Environmental Engineering

Environmental Engineering
Q.1 If the average daily consumption of city is 100000 m3, the maximum daily
consumption on peak hourly demand will be
(A) 100000 m3
(B) 150000 m3
(C) 180000 m3
(D) 270000 m3
Right Answer = (D)
Q.2 The per capita consumption of a locality is affected by
(A) Climate conditions

(B) Quality of water
(C) Distribution pressure
(D) All of these
Right Answer = (D)
Q.3 Which of the following causes a decrease in per capita consumption
(A) Use of metering system

(B) Hotter climate
(C) Good quality of water
(D) Better standard of living of the people
Right Answer = (A)
Q.4 The distribution mains are designed for
(A) Maximum daily demand

(B) Average daily demand
(C) Maximum hourly demand on maximum day
(D) Maximum hourly demand
Right Answer = (C)
Q.5 The hourly variation factor is usually taken as
(A) 2.7
(B) 1.5
(C) 2.0
(D) 1.8
Right Answer = (B)
Q.6 As compared to geometrical increase method of forecasting population,

arithmetical increase method gives
(A) Lesser value

(B) Same value
(C) Higher value
(D) Accurate value
Right Answer = (A)
Q.7 The population of town in three consecutive years are 5000, 7000 and 8400
respectively. The population of the town in the fourth consecutive year according
to geometrical increase method is
(A) 9500
(B) 9800
(C) 10100
(D) 10920
Right Answer = (D)
Q.8 The polluted water is one which
(A) Contains pathogenic bacteria

(B) Contains of undesirable substances rendering it unfit for drinking and domestic
use
(C) Is safe and suitable for drinking and domestic use
(D) Is cantaminated
Right Answer = (B)
Q.9 The suitable method of forecasting population for a young and rapidly
increasing city is
(A) Arithmetical method

(B) Geometrical method
(C) Incremental increase method
(D) Graphical method
Right Answer = (B)
Q.10 The depression of water table in a well due to pumping will be maximum
(A) At a distance R/2 from the well

(B) At a distance R from the well
(C) Close tot he well
(D) None of the above
Right Answer = (C)
Q.11 Which of the following is not a water borne disease
(A) Maleria
(B) Cholera
(C) Dysentery
(D) Typhoid
Right Answer = (A)
Q.12 The devices which are installed for drawing water from the source are called
(A) Aquifers
(B) Filters
(C) Intakes
(D) Aquiclude
Right Answer = (C)
Q.13 The most common cause of acidity in water is

(A) Carbon dioxide
(B) Oxygen
(C) Hydrogen
(D) Nitorgen
Right Answer = (A)
Q.14 Select the correct relationship between porosity (N), specific yield (γ) and
specific retention
(A) N = γ + R
(B) γ = N + R
(C) R = γ + N
(D) R > (γ + N)
Right Answer = (A)
Q.15 The phenolic compounds in public water supply should not be more than
(A) 0.1 ppm

(B) 0.01 ppm
(C) 0.001 ppm
(D) 0.0001 ppm
Right Answer = (C)
Q.16 The type of valve, which is provide on the suction pipe in a tube-well is
(A) Sluice valve

(B) Reflux valve
(C) Pressure relief valve
(D) Air relief valve
Right Answer = (B)
Q.17 The maximum permissible limit for flouride in drinking water is
(A) 10 mg/ltr
(B) 5 mg/ltr
(C) 0.1 mg/ltr
(D) 1.5 mg/ltr
Right Answer = (D)
Q.18 The maximum discharge of a tube-well is about
(A) 1000 liters/sec

(B) 500 liters/sec
(C) 50 liters/sec
(D) 5 liters/sec
Right Answer = (C)
Q.19 Standard EDTA solution is used to determine the
(A) Hardness in water

(B) Turbidity in water
(C) Dissolved oxygen in water
(D) Residual chlorine in water
Right Answer = (A)
Q.20 As compared to shallow well, deep well have
(A) More depth

(B) Less depth
(C) Less discharge
(D) More discharge
Right Answer = (D)
Q.21 If the coliform bacteria is present in a sample of water, then the coliform
test to be conducted is
(A) Presumptive coliform test

(B) Confirmed coliform test
(C) Completed coliform test
(D) All of these
Right Answer = (D)
Q.22 Ground water is usually free from
(A) Dissolved impurities

(B) Suspended impurities
(C) Both A and B
Right Answer = (B)
Q.23 If the total hardness of water is greater than its total alkalinity, the
carbonate hardness will be equal to
(A) Total hardness - Total alkalinity

(B) Total hardness
(C) Total alkalinity
(D) Non carbonate hardness
Right Answer = (C)
Q.24 Alkanity in water is expressed as milligrams per litre in terms of equivalent
(A) Calcium carbonate

(B) Magnesium carbonate
(C) Sodium carbonate
(D) Calcium hydroxide
Right Answer = (A)
Q.25 The amount of residual chlorine left on public water supply for safety against
pathogenic bacteria is about
(A) 0.01 to 0.05 ppm

(B) 0.5 to 1.0 ppm
(C) 1.0 to 5.0 ppm
(D) 0.05 to 0.5 ppm
Right Answer = (D)

Q.26 The product of H+ ions and OH- ions in a stronger alkali is
(A) 0
(B) 1
(C) 10-1
(D) 10-14
Right Answer = (D)
Q.27 The velocity of flow of water in a sedimentation tank is about
(A) 5 - 10 cm/sec
(B) 15 - 30 cm/sec
(C) 15 - 30 cm/minute
(D) 15 - 30 cm/hour
Right Answer = (C)
Q.28 Which of the following value of pH represents a stronger acis
(A) 2
(B) 5
(C) 7
(D) 10
Right Answer = (A)
Q.29 The dissolved oxygen in natural unpolluted waters at normal temperature is

found to be the order of
(A) 1 mg/ltr
(B) 10 mg/ltr
(C) 100 mg/ltr
(D) 1000 mg/ltr
Right Answer = (B)
Q.30 Turbidity is measured on
(A) Standard platinum scale

(B) Standard cobalt scale
(C) Standard silica scale
(D) Platinum cobalt scale
Right Answer = (C)
Q.31 The length of rectangular sedimentation tank should not be more than, if width
of tank is B
(A) B
(B) 2B
(C) 4B
(D) 8B
Right Answer = (C)
Q.32 On standard silica scale, the turbidity in drinking water should be limited to
(A) 50 ppm
(B) 30 ppm
(C) 20 ppm
(D) 10 ppm
Right Answer = (D)
Q.33 The overflow rate for plain sedimentation tanks is about
(A) 500 - 700 liters/hour/m2

(B) 1000 - 1250 liters/hour/m2
(C) 1250 - 1500 liters/hour/m2
(D) 1500 - 2000 liters/hour/m2
Right Answer = (A)
Q.34 Residual chlorine in water is determine by
(A) Starch iodide method

(B) Orthotolidine method
(C) Both A and B
(D) None of the above'
Right Answer = (C)
Q.35 Percentage of bacterial load that can be romoved from water by the process of
plain sedimentation is about
(A) 10 - 25
(B) 50
(C) 75
(D) 100
Right Answer = (C)
Q.36 Orthotolidine test is used for determination of
(A) Dissolved oxygen

(B) Residual chlorine
(C) Biochemical oxygen demand
(D) Dose of coagulant
Right Answer = (B)
valuev Q.37 The detention period in coagulation tanks is usually kept as
(A) 2 - 6 days
(B) 30 - 45 minutes
(C) 1 - 2 minutes
(D) 2 - 6 hour
Right Answer = (D)
Q.38 The settling velocity of a particle in a sedimentation tank depends on
(A) Surface area of tank

(B) Depth of tank
(C) Both A and B
Right Answer = (A)
Q.39 The alum, when added as a coagulant in water
(A) Does not require alkalinity in water for flocculation

(B) Does not affect pH value of water
(C) Increase pH value of water
(D) Decrease pH value of water
Right Answer = (D)
Q.40 The settling velocity of a particle in a sedimentation tank increase if
(A) Particle size is decreased

(B) The surface area of tank increased
(C) The depth od tank is decreased
Right Answer = (D)
Q.41 The chemical most commonly used to increase speed of sedimentation of sewage
is
(A) Sulphuric acid

(B) Copper sulphate
(C) Lime
(D) Sodium permanganate
Right Answer = (C)
Q.42 The detention period and overflow rate respectively for plain sedimentation as
compared to sedimentation with coagulation are generally
(A) Les s and more

(B) Less and less
(C) More and less
(D) More and more
Right Answer = (C)
Q.43 The rate of filteration in slow sand filters in million litres per day per
hactare is about
(A) 50 - 60
(B) 100 - 150
(C) 500 - 600
(D) 1400 - 1500
Right Answer = (A)
Q.44 The amount of coagulant needed for coagulation of water increases with
(A) Increase in turbidity of water

(B) Decrease in turbidity of water
(C) Increase in temperature of water
(D) Decrease in temperature of water
Right Answer = (A, D)

Q.45 In water treatment, rapid gravity filters are adopted to remove
(A) Dissolved organic substances

(B) Dissolved solid and dissolved gases
(C) Floating solids and dissolved inorganic solids
(D) Bacteria and colloidal solids
Right Answer = (D)
Q.46 Alum as a coagulant is found to be most effective when pH range of water is
(A) 2 - 4
(B) 4 - 6
(C) 6 - 8
(D) 8 - 12
Right Answer = (C)
Q.47 As compared to rapid sand filters, slow sand filter gives
(A) Slower filtration rate

(B) HIgher filtration rate
(C) Lesser efficiency in removal of bacteria
(D) Higher efficiency in removal of bacteria
Q.48 Doubloe filtration is used
(A) To increase the filtration capacity of slow sand filter

(B) To increase the filtration capacity of rapid sand filter
(C) For isolated buildings like swimming pools, hotels etc.
(D) All of these
Right Answer = (A)
Q.49 Air binding phenomena in rapid sand filter occur due to
(A) Exessive negative head

(B) Mud ball formation
(C) Higher turbidity in the effluent
(D) Low temperature
Right Answer = (A)
Q.50 Cleaning is done by
(A) Scraping and removal in slow sand filter

(B) Back washing in slow sand filter
(C) Scraping and removal in rapid sand filter
(D) Back washing in rapid sand filter
Q.51 The percentage of filtered water, which is used for back washing in rapid sand
filter, is about
(A) 0.2 - 0.4

