1.

  The minimum recommended diameter of A

sewers, is 200 ppm
.
A
5 cm B
. 225 ppm
.
B
10 cm C
. 250 ppm
.
C
15 cm D
. None of these.
.
D
20 cm. Answer: Option C
.
Answer: Option C
5.  If D is the diameter of upper circular
portion, the overall depth of a standard
egg shaped section, is
2.  Aerobic bacterias
A
A flourish in the presence of free D
.
. oxygen
B
B consume organic matter as their 1.25 D
.
. food
C
C 1.5 D
oxidise organic matter in sewage .
.
D
D 1.75 D
All the above. .
.
Answer: Option D E. 2 D.
Answer: Option C
3.  The rate of accumulation of sludge in
septic tanks is recommended as 6.  If the diameter of sewer is 225 mm, the
A gradient required for generating self
30 litres/person/year cleansing velocity, is
.
A
B 1 in 60
25 litres/person/year .
.
B
C 1 in 100
30 litres/person/month .
.
C
D 1 in 120
25 litres/person/month. .
.
Answer: Option A D
none of these.
.
Answer: Option C
4.  If 2% solution of a sewage sample is
incubated for 5 days at 20°C and
depletion of oxygen was found to be 5 7.  Pick up the correct statement from the
ppm, B.O.D. of the sewage is following :

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 A pH value indicates acidity and
. alkalinity of sewage 10.  The width of a rectangular sewer is twice
its depth while discharging 1.5 m/sec. The
B In acidic sewage, the pH value is
width of the sewer is
. less than 7
A
C In alkaline sewage, the pH value is 0.68 m
.
. more than 7
B
D 0.88 m
Fresh sewage is generally alkaline .
.
C
E. All the above. 1.36 m
.
Answer: Option E
D
1.76 m.
.
8.  The non-clog pump which permits solid Answer: Option C
matter to pass out with the liquid sewage,
is
11.  Pick up the correct statement from the
A
centrifugal pump following :
.
A In treated sewage, 4 PPm of D.O.
B . is essential
reciprocating pump
.
B Only very fresh sewage contains
C . some dissolved oxygen
pneumatic ejector
.
C The solubility of oxygen in sewage
D . is 95% that is in distilled water
none of these.
.
D
Answer: Option A All the above.
.
Answer: Option D
9.  Assertion (A) : Discharging the effluents
from the oxidation ponds just up stream of
lakes or reservoirs is undesirable. 12.  In olden days the type of section adopted
Reason (R) : The discharged algae get in trunk and out fall sewers was
settled in the reservoirs and cause A
anaerobic decomposition and other water parabolic shaped
.
qualities.
A Both A and R are true and R is the B
horse shoe shaped
. correct explanation of A .

B Both A and R are true but R is not C

egg shaped
. a correct explanation of A .

C D
A is true but R is false circular shaped.
. .
Answer: Option B
D
A is false but R is true.
.
Answer: Option A 13.  For the survival of fish in a river stream,

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 the minimum dissolved oxygen is .
prescribed
A B
3 PPm 3 hours
. .

B C
4 PPm 4 hours
. .

C D
5 PPm 5 hours.
. .
Answer: Option C
D
10 ppm.
.
Answer: Option B 17.  An inverted siphon is designed generally
for
A
14.  In a fully mechanised composting plant, one pipe
.
involves
A B
mechanized receipt two pipes
. .

B C
mechanized segregation three pipes
. .

C D
mechanized pulverising of refuse four pipes.
. .
Answer: Option C
D
all of these.
.
Answer: Option D 18.  A rainfall may be classified as acidic if its
pH value is less or equal to
A
15.  Self-cleansing velocity is 6
.
A
velocity at dry weather flow B
. 7
.
B
velocity of water at flushing C
. 5
.
C velocity at which no accumulation
. remains in the drains D
6.5
.
D
velocity of water in a pressure filter. Answer: Option C
.
Answer: Option C
19.  When drainage to sewage ratio is 20, the
peak dry weather flow is
16.  If the over land flow from the critical point A
to the drain is 8 km and the difference in 20% of the design discharge
.
level is 12.4 m, the inlet time is
A 2 hours B slightly less than 5% of the design

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 . discharge .

C slightly more than 5% of the design B

208 cu m
. discharge .

D C
none of these. 212 cu m
. .
Answer: Option B D
216 cu m
.
20.  For treating the sewage of a large city,
E. 220 cu m.
you will recommend
Answer: Option D
A a sedimentation tank and an
. activated sludge treatment plant

B a plant consisting of Imhoff tanks

. with low rate trickling filters 23.  The screens are fixed
C sedimentation tanks with high rate A perpendicular to the direction of
. trickling filters . flow

D B
none of these. parallel to the direction of flow
. .
Answer: Option A C at an angle 30° to 60° to the
. direction of flow
21.  The detention time of a circular tank of D
diameter d and water depth H, for none of these.
.
receiving the sewage Q per hour, is
Answer: Option C
A
.
24.  In primary sedimentation, the 0.2 mm
inorganic solids get separated if specific
B
gravity is
.
A
2.25
C .
.
B
2.50
.
D
. C
2.55
.
Answer: Option A
D
2.65
.
22.  The dimensions of a rectangular settling
tank are : length 24 m, width 6 m and E. 2.75
depth 3 m. If 2 hour detention period for
tanks is recommended, the rate of flow of Answer: Option D
sewage per hour, is
A 204 cu m 25.  Pick up the in-correct statement from the

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 following :
A Manholes are provided in sewer 28.  The coagulant widely used for sewage
. pipes at suitable intervals treatment, is
Catch basins are generally A
B alum
provided in sewers for carrying .
.
drainage discharge
B
ferric chloride
C Inlets are generally provided in all .
. sewers
C
ferric sulphate
D .
None of these.
.
D
Answer: Option C chlorinated copperas.
.
Answer: Option B
26.  Clogging of sewers, is caused due to
A 29.  House connections to the laterals is
silting
. generally made by
B A
low discharge R.C.C.
. .

C B
greasy and oily matters P.C.C.
. .

D domestic wastes thrown in C

Cast iron
. manholes .

