Civil Engineering Objective Questions (Hydrology)

Hydrology Eng.
Nabeel Al-Nemri
Civil Engineering Objective Questions { Hydrology }
1. Water supply includes

A. collection, transportation and treatment of water
B. distribution of water to consumers
C. provision of hydrants for fire fighting
D. all the above.
Answer => D
2. Per capita demand of water is calculated in litres

A. per person per day
B. per person per month
C. per person per year
D. none of these.
Answer => A
3. A city supply includes

A. domestic water demand
B. industrial and commercial water demands Cc) demand for public uses
and fire
C. water losses
D. all the above.
Answer => D
4. The average domestic consumption under normal conditions in

an Indian city per day per person, is
A. 105 litres
B. 115 litres
C. 125 litres
D. 135 litres
Answer => D
5. The total domestic consumption in a city water supply, is

assumed
A.20%
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B.30%
C.40%
D. 60%.
Answer => D
6. While designing a water supply of an industrial township,

industrial and commercial water demand of total supply, is
assumed
A.10%
B. 10 to 15%
C. 15 to 20%
D. 20 to 25%.
Answer => D
7. Demand for public uses in a city, does not include water

required for
A. watering of public parks
B. watering of public gardens
C. sprickling on roads
D. drinking purposes.
Answer => D
8. Pick up the incorrect statement from the following regarding

fire hydrants
A. Fire hydrants are fitted in water mains at 100 m to 150 m apart
B. The minimum water pressure at fire hydrants, iS kept 1.5 kg/cm2
C. The water at pressure 1 to 1.5 kg/cm2 is made available for 4 to 5
hours for constant use
D. None of these:
Answer => D
9. 45 litres of water per person per day, is provided in

A. office buildings
B. hOtels
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C. hostels
D. nurse's homes.
Answer => A
10. 135 litres of water per person per day, is provided in

A. nurses homes
B. hostels
C. residential schools
D. all the above.
Answer => D
11. The fire demand of a city may be worked out by

A. Kuichling's formula
B. Freeman formula
C. Under Writers formula
D. All the above.
Answer => D
12. According to Kuichling's formula, fire demand in litres per

minute for a population of P thousands, is
A. 31825 /7)
B. 1136.5 [ 1.0 - + 10]
C. 4637 VT El -0.01 V.Fl
D. 5663 i.T.
Answer => A
13. According to Buston's formula, fire demand in litres per

minute for a population of P thousands, is
A. 3182 ,IT)
B. 1136.5 -- + 10
C. 4637 AM- (1 -0.01 is)
D. 5663 )7P
Answer => D
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14. The fire demand for ascertaining the empirical formula Q =

1136.5 ?10 + 10 is known as
A. Kuichling's formula
B. Buston's formula
C. Freeman formula
D. Under Writers formula
Answer => C
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15. Water losses in water supply, is assumed as

A.5%
B.7.50%
C.10%
D. 15%.
Answer => D
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16. The factor affecting per capita demand, is

A. size of the city
B. climatic conditions
C. pressure in water mains
D. all the above.
Answer => D
17. The ratio of the maximum daily consumption to the average

daily demand, is
A.1
B.1.2
C.1.4
D. 1.8.
Answer => D
18. The maximum hourly consumption, is generally taken as

A.110%
B.120%
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C.130%
D. 150%.
Answer => D
19. 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.
Answer => D
20. According to Godrich the ratio of peak demand rate to mean

demand is , Max. daily demand?
A. 180% Average daily demand Max. weekly demand
B. 148% Average weekly demand Max. monthly demand ?
C. 128%Average monthly demand Max. half yearly demand ?
D. All the above.
Answer => D
21. If the average daily demand of a city of 50,000 population, is

20 m,l.d., the maximum daily demand is
A. 24 mld
B. 30 mld
C. 36 mld
D. 54 mld.
Answer => C
22. The fire demand for a city of 50,000 population, according to

Godrich formula, is
A. 40 mld
B. 42 mld
C. 44 mld
D. 48 mid.
Answer => C
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23. For the prediction of future population of a city, the factor to

be considered, is
A. births
B. deaths
C. migrants
D. all the above.
Answer => D
24. An ideal population growth curve

A. is called logistic curve
B. is S-shaped curve
C. in its represents geometric growth
D. all the above.
Answer => D
25. The population growth curve is

A. S-shaped curve
B. parabolic curve
C. circular curve
D. straight line
Answer => A
26. The population of a city in 2000 is 50,000. The average per

decade of the previous records of population is 5000 and average
percentage per decade is 20%. The population of the city based
on geometrical increase method, in the year 2020 will be
A.56,000
B.60,000
C.64,000
D.72,000.00
Answer => D
27. The population of the city stated in Q. 10.26 based on

arithmetical increase method, is
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A.55,000
B.60,000
C.65,000
D.70,000.00
Answer => B
28. The population of a city in 2000 is 50,000. The average

increase in population over last 8 decades is 7500 and average
incremental increase during 8 decades is 750. The population of
the city based on incremental method, in the year 2020 will be
A.55,000
B.60,500
C.66,500
D.72,500
Answer => C
29. Pick up the incorrect statement from the following. The source
of surface water is from
A. streams and rivers
B. storage reservoirs
C. springs
D. ponds and lakes
Answer => C
30. Pick up the incorrect statement from the following. The

underground sources of water, is from
A. wells
B. springs
C. infiltration wells
D. storage reservoirs
Answer => D
31. Pick up the correct statement from the following :

A. The amount of rainfall in 24 hours, is known as daily rainfall
B. The amount of rainfall in one year, is known as annual rainfall
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C. The rain cycle period in India is taken as 35 years

D. All the above.
Answer => D
32. Pick up the incorrect statement from the following :

A. The net amount of water which joins the surface streams in a
catchment. is known as surface run-off
B. The amount of water which joins the stream from the underground
water, is called base flow
C. The yearly run off in cm depth over the catchment, termed as the yield
of the drainage basin
D. None of these.
Answer => D
33. 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
Answer => D
34. The storage capacity of a reservoir may be divided into three

zones. The lowest zone is
A. Dead storage
B. Useful storage
C. Surcharge storage
D. None of these.
Answer => A
35. Surcharge storage zone of a reservoir, is

A. below dead storage
B. between dead storage and useful storage
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C. above useful storage

D. also known as valley storage.
Answer => C
36. The lowest outlet sluice in a dam is provided

A. below the dead storage
B. on the top level of dead storage
C. on the top level of useful storage
D. at the centre of the dam.
Answer => B

A. A hydrograph is a plot of discharge versus time
B. A mass curve is a plot of accumulated flow versus time
C. The mass curve continuously rises
D. All the above.
Answer => D
38. Pick up the correct statement from the following

A. Large solids carried along the river bed, is known as bed load
B. The bigger suspended particles get deposited in the head reaches of
the reservoir
C. The fine sediment deposits are generally near the face of the dam
D. All the above.
Answer => D
39. The ratio of total capacity and dead storage is kept

A.8
B.6
C.4
D.3
Answer => C
40. In a reservoir the average volume of sediment deposition is

0.15 million cubic per year. If the dead storage and total capacity
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of the reservoir are 8 million cubic metres and 36 million cubic

metres respectively,
A. the reservoir will theoretically be silted in 240 years
B. the reservoir will start reducing after 60 years
C. both (a) and (b)
D. neither (a) nor (b).
Answer => C

A. The ratio of the total sediment deposited in the reservoir to the total
sediment flowing in the river, is called trap efficiency
B. The ratio of the reservoir capacity to the total inflow of water in it, is
generally called capacity inflow ratio
C. Small capacity reservoirs on large rivers generally, silt less
D. All the above.
Answer => D
42. Before constructing a dam, the factor to be considered for

controlling sedimentation, is
A. selection of dam site
B. construction of check dams
C. providing vegetation screens
D. All the above.
Answer => D
43. From the surface of reservoir, evaporation may be minimised

by sprinkling
A. Spirit
B. Hydrochloric acid
C. Acetyl alcohol
D. Methane
Answer => C
44. The factor to be considered for the source of city water

supply, is
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A. quantity and quality of the available water

B. elevation of the source of water
C. general terrain intervening the area
D. all the above.
Answer => D

A. Porosity of clay sand soil is 45%
B. Porosity of pure sand is 35%
C. Porosity of sand stone is up to 15%
D. None of these.
Answer => D
46. Shales are

A. porous
B. permeable
C. porous and permeable
D. porous but not permeable
Answer => D
47. The capability of a soil mass of full width and depth to

transmit water, is known
A. porosity
B. permeability
C. transmissibility
D. none of these.
Answer => B
48. For determining the velocity of flow of underground water,

the most commonly used non-empirical formula is
A. Darcy's formula
B. Slichter's formula
C. Hazen's formula
D. Lacy's formula.
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Answer => A
49. The coefficient of permeability of soils, is generally expressed

in
A. cm/sec
B. cm/minute
C. cm2/sec
D. cm2/minute.
Answer => A

A. The volume of underground water extracted by gravity drainage from
a saturated soil, is known as yield
B. The ratio of volume drained to the total volume of material drained, is
known as specific yield
C. The volume of water retained by the soil against the pull of gravity, is
called specific retention or field capacity
D. All the above.
Answer => D
51. #NAME?
A. Clay
B. Sand
C. Silt
D. Coarse gravel.
Answer => D
52. A well is considered to be good if it is sunk into