(B) 0.4 - 1.0
(C) 2 - 4
(D) 5 - 7
Right Answer = (C)
Q.52 Disinfection of water results in
(A) Removal of turbidity

(B) Removal of hardness
(C) Killing od disease bacteria
(D) Complete sterillisation
Right Answer = (C)
Q.53 Period of cleaning of slow sand filter is about
(A) 24 - 48 hours
(B) 10 - 12 days
(C) 2 - 3 months
(D) 1 - 2 years
Right Answer = (C)
Q.54 The disinfection efficiency of chlorine increases by
(A) Decreasing the time of contact

(B) Decreasing the temperature of water
(C) Increasing the temperature of water
Right Answer = (C)
Q.55 The rate of filteration of pressure filter is
(A) In between the filtration rate of slow sand filter and rapid sand filter
(B) Equal to that of slow sand filters
(C) Less than that of slow sand filters
(D) Greater than that of slow sand filters
Right Answer = (D)
Q.56 Chlorine demand of water is equal to
(A) Difference of applied and residual chlorine

(B) Sum of applied and residual chlorine
(C) Residual chlorine
(D) Applied chlorine
Right Answer = (A)
Q.57 The process in which the chlorination is done beyond the break point is known
as
(A) Prechlorination
(B) Super chlorination
(C) Post chlorination
(D) Breack point chlorination
Right Answer = (B)
Q.58 The major disadvantage of lime soda process of water softening is that
(A) It is unsuitable for turbid and acidic water

(B) Huge amount of precipitates is formed which creates a disposal problem
(C) The effluent can not be reduced to zero hardness
(D) It is unsuitable for softening the water of excessive hardness
Right Answer = (B)
Q.59 The percentage of chlorine in fresh bleaching powder is about
(A) 10 - 15
(B) 20 - 25
(C) 30 - 35
(D) 40 - 50
Right Answer = (C)
Q.60 Which of the following compounds is widely uswd for algae control
(A) Copper sulphate

(B) Calcium chloride
(C) Sodium sulphate
(D) Sodium chloride
Right Answer = (A)
Q.61 The treatment of water with bleaching powder is known as
(A) Prechlorination
(B) Super chlorination
(C) Dechlorination
(D) Hypochlorination
Right Answer = (D)
Q.62 Activated carbon is used for
(A) Disinfection
(B) Removing hardness
(C) Removing odours
(D) Removing corrosivness
Right Answer = (C)
Q.63 The suitable method for disinfection of swimming pool water is
(A) Ultra violet rays treatment

(B) Lime treatment
(C) By using potassium permanganate
(D) Chlorination
Right Answer = (A)
Q.64 As compared to cast iron pipes, steel pipes are
(A) Heavier
(B) Stronger
(C) Costlier
(D) Less susceptible of corrosion
Right Answer = (B)
Q.65 Which of the following chemical compounds can be used for dechlorination of
water
(A) Carbon dioxide

(B) Chloramines
(C) Bleaching powder
(D) Sulpher dioxide
Right Answer = (D)
Q.66 The suitable layout of a distribution system for irregularly growing town is
(A) Dead end system

(B) Ring system
(C) Grid iron system
(D) Radial system
Right Answer = (A)
Q.67 As compared to higher pH values, the contact period required for efficient
chlorination at lower pH values is
(A) Larger
(B) Same
(C) Smaller
Right Answer = (C)
Q.68 The layout of distribution system in whhich water flows towards the outer
periphery is
(A) Dead end system

(B) Grid iron system
(C) Ring system
(D) Radial system
Right Answer = (D)
Q.69 Disinfection efficiency is
(A) Reduced at higher pH value of water

(B) Uneffected by pH value of water
(C) Increased at higher pH value of water
(D) Highest at pH value equal to 7
Right Answer = (A)
Q.70 In lime soda process
(A) Only carbonate hardness is removed

(B) Only non - carbonate hardness is removed
(C) Lime reduces the carbonate hardness and soda - ash removes the non - carbonate
hardness
(D) Lime reduces the non - carbonate hardness and soda removes the carbonate
hardness
Right Answer = (C)
Q.71 The type of valve whoch allows wate rto flow in one direction but prevents its
flow in the reverse direction is
(A) Reflux valve

(B) Pressure relief valve
(C) Air relief valve
(D) Sluice valve
Right Answer = (A)
Q.72 The suitable layout of distribution system for a city with roads of
rectangular pettern is
(A) Radial system

(B) Ring system
(C) Dead end system
(D) Grid iron system
Right Answer = (D)
Q.73 Scour valve are provided
(A) St the foot of rising main along the slope to prevents back running of water
(B) At every depression and dead ends to drain out the waste water that may collect
there
(C) At street corners to control the flow of water
(D) At every summit of rising main
Right Answer = (B)
Q.74 Th commonly used material for water supply pipes, which has the properties of
being strong, not easily corroded and long life but is heavy and brittle is
(A) Steel
(B) Cast iron
(C) Copper
(D) R.C.C.
Right Answer = (B)
Q.75 A sewer that receive the discharge of a number of house sewers is called
(A) House sewer

(B) Submain sewer
(C) Intercepting sewer
(D) Lateral sewer
Right Answer = (D)
Q.76 Hardy cross method of analysis of distribution system
(A) Involves successive trials

(B) Take economic aspects into account
(C) Is time consuming
(D) All of these
Right Answer = (A, C)
Q.77 A pipe conveying sewage from plumbing system of a single building to common
sewer or point of immidiate disposal is called
(A) House sewer

(B) Lateral sewer
(C) Intercepting sewer
(D) Submain sewer
Right Answer = (A)
Q.78 The method of analysis of distribution system in which the domestic supply is
neglected and fire demand is considered id
(A) Equivalent pipe method

(B) Electrical analysis method
(C) Hardy cross method
(D) Circle method
Right Answer = (D)
Q.79 For a country like india, where rainfall is mainly confined to one season, the
suitable sewerage system will be
(A) Separate system

(B) Combined system
(C) Partially combined system
(D) Partially separate system
Right Answer = (A)
Q.80 Which of the following ,methods of analysis of water distribution system is

most suitable for long and narrow pipe system
(A) Circle method

(B) Equivalent pipe method
(C) Hardy cross method
(D) Electrical analysis method
Right Answer = (B)
Q.81 Average rate of water consumption per head per day as per indian standard is
(A) 100 litres

(B) 165 litres
(C) 135 litres
(D) 200 litres
Right Answer = (C)
Q.82 The type of valve which is provided to control the flow of water in the
distribution system at street corners and where the pipe lines intersects is
(A) Sluice valve

(B) Check valve
(C) Scour valve
(D) Safety valve
Right Answer = (A)
Q.83 Sewerage system is usually designed for
(A) 55 years
(B) 100 years
(C) 5 years
(D) 25 years
Right Answer = (D)
Q.84 The slope of sewer shall be
(A) Given in the direction of natural slope of ground

(B) Given in the direction of opposite slope to natural slope of ground
(C) Zero
(D) Steeper than 1 in 20
Right Answer = (A)
Q.85 Which of the following sewer is preferred for combined system of sewage
(A) Circular sewer

(B) Egg shaped sewer
(C) Rectangular sewer
Right Answer = (B)
Q.86 The design discharge for the separate sewer system shall be taken as
(A) Equal to dry weather flow (DWF)

(B) 2 x DWF
(C) 3 x DWF
(D) 6 x DWF
Right Answer = (D)
Q.87 The suitable system of sanitation for area of distributed rainfall throughout
the year with less intensity is
(A) Separate system

(B) Partially separate system
(C) Partially combined system
(D) Combined system
Right Answer = (D)
Q.88 The design discharge for the combined sewer system shall be taken as
(A) Equal to rainfall

(B) Rainfall + DWF
(C) Rainfall + 2 DWF
(D) Rainfall + 6 DWF
Right Answer = (C)

Q.89 The water carriage system of collection of waste product
(A) Requires treatment before disposal

(B) Is cheaper in initial cost than dry conservancy system
(C) Creates hygenic problem
(D) All of these
Right Answer = (A)
Q.90 The minimum and maximum diameter of sewer shal preferably be
(A) 60 cm and 300 cm

(B) 15 cm and 300 cm
(C) 15 cm and 100 cm
(D) 30 cm and 450 cm
Right Answer = (B)
Q.91 If the time of concentration is 9 minutes, then the intensity of rainfall

according to British Ministry of Health Formula will be
(A) 10 mm/hr
(B) 20 mm/hr
(C) 4 mm/hr
(D) 40 mm/hr
Right Answer = (D)
Q.92 The main disadvantage of cement concrete sewer is
(A) Difficulty in construction

(B) Less strength
(C) Difficulty in transportation due to heavy weight
(D) Less life
Right Answer = (C)
Q.93 The time of concentration is defined as
(A) The time taken by rainfall water to run from most distant point of water shed
to the inlet of sewer
(B) The time required for flow of water in sewer to the point under consideration
(C) Difference of A and B
(D) Sum of A and B
Right Answer = (D)
Q.94 Most suitable section of sewer in separate sewage system is
(A) Circular section

(B) Rectangular section
(C) Standard form of egg shaped sewer
(D) Modified egg shaped sewer
Right Answer = (A)
Q.95 The specific gravity of sewage is

(A) Much greater than 1
(B) Slightly less than 1
(C) Equal to 1
(D) Slightly greater than 1
Right Answer = (D)
Q.96 An egg shape section of sewer
(A) Is economical than circular section

(B) Provides self cleansing velocity at low discharge
(C) Is more stable than circular section
(D) Is easy to construct
Right Answer = (B)
Q.97 The self cleansing velocity for all sewer in india is usually
(A) Less than 1 m/sec

(B) 1.5 m/sec - 2.0 m/sec
(C) 1.0 m/sec - 1.2 m/sec
(D) 3.0 m/sec - 3.5 m/sec
Right Answer = (C)
Q.98 Sewage treatment units are normally designed for
(A) 5 - 10 years
(B) 15 - 20 years
(C) 30 - 40 years
(D) 40 - 50 years
Right Answer = (B)
Q.99 The velocity of flow does not depend on
(A) Grade of sewer

