MODULE 3

18CIV59

Water pollution
1. Which of the following rivers is called the world’s most polluted river?

(a) Ganga River

(b) Chenab River
(c) Cauvery River
(d) Yamuna River
Sol: (a) Ganga River.

2. Which of the following are the primary causes of water pollution?

(a) Plants
(b) Animals
(c) Human activities
(d) None of these
Sol: (c) Human activities.

3. Which of the following techniques is used for reducing the total

dissolved solids (TDS) in the water?

(a) Osmosis
(b) Ion exchange
(c) Distillation
(d) Both b and c
Sol: (d) Both b and c.

4. Which of the following statements are true about CNG -Compressed

natural gas?

(a) It is a clean fuel

 (b) It is a harmful fuel
(c) It is a polluting fuel
(d) All of the above
Sol: (a) It is a clean fuel.

5. Which of the following salts is the main cause of permanent hardness of

water?

(a) Magnesium sulphate

(b) Magnesium bicarbonate
(c) Magnesium carbonate
(d) None of the above
Sol: (a) Magnesium sulphate.

6. Which of the following is mainly responsible for the causes of water

pollution?

(a) Afforestation
(b) Oil refineries
(c) Paper factories
(d) Both b and c
Sol: (d) Both b and c.

7. Chlorofluorocarbon are nonflammable chemicals mainly used in

_________.

(a) Perfumes
(b) Refrigerators
(c) Air conditioners
(d) All of the above
Sol:(d) All of the above.

8. Which of the following techniques is used to determine the

concentration of odour compounds in the given water sample?
 (a) Settling
(b) Flushing
(c) Stripping
(d) Chlorination
Sol: (c) Stripping.

9. What is the health effects of excess fluoride in drinking water?

(a) Fluorosis
(b) Toothaches
(c) Lung disease
(d) Intestinal infection
Sol: (a) Fluorosis.

10.Which of the following techniques is used to remove fluorides from the

water bodies?

(a) Osmosis
(b) Ion exchange
(c) Lime softening
(d) Both b and c
Sol: (d) Both b and c.

11.Which of the following is a waterborne disease?

(a) Typhoid
(b) Cholera
(c) Diarrhoea
(d) All of the above
Sol: (d) All of the above

12.The main sources of Arsenic in water are ________.

 (a) Floods
(b) Fertilizers
(c) Industrial waste
(d) Both b and c
Sol: (d) Both b and c.

13.In most freshwater lakes, the algal productivity is limited by the

availability of which of the following inorganic ions?

(a) Carbon
(b) Nitrogen
(c) Phosphorus
(d) All of the above
Sol: (c) Phosphorus.

14.Which of the following diseases or infections is caused due to poor water

hygiene?

(a) Leprosy
(b) Trachoma
(c) Conjunctivitis
(d) All of the above
Sol: (d) All of the above.

15.Which of the following statements is true about the composition of

Calcium Carbonate (CaCo3) in soft water?

(a) 0 to 30 milligrams of CaCO3 per litre

(b) 30 to 60 milligrams of CaCO3 per litre
(c) 60 to 90 milligrams of CaCO3 per litre
(d) 90 to 120 milligrams of CaCO3 per litre
Sol: (b) 30 to 60 milligrams of CaCO3 per litre.
16.Which of the following salts are the main causes of temporary
hardness?

(a) Calcium sulphate

(b) Magnesium sulphate
(c) Magnesium chloride
(d) Magnesium carbonate
Sol: (d) Magnesium carbonate.

17.According to the Geological survey, water with less than 1000 ml/litre of
total dissolved solids is __________.

(a) Brine water

(b) Freshwater
(c) Slightly saline
(d) Moderately saline
Sol: (b) Freshwater

18.The amount of dissolved solids passing through the filters in the process
of filtration is called __________.

(a) Independent of suspended solids

(b) Sum of total solids and suspended solids
(c) Difference between total solids and suspended solids
(d) All of the above
Sol: (c) Difference between total solids and suspended solids.