A. Clay
B. Sand
C. Coarse gravel
D. Silt.
Answer => C
53. An aquiclude is
A. a non artesian aquifer
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B. an artesian acquifer
C. a confined bed of impervious material bet-ween acquifers
D. a large water body under ground.
Answer => C
54. Perched acquifers generally occur

A. below water table
B. above water table
C. in acquicludes
D. in artesian acquifers
Answer => B
55. Water to the consumers may be supplied from

A. infiltration galleries connected to sump well
B. infiltration well dug out on the banks of rivers
C. ranney wells sunk to the water level
D. all the above.
Answer => D
56. Continuous flow of water can be expected from

A. gravity springs
B. surface springs
C. artesian springs
D. none of these.
Answer => C
57. The R.L. of ground water table on the sides of a valley is 1505
m whereas R.L. of the stream water is 1475 m. If 60? slope
consists of pervious soil between R.L. 1485 m to 1500 m, the
gravity spring may be expected at the point of reduced level
A. 1500 m
B. 1505 m
C. 1475 m
D. 1485 in.
Answer => D
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A. An impervious layer a few metres below the water table in the sub-
soil, is generally called Mota layer
B. Mota layer is very useful to give structural support to open deep wells
C. A bore hole is generally provided in the mota layer for deep wells
D. Shallow wells a..e always of less depth as compared to deep wells '
Answer => D
59. Pick up the correct statement from thefolTowing :

A. The water level in a stilrw? ell, represents the ground water table level
B. The difference between water table level and the water level in a well
after pumping, is called depression head
C. The surface of water table surrounding a well during pumping, forms a
cone of depression
D. All the above.
Answer => D
60. While determining the yield of open wells by the pumping test
A. velocity of recharging water, increases with depression head
B. depression head resulting at critical velocity, is called critical
depression head
C. working head is generally limited to ?1 rd of the critical depression
head
D. maximum safe yield of an open ell, is expected at critical depression
head.
Answer => D
61. Specific capacity or yield of wells, is generally ex-pressed, as

A. m3 per sec
B. m3/hour
C. m3/hour/m2
D. m3/hour/m2/m
Answer => D
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62. The expected discharge to be obtained from an open well

sunk in coarse sand is 0.0059 cumec. If the working depression
head of the well is 3 m, the minimum diameter of the well, is
A. 2 m
B. 2.25 m
C. 2.50 m
D. 3.00 m.
Answer => D
63. The water level in an open well was depressed by pumping

2.5 m and recuperated 2.87 m in 3 hours and 50 minutes. The
yield of the well per minute is
A.0.0033
B.0.0044
C.0.0055
D. 0.0066.
Answer => C
64. If the specific capacity of a well is 0.3183 x le per sec, the

discharge from a well of 4 m diameter under a depression head of
4 m, is
A. 8 litres/sec
B. 10 litres/sec
C. 12 litres/sec
D. 16 litres/sec.
Answer => D
65. The most important and widely used tube well in India, is
A. strainer well
B. cavity well
C. slotted well
D. perforated pipe well.
Answer => A
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66. The strainer type tube well, is unsuitable for

A. coarse gravels
B. fine sandy strata
C. clean gravels
D. none of these.
Answer => B
67. A strainer type well sunk through three pervious layers

intervened by three impervious aquicludes, draws water from
A. top most pervious layer
B. central pervious layer
C. lowest pervious layer
D. all the pervious layers.
Answer => D

A. The flow in strainer type wells is radial
B. The flow in cavity type wells in spherical
C. In strainer, type wells, area of flow depend,s upon the length of the
strainer pipe
D. In cavity type wells, area of flow depends upon the size of the cavity
Answer => C
69. 'Shrouding' is essentially provided in

A. strainer type wells
B. cavity type wells
C. slotted type well
D. all the above.
Answer => C
70. Abyssinian tube well is a special type of

A. slotted type wells
B. cavity type wells
C. strainer type well
D. none of these.
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Answer => C
71. Percussion drilling is unsuitable in

A. unconsolidated sand
B. unconsolidated gravel
C. quick sand
D. consolidated rocks.
Answer => D
72. 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
Answer => D
73. 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.
Answer => D

A. Deposition of calcium carbonate on the inside of the well pipe, causes
incrustation of the pipe
B. Incrustation of the pipe reduces the discharge
C. Acidic waters cause corrosion of the pipes
D. All the above.
Answer => D
75. Corrosion of well pipes may not be reduced by

A. reducing the draw down and the pumping rate
B. reducing the flow velocity
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C. using thicker pipes

D. using screens having larger area of openings
Answer => D
76. Derivation of Thiem's formula 271T (s1 - s2) Q =2.3 log10 is

based on the assumption
A. the aquifer is homogeneous, isotropic and of infinite depth and area
B. the well is sunk through the full depth of the aquifer
C. the flow lines are radial and horizontal, and the flow is laminar
D. all the above.
Answer => D
77. The discharge Q -for the confined tube 2.3 logioiTv well is
obtained from
A. Thiem's formula
B. Darcy's formula
C. Tolman's formula
D. Dupuits formula.
Answer => D
78. If rw is the radius of the well pipe, R is the radius of influence

and H is thickness of a confined aquifer, the ratio of the discharge
of a well sunkqip to the top of the acquifer to the discharge of the
well fully penetrated, is
A. 2.3 ? lo& 7?R ) H rw
B. z.o ? iogio ?Hrw
C. 2.3 ? logio i ?R wTIV
D. 2,3 H rw log10i ---?R )
Answer => B
79. In an artesian acquifer, the draw downs in two observation

wells at distances 100 m, and 200 m were found same after one
hour and x hours respectively. The value of x, is
A. 2 hours
B. 4 hours
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C. 9 hours
D. 16 hours.
Answer => B
80. 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.
Answer => C
81. 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.
Answer => D
82. The efficiency of a pumping set, is generally assumed

A.50%
B.55%
C.60%
D.65%
Answer => D
83. For 3.25 x 10-2 cumecs discharging from a well, a pump is

installed to lift water against a total head of 30 m. The minimum
required horse power, is
A. 10 H.P.
B. 15 H.P.
C._ 18 H.P.
D. 20 H.P.
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Answer => D
84. Ground water from artesian wells

A. contains no suspended materials
B. contains dissolved salts
C. may be saltish and hard
D. all the above.
Answer => D
85. While selecting the location. of an intake for collecting

surface water, the factor considered, is
A. The intake point should be near as far as possible to the treatment
plant
B. The intake point should be in purer zone of the water source
C. The intake point should be upstream of the point of disposal of waste
water
D. All the above.
Answer => D
86. Gravity conduits

A. carry water under gravity
B. follow the hydraulic gradient line
C. are carried on trestles in valleys and depressions
D. All the above.
Answer => D
87. Gravity conduits are generally in the form of

A. canals
B. flumes
C. aqueduct
D. all the above.
Answer => D
88. A water channel supported above the ground over trestles, is

generally called
A. flume
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B. canal
C. adueduct
D. tunnel
Answer => A
89. Aqueducts are generally designed

A. circular
B. rectangular
C. horse shoe section
D. all the above.
Answer => D
90. Grade aqueducts are not allowed to run

A. full
B. -3 th full
C. full
D. th full.
Answer => A
91. A ciricular gravity aqueduct is not generally preferred to

because of
A. its maximum hydraulic mean depth
B. maximum area per unit of wetted perimeter
C. minimum cost of construction
D. its proper support on the ground.
Answer => D
92. . Most commonly used section in grade aqueducts, is

A. circular
B. rectangular
C. parabolic
D. horse shoe section.
Answer => B
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93. Pick up the correct statement from the following regarding

the pressure conduits :
A. Pressure conduits are permitted to run th full
B. Pressure conduits are always laid along down grades
C. The hydraulic gradient line always coincides the invert of the conduit
D. None of these.
Answer => D

A. The invert of pressure conduit is independent of the grade of the
hydraulic gradient line
B. The pressure conduits may be taken up-hill upto a maximum height of
8.3 m
C. Aqueducts and tunnels sections are generally kept circular
D. None of these.
Answer => D
95. The formula HI, = n2v2 . L for the head loss in conduits is
generally known as
A. Hazen-William's formula
B. Manning's formula
C. Darcy-Weisbach formula
D. Nikuradse formula.
Answer => B
96. The formula for pipe flows, suggested by, Hazen-William is

A. V = 0.85 CH R
B. V = 0.54 CH R
C. V = 0.95 CH R
D. None of these.
Answer => B
97. The approximate diameter of a water mains for supplying 7.2

mid with a velocity 1.2 m/sec, is
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A. 24 cm
B. 26 cm
C. 28 cm
D. 30 cm
Answer => D