E. all the above. D

Glazed stonewares.
.
Answer: Option E
Answer: Option D

27.  A sewer pipe contains 1 mm sand

particles of specific gravity 2.65 and 5 mm
organic particles of specific gravity 1.2,
the minimum velocity required for 30.  The ratio of maximum sewage flow to
removing the sewerage, is average sewage flow for mains up to 1 m
in diameter, is
A
0.30 m/sec A
. 1.5
.
B
0.35 m/sec B
. 2.0
.
C
0.40 m/sec C
. 3.0
.
D
0.45 m/sec D
. 4.0
.
E. 0.50 m/sec. Answer: Option B
Answer: Option D

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31.  Dilution method of disposing off sewage, average flow of sewage is
is not preferred to A
1/4
A .
when sewage is fresh
.
B
1/3
B when diluting water has high .
. dissolved oxygen content
C
1/2
when diluting water is used for .
C
water supply near the point of
. D
sewage disposed 3/4
.
D when the diluting water is having
Answer: Option B
. flow currents

E. none of these. 35.  Bio-chemical oxygen demand (BOD) for

Answer: Option C the first 20 days in generally referred to
A
initial demand
.
32.  For house drainage minimum gradient is
A B
1 in 60 first stage demand
. .

B C
1 in 80 carbonaceous demand
. .

C D
1 in 10 all of these.
. .

D Answer: Option D
1 in 400
.
Answer: Option A 36.  Flocculated particles do not change their
A
size
.
33.  If the side of a square sewer is 1000 mm,
the diameter of a hydraulically equivalent B
circular section, is shape
.
A
1045 mm C
. weight
.
B
1065 mm D
. none of these.
.
C
1075 mm Answer: Option D
.

D 37.  For non-scouring velocity 5 m/sec, the

1095 mm.
. type of sewers generally preferred to, is
Answer: Option D A
cast iron sewers
.
34.  The ratio of minimum hourly flow to the

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 B .
cement concrete sewers
.
C
2.0
C .
glazed bricks sewers
.
D
0.25
D .
stone ware sewers.
.
Answer: Option D
Answer: Option C

41.  The asbestos cement pipes are generally

38.  Disposal to sewage in large cities, is done laid
in A
horizontally
A .
irrigation
.
B
vertically
B .
dilution
.
C
at an angle of 30°
C .
oxidation
.
D
at an angle of 60°.
D .
putrifaction.
.
Answer: Option B
Answer: Option B

39.  For the COD test of sewage, organic

matter is oxidised by K2Cr207 in the 43.  For evaporation and measurement of
presence of settlable solids, the apparatus used, is
A A
H2SO4 a jar
. .

B B
HNO3 a breaker
. .

C C
HCl a test tube
. .

D D
none of these. an Imhoff cone.
. .
Answer: Option A Answer: Option D

40.  In R.C. sewer pipes, the percentage 44.  In SI units the power of sound is
longitudinal reinforcement to the cross- represented in
sectional area of concrete is kept A
kgs
A .
10.0
.
B
joules
B 5.0 .

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 C C
neutons filtration
. .

D D
watts. none of these.
. .
Answer: Option D Answer: Option B

45.  A rain sanitary sewer is constructed to 48.  The gas which may cause explosion in
carry sewers, is
A A
sanitary sewage carbondioxide
. .

B B
storm sewage methane
. .

C C
surface water ammonia
. .

D D
ground water carbon monoxide.
. .

E. all the above. Answer: Option B

Answer: Option A
49.  In sewers the effect of scouring is more on
A
46.  The sewage is pumped up top side
.
A
from low lying areas
. B
bottom side
.
B
from flat areas
. C
horizontal side
.
C
from basements
. D
all sides.
.
D
across a high ridge Answer: Option B
.

E. all the above.

Answer: Option E

47.  Removal of oil and grease from sewage,

is known
A
screening
.

B
skimming
.

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1.  The most dangerous pollutant in vehicular assumed
emissions is A
more than the rate of water supply
A .
CO
.
B
equal to the rate of water supply
B .
SO2
.
C
less than the rate of water supply
C .
CO2
.
D
at 150 litres per capita.
D .
O 3.
.
Answer: Option C
Answer: Option A

5.  Maximum permissible velocity 1.5 m/sec,

2.  If the depletion of oxygen is found to be is adopted in drains
2.5 mg/litre after incubating 2.5 ml of A
sewage diluted to 250 ml for 5 days at with beds of rocks and gravels
.
20°C, B.O.D. of the sewage is
A B
50 mg/l lined with stones
. .

B C
100 mg/l both (a) and (b)
. .

C D
150 mg/l neither (a) nor (b).
. .
Answer: Option C
D
200 mg/l
.
6.  The digested sludge from septic tanks, is
E. 250 mg/l. removed after a maximum period of
Answer: Option E A
3 years
.
3.  The clarigesters are B
3.5 years
A .
circular septic tanks
.
C
4 years
B .
rectangular septic tanks
.
D
5 years.
C circular Imhoff double tanks with .
. bottom hoppers
Answer: Option A
D circular Imhoff double storey tanks
. without bottom hoppers. 7.  For providing an Indian type W.C., the
Answer: Option D R.C.C. slabs in the toilet portion
A
should be sunk by 20 cm
.
4.  Rate of flow of sewage is generally

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 B should be kept 20 cm above the B
large town ships
. adjacent portion .

C C
should be sunk by 50 cm hilly town ships
. .

D D
need not be sunk. cities in plains.
. .
Answer: Option C Answer: Option C

8.  The gradient of sewers depends upon 11.  Sewer ventilating columns are generally
A placed at
velocity of flow
. A
distances 150 m to 300 m
.
B
diameter of the sewer
. B
upper ends of branch sewers
.
C
discharge
. C
every change in the size of sewers
.
D
all the above.
. D
all the above.
.
Answer: Option D
Answer: Option D

9.  The settling velocity of the particles larger

than 0.06 mm in a settling tank of depth 12.  In case of Imhoff tanks,
2.4 is 0.33 m per sec. The detention A
period recommended for the tank, is the shape is rectangular
.
A
30 minutes B
. detention period is 2 hours
.
B
1 hour C the velocity of flow is restricted to
.
. 0.30 m/minute
C
1 hour and 30 minutes D surface loading is limited to 30, 000
.
. litres/m of plan area per day
D
2 hours E. All the above.
.
Answer: Option E
E. 3 hours.
Answer: Option D
13.  If the depth of partial flow in a sewer of
diameter 2 m, is 50 cm, its wetted
10.  The drop man holes are generally perimeter is
provided in sewers for A
π
A .
industrial areas
.