19.Which of the following units is used for measuring the turbidity of

water?

(a) EAU Formazin Attenuation Units

(b) FNU- Formazin Nephelometric Unit
(c) NTU – Nephelometric Turbidity Units
(d) All of the above
 Sol: (d) All of the above.

20.Which of the following is not a waterborne disease?

(a) Measles
(b) Typhoid
(c) Cholera
(d) Hepatitis
Sol: (a) Measles.

Environmental protection Act laws

1. Environmental (Protection) Act was enacted in the year (II-2007) (I-2006)
a. 1986 b) 1992 c) 1984 d) 1974

2. First of the major environmental protection acts to be promulgated in India was

a. The Wildlife Protection Act b. The air act
c. The environment act d. Noise pollution rules

3. Environmental protection is the responsibility of

a. Government b. Non-government organizations c. Individuals d. All

4. World Environment day is observed on

a. 15th of August b. 5th of June c. 17th of July d. None of these

5. The wild life protection Act in India was passed in

a. 1978 b. 1972 c. 1986 d. 1992

6. Water ( Prevention and control of pollution) Act in India was passed in

a. 1974 b. 1982 c. 1986 d. 1990

7. The forest [ conservation] Act in India was passed in

a. 1977 b. 1980 c. 1982 d. 1988

8. Air [ Prevention and control of pollution] Act in India was passed in

a. 1970 b. 1975 c. 1981 d. 1990

9. Any environmental protection policy should be based on

a. No development b. Sustainable development
c. Exploitation of natural sources d. None of these

10. Article 51A (g) of Indian constitution says environment protection and
conservation is
a. A fundamental duty of citizen b. Not the responsibility of citizen
c. The responsibility of Government d. None of these

11. Which of the following is the authority to monitor industrial effluents

a. Centre for science and environment b. Pollution control
board c. Indian environmental association d. None of these

12. Which of the following is empowered to take measure to protect and improve
environment as per the environment [protection] Act?
a. Central government b. State government
c. Corporation d. Municipal authority

SOIL POLLUTION

1. Soil pollution is when there are harmful changes in the soil due to the
adding or dumping of _____
(a) Recycling (b) Pollutants (c) Pollution (d) the weather

2. Which of the answers below is NOT considered a pollutant?

a. chemicals in batteries
b. fertilizers
c. compost
d. trash
3. Which of the answers below is NOT an effect of soil pollution?
a. Severe illness in living things
b. Plants grow in soil filled with toxic chemicals
c. Oceans get polluted
d. New trees will grow healthy and strong
4. One of the following factors does not lead to soil formation in nature
(a) the sun
(b) water

(c) wind

(d) polythene bags

5. The two forms of oxygen found in the atmosphere are

(a) water and ozone

(b) water and oxygen

(c) ozone and oxygen

(d) water and carbon-dioxide

6. Among the given options, which one is not correct for the use of a large amount of
fertilisers and pesticides?

(a) They are eco-friendly

(b) They turn the fields barren after some time

(c) They adversely affect the useful component from the soil

(d) They destroy the soil fertility

7. Top-soil contains the following

(a) Humus and living organisms only

(b) Humus and soil particles only

(c) Humus, living organisms and plants

(d) Humus, living organisms and soil particles.