(B) Length of sewer
(C) Hydraulic mean depth of sewer
(D) Roughness of sewer
Right Answer = (B)
Q.100 Settling velocity increases with
(A) Specific gravity of solid particles

(B) Size of particles
(C) Depth of tank
(D) Temperature of liquid
Right Answer = (C)
Q.101 The hydraulic mean depth for an egg shaped sewer flowing 2/3 full is
(A) Equal to Hydraulic mean depth when flowing full

(B) Less than Hydraulic mean depth when flowing full
(C) Greater than Hydraulic mean depth when flowing full
Right Answer = (C)
Q.102 The correct relation between Theoretical oxygen demand, Biochemical oxygen
demand and chemical oxygen demand is given by
(A) TOD > COD > BOD

(B) TOD > BOD > COD
(C) BOD > COD > TOD
(D) COD > BOD > TOD
Right Answer = (A)
Q.103 The effect of increasing diameter of sewer on the self cleansing velocity is
(A) To decrease it
(B) Fluctuating
(C) To increase it
(D) Nil
Right Answer = (C)
Q.104 Standard BOD measured at
(A) 20ºC - 1 day

(B) 25ºC - 3 day
(C) 30ºC - 5 day
(D) 20ºC - 5 day
Right Answer = (D)
Q.105 The most commonly used sewer under the culvert is
(A) Circular brick sewer

(B) Circular cast iron sewer
(C) Semi-elliptical sewer
(D) Horse-shoe type sewer
Right Answer = (A)
Q.106 Select the correct statement
(A) 5 day BOD is the ultimate BOD

(B) 5 day BOD is less than 4 day BOD keeping other consitions same
(C) 5 day BOD is greater than 4 day BOD keeping other conditions same
(D) BOD does not depend on time
Right Answer = (B)
Q.107 The type of sewer which is suitable for both combined and separate system is
(A) Circular sewer

(B) Egg shape sewer
(C) Horse-shoe type sewer
(D) Semi-elliptical sewer
Right Answer = (B)
Q.108 If BOD of a town is 20000 kg/day and BOD per capita per day is0.05 kg, then
population equivalent of town is
(A) 1000
(B) 4000
(C) 100000
(D) 400000
Right Answer = (D)
Q.109 The characterstics of fresh and septic sewage respectively are
(A) Alkaline and acidic

(B) Acidic and alkaline
(C) Both acidic
(D) Both alkaline
Right Answer = (A)
Q.110 The rate of BOD exerted at any time is
(A) Directly proportional to BOD satisfied

(B) Inversely proportional to BOD satisfied
(C) Directly proportional to BOD remaining
(D) Inversely proportional to BOD remaining
Right Answer = (C)
Q.111 The pathogen can be killed by
(A) Nitrification
(B) Chlorination
(C) Oxidation
Right Answer = (B)
Q.112 Which of the following retards the self purification of stream
(A) Higher temperature

(B) Sunlight
(C) Satisfying oxygen demand
Right Answer = (D)
Q.113 Sewage system is designed for
(A) Maximum flow only

(B) Maximum and minimum flow
(C) Average flow only
(D) Minimum flow only
Right Answer = (B)
Q.114 The ratio of 5 day BOD to ultimate BOD is about
(A) 1/3
(B) 3/4
(C) 2/3
(D) 1.0
Right Answer = (C)
Q.115 Sewage treatment units are designed for
(A) Average flow only

(B) Minimum flow only
(C) Maximum flow only
(D) Maximum] and minimum flow
Right Answer = (A)
Q.116 In a BOD test, 1.0 ml of raw sewage was diluted to 100 ml and the dissolved
oxygen concentration of diluted sample at the beginning was 6 ppm and it was 4 ppm
at the end of 5 day incubation at 20ºC. The BOD of raw sewage will be
(A) 100 ppm

(B) 200 ppm
(C) 300 ppm
(D) 400 ppm
Right Answer = (B)
Q.117 Laying of sewers is usually done with the help of
(A) A plane table

(B) A theodolite
(C) A compass
(D) Sight rails and boning rods
Right Answer = (D)
Q.118 The minimum dissolved oxygen which should always be present in water in order
to save the aquatic life is
(A) 1 ppm
(B) 4 ppm
(C) 10 ppm
(D) 40 ppm
Right Answer = (B)
Q.119 Corrosion in concrete sewers is caused by
(A) Septic conditions

(B) Chlorine
(C) Dissolved oxygen
(D) Nitrogen
Right Answer = (A)
Q.120 The relative stability of a sewage sample, whose dissolved oxygen is same as
the total oxygen required to satisfy BOD, is
(A) 1
(B) 100
(C) Infinite
(D) Zero
Right Answer = (B)
Q.121 If the sewage contains grease and fatty oil, these are removed in
(A) Grit chamber

(B) Detritus tanls
(C) Sedimentation tanks
(D) Skimming tanks
Right Answer = (D)
Q.122 Dissolved oxygen in strems is
(A) Maximum at noon

(B) Minimum at noon
(C) Maximum at midnight
(D) Same throughout the day
Right Answer = (A)
Q.123 Generally the detention period for grit chambers is kept as
(A) 5 minutes
(B) 4 hours
(C) 1 minute
(D) 12 hours
Right Answer = (C)
Q.124 Faculative bacteria are able to work in
(A) Presence of oxygen only

(B) Absence of oxygen only
(C) Presence as well as absence of oxygen
(D) Presence of water
Right Answer = (C)
Q.125 Which of the following unit works in anaerobic conditions
(A) Sludge digestion tank

(B) Sedimentation tank
(C) Activated sludge treatment
(D) Trickling filter
Right Answer = (A)
Q.126 The means of access for inspection and cleaning of sewer line is known as
(A) Inlet
(B) Manhole
(C) Drop manhole
(D) Catch basin
Right Answer = (B)
Q.127 Septic tank is a
(A) Settling tank

(B) Digestion tank
(C) Aeration tank
(D) All of these
Right Answer = (A, B)
Q.128 Sludge volume index is defined as the ratio of
(A) Percentage of total solids by weight to percentage of sludge by volume

(B) Percentage of sludge by volume to percentage of total solid by weight
(C) Percentage of suspended solid by weight to percentage of sludge by volume
(D) Percentage of sludge by volume to percentage of suspended solids by weight
Right Answer = (D)
Q.129 The maximum efficiency of BOD removal is achieved in
(A) Oxidation pond

(B) Oxidation ditch
(C) Aerated lagoons
(D) Trickling filter
Right Answer = (B)
Q.130 For normal sludge, the value of sludge index for indian conditions is
(A) 0 - 50
(B) 50 - 150
(C) 150 - 350
(D) 350 - 500
Right Answer = (C)
Q.131 The working conditions in imhoff tanbks are
(A) Anaerobic in lower compartment and aerobic in upper compartment

(B) Aerobic in lower compartment and anaerobic in upper compartment
(C) Anaerobic only
(D) Aerobic only
Right Answer = (A)
Q.132 When there is no recirculation of sewage, then recirculation factor is
(A) 1
(B) 0
(C) Infinite
Right Answer = (A)
Q.133 In faculative stabilization pond, the sewage is treated by
(A) Aerobic bacteria only

(B) Algae only
(C) Sedimentation
(D) Dual action of aerobic and anaerobic bacteria
Right Answer = (D)

Q.134 For the same solid content, if the quantity of sludge with moisture content
of 98% is X, then the quantity of sludge with moisture content of 96% will be
(A) X/4
(B) X/2
(C) X
(D) 2X
Right Answer = (B)
Q.135 The detention period for the oxidation pond is that
(A) 4 - 8 hours
(B) 24 hours
(C) 10 - 15 days
(D) 3 months
Right Answer = (C)
Q.136 A pipe which is installed in the house drainage to preserve the water seal of
traps is called
(A) Vent pipe

(B) Waste pipe
(C) Antisiphonage pipe
(D) Soil pipe
Right Answer = (C)
Q.137 The main disadvantage of oxidation pond is that
(A) Large area is required for construction

(B) Maintenance and operation cost are high
(C) BOD removal is very low
Right Answer = (A)
Q.138 In the two pipe system of house plumbing the pipes required are
(A) One soil pipe, one waste pipe and one vent pipe
(B) One soil pipe, two waste pipes and one vent pipe
(C) Two soil pipes, one waste pipe and one vent pipe
(D) One soil pipe, one waste pipe and two vent pipes
Right Answer = (D)
Q.139 For satisfactory working of a sludge digestion unit, the pH range of digested
sludge should be maintained as
(A) 4.5 - 6.0

(B) 6.5 - 8.0
(C) 8.5 - 10.0
(D) 10.5 - 12.0
Right Answer = (B)
Q.140 In the design of grit chamber

(A) Baffels are essential
(B) Temperature is an important factor
(C) The detention period should be at least 30 minutes
(D) The ,maximum velocity of the flow is 30 cm/sec
Right Answer = (D)
Q.141 The pipe which is used to carry the discharge from sanitary fittings like
bathrooms, kitchens etc. is called
(A) Soil pipe

(B) Vent pipe
(C) Waste pipe
(D) Antisiphonage pipe
Right Answer = (C)
Q.142 If the diameter of the main pipe is taken less than economic diameter then
(A) Head loss will be high

(B) Cost of pipe will be less
(C) Cost of pumping will be less
(D) All of these are correct
Right Answer = (A, B)
Q.143 The gas from sludge digestion tank is mainly composed of
(A) Nitrogen
(B) Carbon dioxide
(C) Hydrogen sulphate
(D) Methane
Right Answer = (D)
Q.144 Chlorine is used in the treatment of sewage to
(A) Help grease separation

(B) Aid flocculation
(C) Increase the biochemical oxygen demand
(D) Cause bulking of activated sludge
Right Answer = (A)
Q.145 Most of the bacteria in sewage are
(A) Prasitic
(B) Saprophytic
(C) Pathogenuc
(D) Anaerobic
Right Answer = (C)
Q.146 To divert excessive flow from combined sewers, the most commonly weir is a
(A) Cipoletti weir

(B) Broadcrested weir
(C) Leaping weir
(D) Submerged weir
Right Answer = (C)
Q.147 Incrustation of the tubewell pipes may result in
(A) Discharge of hioghly corrosive acidic water