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 B involves decomposition under
.
. aerobic conditions

C Bangalore method of composting

B
. involves decomposing under
.
anaerobic conditions
D
. Fully stabilised refuse by the
C
Bangalore method of compositing
.
E. is a powdery mass called humus

Answer: Option D D
all of these.
.
Answer: Option D
14.  A drop manhole is provided if
A
a sewer drops from a height 17.  The liquid wastes from kitchens, bath
.
rooms and wash basins, is not called
B a branch sewer joins the main A
. sewer at higher level liquid waste
.
C a lamp is inserted to check B
. obstruction sullage
.
D C
none of these. sewage
. .
Answer: Option B
D
none of these.
.
15.  In a city the ratio of the drainage to Answer: Option C
sewage is 20, the percentage discharge
passing through non-monsoon periods, is
A 18.  The presence of free ammonia in sewage,
5 is detected by
.
A
B boiling
10 .
.
B
C adding pottassium permanganate
15 .
.
C
D adding sulphuric acid
20 .
.
Answer: Option D D
phenol-di-sulphuric acid.
.
Answer: Option A

16.  Pick up the correct statement from the 19.  The amount of oxygen consumed by the
following : aerobic bacterias which cause the aerobic
A Indore method of composting biological decomposition of sewage, is
known

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 A Bio-Chemical Oxygen Demand
. (B.O.D.) 22.  Pick up the correct statement from the
following :
B
Dissolved Oxygen (D.O.) A
. Turbidity is more in strong sewage
.
C Chemical Oxygen Demand
. (C.O.D.) B The black colour indicates septic
. sewage
D
None of these. C The fresh sewage is practically
.
. odourless
Answer: Option B
D The sewage omits offensive odours
. after four hours
20.  The standard B.O.D. of water is taken for
A E. All the above.
1 day
. Answer: Option E
B
2 days
. 23.  In sewers the gas generally found, is
C A
3 days Hydrogen sulphide (H2S)
. .

D B
5 days Carbon dioxide (CO2)
. .

E. 10 days. C
Methane (CH4)
.
Answer: Option D
D
Petrol vapours
.
21.  To prevent settling down of sewage both
at the bottom and on the sides of a large E. All the above.
sewer, self-cleaning velocity
recommended for Indian conditions, is
A 24.  A sewer running partially full and hurried
0.50 m/sec
. with back filled, fails in compression due
to
B
0.60 m/sec A
. weight of the pipe
.
C
0.70 m/sec B
. weight of the back fill
.
D
0.75 m/sec C
. superimposed traffic loads
.
E. 1.0 m/sec.
D
Answer: Option D all the above.
.
Answer: Option D

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25.  A manhole is classified as shallow if its E. 2500 litres/km/cm.
depth is between
Answer: Option D
A
0.4 to 0.5 m
.
28.  The effluent of a septic tank is
B
0.5 to 0.7 m A
. fit for discharge into any open drain
.
C
0.7 to 0.9 m B foul and contains dissolved and
.
. suspended solids
D
0.9 to 1.20 m C as good as that from a complete
.
. treatment
E. 1.2 to 1.50 m.
D
Answer: Option C none of these.
.
Answer: Option A
26.  For a circular sewer of diameter D running
partially full with central angle α,
29.  The drainage area of a town is 12
A hectares. Its 40% area is hard pavement
. (K = 0.85), the 40% area is unpaved
streets (K = 0.20) and the remaining is
wooded areas (K = 0.15). Assuming the
B time of concentration for the areas as 30
. minutes and using the

C formula   the maximum run off

. is
A
D 0.10 cumec
.
.
B
0.12 cumec
E. all the above. .

Answer: Option E C
0.15 cumec
.

For design purposes, the normal rate of D

infiltration of ground water into the sewer, is 0.20 cumec.
.
A Answer: Option C
500 litres/km/cm
.

B 30.  The detention period for plain

1000 litres/km/cm
. sedimentation water tanks, is usually

C A
1500 litres/km/cm 4 to 8 hours
. .

D B
2000 litres/km/cm 8 to 16 hours
. .

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 C . sewage but excludes storm water.
16 to 24 hours
.
Answer: Option D
D
24 to 36 hours.
. 34.  Which one of the following tests is used
Answer: Option A for testing sewer pipes :
A
water test
.
31.  Fresh sewage may become stale in
A B
one hour ball test
. .

B C
two to three hours mirror test
. .

C D
three to four hours all of these.
. .

D Answer: Option D
six hours.
.
35.  Nitrogen cycle of sewage, is
E. ten hours.
Liberation of ammonia-formation of
Answer: Option C A
nitrites-formation of nitrates-
.
liberation of nitrogen
32.  The small sewers are cleaned by
Liberation of nitrogen-liberation of
A B
flushing ammonia-formation of nitrites-
. .
formation of nitrates

B Liberation of nitrogen-formation of
cane rodding C
. nitrates-formation of nitrites-
.
liberation of ammonia
C
wooden pills
. Formation of nitrates-formation of
D
nitrites-liberation of nitrates-
D .
none of these. liberation of nitrates
.
Answer: Option A E. None of these.
Answer: Option A
33.  Dry water flow in a combined sewer, is
A 36.  In sewers the highest non-scouring
industrial sewage velocity is achieved in
.
A
B glazed bricks sewers
domestic sewage .
.
B
C cast iron sewers
storm water .
.
C
D inclusive of domestic and industrial cement concrete sewers
.

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 D Answer: Option D
stone ware sewers.
.
Answer: Option A 40.  Pick up the correct statement from the
following :
A The larger the sewer in size, more
37.  In sewage having fully oxidised organic
. will be velocity
matter, the nitrogen exists in the form of
A B The smaller the sewer in size, less
nitrites
. . will be velocity

B C The larger the sewer in size, no

nitrates
. . deposition will take place

C D The larger the sewer in size,

free ammonia
. . deposition will take place.

D Answer: Option D
aluminoid nitrogen
.