8. Choose the correct sequences

(a) CO2 in atmosphere → decomposers → organic carbon in animals → organic carbon in plants

(b) CO2 in atmosphere → organic carbon in plants → organic carbon in animals → inorganic
carbon in soil

(c) Inorganic carbonates in water → organic carbon in plants → organic carbon in animals →
scavengers

(d) Organic carbon in animals → decomposers → CO2 in atmosphere → organic carbon in plants

9. Major source of mineral in soil is the

(a) parent rock from which soil is formed

(b) plants

(c) animals
(d) bacteria

10. Soil erosion can be prevented by

(a) raising forests

(b) deforestation

(c) excessive use of fertilizer

(d) overgrazing by animals

11. What happens when rain falls on soil without vegetational cover?

(a) Rainwater percolates in soil efficiently

(b) Rainwater causes loss of surface soil

c) Rainwater leads to fertility of the soil

(d) Rainwater does not cause any change in soil

Air pollution
1.Secondary air pollutant is:
A.Ozone
B.Carbon monoxide
C.Nitrogen Dioxide
D.Sulphur dioxide

2.Which of the following particles is called the particulate pollutants?

(a) Ozone

(b) Radon

(c) Fly Ash

(d) Ethylene

3.What type of precautions will be taken to survive when ozone level is high?
A.Drive less
B.Stay hydrated
C.Avoid using gas powered engines.
D.All of the above
4.How many different types of primary pollutants together contribute about 90 per cent of
the global air pollution?

(a) Three

(b) Five

(c) Seven

(d) None of the above

5.Which of the following agents is mainly responsible for the secondary pollutants?

(a) Smog and Ozone

(b) Sulphur trioxide

(c) Nitrogen dioxide

(d) All of the above

6.Which of the following gas is more in percentage in the air?

(a) Oxygen gas

(b) Nitrogen gas

(c) Water vapour

(d) Carbon dioxide gas

7.Ozone is formed in the upper atmosphere by a photochemical reaction with

a. Ultra violet solar radiation

b. Infra red radiation
c. Visible light
d. All of the above
8.The major causes of air pollution include
(a) burning of coal and petroleum
(b) afforestation
(c) deforestation
(d) recycling of paper

9.Fine organic and inorganic particlessuspended in air is called

a) Particular pollutant
b) Gaseous pollutant
c) Aerosol
d) None of these

10.DDT and Aluminium cans are examples of ________.

a) Primary Pollutants

(b) Secondary pollutants

(c) Biodegradable Pollutants

(d) Non-Biodegradable Pollutants

11.Smoke, fumes, ash, dust, nitric oxide and sulphur dioxide are the main sources of ________.

(a) Primary Pollutants

(b) Secondary pollutants

(c) Bio-Degradable Pollutants

(d) None of the above

12.Increased levels of air pollution results in _______.

(a) Soil erosion

(b) Global warming

(c) Respiratory problems

(d) All of the above

13.The rising level of CO2 in the atmosphere can be reduced by

a. Increase in forest cover

b. Use of renewable sources of energy such as solar and wind energy

c. Minimizing the use of fossil fuels

d. All

14.Which of the following is the factor adversely influencing automobile pollution?

a. Free moving traffic

b. High vehicular density

c. Broad and smooth roads

d. None of these

15.The major automobile pollutants include

a. CO, NOX, Hydrocarbons and SPM

b. CO, NOX, Hydrocarbons and CH4

c. CO2, NOX, Hydrocarbons and SPM

d. CO, NOX, Freon’s and SPM

16.Humans cause a significant amount of air pollution by burning _____ fuels?

a) Natural
b) Electric
c) Organic
d) Fossil
17.What effect of air pollution is caused by CFCs from spray cans getting released into the air?

a) Global warming
b) Damage to ozone layer
c) Acid rain
d) Respiratory problems

18.What greenhouse gas with the chemical formula CO2 is released by the burning of fossil
fuels?
 a) Sulphur dioxide
b) Carbon dioxide
c) Carbon monoxide
d) CFCs

NOISE POLLUTION

1.Which of the following is one of the classifications of noise?

a. Noise from the animals

b. Occupational Noise (Industrial Noise)

c. Noise at public place

d. None of these

2.The Noise is measured in

a. Decibels

b. joules

c. PPM

d. ms or NTU

3. Natural source of noise is

a. Car

b. Railway

c. Thunder

d. Speaking

4. Road traffic noise varies depending on

a. Number & type of operating vehicles

b. Traffic density

c. The hour of the day

d. All of these

5.Which of the following type of noise is least serious?

