Water Supply Engineering MCQs

Welcome to our comprehensive collection of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) on Water Supply 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 Water Supply Engineering MCQs are designed to help you grasp the core concepts and excel in solving problems.

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Q121.
The efficiency of sedimentation tank does not depend upon

a.

depth of tank

b.

length of tank

c.

detention period

d.

velocity of water.

Discuss
Answer: (a).depth of tank
Q122.
When the reduced level of the water source is higher than the reduced level of the consumer's place, water is generally supplied

a.

by pumping system

b.

by gravitational system

c.

both (a) and (b)

d.

all the above.

Discuss
Answer: (b).by gravitational system
Q123.
For estimating the run off of catchments, the mean value of the constant 'K' in the Khosla's formula Qy = Py - K (1.8 Ty + 32) is

a.

1.21

b.

1.23

c.

1.25

d.

1.27

Discuss
Answer: (d).1.27
Q124.
Service connections to consumers houses, are generally provided with

a.

copper pipes

b.

hume pipes

c.

galvanised iron pipes

d.

P.V.C. pipes

Discuss
Answer: (c).galvanised iron pipes
Q125.
Sluice valves are fitted in a distribution system

a.

along straight length of pipes at suitable intervals

b.

at the junctions of the pipes

c.

at the branching off points of sub-mains

d.

all the above.

Discuss
Answer: (d).all the above.
Q126.
The maximum permitted loss of head in a rapid sand filter, is

a.

1 m

b.

2 m

c.

3 m

d.

4 m

Discuss
Answer: (c).3 m
Q127.
In pumping stations, the type of joint generally used, is

a.

socket and spigot joint

b.

flanged joint

c.

expansion joint

d.

dresser coupling joint

Discuss
Answer: (b).flanged joint
Q128.
The permissible pH value for public water supplies may range between

a.

4.5 to 5.5

b.

5.5 to 6.5

c.

6.5 to 8.5

d.

8.5 to 10.5

Discuss
Answer: (c).6.5 to 8.5
Q129.
The strainer type tube well, is unsuitable for

a.

coarse gravels

b.

fine sandy strata

c.

clean gravels

d.

none of these.

Discuss
Answer: (b).fine sandy strata
Q130.
Pick up the correct statement from the following :

a.

Lime may be used to soften the hard water

b.

Excessive use of lime may kill the bacterias

c.

Excessive lime when added to water, raises its pH value

d.

All the above.

Discuss
Answer: (d).All the above.
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