E. none of these.
Answer: Option B 41.  In septic tanks,
A free board of 0.3 m may be
. provided
38.  It is customary to design a sewer for
D.W.F. on the basis of B the baffles or tees are extended up
A . to top level of scum
average demand
.
the clear space between the baffle
C
B top and covering slab is about 7.5
twice the average demand .
. cm

C the inlet is kept 30 cm below the

thrice the average demand D
. sewage line and outlet is kept at a
.
level 40% depth of the sewage
D
four times the average demand.
. E. all the above.
Answer: Option C Answer: Option E

39.  During preliminary treatment of a sewage 42.  The sewer pipe which carries sewage
from a building for immediate disposal is
A Oil and grease are removed from
. skimming tanks A
house sewer
.
B Floating materials are removed by
. screening B
lateral sewer
.
C Girt and sand are removed by girt
. chambers C
intercepting sewer
.
D
All the above.
. D main sewer.

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 . E. All the above.
Answer: Option A Answer: Option E

46.  The ratio of the diameter of a circular

section and the side of a square section
43.  The algae dies out in the zone of hydraulically equivalent, is
A A
degradation 1.095
. .
B B
active decomposition 1.085
. .
C C
recovery 1.075
. .
D D
cleaner water. 1.065
. .
Answer: Option A Answer: Option A

44.  The recommended detention period for 47.  Pick up the correct statement from the
grit chambers is following :
A A The maximum rate of storm run off
1 minute
. . is called peak drainage discharge
B Rational method of estimating peak
2 minutes B
. run off, may be used precisely for
.
areas less than 50 hectares
C
3 minutes
. The period after which the entire
C area starts contributing to the run
D . off, is called the time of
5 minutes.
. concentration
Answer: Option A
Pick up the correct statement from the The time required by water to reach
following : D the outlet of a catchment from the
. most remote point, is called time of
A The materials separated by concentration
. screens, is called screenings
E. All the above.
The screenings are disposed off
B Answer: Option E
either by burning or by burial or by
.
dumping

C The process of burning the 48.  For trunk and out-fall, the type of sewers
. screenings, is called incineration generally used, is
A
The process of burning the standard egg shaped
D .
screenings, is known as
.
compositing B
circular shaped
.

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 C
horse shoe shaped
.

D
parabolic shaped
.

E. semi-elliptical shaped.
Answer: Option C

49.  Pick up the incorrect statement from the

following :
Septic tanks are horizontal
A
continuous flow type of
.
sedimentation tanks

B Septic tanks are generally provided

. a detention period of 12 to 36 hours

Septic tanks are completely

C covered and high vent shafts are
. provided for the escape of foul
gases

Septic tanks are generally

D classified as tanks which work on
. the principle of anaerobic
decomposition

E. None of these.
Answer: Option E

50.  Hydraulic mean radius is

A
mean radius of sewer
.

B difference in heads between two

. points in circular pipes

C mean of radii in a pipe line of

. varying cross-sections

D cross-sectional area/wetted
. perimeter.
Answer: Option D

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1.  The pH value of fresh sewage is usually
A
A .
equal to 7
.

B B
more than 7 .
.

C C
less than 7
. .

D D
equal to zero.
. .
Answer: Option B
Answer: Option C

2.  The moisture content of a sludge is

reduced from 90% to 80% in a sludge 5.  The factor responsible for purification of
digestion tank. The percentage decrease sewage in river is
in the volume of sludge, is A
Hydrology
A .
25%
.
B
Dissolved oxygen in water
B .
50%
.
C
Temperature
C .
10%
.
D
Turbulence
D .
5%.
.
E. All the above.
Answer: Option B
Answer: Option E

3.  Inter-distance between ventilation

6.  If the peak discharge of a storm water
columns in a sewer line is kept
drain (S.W. Drain) is e.xpected to exceed
A 150 cumecs, the free board to be
25 to 50 m
. provided, is

B A
50 m to 100 m 100 cm
. .

C B
100 m to 150 m 90 cm
. .

D C
150 m to 300 m. 80 cm
. .

Answer: Option D D
50 cm.
.

4.  If q is the average sewage flow from a city Answer: Option A

of population P, the maximum sewage
flow

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7.  PH value of sludge during alkaline A
regression stage, is 2 metres/sec
.
A
more than 7 B
. 1 metre/sec
.
B
less than 7 C
. 0.5 metre/sec
.
C
less than 6 D
. 0.25 metre/sec.
.
D
more than 6. Answer: Option A
.
Answer: Option A
11.  Ventilating shafts are provided to a sewer
line at every
8.  Depletion of ozone layer in the outer A
atmosphere may cause 100 m
.
A
lung cancer B
. 150 m
.
B
skin cancer C
. 200 m
.
C
bronchitis D
. 300 m
.
D
heart disorder. E. 500 m.
.
Answer: Option B Answer: Option D

9.  The spacing of bars of perforations of fine 12.  Which one of the following part of human
screens used for the treatment of sewage, body withstands minimum radiation
is A
thyroid
A .
2 to 3 mm
.
B
kidneys
B .
3 to 5 mm
.
C
eyes
C .
5 to 8 mm
.
D
ovaries/testis.
D .
8 to 10 mm.
. Answer: Option D
Answer: Option A
13.  The water carried sewerage system
10.  The self-cleansing velocity of water removes
flowing through pipe lines, is A domestic sewage

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 . B
.
B
industrial sewage
. C
.
C
storm sewage
.
D
πD.
D .
all the above.
. Answer: Option C
Answer: Option D
17.  The maximum diameter of sewers
14.  Stoneware sewers are available in size adopted in the designs is

A A
10 cm 1.0 m
. .

B B
15 cm 2.0 m
. .

C C
20 cm 3.0 m
. .

D D
25 cm 4.0 m.
. .
Answer: Option C
E. all the above.
Answer: Option E
18.  Sluge banks are formed if sewage is
disposed of in
15.  The sludge does not contain waste water A
from rivers
.
A
bath rooms B
. seas
.
B
wash basins C
. lakes
.
C
kitchen sinks D
. none of these.
.
D Answer: Option B
toilets.
.
Answer: Option D
19.  Design period of 40 to 50 years is
adopted for
16.  If the depth of flow in a circular sewer is A
1/4th of its diameter D, the wetted branch sewers
.
perimeter is
B
A main sewers
.
.