a. Rail traffic noise

b. Aircraft noise

c. Road traffic noise

d. Industrial noise

6.Noise pollution controlled by

a. Reducing the noise at the source

b. Preventing its transmission

c. Protecting the receiver

d. All

7. Noise pollution limits at residential area

a. 45dB

b. 80dB

c. 55dB

d. 90dB

8. Noise pollution limits in industrial area

a. 45dB

b.80dB
c. 65dB

d. 90dB

9.Roadways noise can be reduced by

(A) use of noise barriers

(B) limitation of vehicles speed

(C) alteration of roadway surface texture

(D) all of the above

10.Main sources of noise pollution are

a) Transportation equipment only

b) Heavy machinery only

c) musical instruments
d) Transportation equipment and heavy machinery
11.Sound which has Jarring effect on ears is

a) Noise
b) Music
c) pleasant sound
d) soul music
12.Following scale is used for loudness of sound or noise
a) linear scale
b) logarithmic scale
c) exponential scale
d) none of the above

13.The chief reservoir for CO2 is in

a) Oceans & rock

b) Plants
c) Pesticides
 d) Precipitation

14.Definition of Noise is

a) Loud sound
b) Unwanted sound
c) Constant sound
d) Sound of high Frequency

15.The noise level human can hear without discomfort is

a) 140dB
b) 110dB
c) 80dB
d) 190dB

Bio waste and Hazard waste

1. Waste removal system was established in which of the following cities for the first time?
(a) Athens
(b) Lahore
(c) Paris
(d) London
Sol:(a) Athens.
2. Which of the following solid wastes describes the term ‘Municipal Solid Waste’?
(a) Toxic
(b) Hazardous
(c) Non-toxic
(d) Non-hazardous
Sol:(d) Non-hazardous.
3. Why is it difficult to recycle plastics?
(a) It is very hard
(b) It comes in different sizes
(c) It is adhesive
(d) It contains different types of polymer resins
Sol:(d) It contains different types of polymer resins
4. Which of the following is done on an individual level?
(a) Burning
(b) Disposal
(c) Recycling
(d) Source reduction
Sol: (d) Source reduction.
5. Why is recycled paper banned for use in food containers?
(a) Because it creates a lot of spaces
(b) Because it creates contamination
(c) Because paper can be used only one time
(d) Because paper is very thick and can’t cover the food containers
Sol: (b) Because it creates contamination.
6. Which of the following plans is used as a waste management plan?
(a) Plan for reuse
(b) The integrated plan
(c) Plan for recycling
(d) Plan for reducing
Sol:(b) The integrated plan.
7. The organic material of the solid waste will decompose
(a) By the flow of water
(b) By the soil particles
(c) By the action of microorganisms
(d) By oxidation
Sol:(c) By the action of microorganisms.
8. Which of the following wastes is called the Municipal Solid Waste (MSW)?
(a) Food wastes
(b) Wood pieces
(c) Plastic cans
(d) All of the above
Sol:(d) All of the above.
9. The process of burning municipal solid wastes under suitable temperature and
conditions in a specific furnace is called ______.
(a) Landfill
(b) Incineration
(c) Recycling
(d) Vermicomposting
Sol: (b) Incineration.
10. The burning of solid waste is not recommended because
(a) It is very costly
(b) It requires a lot of space
(c) It requires modern technologies
(d) It causes several environmental issues
Sol:(d) It causes several environmental issues.
11. When the organic matter present in the sanitary landfill decomposes, it generates
(a) Methane
(b) Nitrogen
(c) Hydrogen
(d) All of the above
Sol: (a) Methane
12. Which of the following is the oldest and the most common method used to dump solid
wastes?
(a) River
(b) Ocean
(c) Landfill
(d) None of the above
Sol:(c) Landfill.
13. The disposable wastes contain
(a) Solids
(b) Slurries
(c) Liquids
(d) All of the above
Sol:(d) All of the above.
14. Find the correct statement
(a) The waste from one process becomes the input for another process
(b) All the processes related to consumption and production produce some kind of waste
(c) There is no real waste in nature
(d) All of the above
Sol:(d) All of the above.
15. Which of the following methods is better for the solid waste problem?
(a) Recycling
(b) Landfilling
(c) Both a and b
(d) None of the above
Sol: (a) Recycling.
16. Which of the following statements is incorrect for plastic wastes?
(a) It is used to make compost
(b) It lasts for a longer period of time
(c) Toxic fumes are produced when burnt
(d) All of the above
Sol: (a) It is used to make compost.
17. Which of the following can be recycled many times?
(a) Wood
(b) Plastic
(c) Aluminium
(d) Organic materials
Sol:(c) Aluminum.
18. Which of the following gas is produced from landfill wastes?
(a) Biogas
(b) Natural gas
(c) Liquified petroleum gas
(d) All of the above
Sol:(a) Biogas.
19. Which of the following statements is true about zero waste management?
(a) Separate collection of each kind of waste
(b) Segregation of garbage at the source
(c) Community involvement
(d) All of the above
Sol:(d) All of the above.
20. How many main components are there in integrated waste management?
(a) Two
(b) Three
(c) Seven
(d) Eleven
Sol:(b) Three.

