fresh sewage is alkaline
3. Fresh sewage sample has oxygen for its complete stability, its relative stability is 100
Of the above statement
(a) 1 and 2 are correct
(b) 2 and 3 are correct
(c) 1 and 3 are correct
(d) 1,2 and 3 are correct

70. Standard BOD is measured at

(a) 1 day 20OC (b) 1 day 30OC (c) 5 day 20OC (d) 5 day 30OC

71. The ratio of ultimate BOD to 5 Days BOD is

(a) 4/3 (b)3/2 (c) 2 (d) 3
72. The correct relationship between the Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD),
Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) and total organic carbon (TOC) is given by
(a) BOD> COD>TOC (b) BOD< COD<TOC
(c) COD> BOD>TOC (d) COD> TOC<BOD

73. The correct relationship between the Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD),
Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) and Theoretical Oxygen Demand (Th OD) is
given by
(a) Th OD > BOD>COD (b) Th OD > COD>BOD
(c) COD> BOD> Th OD (d) BOD> COD< Th OD

74. Match list I with II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the
list
List I List II
A. Total Solids (mg/l) 1.40
B. BOD5 (mg/l) 2.100
C. COD (mg/l) 3.150
D. TOC (mg/l) 4.200
E. Total Nitrogen (mg/l) 5.400

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Codes:
(a) A B C D E (b) A B C D E
5 4 6 2 1 6 5 4 3 2

(c) A B C D E (d) A B C D E
6 4 5 3 1 5 4 2 3 6

75. Typical BOD characteristics of waste water from selected industries are contained
in the following List I and List II. Match the Lists
List I (Industry) List II (BOD5in mg/l)
A. Distillery 1.30
B. Dairy 2.800
C. Fertilizer (UREA) 3.7000
D. Tannery 4.20,000
Codes:
(a) A B C D (b) A B C D
3 1 2 4 3 2 1 4

(c) A B C D (d) A B C D
4 2 1 3 4 1 2 3

76. Typical values of ultimate BOD (in mg/l) of various Water types are listed Below,
Match the Two Lists
List I (Water Type) List II (Ultimate BOD in mg/l)
A. Strong municipal waste water 1.0-1
B. properly treated effluent 2. 1-10
C. Tap Effluent 3.10-30
4.30-100
5.100-200
6.200-300
Codes
(a) A B C (b) A B C (c) A B C (d) A B C
5 4 2 6 3 1 6 4 1 5 3 2

77. Match list I with II containing information on the reaeration constants K2 of

different water bodies at 20OC.
List I List II
(Water Body) (Re-aeration constant K2 in day-1 base el)
A. Small pond 1.0.05-0.10
B. Large streams at low velocity 2.0.10-0.23
C. Swift stream 3.0.23-.035
D. Large lakes 4. 0.35-0.46
5. 0.69-1.15
Codes:
(a) A B C D (b) A B C D (c) A B C D (d) A B C D
2 4 5 3 2 1 5 3 1 3 4 5 1 5 4 2

78. Bulking of sludge is encountered in

(a) Trickling filter (b) Skimming tank
(c) Primary clarifier (d) Activated sludge process

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79. The organism that perform the reaction H2S (Hydrogen Sulphide) + O2 🡪 H2SO4
+ Energy Belong to the Category of
(a) Heterotrophic bacteria (b) Autotrophic bacteria
(c) Bacteriophages (d) Pathogenic bacteria

80. BOD5 of ultimate BOD is

(a) 80%-90% (b) 70%-80% (c) 60%-70% (d) 50%-60%

81. Bacteria which use carbon dioxide as a source of carbon are known as
(a) Micro –bacteria (b)Autotrophic
(c) Heterotrophic (d) Aerobic

82. Electrostatic precipitators are used as pollution control device for the
separation of
(a) SO2 (b) NO2 (c) Hydrocarbon (d) Suspended Particulates

12. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given
below the lists:
List I List II
(A) Anaerobic treatment (1) Septic Tank
(B) Water bearing strata (2) Pathogenic Bacteria
(C) Water borne disease (3) Particulate Matter
(D) Electrostatic precipitators (4) Aquifer

Codes:
(a) A B C D (b) A B C D
1 2 3 4 1 4 3 2

(c) A B C D (d) A B C D
4 1 2 3 1 4 2 3

13. The method adopted for removing bushes, debris and wood from water is
known as
(a) Sedimentation (b) Coagulation (c) Screening (d) Filtration

14. In the design of sedimentation tank, the essential factor to be considered is

(a) Surface loading
(b) depth of tank
(c) turbidity
(d) concentration of suspected solids