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 C D The sewer pipes are generally laid
trunk sewers
. . along level hills

D E. None of these.
all the above.
.
Answer: Option A
Answer: Option D

23.  For trunk sewers more than 1.25 m in

20.  The pH value of sewage is determined diameter, the ratio of the maximum daily
with the help of sewage flow to the average daily sewage
A flow is assumed
Imhoff Cone
. A
1.5
.
B
turbidimeter
. B
2.0
.
C
potentiometer
. C
2.5
.
D
none of these.
. D
3.0
.
Answer: Option C
E. 3.5
21.  Lead caulked joints are used for laying Answer: Option A
A
stone ware pipes
.
24.  At the junction of sewers
B A
earthern ware pipes top of smaller sewer is kept lower
. .

C B
C.I. pipes top of larger sewer is kept lower
. .

D C tops of both the sewers are at the

G.I. pipes.
. . same level
Answer: Option B D
none of these.
.
22.  Pick up the correct statement from the Answer: Option D
following :
A The water supply pipes carry pure
25.  Primary treatment of sewage consists of
. water free from solid particles
removal of
The water supply pipes get clogged A
B large suspended organic solids
if flow velocity is less than self .
.
cleansing velocity
B
oil and grease
C The sewers may be carried up and .
. down the hills and valleys
C sand and girt

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 . D
Sulphurdioxide.
.
D
floating materials Answer: Option D
.

E. none of these.
29.  Which one of the following statements
Answer: Option A regarding septic tanks is wrong :
a gap of 7.5 cm between the
A
26.  The rainfall at any place may be bottom of the covering slab and the
.
determined by top level of scum is provided

A B the outlet invert level is kept 5 to

its intensity
. . 7.5 cm below the inlet invert level

B C the minimum width of septic level is

its direction
. . 90 cm
C D the depth of tank is kept equal to its
its frequency
. . width.

D Answer: Option D
all the above.
.
Answer: Option D 30.  In circular sewers if depth of flow is 0.2
times the full depth, the nominal gradient,

27.  In trickling filter, B.O.D. is reduced to A

is only provided
.
A
30 to 40%
. B
is doubled
.
B
40 to 60%
. C
is trebled
.
C
60 to 80%
. D
is not enough.
.
D
80 to 90% Answer: Option B
.

E. 95%.
31.  The maximum spacing of manholes
Answer: Option C specified by Indian standard in sewers
Which one of the following gases is most upto 0.3 m diameter is
significant as air pollutant
A
A 20 m
Carbondioxide .
.
B
B 30 m
Oxygen .
.
C
C 45 m
Nitrogen .
.
D 75 m.

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 . .
Answer: Option C D
10000
.
Answer: Option D

32.  The design period in years for pumping

plants, is 35.  The density of population over 40
A hectares is 250/hectare. If water supply
1 demand per day is 200 litres and sewage
.
discharge is 80% of water supply, the
B sewage flow in sewers of separate
2 to 3 system, is
.
A
C 0.05552 cumec
3 to 5 .
.
B
D 0.05554 cumec
5 to 10 .
.
Answer: Option D C
0.05556 cumec
.

33.  The Chezy's constant C in the D

0.0556 cumec
formula V = C rs depends upon .
A E. 0.0558 cumec.
size of the sewer
.
Answer: Option C
B
shape of the sewer
.
36.  For the open drain (N = 0.025) shown in
C the below figure, the discharge is 
roughness of sewer surface
.

D
hydraulic characteristics of sewer
.

E. all the above.

Answer: Option E

34.  Afive day B.O.D. at 15°C of the sewage of

a town is 100 kg/day. If the 5 day B.O.D. A
26.88 cumecs
per head at 15°C for standard sewage is .
0.1 kg/day, the population equivalent is
B
A 27.88 cumecs
100 .
.
C
B 28.88 cumecs
1000 .
.
D
C 5000 29.88 cumecs.
.

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 Answer: Option C 40.  The sewer which resists sulphide
corrosion, is

37.  If the diameter of a sewer is 150 mm, the A

Brick sewer
gradient required for generating self .
cleansing velocity, is
B
Cast iron sewer
A .
1 in 60
.
C
R.C.C. sewer
B .
1 in 100
.
D
Lead sewer
C .
1 in 120
.
E. None of these.
D
none of these. Answer: Option D
.
Answer: Option B
41.  For large sewers, maximum distance
between manholes may be
37.  If the diameter of a sewer is 150 mm, the
A
gradient required for generating self 50 m
.
cleansing velocity, is
A B
1 in 60 100 m
. .

B C
1 in 100 200 m
. .

C D
1 in 120 300 m
. .

D E. 400 m.
none of these.
. Answer: Option D
Answer: Option B
42.  The first stage of neutral process of
39.  The most widely used pump for lifting sludge digestion, is
sewage is A
acid fermentation
A .
centrifugal pump
.
B
acid regression
B .
reciprocating pump
.
C
alkaline fermentation
C .
pneumatic ejector
.
D
none of these.
D .
air pressure pump.
. Answer: Option A
Answer: Option A

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43.  Lead acetate test in sewer manhole is A unexpected large scale infiltration
done to test the presence of . of stream water
A
Methane gas B unexpected increase in the
.
. population
B
Hydrogen sulphide C under estimates of maximum and
.
. average flows
C
Carbondioxide gas D
. All of the above.
.
D
Diesel vapours. Answer: Option D
.
Answer: Option B
47.  5 days-biochemical oxygen demand
(BOD5) is taken at a temperature of
44.  Dried sewage after treatment is used as A
0°C
A .
fertilizer
.
B
15°C
B .
building material
.
C
20°C
C .
chemical for lowering B.O.D.
.
D
25°C.
D .
base material for paints.
.
Answer: Option C
Answer: Option A

48.  Water content of sewage is about

45.  The use of coarse screens for the A
disposal of sewage, may be dispensed 90%
.
with by
A B
comminutor 95%
. .

B C
shredder 99%
. .

