MCQ
24021. The presence of sodium chloride in water-
stops epidemic
increases hardness of water
causes bad taste
softens the water
24022. The quality of tube well water is ---as compaired to surface water
good
poor
24023. 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
24024. The open wells or dug wells are also known as-
shallow wells
percolation wells
draw wells
all of these
24025. The water bearing strata i.e. layers of sand, gravel etc. is called-
an aquifer
zone of saturation
an aquifuge
an aquiclude
24026. The diameter of a domestic sewer pipe laid at gradient 1 in 100 is recommended ------
100 mm
200mm
150mm
175mm
24027. Standard BOD is measured at-
20°C-1 day
25°C-3 day
20°C-5 day
30°C-5 day
24028. Disinfection of water results in-
Removal of turbidity
Removal of taste
Killing of disease bacteria
Removal of hardness
24029. What do you mean by BOD?
Best organized demand
Biochemical oxygen demand
Before oxidation damage
Bacteria of damage
24030. Absolute pure water is good for health.
right
wrong
24031. A manhole is generally provided at each-
bend
change of gradient
junction
all the above
24032. The term sullage refers to-
fresh waste water
waste water from kitchen and laundry
septic waste water
toxic waste water
24033. The water obtained from is generally known as sub-surface water---
rain
reservoirs
rivers
artesian wells
24034. The water obtained from a lake is known as surface water.
Agree
Disagree
24035. Arsenic contamination has primarily affected-
the deep aquifer
the river
the shallow aquifer
none
24036. The most important source of water for public water supply is-
lake
pond
river
sea
24037. Main element of biogas is
CO2
Cow dung
Water
CH4
24038. What is the example of metamorphic rock?
granite
genesis
marble
all of these
24039. Absolute zero temperature = ?
0°C
273°C
-273°C
None
24040. Which of the following protects penstock due to sudden variation of flow or velocity of water?
Anchors
Trash rack
Forebays
Surge tank