21. What is the hazardous pollutant released from fax machines?

a) Lithium

b) Selenium

c) Lead

d) Copper

22.Soil samples should be collected and analyzed for the suggested parameters at least ________
in a year.

a) Once

b) Twice

c) Thrice

d) Quarter

23.Composite soil sample is required to be collected up to a depth of _______ m.

a) 1

b) 2

c) 3

d) 4

24. It is necessary to collect the sample of be benthal deposit upto a distance of _______ m from the
TSDF.

a) 200

b) 300

c) 400
d) 500

25. Monitoring surface water is done at least once in a __________

a) Week

b) Month

c) Day

d) Quarter

26.What is the order of waste management hierarchy, from most to least favoured

a. Prevention- Recycle-Reuse- Disposal

b. Prevention-Reuse-Disposal-Recycle

c. Prevention-Disposal -Reuse-Recycle

d. Prevention-Reuse-Recycle-Disposal

27.What is a Geo-net?

a. A synthetic material used for drainage of liquids

b. A synthetic material used for drainage of Gases

c. A ceramic material used for drainage of liquids

d. A fibrous material used for drainage of liquids

28. In a leachate collection system, what is the slope of linear?

a. 2-5%

b. 2-8%

c. 2-9%

d. 2-10%

29. How do you remove leachate from the landfill?

a. By Gravity

b. By pumping from low points

c. Both (a) and (b)

d. None of the above

30.Which of the following statement regarding recycling is wrong?

a. Saves precious resources

b. Require stable market

c. Improves efficiency of treatment processes

d. Increases the needs for mining virgin materials

31. What is the most expensive component of solid waste handling?

a. Collection

b. Storage

c. Treatment

d. Separation
32.What is the process flow in a integrated solid waste management system?

a. Generation-Source separation- facility separation-collection- Transfer and

transport-Landfill

b. Generation-Source separation-collection- Transfer and transport -facility

separation-Landfill

c. Generation-Source separation-collection-facility separation-Transfer

and transport-Landfill

d. Generation-Source separation-collection- Landfill -facility separationTransfer and transport

33.When did Hazardous waste management act enacted in India?

a) 1988

b) 1989

c) 1990

d) 1991

34.Who is responsible for safe disposal of the generated hazardous waste?

a) Generator

b) Receiver

c) Waste facility

d) TSDF

35.The activities of hazardous waste management facility are ________

a) OPA

b) HAS

c) TSD

d) SOS

36.What is the goal of Hazardous Waste Management Unit?