A. Head loss in smaller size pipes at equal velocities, is less
B. Cost of pumping is less in smaller size pipes
C. Cost of smaller pipes is comparatively more
D. None of these.
Answer => D
99. A pressure conduit laid under ground, may not be subjected

to
A. internal pressure of water
B. pressure due to external load
C. longitudinal temperature stress
D. longitudinal stresses due to unbalanced pressure to bends
Answer => C
100. The force which develops in a pressure conduit supported on

trestles, is
A. tension
B. compression
C. temperature stress
D. flexural stress.
Answer => D

A. The internal pressure within a pipe, is caused due to water head and
hammer pressure
B. The internal pressure in a pipe running full is equal to vertical ordinate
between hydraulic gradient line and centre of the pipe
C. In pressure pipes with water at rest, the pressure is equal to water
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head
D. All the above.
Answer => D
102. Critical time for developing a water hammer, is the

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.
Answer => C
103. The difference in the reservoir level and the lowest point of
the water mains is 180 m. The expected pressure due to water
hammer is 7.5 kg/cm2 in a pressure conduit of diameter 1 m.
Assuming the efficiency of the riveted joints of the pipe as 0.6 and
minimum cover 3 mm for corrosion, the thickness of the pipe
materials, is
A. 10 mm
B. 15 mm
C. 20 mm
D. 25 mm
Answer => C
104. The external load per unit length of

A. a pipe laid on, or projecting above the undisturbed ground and covered
with fills, is proportional to the square of the external diameter of the
pipe
B. a flexible pipe burned in narrow trenches and thoroughly compacted
side fills, is proportional to the product of the width of the trench and
diameter of the pipe
C. a rigid pipe burned in a narrow trenches and thoroughly compacted
side fills, is proportional to the square of the width of the trench
D. all the above.
Answer => D
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105. The maximum pressure which the pipe can withstand

without any leakage during hydrostatic pressure test,- is called
A. Working pressure
B. Design pressure
C. Test pressure
D. Hydrostatic pressure.
Answer => C
106. 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.
Answer => D
107. Pick up the wrong nominal internal diameter of cast iron

(spun) pipes in mm from the following :
A.300
B.400
C.500
D.550
Answer => D
108. The least thickness of class B cast iron (spun)pipe, is

A. 7.2 mm
B. 7.9 mm
C. 8.6 mm
D. 10 mm.
Answer => C
109. The maximum pressure to which cast iron pipes may be

subjected to, is
A. 3 kg/cm2
B. 5 kg/cm2
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C. 7 kg/cm2
D. 10 kg/cm2.
Answer => C
110. The type of joint generally used in cast iron pipes, is

A. socket and spigot joint
B. flanged joint
C. dresser coupling joint
D. all the above.
Answer => D
111. At the socket and spigot joint,

A. enlarged end of the pipe is called socket
B. normal end of the pipe is called spigot
C. spigot is fitted into the socket
D. all the above.
Answer => D
112. The joint used for joining the plain ends of cast iron pipes, is
A. flanged joint
B. socket and spigot joint
D. flexible joint
Answer => C
113. In pumping stations, the type ofjoint generally used, is

A. socket and spigot joint
B. flanged joint
C. expansion joint
D. dresser coupling joint
Answer => B
114. Steel pipe are

A. suitable for withstanding high internal pressure
B. connected by riveted or welded joints
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C. generally laid under ground and no expansion joint is required

D. likely to last 100 years under ordinary conditions
Answer => D
115. Corrosion of a pipe

A. reduces its life span
B. reduces its carrying capacity
C. adds colour to water
D. all the above,
Answer => D
116. Asbestos pipes are joined by means of

A. flanged joint
B. flexible joint
D. simplex joint
Answer => D
117. Asbestos pipes are

A. light in Weight and easy to transport
B. highly resistant to corrosion
C. high flexible to accommodate deflection upto 12?
D. all the above.
Answer => D

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.
Answer => D
119. P.V.C. pipes can withstand pressure head of water upto

A. 25 m
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B. 50 m
C. 75 m
D. 100 m
Answer => D
120. Service connections to consumers houses, are generally

provided with
A. copper pipes
B. hume pipes
C. galvanised iron pipes
D. P.V.C. pipes
Answer => C
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121. Sluice valves in main water supplies

A. are used to regulate the flow of water in pipes
B. are spaced about 5 km apart
C. are usually placed at the summits
D. all the above.
Answer => D
122. Air inlet valve in water mains, is generally provided at

A. summit of the pipe
B. upstream of sluice valve
C. down stream of sluice valve
D. both (a) and (c) of above.
Answer => D
123. The valves provided at low points of pipes to drain off water
quickly under gravity, are called
A. blow off valves
B. drain valves
C. sewer valves
D. all the above.
Answer => D
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124. Pressure relief valves are provided in water mains

A.to reduce the pressure
B. at low points
C. upstream of sluice
D. all the above.
Answer => D
125. Check valves are installed

A. on the delivery side of the pumping set
B. at the interconnections between polluted water system and a potable
water system
C. both (a) and (b)
Answer => C
126. Manholes are less common in

A. cast iron pipes
B. steel pipes
C. hume steel pipes
D. R.C.C. pipes.
Answer => A
127. Most commonly used pump for lifting water in water supply
mains, is
A. mdalflow pump
B. reciprocating pump
C. rotary type pump
D. centrifugal pumps
Answer => A
128. Pick up the correct statement from the following regarding

radial flow centrifugal pumps :
A. These are provided with volute type or turbine type casings
B. In involute type of radial flow centrifugal -pump, the impeller
discharges into a gradually expanding spiral casing
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C. In turbine type of radial flow centrifugal pumps, the impeller is

surrounded by stationary guide vanes to reduce the velocity of water
D. All the above.
Answer => D
129. In centrifugal pump installation,

A. pump is properly primed before starting
B. the diameter of the pipe at inlet as well as at outlet, is kept smaller
than the delivery pipe
C. the foot valve fitted at the bottom end of the suction pipe, prevents
the movement of water from the pump when it is stopped
D. all the above. _
Answer => D

A. At a particular speed of operation, the head produced decreases with
the increase of discharge
B. At zero discharge, discharge_ valve remaining closed, the head
developed is maximum which is known as shut-off head
C. At a particular speed the discharge at which efficiency of a pump is
maximum, is known as normal discharge
D. all the above.
Answer => D
131. For centrifugal pumps

A. initial cost is low
B. limited space is required
C. the discharge obtained is steady and non- pulsating
D. all the above.
Answer => D
132. The main draw-back of centrifugal pump, is

A. necessity of priming
B. discharge from pump varies with the load of water
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C. for high heads, efficiency is low up to 50%

D. all the above.
Answer => D
133. Reciprocating pumps

A. are not suitable for variable heads
B. are four times costlier than centrifugal pumps
C. are not suitable for pumping water containing sediments
D. single stroke produce pulsating flow
Answer => A

A. Air lift pumps are generally used for pumping water from deep wells
B. Jet pumps are generally used for pumping water from small wells
C. The hydraulic ram works on the principle of water hammer
D. all the above.
Answer => D
135. If the chosen diameter of a pipe, is less than the economical

diameter
A. cost of pipe will be less
B. head loss will be high
C. cost of pumping will be more than saving
D. all the above.
Answer => D
136. If Q is discharge is cubicmetres per sec and D is the

economical diameter of the pipe. According to Lea
A. D = 0.67 to 0.87 -, D = 0.77 to 0.97 AIQ
B. D = 0.97 to 1.22 ArCi
C. D = 1.22 to 1.33 qq.
D.C
Answer =>
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137. To pump water from a water reservoir 3 m deep and

maximum water level at 135 m, a pump is installed to lift water
up to R.L. 175 m at a constant rate of 36,00,000 litres per hour. If
the length of the pipe is 1506 m and f ignoring other minor losses
and assumineg,_the economical diameter from Lea's formula D =
1.2 IQ, the water horse power of the pump is
A.400
B.450
C.500
D.600
Answer => D
138. The factor for the selection of pumping station site, is

A. distance of the source of contamination or pollution
B. height above the II.F.L..of the river
C. future expansion
D. all the above.
Answer => D
139. Suction lift of a pump depends upon

A. atmospheric preSsure
B. water temperature
C. velocity of water'in suction pipe
D. all the above.
Answer => D

A. The precipitation during its travel in atmosphere dissolves certain
gases
B. Rain water which percolates through the ground, is free from
suspended materials
C. Under ground water may dissolve minerals and salts present in the
earth's layers
D. All the above.
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Answer => D
141. Turbidity of water may be caused due to