C D
both (a) and (b) 9.9%.
. .
Answer: Option D
D
neither (a) nor (b).
.
Answer: Option C 49.  Imhoff cone is used to measure
A
total organic solids
.
46.  Sewer pipes are designed for maximum
discharge with 25% to 33% vacant cross- B
sectional area for total solids
.

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 C
total in organic solids
.

D
settleable solids.
.
Answer: Option D

50.  For a grit chamber, if the recommended

velocity of flow is 0.2 m/sec and detention
period is 2 minutes, the length of the tank,
is
A
16 m
.

B
20 m
.

C
24 m
.

D
30 m.
.
Answer: Option C

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1.  A nuisance is experienced in diluting Inlets are provided on the road
water if dilution factor is less than A
surface at the lowest point for
.
A draining rain water
100
.
Inlets are generally provided at an
B
B interval of 30 m to 60 m along
60 .
. straight roads

C C Inlets having vertical openings, are

40
. . called curb inlets

D D Inlets having horizontal openings,

20
. . are called horizontal inlets

E. 10 E. All the above.

Answer: Option D Answer: Option E

2.  Traps 5.  Pick up the correct statement from the

A are water seals which prevent the following :
. entry of foul gases The boning rod is used for
A
checking the levels of the sewer
B are used to trap the rats entering .
inverts
. sewers
Manhole covers are made circular
C B
dissolve the foul gases for the convenience of the cleaning
. .
staff

D create syphonic action to increase A manhole is classified as deep

. the quick disposal of sewerage. C
manhole if its depth is more than
.
Answer: Option A 1.5 m

A manhole is classified as shallow

D
3.  For estimating the peak run off the manhole if its depth is. less than
.
rational formula Q = 0.0278 KpA was 0.9 m
evolved by
E. All the above.
A
Kinchling Answer: Option E
.

B
Lloyd Davis 6.  3.0 ml of raw sewage is diluted to 300 ml.
.
The D.O. concentration of the diluted
C sample at the beginning of the test was 8
Frubling mg/l. After 5 day-incubation at 20°C, the
.
DO. concentration was 5 mg/l. The BOD
D of raw sewerage is
all the above.
. A
100 mg/l
Answer: Option D .

B
200 mg/l
4.  Pick up the correct statement from the .
following :

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 C C
300 mg/l dissolved solids
. .

D D
400 mg/l. none of these.
. .
Answer: Option C Answer: Option A

7.  The arrangement made for passing the 10.  The sewage discharge in a detritus tank
sewer line below an obstruction below the of a treatment plant is 576 litres/sec with
hydraulic gradient lines called flow velocity of 0.2 m/sec. If the ratio of
A width to depth is 2, the depth is
inverted syphon
. A
100 cm
.
B
depressed sewer
. B
110 cm
.
C
sag pipe
. C
120 cm
.
D
all of these.
. D
150 cm.
.
Answer: Option D
Answer: Option C

8.  The angle subtended by the surface of

sewer water with partial flow, at sewer 11.  The sewer which received discharge from
centre is 120°, the depth of sewerage is two or more main sewers, is known as
A A
20 cm a trunk sewer
. .

B B
25 cm an outfall sewer
. .

C C
40 cm a main sewer
. .

D D
50 cm an intercepting sewer.
. .

E. 60 cm. Answer: Option A

Answer: Option D
12.  A well oxidized sewage contains nitrogen
mainly as
9.  Imhoff cone is used to determine
A
A nitrates
settlable solids .
.
B
B nitrites
suspended solids .
.
C free ammonia

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 . B
.
D
none of these.
. C
Answer: Option A .

D
13.  A safety lamp when inserted in the upper .
portion of a manhole causes flames. It
indicates the presence of Answer: Option A

A
Carbondioxide gas
. 16.  Drop manholes at the junctions of sewer
lines, are provided if
B
Hydrogen sulphide gas invert level of a branch sewer is
. A
more than 60 cm that of the main
.
C sewer
Methane gas
.
B
sewer line runs along a main road
D .
Petrol vapours.
.
C
Answer: Option C ordinary manhole cannot be built
.

D
14.  Assertion (A) : A free board of 0.3 m is two sewer lines intersect.
.
provided above the top sewage line in
septic tanks. Answer: Option A
Reason (R) : It helps to accommodate the
scum in the septic tank.
17.  The most effective arrangement for
A Both A and R are true and R is the diverting excess storm water into a natural
. correct explanation of A drainage, is

B Both A and R are true but R is not A

leaping weir
. a correct explanation of A .

C B
A is true but R is false overflow weir
. .

D C
A is false but R is true. siphon spill way
. .

Answer: Option A D
none of these.
.

15.  If D is the diameter of upper circular Answer: Option C

portion, the area of cross-section of a
standard egg shaped sewer, is
18.  Large diameter sewers subjected to
A external pressure alone, are reinforced
. A
near the inner surface of the pipe
.

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 B portion of the sewage system does not
near the outer surface of the pipe choke in due course of time
.
A
C 100 mm dia.
both (a) and (b) .
.
B
D 150 mm dia.
with elliptical cage .
.
C
E. none of these. 225 mm dia.
.
Answer: Option D
D
all of these.
.
19.  Pick up the correct statement from the Answer: Option C
following :
The ratio of the quantity of the
A 22.  If D is the diameter of upper circular
diluting water to that of the sewage,
. portion, the overall depth of New Egg
is known as dilution factor
shaped sewer section, is
The automatic purification of A
B 1.250 D
polluted water, is known self .
.
purification phenomenon
B
C The photosynthesis is carried out in 1.350 D
.
. the presence of sun light
C
Grab sample is generally obtained 1.425 D
D .
from the surface where turbulence
.
mixes the sewage particles D
1.625 D.
.
E. All the above.
Answer: Option D
Answer: Option E

23.  During putrifaction process of sewage the

20.  In sewage, the solids in mg per litre is gas given off, is
A A
100 to 500 carbon dioxide
. .

B B
500 to 1000 hydrogen
. .

C C
1000 to 1500 ammonia
. .

D D
1500 to 2000 methane
. .
Answer: Option B
E. all the above.
Answer: Option E
21.  In a residential colony, sewers of
diameters 100 mm, 150 mm and 225 mm
were laid with a gradient 1 in 120. Which 24.  A circular sewer section is preferred to

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 because 27.  The gas evolved in sewers is
A A
it is cheaper in construction Carbondioxide
. .