a) Protect health and environment by risks of HW

b) Chemical analysis

c) Import

d) Export

37.Tracking of the hazardous waste is done to prevent _________

a) Export

b) Import

c) Midnight dumping

d) Traffic

38.Which form of shipment is common for transport of hazardous waste?

a) Rail

b) Road

c) Air

d) Inland wate

39.Why is manifest system necessary?

a) To monitor journey of waste

b) To track waste

c) To analyse chemicals

d) To export

40. Which of the following is a natural source of contamination?

a) Organic matter

b) Petroleum

c) Leachate

d) Septic system

41.Groundwater contamination from pesticide storage falls under ________ category source.

a) Agriculture

b) Commercial

c) Industrial

d) Residential

42.Groundwater contamination from airports falls under ________ category source.

a) Agriculture

b) Commercial

c) Industrial

d) Residential

43.Groundwater contamination from asphalt plants falls under ________ category source.

a) Agriculture

b) Commercial

c) Industrial

d) Residential

44.How groundwater contamination occurs from landfill?

a) Through leachate

b) Dust

c) Chemicals

d) Rodents

45.Groundwater contamination from fuel oil falls under ________ category source.

a) Agriculture

b) Commercial

c) Industrial

d) Residential

E-waste
1. Which of the following element/s is/are cause of e-waste?
A. Lead
B. Cadmium
C. Beryllium, or Brominates flame retardants
D. All of the above
Ans: D

2. Which of the following are the main contributors of the e-waste in the world?
I. Refrigerators/freezers, washing machines, dishwashers
II. Small household appliances (toasters, coffee makers, irons, hairdryers)
III. Personal computers, telephones, mobile phones, laptops, printers, scanners, photocopiers
IV. Gas cylinder, chimneys & home appliances
A. Only I, II, III
B. Only I & II
C. Only I, III, IV
D. All of the above
Ans: A

3. How are electronic items dangerous?

A. They degrade over time, releasing cancer-causing chemicals into the air.
B. Lead and mercury in components can cause metabolic changes in users.
C. They leach toxic metals in landfills and into ground water.
D. They create electromagnetic fields that interfere with animal reproduction.
Ans: C

4. Which toxic compound is not found in e-waste?

A. Mercury
B. Cadmium
C. Neon
D. Lead
Ans: C

5. What does e- waste stand for?

A. Environment waste
B. Electronic waste
C. Equipment waste
D. None of the above
Ans: B

6. E-waste contains hazardous substances that are harmful to the environment and human
health if not properly treated or disposed of, therefore they must be handled with care.
What are the health hazards which can be caused by E-Waste?
A. Lung cancer
B. DNA damage
C. Brain
D. All of the above
Ans: D

7. Which country produces the most e-waste per year?

A. India
B. China
C. USA
D. France
Ans: B

8. How much lead is in a cathode ray tube (CRT), commonly called a picture tube?
A. 1.75 pounds
B. Between 2 and 3 pounds
C. 19 pounds
D. Between 4 and 7 pounds
Ans: D

9. The most valuable part of a PC or TV is the

A. Lead in the CRT
B. Circuit boards that contain silver and gold
C. Copper in the cathode yoke
D. None of the above
Ans: C

10. Which of the following is the correct related to E-waste?

A. E-waste is a popular, informal name for electronic products nearing the end of their "useful
life.
B. Computers, televisions, VCRs, stereos, copiers, and fax machines are common electronic
products.
C. Both A and B
D. None of the above
Ans: C

11. By EPA definition, hazardous waste is waste that is:

a. Ignitable, corrosive, reactive, and toxic.
b. Medical waste disposed of improperly.
c. Ignitable, explosive, toxic, and dangerous.
d. Reactive, corrosive, toxic, ignitable, and non-regulated.
e. Disposed of in outdoor areas not designated for waste disposal
Ans: A