A. Suspended clay
B. Suspended silt
C. finely divided organic material
D. all the above.
Answer => D
142. To detect the turbidity of the order of 0 to 1000 P.P.M. the

instrument used is
A. turbidimeter
B. Jackson turbidimeter
C. Baylis turbidimeter
D. IIallige turbidimeter.
Answer => C
143. The maximum permissible colour for domestic supplies

based on cobalt scale, is
A. 5 Ppm
B. 10 ppm
C. 15 ppm
D. 20 ppm
Answer => D
144. The dilution ratio at which the odour is hardly detectable is

generally called threshold odour number and for public supplies it
should not exceed
A.3
B.5
C.7
D.9
Answer => A

A. For determination of small colour intensities, tintometer is generally
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used
B. The odour of water sample is generally measured by a term called
odour intensity
C. The colour of water sample may be detected by Nessler tube
D. All the above.
Answer => D

A. The pH value of water indicates the logarithm of reciprocal of hydrogen
ion concentration in water
B. Higher value of pH means lower hydrogen ion concentration
C. Lower value of pH means higher hydrogen ion contraction
D. Lower value of pH gives alkaline solution
Answer => D

A. The pH value of neutral water is 7
B. The maximum acidity is obtained When pH value is zero
C.D
D.
Answer =>
148. Flow through period, in sedimentation tanks, is

A. equal to detention period
B. more than detention period
C. less than detention period
D. detention period divided by displacement efficiency
Answer => C
149. Alum is chemically

A. Copper sulphate
B. Aluminium sulphate
C. Ferrous sulphate
D. Ferric sulphate.
Answer => B
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150. The process of passing water through beds of granular

materials, is called
A. screening
B. sedimentation
C. filtration
D. none of these.
Answer => C
151. Filtration of water is done to remove

A. colour
B. odour
C. turbidity
D. pathogenic bacteria
Answer => C
152. The main process to purify water by filtration, is

A. mechanical straining
B. flocculation and sedimentation
C. biological metabolism
D. all the above.
Answer => D
153. 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.
Answer => D
154. The U.C.60 .C. (uniformity coefficient) Dio for the best filter
media sand should be
A.2
B.3
C.4
D.5
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Answer => A
155. The bed slope in slow sand filters, is generally kept

A. 1 in 50
B. 1 in 75
C. 1 in 100
D. 1 : 200.
Answer => C

A. The water entering the slow sand filters should be treated by 9.386
coagulants
B. The depth of water on the filter should be twice the depth of the filter
sand
C. When the filter head is 0.75 times the depth of filter sand, the water
obtained is purest
D. All the above.
Answer => D
157. In slow sland filters, the turbidity of raw water can be

removed only up to
A. 60 mg/litre
B. 75 mg/litre
C. 100 gm/litre
D. ft0 mg/litre.
Answer => A
158. Rapid gravitYfilters

A. were developed by G.W. Fullar
B. inake use of coarser sand with effective size as 0.5 mm yield as high
as 30 times the yield of slow sand filters
C. are fed with coagulation treated water
D. all the above.
Answer => D
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159. 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
Answer => C
160. The best process of disinfection of public water supply, is by

A. boiling
B. chlorination
C. adding lime
D. adding zone.
Answer => B

A. Due to boiling, the bacterias present in water can be destroyed
B. Lime may be used for softening hard water
C. Excess lime when added to water, raises the pH value of water
D. All the above.
Answer => D
162. Disinfection of water with ozone is not good because

A. it vanishes before water reaches the consumers
B. it removes the colour, taste and odour from water as bacterias
C. it adds taste to the water
D. it is more efficient than chlorine in killing bacterias
Answer => D
163. Chlorination of water does not remove

A. ammonia content
B. B.O.D.
C. organic matter content
D. dissolved oxygen.
Answer => D
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164. The efficiency of sedimentation tank does not depend upon

A. depth of tank
B. length of tank
C. detention period
D. velocity of water,
Answer => D
165. The percentage of chlorine in fresh bleaching powder is

roughly
A. 50 to 60
B. 30 to 35
C. 40 to 50
D. 20 to 25.
Answer => D
166. The detention period for plain sedimentation water tanks, is

usually
A. 4 to 8 hours
B. 8 to 16 hours
C. 16 to 24 hours
D. 24 to 36 hours.
Answer => D
167. Water may not contain much impurities if its source is

A. reservoirs
B. stream flowing in plains
C. lakes in lower regions
D. spring along hill slopes
Answer => D
168. Water supply system includes

A. digging a well for water
B. construction of dams
C. construction of canals
D. entire arrangement from source to distribution.
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Answer => D
169. Surface water is obtained from

A. well
B. springs
C. artesian well
D. rain.
Answer => D
170. Underground water is obtained from

A. rains
B. rivers
C. lakes
D. springs.
Answer => D
171. Well treated water is generally supplied fcg:

A. domestic use
B. commercial use
C. public use
D. all the above.
Answer => D
172. Water gets evaporated from water surfaces and land

surfaces, get converted into water drops at lower temperatures,
flows over ground surface and finally meets its source, i.e. lake,
sea, etc. This entire process is generally known as
A. hydrological cycle
B. water cycle
C. evaporation and precipitation cycle
D. all the above.
Answer => D
173. Quality of water is said to be good if it is

A. free from suspended matter
B. colourless
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C. free from pathogenic organism

D. all the above.
Answer => D
174. Hard water contains

A. calcium
B. magnesium bicarbonates
C. magnesium sulphate
D. all the above.
Answer => D
175. Estimates of a water supply project depends upon the rate

of water supply per capita consumption and probable population
estimated at the end of the design period of
A. 5 to 10 years
B. 10 to 15 years
C. 15 to 20 years
D. 20 to 30 years
Answer => D
176. If V is total consumption of water in litres for a population

of N individuals, per capita consumption or water allowance for
the water supply Q, is given by
A. Q ? VV
B. Q -12 N
C.24 NV Q - 365N
D. none of these.
Answer => C
177. As per IS : 1172-1963, water required per head per day for
average domestic purposes, is
A. 50 litres
B. 65 litres
C. 85 litres
D. 135 litres.
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Answer => D

A. Domestic use of water is 50% of total consumption
B. Average consumption of commercial use of water is 25% of total
consumption
C. Consumption of water on public use is 10% of total ?consumption
D. all the above.
Answer => D
179. According to IS: 1172-1963, a minimum of 135 litres

ofwater capita per day, is required for
A. Boarding schools
B. Nurses home and medical quarters hostels
C. all the above.
D.
Answer => D
180. If P is population of a city in thousands and Q is fire demand

in litres per minute, for proper estimate of water, the Empirical
formula Q = 1135 ?5 + 10 is suggested by
A. National Board of fire iinder-wHters
B. Freeman
C. Kuichling
D. None of these.
Answer => B
181. Most satisfactory_ formula for an estimate of fire demand Q

for a city of population P in thousands for Indian conditions, is
A. Q = 1115
B. Q = 1646 41-5 (1 ? 0.01 )
C. Q =-3180
D. none of these.
Answer => C
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182. If four fires break out in a city of population 40 lakhs and if

each hydrant has three streams and duration of each fire is four
hours, the total quantity of water required, is
A. 1880 kilo litres
B. 2880 kilo litres
C. 3880 kilo litres
D. 481) kilo litres.
Answer => B
183. Distribution mains of any water supply, is normally designed

for its average daily requirement
A.100%
B.150%
C.200%
D. 225%.
Answer => D
184. Increase in population of a rapidly growing city, may be

estimated by
A. arithmetical mean method
B. geometrical method
C. incremental increase method
D. graphical comparison method.
Answer => B
185. 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.
Answer => C
186. If intensity of rainfall in cm per hour is I, percentage

coefficient of run-off is P, area of catchment in square kilometres
is A, the total run-off Q, is given by
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A. Q = 1.758 x 102 x API

B. Q = 2.758 x 102 x API
C. Q = 2.758 x 103 x API
D.Q = 1.758 x 102 x Ar?p
Answer => C
187. Surface water may

A. contain large amount of impurities
B. be contaminated by impurities
C. contain disease producing bacterias
D. all the above.
Answer => D
188. An earth formation which, although porous and capable of

absoring water does not provide an appreciable supply to wells, is
known as
A. acquifer
B. aquiclude
C. aquifuge
D. none of these.
Answer => B

A. Free surface ground water is subjected to atmospheric pressure
B. Water table surface rises and falls with seasons
C. Depth of water table is directly proportional to the rate of drawal of
water
D. Level of water table remains stationary
Answer => D
190. Property of earth to allow water to pass through it, is known

as
A. perviousness
B. porosity
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C. permeability
D. transmissibility.
Answer => A
191. Capacity of soil to absorb moisture, is generally known as

A. permeability
B. porosity
C. infiltration capacity
D. perviousness.
Answer => C
192. An area is declared drought affected if its mean rainfall is

less than
A.50%
B.60%
C.75%
D. 85%.
Answer => D
193. Growth of population can be conveniently represented by

A. an arithmetical curve
B. a semi-logarithmic curve
C. a logistic curve
D. a straight line curve
Answer => C
194. Generally, first portion of a logistic curve for the population

growth of a developing city, represents the growth of
A. increasing
B. decreasing
C. constant
D. all the above.
Answer => A
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195. The transitional middle portion of a logistic curve ' follows