(B) Reduced discharge from tubewell
(C) Discharge of hioghly alkaline water
(D) Exccessive discharge of sand and water
Right Answer = (B)
Q.148 The process of lagooning is primarily a means of
(A) Reducing the excessive flow in sewers

(B) Disposing of sludge
(C) Increasing the capacity of storage reservoirs
(D) Increasing the flow of sewage through imhoff tanks
Right Answer = (B)
Q.149 The biochemical treatment of sewage effluent is essentially a process of
(A) Oxidation
(B) Dehydration
(C) Reduction
(D) Alkalinization
Right Answer = (A)
Q.150 The primary pollutant caused by incomplete combustion of organic matter is
(A) Ozone
(B) Carbon monoxide
(C) Sulpher dioxide
Right Answer = (B)
Q.151 The maximum velocity occurs in an egg shaped sewer when the ratio of depth of
flow to vertical diameter is
(A) 0.33
(B) 0.50
(C) 0.81
(D) 0.95
Right Answer = (C)
Q.152 Select the primary air pollutants among the following
(A) Sulphur dioxide and nitrogen oxide

(B) Ozone and carbon monoxide
(C) Sulphur dioxide and ozone
(D) Nitrogen oxide and ozone
Right Answer = (A)

Q.153 Shrouding is provided in
(A) Slotted pipe tubewell

(B) Cavity type tube-ell
(C) Strainer type tubewell
Right Answer = (A)
Q.154 The spray tower can be used to control
(A) Gaseous pollutant only

(B) Particulate pollutants only
(C) Both A and B
Right Answer = (C)
Q.155 If in a test conducted for determining relative stability, the period of

incubation at 20 degree Celsius is t days, the relative stability in % is given by
(A) 100 [ 1 - ( 0.794 )t ]

(B) 100 [ 1 - ( 0.630 )t ]
(C) 100 [ 1 - ( 0.694 )t ]
(D) 100 [ 1 - ( 0.730 )t ]
Right Answer = (A)
Q.156 The specified standard for SO2 under US Ambient air quality standards is 80
μg/m3. this is approximately equivalent to
(A) 0.03 rpm

(B) 0.05 rpm
(C) 0.08 rpm
(D) 8 rpm
Right Answer = (A)
Q.157 Ozone layer in the upper atmosphere is getting destroyed owing to its
reaction with
(A) Carbon dioxide

(B) Hydrogen peroxide
(C) Oxides of nitrogen
(D) Chlorofluorocarbons
Right Answer = (A)
Q.158 The depletion of Ozone in the outer atmosphere may results in increased
(A) Heart attack cases

(B) Skin cancer cases
(C) Asthma cases
Right Answer = (B)
Q.159 The intensification of greenhouse effect is attributed to the increased level

of
(A) Carbon dioxide
(B) Carbon monoxide
(C) Chlorofluorocarbons
(D) Sulpher dioxide
Right Answer = (A)
Q.160 The rain is generally termed as acidic, if PH value of rain water falls below
(A) 3
(B) 5
(C) 7
(D) 8
Right Answer = (B)
Q.161 Electrostatic precipitator are used as pollution control device for the
separation of
(A) SO2
(B) NOx
(C) Hydrocarbon
(D) Particulate matter
Right Answer = (D)
Q.162 Select the secondary air pollutant among the following
(A) Ozone and carbon monoxide

(B) Peroxy acyle nitrate and ozone
(C) Peroxy acyle nitrate and carbon monoxide
(D) Carbon monoxide and Sulphur dioxide
Right Answer = (B)
Q.163 The acid rains are caused by the following pollutants
(A) SO2 and O3

(B) SO2 and NOx
(C) NOx and O3
(D) CO and SO2
Right Answer = (B)
Q.164 Temporary hardness in water is caused by the presence of
(A) Bicarbonate of Ca and Mg

(B) Sulphates of Ca and Mg
(C) Chlorides of Ca and Mg
(D) Nitrates of Ca and Mg
Right Answer = (A)
Q.165 The Express sound levels in decibels, sound pressure levels are usually
adopted on the reference scale of
(A) 10 μPa
(B) 20 μPa
(C) 50 μPa
(D) 100 μPa
Right Answer = (B)
Q.166 Blue body disease in children is caused by the presence of excess
(A) Chlorides
(B) Nitrates
(C) Fluirids
(D) Lead
Right Answer = (B)
Q.167 The permissible standards of air quality fixed in India for residential area
for STM, SO2, NO and CO in μg/m3 respectively arE
(A) 500, 120, 120, 5000

(B) 200, 80, 80 2000
(C) 100, 30, 30, 1000
(D) 160, 80, 100, 10000
Right Answer = (B)
Q.168 Two sample of water A and B have PH value of 4.4 and 6.4 respectively. How
many times more acidic sample A is than sample B
(A) 0
(B) 50
(C) 100
(D) 200
Right Answer = (C)
Q.169 The height of chimney required for effective disposal of 27 kg/hr of SO2
emmision is
(A) 42 m
(B) 30 m
(C) 222 m
(D) 81 m
Right Answer = (A)
Q.170 If present in water, chlorination of water does not reduce the
(A) Ammonia content

(B) Organic matter content
(C) B.O.D.
(D) Dissolved oxygen content
Right Answer = (D)
Q.171 In the actual height of a stack is 150 metre and plume height is 8 m, then
the effective height of the stack is
(A) 150 m
(B) 142 m
(C) 158 m
(D) 166 m
Right Answer = (C)
Q.172 Dechlorination of water is achieved by adding
(A) Sodium thiosulphate

(B) Sodium sulphate
(C) Sodium hexametaphosphate
(D) Sodium bisulphate
Right Answer = (A)
Q.173 When the adiabatic lapse rate is more than environmental lapse rate, then the
ELR can be called as
(A) Super adiabatic lapse rate

(B) Sub adiabatic lapse rate
(C) Dry adiabatic lapse rate
(D) Wet adiabatic lapse rate
Right Answer = (B)
Q.174 The efficiency of a sedimentation tank does not depend upon
(A) Detention time

(B) depth of the tank
(C) Length of the tank
(D) Horizontal velocity of water
Right Answer = (B)
Q.175 When environmental lapse rate is more than adiabatic lapse rate then the
environment is said to be
(A) Stable
(B) Unstable
(C) Neutral
Right Answer = (B)
Q.176 HD supply of 15000 cubic metres of water per day is treated with chlorine
doses of 0.5 ppm. For this purpose, the requirement of 25% bleaching powder per day
would be
(A) 300 kg
(B) 75 kg
(C) 30 kg
(D) 7.5 kg
Right Answer = (C)
Q.177 When the coefficient of viscosity is increased from 0.01 to 0.02, the
gradient of a given diameter to carry the same flow at the same velocity will be
(A) Increased by 4 times

(B) Increased by √2 times
(C) Decreased by √2 times
(D) Decreased by 4 times
Right Answer = (A)
Q.178 Which one of the following statements is true of trickling filter sludge
(A) It has a comparatively low sludge volume index

(B) It is more difficult to the dewater than activated sludge
(C) It has a comparatively low concentration of sludge solid
(D) It is bulky
Right Answer = (A)
Q.179 Sewage sickness relates to
(A) Toxicity of sewer interfering with response to treatment

(B) Destruction of Aquatic flora and fauna due to gross pollution of receiving
bodies of water by sewage
(C) Reduction in the waste purifying capacity of the soil
(D) Clogging of pores in soil due to extensive application of sewage to land,
obstructing aeration and leading to septic conditions
Right Answer = (D)
Q.180 Under Indian conditions, the average per capita contribution of BOD is
(A) 10 - 20 gm/d
(B) 20 - 35 gm/d
(C) 35 - 50 gm/d
(D) 50 - 70 gm/d
Right Answer = (D)
Q.181 Consider the following statements regarding confined aquifers and select
correct statement
(A) The aquifer is bound at top and below by impervious strata

(B) The pressure of water is greater than atmospheric pressure
(C) Tube well sunk in such an aquifer starts flowing always by itself
(D) The aquifer is fully saturated
Right Answer = (A, B, D)
Q.182 Type II settling in water treatment is defined as
(A) Settling of discrete particles in dilute suspensions

(B) Setting of flocculent particles in dilute suspensions
(C) Settling of flocculent particles in concentrated suspension
(D) Settling of particles in the form of a sludge blanket
Right Answer = (B)
Q.183 The ideal residential pressure at the farthest consumer’s tap in a properly
designed water distribution system is in the range of
(A) 0.016 - 0.020 N/mm2

(B) 0.021 - 0.025 N/mm2
(C) 0.026 - 0.030 N/mm2
(D) 0.031 - 0.035 N/mm2
Right Answer = (D)
Q.184 The chlorine demand of a water sample was found to be 0.2mg/l. the amount of
bleaching powder containing 30% available chlorine to be added to treat one litre
of such a water sample is
(A) 0.67 mg
(B) 0.06 mg
(C) 1.33 mg
(D) 0.14 mg
Right Answer = (A)
Q.185 Under natural conditions of flow, unpolluted river would contain
(A) More dissolved oxygen in summer than in winter

(B) Less dissolved oxygen in summer than in winter
(C) More or less the same amount of dissolved oxygen in winter and summer
(D) The least amount of dissolved oxygen during the floods
Right Answer = (B)
Q.186 Consider the following statements

In water supply distribution network, the dead end system is not favoured because
(A) It is cumbersome in terms of design

(B) The pressure at the dead end becomes undesirably low in the case of additional
extensions
(C) It is difficult to maintain vegetable chlorine levels at the dead ends
(D) At the time of repairs, service connection beyond the point of repair are
deprived of water
Right Answer = (B, C, D)
Q.187 For the combined sewerage system, egg shaped sewers are preferred because
(A) Their construction is economical

(B) They are structurally more stable
(C) Their maintenance is easier
(D) The over good flow velocity during the dry weather flow condition
Right Answer = (D)
Q.188 An aeration basin with a volume of 400 m3 contents mixed liquor suspended
solid concentration of 1000 mg/l. The amount of mixed liquor suspended solids in
the tank is
(A) 500 kg
(B) 250 kg
(C) 600 kg
(D) 400 kg
Right Answer = (D)
Q.189 Traps are used in household drainage system to
(A) Prevent entry of foul gases in the house

