SEWERAGE SYSTEM

Q1. Type of joint used in Metallic sewer is

(A) Collar joint
(B) Flexible joint
(C) Mechanical joint
(D) Simplex joint
(OPSC 2019 CE Paper II)

Q2. Manholes on sewer lines are provided for

(A) Periodic cleaning
(B) Provide additional water for easy disposal
(C) Providing air for oxidation
(D) Removal of part of sewage
(OPSC 2019 CE Paper II)
Q3. Corrosion in concrete sewer is caused by
(A) H2S (B) DO
(C) Nitrogen (D) Chlorine
(WBPSC AE 2016)

Q4. Which of the following is responsible for the corrosion of concrete sewers ?
(A) Chlorine
(B) Oxygen
(C) Nitrogen
(D) Septic conditions
(SSC JE 2007-2018)
Q5. Pick up the incorrect statement from the following.
(A) Manholes are provided in sewer pipes at suitable intervals.
(B) Catch basins are generally provided in sewers for carrying drainage
discharge.
(C) Inlets are generally provided in all sewers.
(D) None of the these
(SSC JE 2007-2018)

Q6. The appropriate percentage of water in sewage is:

(A) 90% (B) 99%
(C) 99.90% (D) 99.99%
(SSC JE 2007-18)

Q7. The diameter of a domestic sewer pipe laid at gradient 1 in 100 is recommended

(A) 100 mm (B) 150 mm

(C) 200 mm (D) 175 mm
(SSC JE 2007-18)

Q8. The density of population over 40 hectares is 250/hectare. If water supply

demand per day is 200 litres and sewage discharge is 80% of water supply, the
sewage flow in sewers of separate system is
(A) 0.05552 comes (B) 0.05554 comes
(C) 0.05556 comes (D) 0.05558 comes
(SSC JE 2007-2018)

Q9. In the Squatting Type of Water Closet, the pan is fitted with P-trap or S-trap
and then connected to the
(A) Siphonage pipe
(B) Soil pipe
(C) PVC pipe
(D) Galvanized Steel pipe
(JKSSB JE 2021)

Q10. What is the advantage of an Egged shaped system over a circular sewer of
the same capacity?
(A) Used for soft soil, because it is more stable
(B) Good hydraulic properties until it is filled
(C) It gives higher velocity in low flow
(D) Maximum cross-sectional area for a given wall material can be used
(JKSSB JE 2021)

Q11. A two tier structure comprising laying of two pipe systems from drainage
sewage and sullage in a building is ideal for _______, and less polluted sullage
collected from the building is treated for re-supply for ____________.
(A) pre-chlorination, washing utensil
(B) water filtration, bathing
(C) multiple elutriations, for cooking
(D) water recycling, toilet flushing
(JKSSB JE 2021)

Q12. A fitting or device design constructed to prevent the passage of foul gases
from pipe to outside without affecting the flow of sewage is called:
(A) Trap (B) Elbow
(C) Stack (D) Vent pipe
(JKSSB JE 2021)
Q13. Why an intercepting trap is often provided at the junction of the house
sewer and municipal sewer?
(A) To prevent the leakage of the existing sullage pipes
(B) To prevent the airlocks and siphonage
(C) To prevent the entry of foul gases of the municipal sewer
(D) To the entry of colloidal particles
(JKSSB JE 2021)

Q14. Which one of the following is INCORRECT about design consideration of

sewers system?
(A) The quantity of sanitary sewage and industrial waste is proportional to the
water supplied by public supply
(B) A deep of about 12 mm is given in a manhole where only direction changes
(C) Sanitary sewers should be designed for self-cleansing velocity of at least 60
cm/sec and combined sewers for a velocity of 75 to 90 cm/sec
(D) Sewers in the combined system should be capable of carrying at least two
times the Dry Weather Flow (D.W.F.) in addition to stormwater
(JKSSB JE 2021)

Q15. What is the least requirement of velocity in sanitary sewers to prevent any
deposition of sewage solids in sewers?
(A) 100 cm/sec (B) 20 cm/sec
(C) 60 cm/sec (D) 30 cm/sec
(JKSSB JE 2021)

Q16. Which of the following is INCORRECT for the characteristics and quality
of a good Trap?
(A) It should posses self-cleansing property
(B) The internal and external surface should be hard
(C) It should be made of some non-absorbent material
(D) It provide sufficient water seal with large surface area
(JKSSB JE 2021)

Q17. What is the size of "Soil Pipe and Vent Pipe" commonly adopted for house
drains in average conditions?
(A) 100 mm, 50 mm
(B) 210 mm, 75 mm
(C) 70 mm, 32 mm
(D) 400 mm, 20 mm
(JKSSB JE 2021)

Q18. The waste outlet of the bathtub is connected to the sullage pipe through
_____.
(A) pipes
(B) trap
(C) chambers
(D) sanitary fittings
(JKSSB JE 2021)