A. a geometric growtH
B. a logarithmic growth
C.
D.(c) a first over curve
Answer => D
196. Average annual rainfall at any station is the average of

annual rainfall over a periad of
A. 7 years
B. 14 years
C. 21 years
D. 35 years.
Answer => D
197. Total flow in stream is known

A. run off
B. stream flow
C. discharge
D. all the above.
Answer => D
198. Yield of a drainage basin is :

A. run off of the area expressed as instantaneous rate
B. average run off over a short period
C. total volume of water flowing annually
D. all the above.
Answer => C
199. The formula Q= P - K[1.8T + 32] in which Q is runoff,P is

annual rain fall in cm, T is mean annual temperature in
centigrades and K is a constant, is known
A. Justin's formula
B. Khosla's formula
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C. English formula
D. Vermule's formula.
Answer => B
200. The equation 0.368 [PH 1.87 + 32^1in which Q is yearly run
off in cm, P is yearly totaf rain all in cm, H is difference of R.L.s. of
lowest and highest points and A is area of catchment in square
metres is known as
A. English formula
B. Khosla's formula
C. Justin's formula
D. Vermule's formula.
Answer => C
201. m and n are monsoon duration factor and catchment factor

respectively. If P is yearly rainfall in cm, runoff can be calculated
by
A. velocity area method
B. weir or spillway method
C. use of venturi-meter
D. using power plant consumption,
Answer => A
202. Most important method for calculating discharge for

planning a water supply project, is
A. velocity area method
B. weir or spillway method
C. use of venturi-meter
D. using power plant consumption
Answer => A
203. Most important source of water for public water supply, is

from
A. lakes
B. ponds
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C. streams
D. rivers
Answer => D
204. The order of existence of three portions of water in a

reservoir from the bottom to top is
A. useful storage + surcharge storage + dead storage
B. useful storage + dead storage + surcharge storage
C. dead storage + useful storage + surcharge storage
D. surcharge storage + useful storage + dead storage
Answer => C
205. Silt storage is the same as

A. dead storage
B. live storage
C. effective storage
D. none of these.
Answer => A
206. Dead storage of a reservoir of Q capacity generally provided

for silt deposition during its life time, is generally kept
A. 1/8th Q
B. 1/6th Q
C. 1/5th Q
D. 1/4th Q
Answer => D
207. If average volume of sediment deposits is one-tenth million

cubic metres per year in a reservoir of total capacity 10 million
cubic metres, the dead storage will be filled up, in
A. 10 years
B. 15 years
C. 20 years
D. 25 years
Answer => D
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208. The rate of silting in a reservoir

A. is less in the beginning
B. remains constant throughout
C. is more in the beginning
D. is more in the beginning and reduces in the end
Answer => D
209. Economic height of a dam is the height corresponding to

which
A. cost of the dam per unit of storage is minimum
B. amount of silting is less
C. cost of dam per unit storage is maximum
D. free board provided is least
Answer => A
210. If n is porosity, y is specific yield and r is specific retention

of any soil, the relationship which holds good, is
A. n +y + r = 1
B. n + y = r
C. n + r = y
D. y + r = n
Answer => D
211. Perched acquifers are generally found

A. on the surface of the ground
B. below the surface of the ground but above water table
C. below the water table
D. all the above.
Answer => B
212. Higher yield may be expected from

A. gravity springs
B. surface springs
C. artesian springs
D. all the above.
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Answer => C
213. Pick up the incorrect statement from the following. In take

of water supply should
A. be nearer to the treatment plant
B. receive water from purer zone of the source
C. be located downstream of waste water disposal point
D. remain easily accessible during floods.
Answer => C
214. 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.
Answer => C

A. If ports are closed, the dry intake towers will not have any water
B. Even if ports are closed, the wet intake tower will have water filled up
to reservoir level
C. The dry intake towers are generally constructed with heavier
construction to resist buoyant forces
D. All the above.
Answer => D
216. Water is supplied from the source to the treatment plant

under gravity in
A. Calcutta
B. Delhi
C. Madras
D. Bombay.
Answer => D
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217. Gravity conduits for carrying water from the source are
A. canals
B. flumes
C. acqueducts
D. all the above.
Answer => D
218. Open channels supported over tresles, are generally known

as
A. raised canals
B. acqueducts
C. syphons
D. flumes.
Answer => D
219. A pressure conduit carrying water beneath a stream or a

canal, is known as
A. sag
B. depressed pipe
C. inverted syphon
D. all the above.
Answer => D
220. Pipes are laid parallel

A. to increase the capacity of the water supply
B. to provide a means of repairing without closing water supply
C. to meet the requirement of excessive supply
D. all the above.
Answer => D
221. The maximum pressure to which a pipe is subjected to

during its operation, is known
A. working pressure
B. design pressure
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C. test pressure
D. pipe pressure
Answer => A
222. Cast iron pipes are generally preferred to, because

A. of moderate cost
B. of ease to join
C. of durability
D. all the above.
Answer => D
223. . Air valves are generally provided in pressure pipes of water

supply
A. at pipe junctions
B. at summits
C. at low points
D. near service pipes.
Answer => B
224. The valve fitted closely in a recess against an opening in a

pipe, is generally
A. wedge shaped circular disc
B. spherical disc
C. parallelopiped disc
D. conical shaped circular disc.
Answer => A
225. In pressure supply mains, water hammer pressure is

reduced by providing
A. sluice valves
B. air valves
C. pressure relief valves
D. none of the these.
Answer => C
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226. Manholes along the mains from the source to a city are
provided at 500 m intervals in
A. steel pipes
B. R.C.C. pipes
C. hume steel pipes
D. all the above.
Answer => D
227. A centrifugal pump is required to be primed before starting

if it is located
A. at higher level than water level of reservoir
B. at lower level than water level of reservoir
C. both (a) and (b)
Answer => A
228. For calculation of economical diameter D of a pipe in metres

for a discharge Q to be pumped in cumecs, Lea suggested the
empirical formula
A. D 0.22 4
B. D = 1.22 Arei
C. D = 2.22 Nrq
D. D = 3.22 4
Answer => B
229. If w is the weight of water per cubic metre; Q is the

discharge in cubic metres per sec and H is the total head, the
required water horse power of the pump, is
A.150wQH
B.220wQH
C. 360wQH
D. 550wQH
Answer => A
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230. If discharge of a pump is 0.16 cumecs, the economic

diameter of pipe, is
A. 0.488 m
B. 4.88 cm
C. 48.8 cm
D. 4.88 m
Answer => A
231. Standard unit of turbidity of water is in one litre of distilled

water, one milligram of finely divided
A. silica
B. mud
C. clay
D. organic matter,
Answer => A
232. Low turbidity of water is detected by

A. Turbidity tube
B. Jackson turbidity meter
C. Baylis turbidimeter
D. Hellipe turbidimeter
Answer => C
233. Maximum permissible colour for domestic water supplies,

based on Cobalt scale, is
A. 5 P.P.M.
B. 10 P.P.M.
C. 15 P.P.M.
D. 20 P.P.M.
Answer => D
234. Maximum threshold number permitted for indicating the

odour of public water supplies, is
A.1
B.2
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C.3
D.4
Answer => C
235. If pH value of water is

A. 7 water it is said to be neutral
B. less than 7 it is said to be acidic
C. more than 7 it is said to be alkaline
D. all the above.
Answer => D
236. For maximum alkalinity of water, pH value should be

A. zero
B. less than 7
C. more than 7
D.14
Answer => D
237. Disinfection of drinking water is done to remove

A. turbidity
B. odour
C. colour
D. bacterias
Answer => D
238. The main disadvantage of hard water, is

A. greater soap consumption
B. scaling of boilers
C. corrosion and incrustation of pipes
D. all the above.
Answer => D
239. Hard water for public water supply is discarded because

A. it consumes more soap
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B. it contains lot of turbidity

C. it contains pathogenic bacterias
D. it possesses bad taste and odour
Answer => A
240. The temporary hardness of water can be removed by

A. boiling ,
B. adding lime
C. adding alum ,( d) filtration
D.A
Answer =>
241. 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
Answer => C
242. The maximum permissible chloride content in treated water

of public water supplies should not exceed
A. 50 P.P.M.
B. 100 P.P.M.
C. 150 P.P.M.
D. 250 P.P.M.
Answer => D
243. The prescribed hardness limit of potable water ranges

between
A. 50 to 75 P.P.M.
B. 75 to 115 P.P.M.
C. 100 to 150 P.P.M.
D. 150 to 200 P.P.M.
Answer => B
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244. The maximum permissible nitrites in public water supplies, is

A. Nil
B. 0.5 P.P.M.
C. 1.0. P.P.M.
D. 1.5 P.P.M.
Answer => A
245. Biochemical Oxygen Demand (B.O.D.) of safe drinking water

must be
A. nil
B.5
C.10
D.15
Answer => A
246. Bacterias which can survive with or without free oxygen, are
known
A. aerobic bacterias -
B. anerobic bacterias
C. facultative bacterias
D. none of these.
Answer => C
247. For complete stabilisation of organic matter in polluted

water, it takes
A. 5 days
B. 10 days
C. 20 days
D. 30 days
Answer => D
248. For controlling algae, the most commonly used chemical, is