(B) Restrict the flow of water
(C) Provide a particle vacuum
(D) Trap the solid wastes
Right Answer = (A)
Q.190 If the total hardness and alkalinity of a sample of water are 300 mg/l and
100 mg/l ( CaCO3 scale ) respectively, then its carbonate and non carbonate
hardness ( in mg/l ) will be respectively
(A) 100 and 200

(B) 400 and 300
(C) 100 and 400
(D) 400 and zero
Right Answer = (A)
Q.191 Coal based thermal power station pollute the atmosphere by adding
(A) NOx and SO2

(B) NOx,SO2 and SPM
(C) NOx,SO2, SPM and CO
(D) NOx, SPM and CO
Right Answer = (B)
Q.192 Electrical conductivity of water and total dissolved solids are interrelated.
the value of electrical conductivity will
(A) Decrease with increase in TDS

(B) Increase with the increase in TDS
(C) Decrease initially and then increase with increase in TDS
(D) Increase initially and then decrease with increase in TDS
Right Answer = (B)
Q.193 Area method of landfilling is most suitable when
(A) Area is unsuitable for excavation of trenches

(B) Adequate depth of cover material is available at the site
(C) The water table is near the surface
(D) Natural or artificial depressions exist in the vicinity
Right Answer = (B)
Q.194 When two identical centrifugal pumps are operating in series on a common
rising main, then
(A) The pressure in the rising main will be nearly doubled, while the discharge
will remain the same
(B) The discharge will be nearly doubled, while the pressure remains the same
(C) Discharge as well as the pressure in the rising main will be doubled
(D) Discharge as well as the pressure in the rising man will increase but not
become double
Right Answer = (A)
Q.195 Two reservoirs at different levels are connected by two parallel pipes of
diameter 2d and d. The ratio of the flows in the two pipes ( large: smaller ) is
(A) √2 : 1
(B) 2 : 1
(C) 4 : 1
(D) 4√2 : 1
Right Answer = (D)
Q.196 In transition of sewers from smaller diameter sewers to large diameter sewer,
the continuity of sewer is maintained at the
(A) Bottom of the concrete bed of sewers

(B) Invert of the sewers
(C) Crowns of the sewers
(D) Hydraulic gradient of the sewers
Right Answer = (A)
Q.197 Which one of the following solid waste disposal method is ecological most
acceptable
(A) Sanitary landfill

(B) Incineration
(C) Compositing
(D) Pyrolysis
Right Answer = (C)
Q.198 The Slope of a 1.0 m diameter concrete sewer laid at a slope of 1 in 1000,
developes a velocity of 1 m/sec, when flowing full. when it is flowing half full,
the velocity of flow through the sewer will be
(A) 0.5 m/sec

(B) 1.0 m/sec
(C) √2 m/sec
(D) 2.0 m/sec
Right Answer = (B)
Q.199 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 deman
(D) The rate of flow in the stream is equal to the demand
Right Answer = (C)
Q.200 1 litre of sewage, when allowed to settle for 30 minutes gives a sludge
volume of 27 cm3. If the dry weight of this sludge is 3.0 grams, then it's sludge
volume index will be
(A) 9
(B) 24
(C) 30
(D) 81
Right Answer = (A)
Q.201 An industrial watsewater enters a stream having a BOD concentration of 10

mg/l and a flow of 20 m3/sec. If the flow of wastewater is 1.5 3 and its BOD
concentrattion is 250 mg/l, then the BOD concentration in the stream at a point
downstream of the point of confluence of wastewater with the stream will be
(A) 2.67 mg/l

(B) 12.09 mg/l
(C) 13 mg/l
(D) 26.74 mg/l
Right Answer = (D)
Q.202 Match List I and List II and select the correct answer using the codes given
below the lists
List I List II
a. Acidity 1. Particulate matter
b. Alum 2. Oils and greases
c. Cyclone 3. Flocculation
d. Skimming tank 4. Carbon dioxide
(A) a - 4, b - 3, c - 1, d - 2
(B) a - 1, b - 3, c - 4, d - 2
(C) a - 1, b - 2, c - 4, d - 3
(D) a - 4, b - 2, c - 1, d - 3
Right Answer = (A)
below the lists
List I ( Source of water supply ) List II ( Water quality parameter )
a. Ground waste 1. Low D.O. and color
b. Lake water at the bottom 2. Carbon dioxide and hardness
c. Canal water 3. Low organic content and high D.O.
d. River water in floods 4. Silt and bacteria
5. High turbidity and D.O.
(A) a - 2, b - 1, c - 3, d - 5
(B) a - 3, b - 4, c - 2, d - 1
(C) a - 3, b - 2, c - 4, d - 1
(D) a - 1, b - 2, c - 3, d - 5
Right Answer = (A)
below the lists
List I ( Treatment unit ) List II ( Detention time )
a. Grit chamber 1. 6 hours
b. Primary sedimentation 2. 2 minutes
c. Activated sludge 3. 2 hours
d. Sludge Digitisation 4. 20 Days
(A) a - 3, b - 1, c - 4, d - 2
(B) a - 2, b - 3, c - 1, d - 4
(C) a - 2, b - 1, c - 3, d - 4
(D) a - 1, b - 2, c - 3, d - 4
Right Answer = (B)
below the lists
List I ( Pipe Material ) List II ( Property of Material )
a. Concrete sewer 1. Cannot withstand high external load
b. Stoneware sewer 2. Corrosion resistance in most Natural soils
c. Cast iron sewer 3. Resistant to corrosion from most acids
d. Steel sewer 4. Unsuitable where soil contains excessive sulphates
(A) a - 1, b - 2, c - 3, d - 4
(B) a - 4, b - 3, c - 2, d - 1
(C) a - 4, b - 1, c - 2, d - 3
(D) a - 2, b - 1, c - 3, d - 4
Right Answer = (B)
Q.206 A populated stream undergoes self purification in four distinct zones
1. Zone of clearwater
2. Zone of active decomposition
3. Zone of degradation
4. Zone of recovery
The correct sequence of these zones is
(A) 3, 4, 2, 1
(B) 2, 3, 4, 1
(C) 2, 4, 3, 1
(D) 3, 2, 4, 1
Right Answer = (D)
Q.207 Which one of the following solid waste disposal methods ecologically most
acceptable
(A) Sanitary landfill

(B) Incineration
(C) Compositing
(D) Pyrolysis
Right Answer = (C)
below the lists
List I List II
a. Waste pipe 1. Carries liquid wastes that do not include human excreta
b. Soil pipe 2. Preserves the water seal of traps through access to
atmospheric air
c. Vent pipe 3. Carries liquid waste including human excreta
d. Antisiphonage pipe 4. Provides flow of air to or from drainage system in order
to prevent vacuum pressure and excessive pressure and provides escape for foul
gases
(A) a - 1, b - 3, c - 4, d - 2
(B) a - 1, b - 2, c - 3, d - 4
(C) a - 4, b - 1, c - 3, d - 2
(D) a - 1, b - 4, c - 3, d - 2
Right Answer = (A)
below the lists
List I List II
a. Soil pipe 1. Ventilating pipe
b. Intercepting trap 2. Wash basin
c. P trap 3. Water closet waste
d. Cowl 4. House drainage
(A) a - 3, b - 4, c - 1, d - 2
(B) a - 3, b - 4, c - 2, d - 1
(C) a - 4, b - 3, c - 2, d - 1
(D) a - 4, b - 3, c - 1, d - 2
Right Answer = (B)
Q.210 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 is equal to the demand
Right Answer = (C)
below the lists
List I ( Cause ) List II ( Effect )
a. Carbon monoxide 1. Acid rain
b. Carbon dioxide 2. Explosion
c. Methane 3. Asphyxiation
d. Sulphur dioxide 4. Greenhouse effect
(A) a - 3, b - 4, c - 2, d - 1
(B) a - 2, b - 3, c - 1, d - 4
(C) a - 4, b - 2, c - 1, d - 3
(D) a - 1, b - 3, c - 4, d - 2
Right Answer = (A)
Q.212 Which of the following treatments reduce salinity of water
1. Flash mixing and sedimentation

2. Electrodialysis
3. Reverse osmosis
4. Freezing
5. Filtration
Select the correct answer using codes given below
(A) 2, 3, and 4
(B) 1, 3, and 5
(C) 1, 2, and 4
(D) All of the above
Right Answer = (A)
below the lists
List I ( Pollutants ) List II ( Effect Produced )
a. CO 1. Greenhouse effect
b. CO2 2. Acid rains
c. SO2 3. Acute toxicity
d. NOx 4. Ozone Liberation at ground level
(A) a - 3, b - 2, c - 1, d - 4
(B) a - 2, b - 3, c - 4, d - 1
(C) a - 3, b - 1, c - 2, d - 4
(D) a - 4, b - 1, c - 2, d - 3
Right Answer = (D)
Q.214 The atmosphere extends upto a height of 10000 km. It is divided into the
following four thermal layers
1. Mesosphere
2. Stratosphere
3. Thermosphere
4. Troposphere
The correct sequence of these layers starting from the surface of the earth upwards
is
(A) 4, 2, 1, 3
(B) 2, 4, 3, 1
(C) 4, 2, 3, 1
(D) 2, 4, 1, 3
Right Answer = (A)
Q.215 Which of the following pairs are correctly matched
A Lime soda process Softening

B Nalgonda technique Fluoride removal
C Aeration Coagulation
D Ozonation Disinfection
Right Answer = (A, B, D)
Q.216 Which one of the following would contain water with the maximum amount of
turbidity
(A) Lakes
(B) Ocean
(C) Rivers
(D) Wells
Right Answer = (C)
Q.217 The cleaning of slow sand filter is done by
(A) Reversing the direction of flow of water

(B) Passing air through the filter
(C) Passing a solution of alum and lime through the filter
(D) Scrapping of top layer of sand and admitting wate
Right Answer = (D)
Q.218 Considered the data presented in the following table

Temperature in °C BOD reaction rate constant ( K )
20 0.01
30 0.02
10 0.005
In the data presented above, the value of K
(A)Should have remained constant

