MCQ
16301. Main element of biogas is
CO2
Cow dung
Water
CH4
16302. The most important source of water for public water supply is-
lake
pond
river
sea
16303. The water obtained from a lake is known as surface water.
Agree
Disagree
16304. The water obtained from is generally known as sub-surface water---
rain
reservoirs
rivers
artesian wells
16305. The presence of sodium chloride in water-
stops epidemic
increases hardness of water
causes bad taste
softens the water
16306. Absolute zero temperature = ?
0°C
273°C
-273°C
None
16307. The presence of bacteria in water causes-
hardness
diseases
alkalinity
bad taste
16308. The diameter of a domestic sewer pipe laid at gradient 1 in 100 is recommended ------
100 mm
200mm
150mm
175mm
16309. The design period for a water supply project is taken as-
5 to 10 years
15 to 20 years
10 to 15 years
20 to 30 years
16310. What do you mean by BOD?
Best organized demand
Biochemical oxygen demand
Before oxidation damage
Bacteria of damage
16311. Arsenic contamination has primarily affected-
the deep aquifer
the river
the shallow aquifer
none
16312. The quality of tube well water is ---as compaired to surface water
good
poor
16313. The maximum permissible limit for iron in drinking water is-
0.1 mg/L
0.3-1 mg/L
2-2.5 mg/L
5 mg/L
16314. The groundwater is generally free from impurities.
suspended
dissolved
16315. The water bearing strata i.e. layers of sand, gravel etc. is called-
an aquifer
zone of saturation
an aquifuge
an aquiclude
16316. Suspended impurities consist of-
iron
bacteria
chlorine
all of these
16317. Absolute pure water is good for health.
right
wrong
16318. Which of the following protects penstock due to sudden variation of flow or velocity of water?
Anchors
Trash rack
Forebays
Surge tank
16319. What is the example of metamorphic rock?
granite
genesis
marble
all of these
16320. The open wells or dug wells are also known as-
shallow wells
percolation wells
draw wells
all of these