12. What is the iron and steel constitute of e-waste

a) 20
b) 30
c) 40
d) 50
Ans: D

13. In 2006, the IAER projected that _________ electronic and electrical appliances would
become e-waste by 2010
a) 1 billion
b) 2 billion
c) 3 billion
d) 4 billion
Ans: C

14. According to the Comptroller and Auditor- General’s (CAG) report what is the amount of e-
waste generated annually
a) 4LT
b) 5LT
c) 6LT
d) 7LT
Ans: A

15. What is the hazardous pollutant released from LED’s?

a) Arsenic
b) Barium
c) Cobalt
d) Cadmium
Ans: A

16. What is the hazardous pollutant released from batteries?

a) Arsenic
b) Barium
c) Cobalt
d) Cadmium
Ans: D

17. Insulators release chrome.

a) True
b) False
Ans: B

18. What is the hazardous pollutant released from circuit boards?

a) Arsenic
b) Barium
c) Lead
d) Copper
Ans: C

19. What is the hazardous pollutant released from telephones?

a) Lithium
b) Barium
c) Lead
d) Copper
Ans: A

20. Which of the hazardous pollutant occurs in plastic?

a) Lithium
b) PCBs
c) Lead
d) Copper
Ans: B

MUNICIPAL and INDUSTRIAL SLUDGE DISPOSAL

1. Sludge is composed of liquid components alone

a) True
b) False
Ans: B

2. _______ is a term used for reuse of sewage sludge

a) Solids
b) Biosolids
c) Potential solids
d) Manure
Ans: B

3. Biosolids are the inorganic wastewater solids

a) True
b) False

Ans: B

4. Who introduced the term biosolids

a) UNEPA
b) USEPA
c) EPA
d) WEF

Ans: D
 5. Which of the following processes is not used for water reduction?
a) Centrifugation
b) Filtration
c) Heating
d) Evaporation
Ans: C

6. Sand drying bed is used for filtration

a) True
b) False

Ans: A

7. The liquid has high contents of phosphorus and nitrogen, if the sludge has been______
a) Dewatered
b) Aerobically digested
c) Anaerobically digested
d) Heated

Ans: C

8. Which of these is not a method of digestion?

a) Composting
b) Aerobic digestion
c) Evaporation
d) Anaerobic digestion
Ans: C

9. Anaerobic digestion is carried out in ___

a) Presence of oxygen
b) Presence of carbon-dioxide
c) Absence of oxygen
d) Absence of carbon-dioxid

Ans: C

10. What is the temperature to be maintained for thermophilic digestion

a) 44˚C
b) 55˚C
c) 66˚C
d) 77˚C
Ans: B

11. What is the duration of sludge in tanks for mesophilic anaerobic digestion?
a) 10 days
b) 12 days
c) 15 days
d) 18 days

Ans: B

12. Which of the following is not a product of anaerobic digestion?

a) Water
b) Oxygen
c) Carbon dioxide
d) Methane

Ans: B

13. Which of the following is an advantage of anaerobic digestion?

a) Capital cost
b) Time
c) Methane generation
d) Space

Ans: C

14. What is the colour of the wastewater after 6 hours of a generation?

a) Grey
b) Light brown
c) Dark brown
d) Dark grey

Ans: B

15. The formation of ferrous sulphide leads to the blackening of water.

a) True
b) False

Ans: A

16. Which of the following is not a volatile organic compound

a) Hydrochloric acid
b) Acetaldehyde
c) Formaldehyde
d) Dichloromethane
Ans: A

17. Which of the following is not correct with respect to the effects of acids on treatment systems

a) Destroy microbes
b) Upset anaerobic digester
c) Corrode structures
d) Interferes with settling

Ans: D

18. Which of the following is not correct with respect to the effect of oil on treatment systems?

a) Foam formation
b) Toxic to anaerobic bacteria
c) Interferes with settling
d) Explosive with pure oxygen

Ans: A