A. copper sulphate
B. alum
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C. lime
D. bleaching powder.
Answer => A
249. Chemical coagulation of drinking water, is done

A. to settle suspended materials
B. to increase rate of settlement of suspended materials
C. to remove the bacterias
D. none of these.
Answer => B
250. Disinfection of drinking water, is done to remove

A. odour
B. bacterias
C. turbidity
D. colour.
Answer => B
251. Aeration of water is done to remove

A. odour
B. colour
C. bacterias
D. hardness
Answer => A
252. The flow of water gets retarded, in

A. settling tank
B. sedimentation tank
C. clarifer
D. all the above.
Answer => D
253. If G is the specific gravity of particles of diameter d, the

velocity of settlement Vin still water at T?C, according to Stoke's
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law, is
A. V = 418 (G ? 1) d2( 3T + 70 100
B. V = 418 (1 ? G)d 3T ? 70 100
C. V = 418(1 G)2T + 70 100
D. V =. 418 (G ? 1) d3 3T11007?
Answer => A
254. In plain sedimentation tanks under normal conditions,

impurities are removed upto
A.60%
B.70%
C.80%
D. 90%.
Answer => B
255. The ratio of discharge and plan area of a continuous flow

type settling tank, is known
A. surface loading
B. overflow
C. overflow rate
D. all the above.
Answer => D
256. Normal values of overflow rate for plain sedimentation tank,

is
A. 250 to 500 litres/hr/m2
B. 500 to 750 litres/hr/m2
C. 750 to 1000 litres/hr/m2
D. 1000 to 1250 litres/hr/m2
Answer => B
257. Normal values of overflow rate for plain sedimentation tank

using coagulants, is
A. 750 to 1000 litres/hr/m2
B. 1000 to 1250 litres/hr/m2
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C. 1250 to 1500 litres/hr/m2 1500 litres/hr/m2.

D.
Answer => B
258. Detention period of a settling tank is

A. average theoretical time required for water to flow through the tank
B. time required for flow of water to fill the tank fully
C. average time for which water is retained in tank
D. all the above.
Answer => D
259. Detention time for plain sedimentation tank usually ranges

from
A. 2 to 4 hours
B. 4 to 8 hours
C. 6 to 10 hours
D. 8 to 12 hours
Answer => B
260. Velocity of flow of water in plain sedimentation water tank,

is normally kept
A. 3 cm/minute
B. 10 cm/minute
C. 20 cm/minute
D. 30 cm/minute
Answer => D
261. Mostly used coagulant, is

A. chlorine
B. alum
C. lime
D. bleaching powder.
Answer => B
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A. Iron salts produce heavy flocs and hence remove more suspended
matter
B. Iron salts remove hydrogen sulphides
C. Iron salts can be used over a limited range of PH values
D. Iron salts impart corrosiveness to water.
Answer => C
263. To remove very fine suspended particles from water, the

method adopted is
A. screening
B. sedimentation
C. boiling
D. filtration.
Answer => D
264. The best quality of filter material is obtained from quartzite

if it does not loose weight when placed in hydrochloric acid for 24
hours, more than
A.5%
B.8%
C.10%
D.12%
Answer => A
265. A slow sand filter is cleaned if its filter head is higher than
A. 10 cm to 20 cm
B. 20 cm to 40 cm
C. 40 cm to 70 cm
D. 70 cm to 120 cm
Answer => D
266. After cleaning a slow sand filter, the filtered water is not
used for
A. 6 hours to' 12 hours
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B. 12 hours to 18 hours
C. 18 hours to 24 hours
D. 24 hours to 36 hours
Answer => D
267. The period of cleaning of a slow sand filter, is usually

A. 5 to 10 days
B. 2 weeks to 3 weeks
C. 1 month to 3 months
D. 3 months to 6 months
Answer => C
268. 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%.
Answer => D
269. Slow sand filter is used if maximum turbidity of raw water is

less than
A. 10 gm/litre
B. 20 gm/litre
C. 30 gm/litre
D. 50 gm/litre.
Answer => D
270. The yield of a rapid gravity filter as compared to that of slow

sand filter, is
A. 10 times
B. 15 times
C. 20 times
D. 30 times
Answer => D
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271. In a rapid gravity filter

A. raW water from the source is supplied
B. disinfected raw water is supplied
C. raw water passed through coagulation tank is supplied
D. none of these.
Answer => C
272. Distribution of wash water is provided in

A. sedimentation tank
B. slow sand filter
C. rapid gravity filter
D. all the above.
Answer => C
273. A high velocity of wash water is required for

A. rapid gravity filter with strainers
B. rapid gravity filter without strainers
C. slow sand filter with strainers
D. slow sand filter without strainers
Answer => B
274. The maximum permitted loss of head in a rapid sand filter, is

A. 1 m
B. 2 m
C. 3 m
D. 4 m
Answer => C
275. In a rapid sand filter, air binding is caused due to excessive

A. negative pressure
B. pressure
C. turbidity
D. water pressure
Answer => A
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276. Mud balls may be removed by

A. breaking and washing
B. washing the filter with a solution of caustic soda
C. removing, cleaning and replacing the damaged sand
D. all the above,
Answer => D
277. Rapid gravity filters can remove bacterial impurities up to a

maximum of
A.50%
B.60%
C.70%
D.80%
Answer => D
278. Rapid gravity filter can only remove turbidity of water upto
A. 15 to 25 gm/litre
B. 25 to 30 gm/litre
C. 30 to 35 cm/litre
D. 35 to 40 gm/litre
Answer => D
279. E. Coli bacterias die in water having pH greater than

A.5.5
B.6.5
C.7.5
D. 9.5.
Answer => D
280. The most ideal disinfectant used for drinking water

throughout the world, is
A. alum
B. lime
C. chlorine
D. nitrogen
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Answer => C

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.
Answer => D

A. Water disinfected with ozone is free from any odour
B. Ozone removes bacterias as well as colour and odour
C. ozonised water becomes tasteless
D. None of these.
Answer => C
283. Disappearance of pink colour of water of a well due of

KIIVIn04 indicates that water contains
A. acidity
B. alkalinity
C. turbidity
D. organic matter
Answer => D
284. The pH value of water is kept slightly less than 7 so that

hydrochloride ions may combine with ammonia ions to form
A. Mono-chloramine (NHC1)
B. Di-chloramine (NH2C1)
C. Nitrogen trichloramine (NC13)
D. All the above.
Answer => D
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285. The gaseous form of chlorine gets converted into liquid fbrm
when subjected to a pressure of
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A. 5 kg/cm2
B. 6 kg/cm2
C. 7 kg/cm2
D. 8 kg/cm2
Answer => C
286. The chlorine supply cylinders are generally kept at 38?C to

4000 to prevent
A. conversion into crystals
B. it from burning
C. it from explosion
D. none of these.
Answer => A
287. The duration of contact of chlorine with water before it is

served to the first consumer, should be at least
A. 10 to 15 minutes
B. 15 to 20 minutes
C. 20 to 30 minutes
D. 30 to 40 minutes
Answer => C
288. Raw water treated with only chlorine, is known as

A. plain chlorination
B. pre-chlorination
C. first-chlorination
D. de-chlorination
Answer => A
289. Plain chlorination is used for water

A. with turbidities less than 20 mg/litre
B. obtained from clear lakes
C. consumed during emergencies
D. all the above.
Answer => D
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290. For plain chlorination of water, the quantity of chlorine

used, is
A. 0.1 mg/litre
B. 0.2 mg/litre
C. 0.3 mg/litre
D. 0.5 mg/litre.
Answer => D
291. Standard process of chlorination of water, is done by

A. plain chlorination
B. pre-chlorination
C. post-chlorination
D. double chlorination.
Answer => C
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292. At break point of chlorination,

A. chlorine is used to oxidise
B. residual chloride is zero
C. residual chloride is maximum
D. residual chlorine reappears.
Answer => D
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293. De-chlorination is followed by

A. post-chlorination
B. pre-chlorination
C. double-chlorination
D. super-chlorination.
Answer => D
294. The most commonly used chemical for dechlorination of

water, is
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A. sodium thiosulphate
B. sodium bisulphate
C. sodium sulphite
D. sulphur-dioxide
Answer => C
295. 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
Answer => A
296. Hardness of water can be removed by boiling if it is due to

A. calcium bicarbonates
B. calcium sulphates
C. calcium chloride
D. calcium nitrates.
Answer => A
297. One degree of hardness of water means a content of salts of

A. 10.25 mg/litre
B. 12.25 mg/litre
C. 14.25 mg/litre
D. 16.25 mg/litre.
Answer => C
298. The maximum permissible hardness for public supplies is

