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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Q131.
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
Q132.
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
Q133.
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
Q134.
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
Q135.
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.
Q136.
Specific capacity or yield of wells, is generally expressed, as

a.

m³ per sec

b.

m³/hour

c.

m³/hour/m²

d.

m³/hour/m²/m

Discuss
Answer: (d).m³/hour/m²/m
Q137.
The depth of the water table at a place is 45 m below the general ground level. To lift water from a deep tube well in such a locality, the type of pump to be installed is

a.

Centrifugal pump

b.

Reciprocating pump

c.

Deep well turbine pump

d.

None of these.

Discuss
Answer: (c).Deep well turbine pump
Q138.
Critical time for developing a water hammer, is the time required for

a.

closing the valve

b.

the wave to travel from valve to the reservoir

c.

the wave to travel from the valve to the reservoir and back

d.

none of these.

Discuss
Answer: (c).the wave to travel from the valve to the reservoir and back
Q139.
The ratio of maximum hourly consumption and average hourly consumption of the maximum day, is

a.

1.2

b.

1.5

c.

1.8

d.

2.7

Discuss
Answer: (d).2.7
Q140.
Cast iron pipes are generally preferred to, because

a.

of moderate cost

b.

of ease to join

c.

of durability

d.

all the above.

Discuss
Answer: (d).all the above.
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