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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Q321.
Pick up the correct statement from the following :

a.

The pH value of neutral water is 7

b.

The maximum acidity is obtained when pH value is zero

c.

The maximum alkalinity is obtained when pH value is 14.

d.

All the above.

Discuss
Answer: (d).All the above.
Q322.
For controlling algae, the most commonly used chemical, is

a.

copper sulphate

b.

alum

c.

lime

d.

bleaching powder.

Discuss
Answer: (a).copper sulphate
Q323.
The head against which the motor works for lifting water, is

a.

maximum depth of water table below ground level

b.

maximum depression head

c.

velocity head

d.

all the above.

Discuss
Answer: (d).all the above.
Q324.
An ideal sand for filters should be

a.

free from dirt and other impurities

b.

uniform in nature and size

c.

hard and resistant

d.

all the above.

Discuss
Answer: (d).all the above.
Q325.
The maximum non-verticality of the bore of a well 200 m deep, may be permitted up to

a.

25 cm

b.

50 cm

c.

75 cm

d.

100 cm

Discuss
Answer: (d).100 cm
Q326.
By adding 1 ml of orthotolidine solution to 100 ml chlorinated water taken after contact period, the residual chlorine makes the colour of solution

a.

yellowish

b.

greenish

c.

bluish

d.

reddish

Discuss
Answer: (a).yellowish
Q327.
From the surface of reservoir, evaporation may be minimised by sprinkling

a.

Spirit

b.

Hydrochloric acid

c.

Cetyl alcohol

d.

Methane

Discuss
Answer: (c).Cetyl alcohol
Q328.
Gravity conduits are generally in the form of

a.

canals

b.

flumes

c.

aqueduct

d.

all the above.

Discuss
Answer: (d).all the above.
Q329.
The intake opening is generally covered by a screen to prevent entry of debris etc. and its level is kept

a.

at the level of water of the source

b.

at the bottom of water of the source

c.

at about 2.5 m above the bottom

d.

none of these.

Discuss
Answer: (c).at about 2.5 m above the bottom
Q330.
In rapid sand filters the ratio of length and diameter of the lateral, should not be greater than

a.

10

b.

15

c.

20

d.

25

Discuss
Answer: (c).20
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