Q19. If the diameter of the pipe sewers is 230 mm. What is the recommended
"gradient and discharge(m3/min)" capacity of house sewer's pipes?
(A) 1 in 250, 1.56 respectively
(B) 1 in 120, 0.93 respectively
(C) 1 in 45, 0.72 respectively
(D) 1in 30, 0.15 respectively
(JKSSB JE 2021)

Q20. Corrosion in concrete sewer is caused by

(A) H2S (B) DO
(C) Nitrogen (D) Chlorine
(WBPSC AE 2016)

Q21. A circular sewer 2 m diameter has to carry a discharge of 2 m3/s when

flowing nearly full. What is the minimum required slope to initiate the flow?
(Assume Manning's n 0.015)
(A) 0.00023 (B) 0.000091
(C) 0.000036 (D) 0.000014
(WBPSC AE 2014)

Q22. The water carried sewerage system removes

(A) Domestic sewage
(B) Industrial sewage
(C) Storm sewage
(D) All the above
(WBPSC AE 2003)

Q23. The function of gully trap is to

(A) Collect wash water from floors, kitchens and bath rooms
(B) Disconnect sullage drain from the main drainage system
(C) Prevent the entry of sewer gases into the house drain
(D) Remove the coarse particles of suit, sand etc. before entering into the
building drain.

Q24. Self cleansing velocity in sewer is achieved by

(A) Providing large diameter sewer pipe
(B) Providing minimum bends in sewer line
(C) Providing smooth surface of sewer pipe
(D) Providing adequate gradient to sewer line
(WBPSC AE 2001)

Q25. Crown corrosion in sewer is caused due to the presence of

(A) Nitrate
(B) Bromide
(Q) Sulphate
(D) Chloride
(WBPSC AE 1998)

Q26. Sewers should not be designed to run full

(A) to prevent escape of sewage
(B) to prevent scouring of sewer
(C) to facilitate ventilation of sewers
(D) to facilitate cleaning of sewers
(WBPSC AE 1998)

Q27. Considering the hydraulic properties, the best shape of sewer should be
(A) square
(B) circular
(C) oval
(D) egg shaped
(WBPSC AE 1998)

Q28. During sewer cleaning the workers are exposed to hazards primarily due
to
(A) presence of methane
(B) absence of oxygen
(C) hazardous chemicals
(D) slippery floors of the manholes
(WBPSC AE 1998)

Q29. Flushing manholes are usually located at the

(A) ahead of the sewer
(B) junction of branch sewer and trunk sewer
(C) at an interval of 1000 metres on straight alignments
(D) in the house drainage system
(WBPSC AE 1998)

Q30. Strength of sewage is normally given by the concentration of

(A) pathogenic organisms
(B) phosphorous
(C) organic matter
(D) sulphates
(WBPSC AE 1998)

Q31. Corrosion of concrete sewer occurs due to

(A) high velocity of flow of sewage
(B) an aerobic decomposition of sewage solids
(C) aerobic decomposition of sewer solids
(D) high pH value of the sewage
(WBPSC AE 1998)

Q32. Ferrule is one of the important appurtenances installed in

(A) combined sewerage system
(B) water distribution system
(C) house drainage system
(D) storm sewerage system
(WBPSC AE 1998)

Q33. In a sewerage system flushing tank is located at

(A) intersection of two sewers at different levels
(B) at summit end of sewer
(C) sewer line with steep gradient
(D) Intersection of two sewers of different sizes
(WBPSC AE 1998)

Q34. Provision of inverted siphons is made when

(A) a sewer line crosses a river
(B) two sewers meet
(C) a sewer line is laid on steep slope
(D) two roads meet
(WBPSC AE 1998)

Q35. The sewer which resists sulphide corrosion is

(A) brick sewer
(B) cast iron sewer
(C) R.C.C. sewer
(D) lead sewer
(WBPSC AE 1998)

Q36. Impeller for sewage pumps is

(A) shrouded impeller
(B) open impeller
(C) ring impeller
(D) none of the above
(WBPSC AE1998)

Q37. The gradient required to generate self-cleansing velocity case 150 mm

diameter sewer is
(A) 1 in 300 (B) 1 in 200
(C) 1 in 150 (D) 1 in 100
(WBPSC AE1998)

Q38. Non-scouring velocity in case of cement concrete sewer is generally

(A) 1.5 to 2.2 m/s
(B) 2.5 to 3.0 m/s
(C) 3.5 to 4.5 m/s
(D) 4.5 to 5.5 m/s
(WBPSC AE 1998)

Q39. The most widely used pump for lifting sewage is

(A) Reciprocating pump
(B) Centrifugal pump
(C) Air pressure pump
(D) None of the above
(WBPSC AE1998)

Q40. Hydraulic radius of a circular conduit of diameter 'D' while flowing full, is
given by
 D D
(A) (B)
4 2
3
(C) D (D) D
4
(WBPSC AE 1998)

Q41. If the depth of partial flow a sewer of diameter 2 m in 50 cm its wetted

perimeter will be

2 2
(A)  (B)
3 2
5
(C)  (D)
3
(WBPSC AE 1998)