B it provides maximum area for a B

Hydrogen sulphide
. given perimeter .

C it provides maximum hydraulic C

Methane
. mean depth .

D D
all the above. All of these.
. .
Answer: Option D Answer: Option D

25.  Assertion (A) : The minimum self 28.  The maximum depth of sedimentation
cleansing velocity in the sewer, at least tanks, is kept
once a day, must be generated. A
Reason (R) : If certain deposition takes 3m
.
place and is not removed, it obstructs free
flow and causes further deposition leading B
to complete blocking of the sewer. 3.5 m
.
A Both A and R are true and R is the
. correct explanation of A C
4m
.
B Both A and R are true but R is not
. a correct explanation of A D
4.5 m.
.
C Answer: Option A
A is true but R is false
.

D
A is false but R is true.
.
Answer: Option A 29.  The reduced levels of the string at the
consecutive sight rails A and B are
203.575 m, 203.475 m respectively. If the
26.  If the grit in grit chambers is 4.5 million difference of their R.D.s is 10 m, the
litres per day, its cleaning is done gradient of the sewer line is
A A
manually 1 in 100 upward
. .

B B
mechanically 1 in 500 upward
. .

C C
hydraulically 1 in 100 downward
. .

D D
electrically. 1 in 503 upward.
. .
Answer: Option A Answer: Option C

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30.  The detention time (t) of a settling tank, A
may be defined as the time required for 65 to 70%
.
A
a particle to travel along its length B
. 70 to 75%
.
B a particle to travel from top surface
. to bottom sludge zone C
75 to 80%
.
C
the flow of sewage to fill the tank D
. 85%.
.
D
none of these. Answer: Option C
.
Answer: Option C
34.  In case of sewer lines
A water test is carried out to check
31.  Discrete or granular particles change their . water tightness of the joints
A
size B test for straightness is carried out
.
. with the help of a lamp and mirror
B
shape obstruction test is carried out with
. C
the. help of smooth ball of diameter
.
C 13 mm
weight
.
D
all the above.
D .
none of these.
.
Answer: Option D
Answer: Option D

35.  The sewerage system originates from

32.  For a peak discharge of 0.0157 cumec, A
with a velocity of 0.9 m/sec, the diameter house sewers
.
of the sewer main, is
A B
10 cm lateral sewers
. .

B C
12 cm branch sewers
. .

C D
15 cm main sewers
. .

D E. out fall sewers.

18 cm
. Answer: Option A
E. 20 cm.
Answer: Option C 36.  In sewers the velocity of flow should not
be
A more than the self-cleansing
33.  For design of sewers, percentage of . velocity
sewage discharge is assumed

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 B .
less than the self-cleansing velocity
.
B
15 - 20 years
C .
less than 10 m/sec
.
C
30 - 40 years
D .
more than 20 m/sec.
.
D
Answer: Option B 40 - 50 years.
.
Answer: Option B
37.  If D is the diameter of a circular sewer
and D' is the top horizontal diameter of an
equivalent egg shaped section, the 40.  The porosity of sediments in sewer pipes,
relationship which holds good, is is usually taken as
A A
D' = 0.64 D 0.010
. .

B B
D' = 0.74 D 0.011
. .

C C
D' = 0.84 D 0.012
. .

D D
D' = 0.94 D. 0.013
. .
Answer: Option C E. 0.020
Answer: Option D
38.  If a paper moistened with lead acetate for
five minutes when placed in manhole
turns black. The sewer certainly contains 41.  In septic tanks, decomposition of organic
bacteria, is done by
A
Hydrogen sulphide A
. anaerobic bacteria
.
B
Carbon dioxide B
. aerobic bacteria
.
C
Methane C
. both types of bacterias
.
D
Oxygen D
. none of these.
.
E. None of these. Answer: Option A
Answer: Option A
42.  The stone ware sewers
39.  The design period of sewage treatment A are used for carrying sewage and
works in normally . drainage from houses
A 5 - 10 years

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 B are manufactured from clays and B
nitrogen and organic nitrogen
. shales .

after casting are dried and burnt at C

C organic nitrogen and ammonia
temperature 150°C, 700°C and .
.
1200°C
D
all the above.
are generally provided with a water .
D
proof cover by vaporising sodium
. Answer: Option D
chloride

E. all the above. 46.  Pick up the incorrect statement from the
Answer: Option E following :
The process of decomposing the
A organic matter under controlled
43.  'Cowl' is provided at
. anaerobic conditions, is called
A sludge digestion
lower end of ventilating column
.
B Sludge digestion is carried out in
B . sludge tank
upper end of ventilating column
.
The gases produced in sludge
C C
upper end of the manhole digestion process, contain 75%
. .
carbon dioxide

D The gases produced in sludge

first step in manhole. D
. digestion process, contain 75%
.
Answer: Option B methane.
Answer: Option C
44.  The sewer which transports the sewage to
the point of treatment, is called 47.  Pick up the correct statement from the
A following :
house sewer
. The circular section of sewers
A
provides maximum hydraulic mean
B .
out-fall sewer depth
.
B The circular sewers are provided
C . for separate sewerage system
branch sewer
.
C The circular sewers work efficiently
D . if the sections run at least half full
lateral
.
Two sewers of different shapes are
E. main sewer. said to be hydraulically equivalent if
D
Answer: Option B they discharge at the same rate
.
while running full on the same
grade
45.  Kjedahl nitrogen is a mixture of
E. All the above.
A
ammonia and nitrogen Answer: Option E
.

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 C
2.5
48.  You are asked to design sewer pipes of .
diameters 0.4 m to 0.9 m at maximum
D
flow, you will assume the sewer flow 3.0
.
running at
Answer: Option B
A
full depth
.

B
half full
.

C
two third full
.

D
three fourth full.
.
Answer: Option B

49.  The ratio of depths at partial flow with

central angle α and at full flow of a sewer,
is
A
.

B
.

C
.

D
.

E.

Answer: Option C

50.  For sewer mains of 0.5 to 1 m diameter,

the ratio of maximum daily sewage flow to
the average daily sewage flow is assumed
A
1.5
.

B
2.0
.

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1.  Sewer pipes need be checked for
A
minimum flow
.