(B)Should have decrease with increase in temperature
(C)Should have remained the same at 20 °C and 30 °C
(D)Has followed the correct Trend
Right Answer = (D)
Q.219 What is the correct sequence 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
(A) 1, 2, 3
(B) 2, 3, 1
(C) 3, 1, 2
(D) 2, 1, 3
Right Answer = (B)
Q.220 The waste stabilization Ponds can be
(A) Aerobic
(B) Anaerobic
(C) Faculative
(D) Any of the above
Right Answer = (D)
below the lists
List I ( Terms/Description ) List II ( Treatment Operation )
a. Sludge volume index 1. Settling in primary sedimentation tank
b. Thickening sludge 2. Settling in secondary sedimentation tank
c. Scum removal 3. Filtration in trickling filter
d. Recycling effluent 4. Activated sludge process
(A) a - 2, b - 4, c - 1, d - 3
(B) a - 4, b - 2, c - 3, d - 1
(C) a - 2, b - 4, c - 3, d - 1
(D) a - 4, b - 2, c - 1, d - 3
Right Answer = (D)
Q.222 Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched ?
A Check valve To check water flow in all directions

B Sluice valve To control flow of water through pipelines
C Air valve To release the accumulated air
D Scour valve To remove silt in a pipeline
Right Answer = (A)

A B.O.D. Strength of sewage
B Methane Product of anaerobic decomposition
C C.O.D. Biodegradability of wastewate
D Nitrate Methemoglobinemia
Right Answer = (C)
below the lists
List I ( Name of impurity in water ) List II ( Removed by )
a. Fluorides 1. Activated carbon
b. Manganese 2. Activated alumina
c. Taste and odours 3. Manganese zeolite
(A) a - 1, b - 2, c - 3
(B) a - 2, b - 3, c - 1
(C) a - 2, b - 1, c - 3
(D) a - 3, b - 2, c - 1
Right Answer = (B)
Q.225 The following are the sewage treatment processes
1. Primary sedimentation
2. Screening
3. Grit removal
4. Secondary sedimentation
When Only preliminary treatment is to be given for sewage, select the required
treatment processes including their correct sequence from the codes given below
(A) 2, 3
(B) 2, 3, 1
(C) 1, 2, 3, 4
(D) 3, 1, 2, 4
Right Answer = (C)
Q.226 The following steps are involved in making a spigot and socket joint of cast
iron pipes used in water supply systems
(A) Tarred gasket or hemp yarn is wrapped around the spigot

(B) The spigot end is centred into the socket end of the preceding pipe
(C) A jointing ring is placed around the barrel and against the face of the socket
(D) The gasket or hemp yarn is caulked slightly
(D) Molten pig lead is poured and then caulked
The correct sequence of these steps is
(A) 2, 1, 4, 3, 5
(B) 2, 1, 3, 4, 5
(C) 1, 2, 4, 5, 3
(D) 1, 2, 3, 5, 4
Right Answer = (B)
Q.227 When was the water act enacted by the Indian Parliament
(A) 1970
(B) 1985
(C) 1980
(D) 1974
Right Answer = (D)
Q.228 Match List I ( Soil classification of an aquifer ) and List II ( Values of

the range of hydraulic conductivities in metre per day ) and select the correct
answer using the codes given below the lists
List I List II
a. Fine gravel 1. 1 to 10
b. Very fine sand 2. 0.1 to 0.01
c. Silt 3. 100 to 1000
d. Pure clay 4. 10-5 to 10-6
(A) a - 1, b - 3, c - 4, d - 2
(B) a - 1, b - 3, c - 2, d - 4
(C) a - 3, b - 1, c - 4, d - 2
(D) a - 3, b - 1, c - 2, d - 4
Right Answer = (D)
Q.229 The entry of a 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 systems
(D) Exhaust fans
Right Answer = (B)
Q.230 Which of the following statements about design period are true ?
1. It is concerned with economy of Investments

2. It takes into account aspect like life and durability and ease or difficulty of
capacity increase of installation
3. It considers the frequency of occurrence of extremes of river flow
4. It is concerned with estimating future requirements
(A) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(B) 2 and 3
(C) 1, 2 and 4
(D) 1, 3 and 4
Right Answer = (C)
Q.231 Ringlemann's scale is used to
(A) Measure CO
(B) Measure SO2
(C) Grade density of smoke
(D) Grade automobile exhaust gas
Right Answer = (C)
Q.232 Uniformity coefficient of filter sand is given by
(A)
D50
D5
(B)
D50
D10
(C)
D60
D5
(D)
D60
D10
Right Answer = (D)
Q.233 Eutrophication of water bodies is caused by the
(A) Discharge of toxic substances

(B) Excessive discharge of nutrients
(C) Excessive discharge of suspended solids
(D) Exccessive Discharge of chlorides
Right Answer = (B)
Q.234 Zero hardness of water is achieved by
(A) Using lime soda process

(B) Excess lime treatment
(C) Ion exchange method
(D) Using excess alum dosage
Right Answer = (C)
Q.235 Non disposal of solid waste main cause the spread of
(A) Maleria
(B) Rodents related plague
(C) Typhoid
(D) Dysentery
Right Answer = (B)
Q.236 Which of the following statements are true in relation to the term ‘detention
period’ in a settling tank
(A) It may be determined by introducing a dye in the inlet and timing its
appearance at the outlet
(B) Greater the Detention period, greater the efficiency of removal of settleable
matter
(C) It is the time taken for any unit of water to pass through the settling basin
(D) It is usually more than the flow through period
(A) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(B) 2, 3 and 4
(C) 1 and 3
(D) 4 alone
Right Answer = (B)
below the lists
List I List II
a. Dead end system 1. Equal pressure and multiple flow path
b. Grid iron system 2. Both economy and reasonably equal pressures
c. Ring system 3. Economy and simplicity
d. Radial system 4. Zonal distribution
(A) a - 3, b - 2, c - 1, d - 4
(B) a - 2, b - 4, c - 1, d - 3
(C) a - 3, b - 1, c - 2, d - 4
(D) a - 2, b - 1, c - 4, d - 3
Right Answer = (A)
Q.238 Match List I ( Parameters ) and List II ( Permissible concentration in

drinking water ) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the
lists
List I List II
a. Hardness 1. 0.1 mg/l
b. Nitrate concentration 2. 0.5 mg/l
c. Iron concentration 3. 200 mg/l
d. Fluiride concentration 4. 45 mg/l
(A) a - 3, b - 4, c - 2, d - 1
(B) a - 3, b - 4, c - 1, d - 2
(C) a - 4, b - 3, c - 2, d - 1
(D) a - 4, b - 3, c - 1, d - 2
Right Answer = (B)
Q.239 The following steps are involved in laying a sewer in a trench
(A) Transferring the centre line of the sewer to the bottom of the trench
(B) Setting sight rails over the trench
(C) Driving pegs to the level of the invert line of the sewer
(D) Placing the sewer in the trench
The correct sequence of these steps is
(A) 1, 2, 3, 4
(B) 2, 3, 4, 1
(C) 4, 2, 3, 1
(D) 2, 3, 1, 4
Right Answer = (D)
below the lists
List I List II
a. Absence of fluirides 1. Methemoglobinemia
b. Excess of lead 2. Goitre
c. Presence of excess nitrates 3. Dental caries
d. Absence of iodide 4. Anaemia
(A) a - 3, b - 4, c - 2, d - 1
(B) a - 2, b - 3, c - 4, d - 1
(C) a - 3, b - 4, c - 1, d - 2
(D) a - 1, b - 2, c - 4, d - 3
Right Answer = (C)
Q.241 A grit Chamber of dimensions 12 m x 1.5 m x 0.8 m liquid depth has a flow of
720 m3/hr. Its Surface loading rate and detention time are, respectively
(A) 40000 m3/hr/m2 and 1.2 minutes

(B) 40000 lph/m2 and 40 minutes
(C) 40 m3/hr/m2 and 12 minutes
(D) 40000 lph/m2 and 1.2 minutes
Right Answer = (D)
Q.242 Which of the following determinations are not necessary for RO water from a
lake for use as source of supply of water for Boiler feed
(A) Turbidity
(B) Bacterial count
(C) Iron
(D) Hardness
(A) 1, 2 and 3
(B) 1, 2 and 4
(C) 1, 3 and 4
(D) 2, 3 and 4
Right Answer = (C)
Q.243 Match List I ( Impurities to be removed from sewage ) and List II ( Treatment
unit used ) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists
List I List II
a. Large floating matter 1. Trickling filter
b. Suspended inorganic matter 2. Primary clarifier
c. Suspended organic matter 3. Grit chamber
d. Dissolved organic matter 4. Screens
(A) a - 3, b - 4, c - 2, d - 1
(B) a - 3, b - 4, c - 1, d - 2
(C) a - 4, b - 3, c - 2, d - 1
(D) a - 4, b - 3, c - 1, d - 2
Right Answer = (C)
Q.244 Self cleansing velocity is
(A) The minimum velocity of a flow required to maintain a certain amount of solids
in the flow
(B) The maximum velocity of a flow required to maintain a certain amount of solids
in the flow
(C) Such a flow velocity as would be sufficient to flush out any deposit solids in
the sewer
(D) Such flow velocity as would be sufficient to ensure that sewage does not remain
in the sewer
Right Answer = (C)

Q.245 Sewage sickness occurs when
(A) Sewage contains pathogenic organism

(B) Sewage enters the water supply system
(C) Sewage get clogged due to accumulation of solids
(D) Voids of soil get clogged due to continuous application ofsewage on a piece of
land
Right Answer = (D)
Q.246 Which of the following are claimed as advantageous in respect of aerobic

sludge digestion as compared to an aerobic sludge digestion
1. Lower BOD concentration in supernatant liquor

2. Production of a sludge with excellent denaturing propensity
3. Greater production of Methane
4. Lesser operation cost
5. Lesser capital cost
(A) 1, 2 and 4
(B) 2, 3, 4 and 5
(C) 3, 4 and 5
(D) 1, 2 and 5
Right Answer = (D)
Q.247 In the design of storm sewers, "time of concentration" is relevant to

determine the
(A) Rainfall intensity

(B) Velocity in the sewer
(C) Time of travel
(D) Area served by the sewer
Right Answer = (A)
Q.248 The following data pertain to a sewage sample:

Initial D.O. = 10 mg/l
Final D.O. = 2 mg/l
Dilution to 1%
The BOD of the given sewage sample is
(A) 8 mg/l
(B) 10 mg/l
(C) 100 mg/l
(D) 800 mg/l
Right Answer = (D)
Q.249 Self purification of running stream may be due to
(A) Sedimentation, oxidation and coagulation