15. A good trap should

(a) Not have self cleaning property
(b) Restrict the flow of water
(c) Provide an adequate water seal at all times
(d) All the above

16. Secondary treatment of sewage removes

(a) Suspended inorganic matter
(b) Dissolved and colloidal organic matter
(c) Harmful bacteria

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17. The gauge pressure within a droplet of water of 0.4 cm diameter, surface
tension of water being 0.073 N/m, is
(a) 36.5 N/m2 (b) 73 N/m2 (c) 36.5 N/mm2 (d) 73 N/mm2

18. Pickout the incorrect statement

(a) A U-tube differential manometer is used upright if the pressure difference is

small
(b) The centre of pressure of a plane submerged surface cannot be above the centriod of
the displaced volume of water
(c) If the metacentre of a body is below its centre of gravity, it will be unstable
(d) The buoyant force acting on a floating body passes through the centroid of the
displaced volume of water.

19. The velocity in a flow field is given by u =3 m/s v = 6 m/s. the equation of
steam line passing through origin is

(a) y = 3x (b) y = 6x (c) y = 1/2x (d) y = 2x

20. Match list I with list ii and select the correct answer using the codes given
below the lists:
List I List II
(A) Steady Flow (1) Conditions do not change with time
(B) Uniform flow (2) only convective acceleration
(C) Irrotational flow (3) the spatial rate of change of
velocity is zero
(D) Converging steady floe (4) zero circulation

Codes:
(a) A B C D (b) A B C D
1 3 4 2 1 2 3 4

(c) A B C D (d) A B C D
1 3 2 4 3 1 4 2

21. Explosion in a sewage system is usually due to

(a) Formation of hydrogen sulfide
(b) Reaction of sewage with the conduit material.
(c) Discharge of uncontrolled industrial waste
(d) Formation of methane due to anaerobic decay accumulated bottom deposits
The correct statements are:
(a) 1 and 4 (b) 2,3 and 4 (c) 1 and 3 (d) 1 and 4

22. Match list I with list ii and select the correct answer using the codes given
below the lists:
List I List II
(A) Aerobic bacteria 1. Required O 2 in their metabolic process
(B) Facultative bacteria 2. Oxidation of Sulphur and Nitrogen
(C) Anaerobic bacteria 3.Utilizes organics in the absence of O 2

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(D) Autotropic bacteria 4. Functions both in presence as well as
in the absence of oxygen
Codes:
(a) A B C D (b) A B C D
2 1 3 4 3 4 1 2

(c) A B C D (d) A B C D
1 4 3 2 1 4 2 3

23. If the O2 utilization rate (referred to base e) of municipal waste water is

0.40/day at 20OC, its value at 30 OC in units of (day-1) is
(a) 0.633 (b) 0.252 (c) 0.600 (d) 1.047

24. A partially treated waste water with BOD5 of 50 mg/l is let off in to a stream whose
discharge is 5 m3/s and BOD5 is 4 mg/l. If the rate of waste water discharged is 5
Ml/day, the BOD5 of the diluted stream, in mg/l, is

(a) 16.12 (b) 45.02 (c) 27.07 (d) 4.53

25. The minimum DO content of streams required to maintain fish and other
aquatic species is

(a) 0.2 mg/l (b) 0.4 mg/l (c) 4.0 mg/l (d) 20.0 mg/l

26. If y = BOD exertion, D = oxygen deficit and K = a constant then

(a) dy/dt = dD/dt (b) dy/dt = -dD/dt

(c) dy/dt = -KD (d) dy/dt = D X dD/dt

27. Identify the correct chief gaseous product of anaerobic processes

1. CO2
2.Phosphene
3. NH3
4. CH4
5. CO
6. Hydrogen Sulfide

Codes
(a) 1,2,3,4 and 6 (b) 1,3 and 5 (c) 2,4,5 and 6 (d) 3,4 and 6

28. Match list I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given
below the lists:
List I (Relation) List II (Application)
A. Manning’s formula 1. Design of sewer
B. Shields relation 2.Sedimention Tank
C. Stokes formula 3. Critical Scour Velocity
D. Street-Phelps formula 4.Pollution loading of streams

Codes:
(a) A B C D (b) A B C D
3 1 2 4 1 3 4 2

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 (c) A B C D (d) A B C D
1 2 3 4 1 3 2 4

29. A filter media in contact bed treatment process consists of

(a) Medium sand
(b) 20-40 mm size gravel
(c) Anthracite coal
(d) 15 cm layers of sand and gravel

