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.

In this section, you'll find a wide range of Water Supply Engineering mcq questions that explore various aspects of Water Supply Engineering problems. Each MCQ is crafted to challenge your understanding of Water Supply Engineering principles, enabling you to refine your problem-solving techniques. Whether you're a student aiming to ace Civil Engineering tests, a job seeker preparing for interviews, or someone simply interested in sharpening their skills, our Water Supply Engineering MCQs are your pathway to success in mastering this essential Civil Engineering topic.

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Q301.
Alkalinity in water may be caused due to

a.

calcium and magnesium bicarbonates

b.

sodium carbonate

c.

potassium carbonate

d.

all the above.

Discuss
Answer: (d).all the above.
Q302.
Open channels supported over tres-les, are generally known as

a.

raised canals

b.

acqueducts

c.

syphons

d.

flumes.

Discuss
Answer: (d).flumes.
Q303.
For least effect on the water table, the tube wells must be dug one in every

a.

0.5 sq km

b.

0.75 sq km

c.

1.0 sq km

d.

1.5 sq km.

Discuss
Answer: (d).1.5 sq km.
Q304.
In plain sedimentation tanks under normal conditions, impurities are removed upto

a.

60%

b.

70%

c.

80%

d.

90%.

Discuss
Answer: (b).70%
Q305.
Rapid sand filter

a.

should be preceeded by coagulation and sedimentation

b.

uses rapid sand as filter media

c.

is used after slow sand filtering has been done

d.

can combine disinfection also.

Discuss
Answer: (a).should be preceeded by coagulation and sedimentation
Q306.
Pick up the correct statement from the following :

a.

Copper pipes are highly resistant to acidic and alkaline water

b.

Wrought iron pipes are lighter than cast iron pipes

c.

Wrought iron pipes corrode quickly and are less durable

d.

All the above.

Discuss
Answer: (d).All the above.
Q307.
Rapid gravity filters can remove bacterial impurities up to a maximum of

a.

50%

b.

60%

c.

70%

d.

80%

Discuss
Answer: (d).80%
Q308.
Cast iron pipes

a.

are widely used in city water supplies

b.

resist corrosion satisfactorily

c.

may last for 100 years

d.

all the above.

Discuss
Answer: (d).all the above.
Q309.
Run off is the quantity of water which flows

a.

in sewer pipes

b.

due to leakage in pipes

c.

in rivers

d.

none of these.

Discuss
Answer: (c).in rivers
Q310.
Efficiency of removing bacterias from raw water by a slow sand filter, is

a.

80% to 81%

b.

85% to 86%

c.

90% to 97%

d.

98% to 99%.

Discuss
Answer: (d).98% to 99%.
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