A. 95 mg/litre
B. 105 mg/litre
C. 115 mg/litre
D. 125 mg/litre
Answer => C
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299. Permanent hardness of water can be removed by

A. adding alum
B. adding lime
C. adding chlorine
D. zeolite process.
Answer => D
300. Dissolved carbon dioxide, can be removed from the supply

main by
A. sedimentation
B. aeration
C. chlorination
D. coagulation
Answer => B
301. To control the growth of algae in reservoirs, the compound

which is used, is
A. bleaching powder
B. copper sulphate
C. lime solution
D. alum solution
Answer => C
302. Iron content more than 0.3 mg/litre

A. causes discolouration of clothes
B. causes incrustation of water mains
C. makes water pleasant to taste
D. makes water reddish.
Answer => C
303. The ensure proper growth of children's teeth, the quantity

of flouride used in water mains, is
A. 1 mg/litre
B. 2 mg/litre
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C. 3 mg/litre
D. 4 mg/litre
Answer => A
304. 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.
Answer => D
305. In distribution pipes, drain valves are provided at

A. lower point
B. higher point
C. junction points
D. any where.
Answer => A
306. In distribution pipes, air valves are provided at

A. lower points
B. junction points
C. higher points
D. any where.
Answer => C
307. For a city developed haphazardly, the layout of distribution

pipes preferred to, is
A. ring system
B. radial system
C. grid iron system
D. dead end system.
Answer => D
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308. In a well planned city, the layout of distribution pipes

generally adopted, is
A. grid-iron system
B. interlaced system
C. reticulation system
D. all the above.
Answer => D
309. 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.
Answer => B
310. Water is distributed to consumers by gravitational system, in

A. Dehradun
B. Bombay
C. Delhi
D. Both (a) and (b).
Answer => D
311. When gravity and pumping systems of water distribution are

adopted, the type of distribution reservoir, is
A. elevated tank
B. ground source reservoir
C. intz tank
D. stand pipe.
Answer => A
312. Water having pH value as 6, is

A. alkaline
B. acidic
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C. neutral
D. none of these.
Answer => B
313. The requirement of water per capita per day, is

A. 90 litres
B. 150 litres
C. 250 litres
D. 400 litres.
Answer => A
314. Recuperation test is carried out to determine

A. turbidity of water
B. pH value of water
C. yield of well
D. discharge from a well.
Answer => A
315. The pH value of water fit for drinking, is

A.13
B.11
C.9
D.7
Answer => D
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316. Turbidity of raw water is a measure of

A. suspended solids
B. acidity of water
C.B.O.D.
D. none of these.
Answer => A
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317. During treatment of water, sedimentation is done

A. before filtration
B. after filtration
C. simultaneously with filtration
D. along with chlorination.
Answer => A
318. Carbonates in water produce

A. temporary hardness
B. permanent hardness
C. acidity
D. alkanity
Answer => A
319. The type of pipe commonly used in water supply distribution

schemes, is
A. R.C.C. pipes
B. Hume pipes
C. Cast iron pipes
D. G.I. pipes.
Answer => D
320. Hardness of water is caused by

A. presence of soap lather
B. presence of chlorides and sulphates of sodium and potassium
C. presence of bicarbonates, sulphates or chlorides of calcium and
magnesium
D. turbidity.
Answer => C
321. Alum is a
A. coagulant
B. flocculant
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C. catalyst
D. disinfectant.
Answer => A
322. Specific yield of a well is

A. quantity of water than can be drawn from the well
B. flow of water per unit time
C. total quantity of water available in the well
D.quantity of water per unit time per unit draw-down.
Answer => C
323. Surge tanks are used

A. for storage water
B. to increase the velocity in a pipeline
C. as overflow valves
D. to guard against water hammer.
Answer => D
324. Turbidity of water is expressed

A. in ppm
B. in numbers in an arbitrary scale
C. by pH value
D. by colour code.
Answer => A
325. Sunlight
A. helps growth of bacterias
B. impedes growth of algae
C. increases dissolved oxygen content
D. reduces turbidity.
Answer => B
326. Rapid sand filter

A. should be preceeded by coagulation and sedimentation
B. uses rapid sand as filter media
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C. is used after slow sand filtering has been done

D. can combine disinfection also.
Answer => A
327. The four major water supply distribution systems, are

A. dead end, tree, grid iron and reticulation
B. dead end, tree, grid iron and circular
C. tree, grid iron, ring and radial
D. tree, reticulation, circular and ring.
Answer => C
328. Time of concentration

A. is the time taken, for precipitation
B. duration of rainfall.
C. time taken for all the run off to reach the drain
D. time taken for the storm water to travel from the most remote point to
the drain.
Answer => D
329. The diameter of pipes in bath rooms and lavatories in

domestic water supply, is
A. 6 mm
B. 12 mm
C. 18 mm
D. 24 mm.
Answer => B
330. The cast iron pipes for water supply system are used for
A. durability
B. strength
C. easy connection
D. all the above.
Answer => D
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331. The level of underground water is called

A. water level
B. water table
C. negative level
D. invert level.
Answer => B
332. The basin in which the flow of the water is retarted is

generally known as
A. settling tank
B. sedimentation tank
C. sedimentation basin
D. All the above.
Answer => D
333. While deriving the Stoke's Law for settling the spherical
particle of diameter less than 0.1 mm, the following is taken in
consideration
A.The coefficient of drag is equal particle Reynold number.
B. Stream line settling
C. The effective weight of the settling particle is 4/3)13 ? Xwi where Xs
and X. are unit weight of particle and water
D. All the above.
Answer => D
334. For sedimentation tanks using coagulants, the normal

values of overflow rate ranges between
A. 200-500 litres/hr/m2 of plan area
B. 500-750 litres/hr/m2 of plan area
C. 750-1000 litres/hr/m2 of plan area
D. 1000-1250 litres/hr/m2 of plan area
Answer => D
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335. Pick up the correct statement regarding the design of

continuous flow type of sedimentation tanks from the following:
A. An increase in the plan area increases the efficiency of the
sedimentation tank
B. The depth of sedimentation tank does not have any effect on the
efficiency of sediment removal
C. The time that would be required by the flow of water to fill the tank
assuming that no outflow occurs, is called the detention time
D. All the above.
Answer => D
336. Which of the following coagulants is us for treating boiler

fed water
A. Sodium aluminate (Na2A1204)
B. Aluminium sulphate (Al2(SO4)3.8H20)
C. Ferrous sulphate (FeSO4.7H20)
D. Chlorinated copperas (FeSO4.7H20 + C12)
Answer => A
337. The following are the activities involved in the chemical

coagulation sedimentation plant of water supplies 1. Flocculation
2. Feeding the Coagulation 3. Mixing the coagulation in
flocculated water 4. Settling sedimentation tank The correct
sequence of the activities is
A.1,2,3,4
B.4.3.1.2
C.2,3,1,4
D.3,4,2,1
Answer => C
338. Which one of the following processes does not contribute in

the process of filtration :
A. Mechanical straining
B. Flocculation and sedimentation
C. Biological metabolism
D. None of these.
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Answer => D
339. The filter sand should not loose more than .. of its weight
after being placed in hydrochloric acid for 24 hours
A.2%
B.3%
C.5%
D.10%
Answer => D
340. The filter sludge if disposed in natural drainage channels,

may cause
A. siltation of the channels
B. atmospheric pollution
C. pollution of the channels
D. all the above.
Answer => D
341. The operational troubles in rapid gravity filtes may be

caused due to
A. air bending phenomenon
B. formation of mud balls
C. cracking of filters
D. All the above.
Answer => D
342. The treated water obtained from

A. slow sand filters is better than that obtained from rapid gravity filters
B. rapid gravity filters is better than that obtained from slow sand filters
C. both slow sand filters and rapid gravity filters are of same quality
D. None of these.
Answer => A
343. Which one of the following is the most destructive

disinfecting agent :
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A. Hypochlorous acid (HOC1)

B. Hypochlorite ions (OC1)
C. Chlorine (C12)
D. Hydrochloride acid (HC1)
Answer => A
344. The pH value of water during chlOrination is generally

maintained slightly less than
A.5
B.7
C.9
D.10
Answer => B
345. Chlorination of water containing ammonia of pH value less

than 7 predominates
A. mono chloramine (NH2C1)
B. di-chlorarnine (NHC12)
C. nitrogen trichloramine (NC13)
D. All the above.
Answer => A

A. The combined chlorine is 25 times less effective in disinfectant than
free chlorine
B. The amount of chlorine used in reducing organic as well as inorganic
impurities, is called the chlorine demand of water.
C. The hypochlorites, the free chlorine residual, acts as disinfectant to kill
pathogens for disinfection of water
D. 0.2 mg/lis quite satisfactory, 10 minutes after chlorination of water.
Answer => D
347. The chlorine demand of water is decided by the following

factor :
A. Chlorine required for reducing organic impurity
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B. Chlorine required for reducing inorganic impurity