(B) Dilution, sedimentation and oxidation
(C) Dilution, sedimentation and coagulation
(D) Dilution, oxidation and coagulation
Right Answer = (B)
below the lists
List I List II
a. Sludge disposal 1. Seeding
b. Sludge digestion 2. Biofilters
c. Aerobic action 3. Lagging
d. Recirculation 4. Contact bed
(A) a - 3, b - 1, c - 4, d - 2
(B) a - 3, b - 1, c - 2, d - 4
(C) a - 1, b - 3, c - 2, d - 4
(D) a - 1, b - 3, c - 4, d - 2
Right Answer = (A)
Q.251 Which of the following waste disposal tasks are achieved by a septic tank
with its dispersion Trench
(A) Aerobic sludge digestion

(B) Settling and anaerobic sludge digestion
(C) Anaerobic sewage stabilization
(D) Bio-oxidation of effluent
(A) 1 and 3
(B) 3 and 4
(C) 2 and 4
(D) 1 and 4
Right Answer = (C)
Q.252 Which of the following air pollutants are responsible for photochemical smog
(A) Oxides of Nitrogen

(B) Ozone
(C) Unburnt hydrocarbons
(D) Carbon monoxide
(A) 1 alone
(B) 2, 3 and 4
(C) 1, 3 and 4
(D) 1 and 3
Right Answer = (D)
Q.253 The typical density in kg/cum ( in situ ) of well compacted municipal solid
waste in landfil is in the range of
(A) 900 to 1100

(B) 850 to 550
(C) 310 to 500
(D) 100 to 300
Right Answer = (C)
Q.254 Match List I ( Equipment ) and List II ( Pollutants removed ) and select the
correct answer using the codes given below the lists
List I List II
a. Electrostatic precipitators 1. Coarse particles
b. Cyclones 2. Fine dust
c. Wet scrubbers 3. Gas
d. Adsorbers 4. Sulph dioxide
(A) a - 1, b - 2, c - 3, d - 4
(B) a - 2, b - 1, c - 3, d - 4
(C) a - 2, b - 1, c - 4, d - 3
(D) a - 1, b - 2, c - 4, d - 3
Right Answer = (B)
Q.255 Which of the following materials are used as landfil sealants for the control
of gas and leachate movements ?
1. Lime
2. Sand
3. Bentonite
4. Fly ash
5. Butyle rubber
(A) 1, 2 and 3
(B) 4 and 5
(C) 3 and 5
(D) 1, 2 and 4
Right Answer = (C)
Q.256 Which of the following pairs of is/are correctly matched

1. Eutrophication Nutrient accumulation and leading to ecosystem change occurring
in impounded water
2. Autotrophism Utilisation, rearrangement and decomposition of complex materials
predominate
3. Heterotrophism Prominence of fixation of light energy, use of simple inorganic
substances and built up Complex substances
(A) 1, 2 and 3
(B) Only 1
(C) 2 and 3
(D) 1 and 3
Right Answer = (B)
Q.257 Two sources generate noise levels of 90 dB and 94 dB respectively. The

cumulative effect of these two noise levels on the human ear is
(A) 95.5 dB
(B) 94 dB
(C) 92 dB
(D) 184 dB
Right Answer = (A)
Q.258 Which one of the following is the purpose of providing a Surge tank in a
pipeline carrying water
(A) To store water

(B) To increase the pressure throughout the pipeline
(C) To store overflowing water
(D) To protect the pipeline against water hammer
Right Answer = (D)

Q.259 Identical centrifugal pumps are operated in parallel so as to deliver into a
common delivery pipe. Speed for both is also identical. At what total discharge (Q)
and total head(H) will the system operate as compared to discharge and head each of
the pumps operated singly
(A) Both total Q and total H would increase, is approximately by 50%

(B) Total Q would be approximately doubled, but H it would remain the same
(C) Total H would be approximately doubled, but Q would remain the same
(D) Total H would be doubled, but Q would be approximately Halved
Right Answer = (B)
Q.260 Match List I ( Water treatment units ) and List II ( Detention time ) and
select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists
List I List II
a. Rapid mixing unit 1. 1.5 hours
b. Flocculator 2. 10 seconds
c. Propeller mixing unit 3. 30 seconds
d. Sedimentation tank 4. 30 minutes
(A) a - 3, b - 4, c - 2, d - 1
(B) a - 4, b - 3, c - 1, d - 2
(C) a - 4, b - 3, c - 2, d - 1
(D) a - 3, b - 4, c - 1, d - 2
Right Answer = (A)
Q.261 Storage of water by impounding is required where
(A) Plenty of water is available in the stream in all seasons

(B) Excess of suspended and dissolved matter are present in the water
(C) There is a large variation in quantity of the river flow from time to time
(D) The flow is uniform throughout the year but is insufficient
Right Answer = (C)
Q.262 The maximum flow occurs in an egg shaped sewer when the ratio of depth of
flow to vertical diameter is
(A) 0.33
(B) 0.50
(C) 0.95
(D) 1.00
Right Answer = (D)
Q.263 The various treatment processes in a water treatment plant are listed below
1. Filtration
2. Chlorination
3. Sedimentation
4. Coagulation
5. Flocculation
(A) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
(B) 4, 5, 3, 1, 2
(C) 2, 3, 1, 5, 4
(D) 1, 2, 5, 3, 4
Right Answer = (B)
Q.264 In the oxidation ditch, the excess sludge is taken to
(A) Anaerobic digester

(B) Aerobic digester
(C) Drying beds
(D) Incinerator
Right Answer = (C)
Q.265 In a water treatment plant, dissolved iron and manganese can be removed from
the water by
(A) Aeration
(B) Aeration and coagulation
(C) Aeration and flocculation
(D) Aeration and sedimentation
Right Answer = (B)
Q.266 The following three stages are known to occur in the biological action
involved in the process of sludge digestion
1. Acid fermentation
2. Alkaline fermentation
3. Acid regression
The correct sequence of the these stage is
(A) 1, 2, 3
(B) 2, 3, 1
(C) 3, 1, 2
(D) 1, 3, 2
Right Answer = (D)
Q.267 The effective size of sand and it's uniformity Coefficient are the usually
specified parameters for sand filters. In slow sand filters, as compared to rapid
sand filter
(A) Effective size is less but uniformity Coefficient is more

(B) Effective size is more but uniformity Coefficient is less
(C) Both effective size and uniformity Coefficient are more
(D) Both effective size and uniformity Coefficient for less
Right Answer = (A)
Q.268 The flow sheet of the liquid stream office sewage treatment scheme consists
of
1. Trickling filter
2. Primary settling tank
3. Grit chamber
4. Screen chamber
5. Secondary settling tank
(A) 3, 4, 1, 2, 5
(B) 3, 4 ,2, 1, 5
(C) 4, 3, 2, 1, 5
(D) 4, 3, 1, 2, 5
Right Answer = (C)
Q.269 Fresh sludge has moisture content of 99% and , after thickening, its moisture
content is reduced to 96%. The reduction in volume of sludge is
(A) 3%
(B) 5%
(C) 75%
(D) 97.5%
Right Answer = (C)
A Activated sludge Aeration

B Trickling filters Attached growth system
C Oxidation ditch Algae
D Channel grit chamber Proportional weir
Right Answer = (C)
Q.271 Match List I ( Nature of the solids ) and List II ( Unit operation or process
connected with its removal ) and select the correct answer using the codes given
below the lists
List I List II
a. Dissolved solids 1. Sedimentation
b. Colloidial solids 2. Reverse osmosis
c. Volatile solids 3. Coagulation
d. Settleable solids 4. Digestion
(A) a - 2, b - 3, c - 4, d - 1
(B) a - 3, b - 2, c - 4, d - 1
(C) a - 2, b - 3, c - 1, d - 4
(D) a - 3, b - 2, c - 1, d - 4
Right Answer = (A)
Q.272 The two main gases liberated from an anaerobic sludge digestion tank would
include
(A) Ammonia and carbon dioxide

(B) Carbon dioxide and methane
(C) Methane and hydrogen sulphide
(D) Ammonia and methane
Right Answer = (B)
Q.273 Which one of the following is least important in the activated sludge process
(A) Proper proportion of the return sludge from the secondary settling tank
(B) Adequate aeration in the biological reactor, so as to maintain certain minimum
dissolved oxygen
(C) Proper food to micro - organism ratio
(D) The sludge volume index of the returns sludge to be less than 200
Right Answer = (D)

Q.274 Which one of the following sewage treatment units has a parshall flume
(A) Trickling filter

(B) Oxidation ditch
(C) Grit chamber
(D) Aerated lagoon
Right Answer = (C)
Q.275 Consider the following statements:

The daily per capita consumption of water apparently increases with
1. Higher standard of living of people

2. Availability of sewerage in the City
3. Metered water supply
4. Wholesome and portable quality of water
Which of these statements are correct
(A) 1, 2 and 3
(B) 2, 3 and 4
(C) 1, 3 and 4
(D) 1, 2 and 4
Right Answer = (D)
Q.276 The following zones are formed in a polluted river
(A) Zone of clear water

(B) Zone of active decomposition
(C) Zone of recovery
(D) Zone of polution
The correct sequence in which the zones progressively downstream in a polluted
river is
(A) 4, 2, 1, 3
(B) 4, 2, 3, 1
(C) 2, 4, 3, 1
(D) 2, 4, 1, 3
Right Answer = (B)
Q.277 Match List I ( Operational problems in Rapid gravity filter ) and List II
( Methods to overcome the problems ) and select the correct answer using the codes
given below the lists
List I List II
a. Incrustation of filter sand media 1. Compressed air spelling for about 4
minutes at the time of back washing and Manual surface raking
b. Air binding & development of negative head 2. Washing the filter with Sodium
Hydroxide or bleaching powder occasionally
c. Mud wall formation 3. Through back washing with salt solution after soaking
the filter in it
d. Slime growth on filter 4.Increasing the depth of water during filter
operation by about 15-20 cm as compared to the normal depth maintained during daily
operation and more frequent back washing
(A) a - 2, b - 4, c - 3, d - 1
(B) a - 4, b - 2, c - 1, d - 3
(C) a - 2, b - 4, c - 1, d - 3
(D) a - 4, b - 2, c - 3, d - 1
Right Answer = (A)
Q.278 Aerosol is
(A) Carbon particles and of microscopic size

