Waste Water Engineering MCQs

Welcome to our comprehensive collection of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) on Waste Water Engineering, a fundamental topic in the field of Civil Engineering. Whether you're preparing for competitive exams, honing your problem-solving skills, or simply looking to enhance your abilities in this field, our Waste Water Engineering MCQs are designed to help you grasp the core concepts and excel in solving problems.

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Q31.
For non-scouring velocity 5 m/sec, the type of sewers generally preferred to, is

a.

cast iron sewers

b.

cement concrete sewers

c.

glazed bricks sewers

d.

stone ware sewers.

Discuss
Answer: (c).glazed bricks sewers
Q32.
Disposal to sewage in large cities, is done in

a.

irrigation

b.

dilution

c.

oxidation

d.

putrifaction.

Discuss
Answer: (b).dilution
Q33.
For the COD test of sewage, organic matter is oxidised by K₂Cr₂0₇ in the presence of

a.

H₂SO₄

b.

HNO₃

c.

HCl

d.

none of these.

Discuss
Answer: (a).H₂SO₄
Q34.
In R.C. sewer pipes, the percentage longitudinal reinforcement to the cross-sectional area of concrete is kept

a.

10.0

b.

5.0

c.

2.0

d.

0.25

Discuss
Answer: (d).0.25
Q35.
The dimensions of a rectangular settling tank are : length 24 m, width 6 m and depth 3 m. If 2 hour detention period for tanks is recommended, the rate of flow of sewage per hour, is

a.

204 cu m

b.

208 cu m

c.

212 cu m

d.

216 cu m

Discuss
Answer: (d).216 cu m
Q36.
The screens are fixed

a.

perpendicular to the direction of flow

b.

parallel to the direction of flow

c.

at an angle 30° to 60° to the direction of flow

d.

none of these.

Discuss
Answer: (c).at an angle 30° to 60° to the direction of flow
Q37.
In primary sedimentation, the 0.2 mm inorganic solids get separated if specific gravity is

a.

2.25

b.

2.50

c.

2.55

d.

2.65

Discuss
Answer: (d).2.65
Q38.
Pick up the in-correct 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 these.

Discuss
Answer: (c).Inlets are generally provided in all sewers
Q39.
The minimum recommended diameter of sewers, is

a.

5 cm

b.

10 cm

c.

15 cm

d.

20 cm.

Discuss
Answer: (c).15 cm
Q40.
Aerobic bacterias

a.

flourish in the presence of free oxygen

b.

consume organic matter as their food

c.

oxidise organic matter in sewage

d.

All the above.

Discuss
Answer: (d).All the above.
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