30. Symbiosis the beneficial association between algae and bacteria is using for
treatment waste water in the following unit
(a) Activated Sludge
(b) Rotating Biological disc
(c) Anaerobic Digester
(d) Oxidation Pond

31. Sludge volume index (SVI) is the

(a) volume in (mm3) occupied by one gram of sludge after setting 30 minutes
(b) volume occupied by one gram of wet sludge after setting 30 minutes
(c) weight of the liter of sludge which has settled for 30 minutes
(d) volume in (ml) occupied by one gram of dry sludge after setting 30 minutes

32. Pick out the incorrect statement

(a) The centre of pressure of an immersed surface always lies above its centre of
gravity.
(b) The surface of equal pressure intensity of water in a closed cylinder rotated at
constant angular velocity is a paraboloid
(c) The pressure of a liquid rotating at consent angular velocity, as a rigid body about a
centroidal axis increase as the square of the radial distance
(d) All the above
33. The construction of impounding reservoir is required when
(a) Average annual flow in the stream is lower than average demand
(b) The rate of flow in the stream, in dry season is more than the demand
(c) The rate of flow in the stream, in dry season is less than the demand
(d) The rate of flow in the stream, in equal to the demand

34. Which of the following treatment reduce salinity of water?

1) Flash mixing and sedimentation
2) Electrodialysis
3) Reverse osmosis
4) Freezing
5) Filtration

Select the correct answer using the codes given below

Codes:
(a) 1,2,3,4 and 5 (b) 2, 3 and 4
(c) 1,3 and 5 (d) 1,2 and 4

35. The cleaning of slow sand filter is done by

(a) Reversing the direction of flow of water

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 (b) Passing air through the filter
(c) Passing a solution of alum of alum and lime through the filter
(d) Scraping off top layers of sand and admitting water

36. What is the correct sequence of formation of the following compounds during
chlorination of water in which ammonia is present?
1. NCl3 2. NH2Cl 3. NHCl2

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

Codes:
(a) 1,2,3 (b) 2,3,1 (c) 3,1,2 (d) 2,1,3

37. Match list I with list ii and select the correct answer using the codes given
below the lists:

List I List II
A. Fluoride 1. Activated Carbon
B. Manganese 2. Activated Alumina
C. Taste and odor 3. Manganese Zeolite

Codes:
(a) A B C (b) A B C (c) A B C (d) A B C
1 2 3 2 3 1 2 1 3 3 2 1

38. Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?

(a) Check value - To check water flow in all directions
(b) Sluice value - To control flow through pipe lines
(c) Air value - To release the accumulated air
(d) Scour valve - To remove silt in a pipe line

39. Which one of the following would contain water with the maximum amount
of turbidity?

(a) Lakes (b) Oceans (c) Rivers (d) Wells

40. The waste stabilization ponds can be

(a) Aerobic (b) anaerobic (c) facultative (d) any of the above

41. Which of the following Pairs not correctly?

(a) BOD Strength of sewage

(b) Methane Product of anaerobic decomposition
(c) COD Biodegradability of waste water
(d) Nitrate Methemoglobinemia

42. The following are the sewage treatment process:

1) Primary sedimentation
2) Screening
3) Grit removal

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 4) Secondary sedimentation
When only preliminary treatment is to be given for sewage, select the required treatment
process including their correct sequence from codes given below:

Codes:
(a) 2,3 (b) 2,3,1 (c) 1,2,3,4 (d) 3,1,2,4

43. The formation for BOD assimilation in a stream should include

(a) BOD rate constant
(b) Sedimentation of organic matter
(c) BOD rate constant and sedimentation of organic matter
(d) Pathogenic bacterial decay coefficient

44. When was the water (presentation and control of pollution) act enacted by
the Indian parliament?
(a) 1970 (b) 1974 (c) 1980 (d) 1985

45. The entry of foul smelling gases into the house coming from the sewers can be
prevented by
(a) Providing water seals for all the fixtures
(b) Providing water seals for all the fixtures and a vent pipe in the plumbing
system
(c) Providing sufficient vent pipes in the plumbing system
(d) Exhaust fans

46. Ringelmann’s scale is used to

(a) Measure CO
(b) Measure SO2
(c) Grade Density of Smoke
(d) Grade Automobile Exhaust Gas

47. Eutrophication of water bodies is caused by the

(a) Discharged of toxic substance
(b) Excessive discharge of nutrients
(c) Excessive discharge of suspended solids
(d) Excessive discharged of chlorides

48. Non- disposal of solid waste may cause the spread of

(a) Malaria (b) Rodents Related Plague (c) Typ

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