(B) Dispersion of small solid or liquid particles in gaseous media
(C) Finely divided particles of Ash
(D) Diffused liquid particles
Right Answer = (B)
Q.279 A commonly used hand pump is the
(A) Centrifugal pump

(B) Reciprocating pump
(C) Rotary Pump
(D) Axial flow pump
Right Answer = (B)
Q.280 Match List I ( Pollutants ) and List II ( Scoures ) and select the correct
List I List II
a. Acid water 1. Volcanoes
b. SO2 2. Automobiles
c. CO 3. Thermal power station
d. Fly ash 4. Mining
(A) a - 4, b - 1, c - 2, d - 3
(B) a - 4, b - 1, c - 3, d - 2
(C) a - 1, b - 4, c - 3, d - 2
(D) a - 1, b - 4, c - 2, d - 3
Right Answer = (A)
Q.281 If the methyl orange alkalinity of water equals or exceeds total hardness,
all of the hardness is
(A) Non carbonate hardness

(B) Carbonate hardness
(C) Pseudo hardness
(D) Negative non carbonate hardness
Right Answer = (B)
Q.282 Water present in an artesian aquifer is usually
(A) At sub atmospheric pressure

(B) At Atmospheric pressure
(C) At 0.5 times of the atmospheric pressure
(D) Above Atmospheric pressure
Right Answer = (D)
Q.283 Match List I ( Pump ) and List II ( Requirement ) and select the correct
List I List II
a. Multistage centrifugal pump of moderate-sized impellers 1. High head and low
discharge
b. Archimedean screw type pump 2. Low head and large discharge
c. Simple reciprocating pump 3. High head and moderate discharge
d. Axial flow propeller pump 4. Low head and load discharge
(A) a - 4, b - 3, c - 1, d - 2
(B) a - 3, b - 4, c - 1, d - 2
(C) a - 4, b - 3, c - 2, d - 1
(D) a - 3, b - 4, c - 2, d - 1
Right Answer = (B)
Q.284 Consider the following statements :

Some amount of chlorides is allowed in drinking water because
1. It helps in killing bacteria

2. Small quantity of chlorides adds to the taste
3. It is not injurious to human health
4. it is not economically to remove it completely
Which of these statements are correct ?
(A) 1, 2 and 4
(B) 1, 2 and 3
(C) 2, 3 and 4
(D) 1, 3 and 4
Right Answer = (D)
Q.285 Service connection consist of
(A) Ferrule, stopcock and gooseneck

(B) Ferrule, check valve and gooseneck
(C) Stopcock, meter and sluice valve
(D) Sluice valve, check valve and meter
Right Answer = (A)
Q.286 The purpose of a proportional weir at the influent end of a channel type grit
removal unit is to
(A) Provide Easy passage of solid particles

(B) Measure the rate of flow in the channel
(C) Keep the distance for flow in the channel above a certain value
(D) Maintain constant mean velocity in the channel
Right Answer = (D)
Q.287 Match List I ( Industry and unit of production ) and List II ( Water need in
kl/unit/day ) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists
List I List II
a. Automobile ( per vehicle ) 1. 1 - 2
b. Leather ( per 100 kg ) 2. 4
c. Paper ( per tonne ) 3. 40
d. Crude petroleum refinery ( per tonne ) 4. 50 - 100
5. 200 - 400
(A) a - 3, b - 2, c - 5, d - 1
(B) a - 1, b - 3, c - 5, d - 4
(C) a - 3, b - 2, c - 5, d - 5
(D) a - 5, b - 4, c - 2, d - 1
Right Answer = (A)
Q.288 For a colony of 10000 persons having sewage flow rate of 200
liters/capita/day, BOD of applied sewage of 300 mg/litre and organic loading of 300
kg/day/hectare, the area of an oxidation pond required for treating the sewage of
the colony is
(A) 0.2 hactares

(B) 1 hactare
(C) 2 hactares
(D) 6 hactares
Right Answer = (C)
Q.289 Consider the following statements :

Ventilation of sewer lines is necessary to
(A) Avoid building up of sewer gases

(B) Ensure Atmospheric pressure in the wastewater surface
(C) Ensure the safety of sewer maintenance people
(D) Provide oxidation facility to sewage
Which of these statements are correct ?
(A) 1, 2 and 4
(B) 1, 3 and 4
(C) 2, 3 and 4
(D) 1, 2 and 3
Right Answer = (D)
Q.290 The Trap used for a Water closet is called
(A) Gully trap

(B) P-trap
(C) Intercepting trap
(D) Anti-syphon trap
Right Answer = (B)
Q.291 Which of the following compounds does not provide free chloride
(A) CaCl2
(B) NaCl2
(C) HOCl
(D) NaOCl
Right Answer = (B)
Q.292 A circular sewer of diameter 1 m carries storm water to a depth of 0.75 m.

The hydraulic radius is approximately
(A) 0.3 m
(B) 0.4 m
(C) 0.5 m
(D) 0.6 m
Right Answer = (A)

Q.293 Match List I ( Methods of solid waste disposal ) and List II ( Terms
pertaining to the methods ) and select the correct answer using the codes given
below the lists
List I List II
a. Incineration 1. Required presorting, grinding and turning
b. Sanitary landfill 2. Limited to special waste and selected materials
c. Compositing 3. High Operational and maintenance cost
d. Salvage by sorting 4. Tractor
5. Rat and fly breeding
(A) a - 2, b - 5, c - 4, d - 3
(B) a - 1, b - 4, c - 2, d - 3
(C) a - 3, b - 4, c - 1, d - 2
(D) a - 3, b - 5, c - 4, d - 2
Right Answer = (C)
Q.294 Consider The following statements about waste stabilization ponds
(A) The pond had a symbiotic behaviour of waste stabilization through algae on one
hand and bacteria on the other
(B) The oxygen in Ponds is provided by algae through photosynthesis
(C) The detention period for waste stabilization pond is of the order for 2 to 3
days
(D) The bacteria, which developed in the pond, are aerobic bacteria
Which of these statements are correct
(A) 1, 2 and 3
(B) 1, 3 and 4
(C) 2 and 4
(D) 1 and 2
Right Answer = (D)
Q.295 The sound pressure level for a jet plane on the ground with sound pressure of
2000 μ bar should be
(A) 60 decibels
(B) 100 decibels
(C) 140 decibels
(D) 180 decibels
Right Answer = (C)
Q.296 Match List I ( Air pollutant ) and List II( Environmental effect) and select
the correct answer using the codes given below the lists
List I List II
a. Carbon monoxide 1. Respiratory distress for living beings
b. Particulate matter 2. Chemical reaction with haemoglobin in blood
c. Nitrogen oxides 3. Reduction in visibility and aeroallergens carrier
d. Sulfur dioxide 4. Photochemical smog atmosphere
(A) a - 2, b - 3, c - 1, d - 4
(B) a - 3, b - 2, c - 4, d - 1
(C) a - 2, b - 3, c - 4, d - 1
(D) a - 3, b - 2, c - 1, d - 4
Right Answer = (C)

Q.297 The controlling design parameter in the design of all settling tank is
(A) Detention time

(B) Overflow rate
(C) Percent removal of suspended solids
(D) Depth
Right Answer = (B)
Q.298 The F/M ratio is controlled in the activated sludge process by adjusting the
(A) Flow rate

(B) Volume of aeration tank
(C) Amount of sludge wasting
(D) BOD
Right Answer = (C)
Q.299 Phosphorus can be removed from wastewater by
(A) Rapid sand filtration

(B) Chlorine addition
(C) Carbon absorption
(D) Ferric chloride addition
Right Answer = (D)
below the lists
List I ( Process ) List II( Biological )
a. Oxidation ditch/td> 1. Faculative bacteria
b. Waste stabilization pond 2. Anaerobic bacteria ( suspended culture )
c. Imhoff tank 3. Aerobic bacteria
d. Rotating biological contractor 4. Anaerobic bacteria ( attached culture )
(A) a - 4, b - 1, c - 2, d - 3
(B) a - 3, b - 1, c - 2, d - 4
(C) a - 1, b - 2, c - 3, d - 4
(D) a - 3, b - 4, c - 1, d - 2
Right Answer = (B)

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Right Answer = (D)

Q.2 The per capita consumption of a locality is affected by

(A) Climate conditions

Right Answer = (D)

Q.3 Which of the following causes a decrease in per capita consumption

(A) Use of metering system

Right Answer = (A)

Q.4 The distribution mains are designed for

(A) Maximum daily demand

Right Answer = (C)

Q.5 The hourly variation factor is usually taken as

Right Answer = (B)

Q.6 As compared to geometrical increase method of forecasting population,

(A) Lesser value

Right Answer = (A)

Right Answer = (D)

Q.8 The polluted water is one which

(A) Contains pathogenic bacteria

Right Answer = (B)

(A) Arithmetical method

Right Answer = (B)

(A) At a distance R/2 from the well

Right Answer = (C)

Q.11 Which of the following is not a water borne disease

Right Answer = (A)

Right Answer = (C)

Q.13 The most common cause of acidity in water is

Right Answer = (A)

Right Answer = (A)

(A) 0.1 ppm

Right Answer = (C)

(A) Sluice valve

Right Answer = (B)

Q.17 The maximum permissible limit for flouride in drinking water is

Right Answer = (D)

Q.18 The maximum discharge of a tube-well is about

(A) 1000 liters/sec

Right Answer = (C)

Q.19 Standard EDTA solution is used to determine the

(A) Hardness in water

Q.20 As compared to shallow well, deep well have

(A) More depth

Right Answer = (D)

(A) Presumptive coliform test

Right Answer = (D)

Q.22 Ground water is usually free from

(A) Dissolved impurities

Right Answer = (B)

(A) Total hardness - Total alkalinity

Right Answer = (C)

Q.24 Alkanity in water is expressed as milligrams per litre in terms of equivalent

(A) Calcium carbonate

Right Answer = (A)

(A) 0.01 to 0.05 ppm

Right Answer = (D)

Right Answer = (D)

Q.27 The velocity of flow of water in a sedimentation tank is about

Right Answer = (C)

Q.28 Which of the following value of pH represents a stronger acis

Right Answer = (A)

Q.29 The dissolved oxygen in natural unpolluted waters at normal temperature is

Right Answer = (B)