C. A minimum of 0.2 mg,/1 /residual, is required after chlorination.
D. Total dose (in mgl) minus the free residual
Answer => D
348. If the polluted water contains the organisms which cause

amoebic dysentery, we recommend
A. prechlorination
B. post chlorination
C. break-point chlorination
D. super chlorination
Answer => D
349. Which one of the following tests is carried out to test the
amount of residual chlorine left in chlorinated water after the
required contact period
A. Orthotolidine test
B. D.P.D. test
C. Chlorotex test
D. All the above.
Answer => D
350. In which of the following tests for chlorine residuals is used

sodium arsenite :
A. Orthotolidine test
B. D. .D. test
C. Chlorotex test
D. St ch-iodide test
Answer => A
351. The process of aeration of treated water helps

A. in killing bacteria
B. to remove 112S gas
C. to remove iron and manganese
D. all the above.
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Answer => D
352. Consider the following statements regarding the

sedimentation tanks.1. The detention time ranges between 4 to 8
hours for plain sedimentation2. The width of the tankis normally
kept 10m to 12m.3. The horizontal flow velocity in sedimentation
tank is generally kept 0.3 mJminute.4. The total flow from the
tank in 24 hours is kept equal to maximum daily demand. Of these
statements:
A. 1 and 2 are correct
B. 3 and 4 are correct
C. 1 and 4 are correct
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4 are correct
Answer => A
353. Consider the following statements:1. The average theoretical

time required forthe water to flow through the settling tank is
called detention period.2. The amount of raw water which passes
through the settling tank without being detained forthe intended
time is said to be short circuited.3. The flowing through period is
always more than the detention period.4. Displacement efficiency
is the ratio of detention time and flow through time. Of these
statements:
A. 1 alone is correct
D. 2 and 4 are correct
Answer => B
354. Consider the following statements: Assertion A: The

deposited sludge is removed from the bottom of settling tank
Reason R: Due to decomposition of organic matter certain foul
gases are evolved. Of these statements:
A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation ofA
B. Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A
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C. A is true but R is false

D. A is false but R is true
Answer => A
355. Consider the following statements regarding sedimentation

aided with coagualation.1. When certain chemical compounds
called coagulants are added to thewater containing very fine
suspended mud particles, a gelatenous precipitate called 'floc' is
formed. 2. The very fine mud particles and colloidal matter get
attracted to the flocs and form the bigger sized floculated
particles. 3. The coagulation is done in sedimentation tank where
floculated particles settle down. 4. Coagulants are used if water
turbidity is more than 30 mg per litre. Of these statements:
C. 1, 2, 3 and 4 are correct
D. 2, 3 and 4 are correct
Answer => C
356. Consider the following statemetns regarding coagulant (iron

salt), 1. They remove much more suspended matter than the alum
2. They remove hydrogen sulphide and also its taste and odour 3.
They have a limited range of pH values 4. They do not impart
corrosiveness to water. Of these statements
B. 2 alone is correct
C. 1 and 2 the correct
Answer => C
357. Consider the following statements regarding the working of

coagulation sedimentation plant. 1. Mixing the chemical
coagulant. 2. Agitating the mixture of chemical coagulant and raw
water3. Consolidation of flocin fioculation tank4. Allowing the
flocculated water to enter into sedimentation tank. The correct
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sequence of operation is
A. 4, 2, 3, 1
B. 1, 2, 4, 3
C. 1, 2, 3, 4
D. 3, 2, 4,
Answer => C
358. Consider the following statements regarding the coagulation

sedimentation plant. 1, Chemical coagulant is fed into raw water
in powdered form 2. Water from coagulation sedimentation plants
fed into rapid gravity filters 3. Due to coagulation sedimenation
lentadities are reduced to as low values as10-20 mg/F 4. Due to
coagulation sedimentation the bacterias are removed and the B-
coli index is reducedby 70%. Of these statements:
D.(c) 2, 3 and 4 are correct.
Answer => D
359. Consider the following statements regarding mixing basins

provided with mechanical device. 1. The inlet for raw water is
kept at lower level than of outlet to fiocculator 2. Lower end
ofdeflecting wallis kept at the level of the centre of impeller 3.
The wetcoagulant is discharged just under the rotating impeller 4.
Drain valve for sludge removal is provided in the mixing tank wall.
Of these Statements:
D. 2, 3 and 4 are correct
Answer => D
360. Consider the following statements regarding sedimentation

tank. 1. Raw water is screened for removal oflarge organic
impurities 2. Raw water is passed through coagulation-
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sedimentation plant 3. Raw water is passed through rapid gravity

filters 4. Cleaned water is disinfected for killing of germs and
colour removal. The correct sequence of operation is:
A. 4 --> 3 ?> 2 ?> 1
B. 1?> 2?> 4?> 3
C. 1>2?> 3--> 4
D. 3?> 1>2?> 4
Answer => A
361. Consider the correct statements regarding the quantities of

sand used for filtration.1. Free from dirt and other impurities 2.
Uniform size 3. Soft and collective 4. It looses at least 10 % of its
weight when immersed in hydrochloric acid for 24 hours. Of these
statements:
Answer => A
362. Consider the following statements regarding the cleaning of

the slow sand filters. Assertion A: The effluents obtained just
after each cleaning of the slow sand filter is not fit for human
consumption Reason R: There is no filter on the top of the sand
layer to arrest in impurities around the sand grains.
A. Both A and R are true and R is correct explanation of A
B. Both A and R are true and R is not correct explanation of A
C. A is true but R is false
D. A is false but R is true,
Answer => A
363. Consider the following statements regarding the efficiency of

the slow sand filters.1. These are not efficient in removing
bacterias.2. These are highly efficent in removing suspended
solids3. These remove the odours and tastes causedby the organic
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impurities4. These are more suitable forsedimented waters

haviing turbidities greater than 50 to 60 mg/l.Of these
statements:
D. 2 and 3 are correct.
Answer => D
364. Considere the following statements regarding rapid gravity

filters.1. It was developed by G.W. Fuller2. It makes use of very
fine sand3. Its yield is 30 times more than slow sand filters4. The
fuktered water is treated with disinfectant. Of these statements:
D. 1, 3 and 4 are correct.
Answer => D
365. Consider the following statements regarding double

filtration.1. The rate of filtration of slow sand filters can be
considerably increased by using a roughening filter2. The raw
water is first of all passed through slow sand filters3. The
roughening filter is rapid gravity filter in which finer sands is used
compared to ordinary rapid gravity filters.4. The roughening filter
reduces the loadon the slow sand filter and thus increases the
filtration rate. Of these statements:
Answer => D
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1. Water supply includes

2. Per capita demand of water is calculated in litres

3. A city supply includes

4. The average domestic consumption under normal conditions in

5. The total domestic consumption in a city water supply, is

6. While designing a water supply of an industrial township,

7. Demand for public uses in a city, does not include water

8. Pick up the incorrect statement from the following regarding

9. 45 litres of water per person per day, is provided in

10. 135 litres of water per person per day, is provided in

11. The fire demand of a city may be worked out by

12. According to Kuichling's formula, fire demand in litres per

13. According to Buston's formula, fire demand in litres per

14. The fire demand for ascertaining the empirical formula Q =

15. Water losses in water supply, is assumed as

16. The factor affecting per capita demand, is

17. The ratio of the maximum daily consumption to the average

18. The maximum hourly consumption, is generally taken as

19. The ratio of maximum hourly consumption and average

20. According to Godrich the ratio of peak demand rate to mean

21. If the average daily demand of a city of 50,000 population, is

22. The fire demand for a city of 50,000 population, according to

23. For the prediction of future population of a city, the factor to

24. An ideal population growth curve

25. The population growth curve is

26. The population of a city in 2000 is 50,000. The average per

27. The population of the city stated in Q. 10.26 based on

28. The population of a city in 2000 is 50,000. The average

30. Pick up the incorrect statement from the following. The

31. Pick up the correct statement from the following :

C. The rain cycle period in India is taken as 35 years

32. Pick up the incorrect statement from the following :

34. The storage capacity of a reservoir may be divided into three

35. Surcharge storage zone of a reservoir, is

C. above useful storage

36. The lowest outlet sluice in a dam is provided

37. Pick up the correct statement from the following :

38. Pick up the correct statement from the following

39. The ratio of total capacity and dead storage is kept

40. In a reservoir the average volume of sediment deposition is

of the reservoir are 8 million cubic metres and 36 million cubic

41. Pick up the correct statement from the following :

42. Before constructing a dam, the factor to be considered for

43. From the surface of reservoir, evaporation may be minimised

44. The factor to be considered for the source of city water

A. quantity and quality of the available water

45. Pick up the incorrect statement from the following :

46. Shales are

47. The capability of a soil mass of full width and depth to

48. For determining the velocity of flow of underground water,

49. The coefficient of permeability of soils, is generally expressed

50. Pick up the correct statement from the following :

52. A well is considered to be good if it is sunk into

54. Perched acquifers generally occur

55. Water to the consumers may be supplied from

56. Continuous flow of water can be expected from