B
maximum flow
.
is used in
C A
both (a) and (b) Chezy's formula
. .
D B
none of these. Bazin's formula
. .
Answer: Option C
C
Kutter's
.
2.  If D.O. concentration falls down to zero in
any natural drainage, it indicates the zone D
Manning's formula.
of .

A Answer: Option C
degradation
.

B 5.  In the activated sludge process

active decomposition
. A
aeration is continued till stability
.
C
recovery
. B aeration is done with an admixture
. of previously aerated sludge
D
cleaner water
. C sludge is activated by constant
. stirring
E. none of these.
Answer: Option B D water is removed by centrifugal
. action.
Answer: Option B
3.  The ratio of design discharge to the
surface area of a sedimentation tank is
called 6.  The minimum diameter of a sewer is kept
A A
surface loading 10 cm
. .

B B
overflow rate 15 cm
. .

C C
overflow velocity 20 cm
. .

D D
all of these. 25 cm
. .
Answer: Option D
E. 30 cm.
Answer: Option B
4.  The value of Chezy's constant 

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7.  The minimum diameter of sewer to be
A
adopted is
.
A
10 cm
. B
.
B
12.5 cm
. C
.
C
15 cm
.
D
D .
25 cm.
. Answer: Option D
Answer: Option C

11.  D is the diameter of a circular sewer and α

8.  To test chemical oxygen demand (C.O.D.) is the side of a square section sewer. If
of sewage, organic matter is oxidised by both are hydraulically equivalent, the
pottassium dichromate in the presence of relationship which holds good, is
A A
Hydrochloric acid πD8/3 = 4 b8/3
. .

B B
Sulphuric acid πD3/8 = 4 b3/8
. .

C C
Nitric acid πD2/3 = 4 b2/3
. .

D D
Citric acid. πD3/2 = 4 b3/2
. .
Answer: Option B E. none of these.
Answer: Option A
9.  The discharge per unit plan area of a
sedimentation tank, is generally called
12.  For detecting the nitrites in the sewage,
A the matching colour may be developed by
over flow rate
. adding
B A
surface loading Pottassium permanganate
. .

C B
over flow velocity Sulphuric acid and napthamine
. .

D C Phenol-di-sulphuric acid pottassium

all the above. . hydroxide
.
Answer: Option D D
None of these.
.
10.  In a sedimentation tank (length L, width B, Answer: Option B
depth D) the settling velocity of a particle
for a discharge Q, is

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13.  The suitable cross-section of sewers to . corrosion
carry combined flow, is
A B
circular highly impervious
. .

B C hydraulically efficient because of

egg shaped . their smooth interior surface
.

C D
rectangular specially suited to pressure pipes
. .

D E. none of these.
horse shoe shaped.
. Answer: Option D
Answer: Option B
17.  Skimming tanks are
14. Hazin's A
used to remove the grease and oil
.
formula   i B those from which sludge is
s used for the settlement velocity of the . skimmed out
particles of diameter
A. less than 0.01 mm C tanks provided with self-cleansing
. screens
B. less than 0.05 mm
D
improved version of grit chambers.
C. less than 0.1 mm .
Answer: Option A
D. greater than 0.1 mm.
Answer: Option D
18.  In a sludge digestion tank if the moisture
content of sludge V1 litres is reduced
15.  If the diameter of a sewer is 100 mm, the from p1 % to p2 % the volume V2 is
gradient required for generating self
cleansing velocity, is A
.
A
1 in 60
.
B
B .
1 in 100
.

C C
1 in 120 .
.

D D
none of these.
. .
Answer: Option A
Answer: Option C

16.  Stone ware pipes are

19.  Assertion (A) : The determination of pH
A highly resistant to sulphide value of sewerage is important.

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 Reason (R) : The efficiency of certain B
treatment methods depends upon the the bottom is scoured
.
availability of pH value.
A Both A and R are true and R is the C both silting and scouring occur at
. correct explanation of A . the bottom

B Both A and R are true but R is not D neither silting nor scouring occurs
. a correct explanation of A . at the bottom.
Answer: Option D
C
A is true but R is false
.
23.  Which one of the following resists
D hydrogen sulphide corrosion
A is false but R is true.
.
A
Answer: Option A R.C.C.
.

B
20.  With self cleansing velocity in sewers Glazed stone wares
.
A
silting occurs at bottom C
. Asbestos cement
.
B
scouring occurs at bottom D
. Glazed ware.
.
C both silting and scouring occur at
Answer: Option D
. bottom

D neither silting nor scouring occurs 24.  The sewerage system consists of
. at bottom.
A
Answer: Option D house sewer
.

B
21.  Aerobic activity is maximum lateral sewer
.
A
in freshly produced sewage C
. branch sewer
.
B
at sewer pipes D
. main sewer
.
C
in sewer treatment plants E. all of these.
.
Answer: Option E
D
none of these.
.
Answer: Option A 25.  Hume steel pipes are
A
steel pipes
.
22.  In sewers designed with self cleansing
velocity, B
R.C.C. pipes
A .
the bottom is silted
.

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 C steel shell coated from inside with .
. cement mortar
C
level
D steel shell coated from outside with .
. cement mortar
D
clinometer
E. both (c) and (d). .
Answer: Option E E. plane table.
Answer: Option C
26.  Drop manholes are the manholes
A
without entry ladders 29.  The rational formula for peak drainage
.
discharge, was evolved by
B A
without manhole covers Fruhling
. .

C B
with depths more than 3.5 m Lloyd David
. .

D C
having drains at different levels. Kuichling
. .
Answer: Option D D
All of these.
.
27.  Boussinesq's equation for ascertaining Answer: Option D
unit pressure at a depth H on sewers due
to traffic loads, is
30.  The sewage treatment in septic tanks is
A due to
.
A
anaerobic decomposition
.
B
. B
aerobic decomposition
.
C C
. parasitic decomposition
.

D D
none of these.
. .
Answer: Option A
E. none of these.
Answer: Option A
31.  In 1000 kg of sewage, the total solids
approximate
28.  The laying of sewers is done with A
0.5 to 1.0 kg
A .
magnetic compass
.
B
1 kg to 2.0 kg
B theodolite .

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 C D
5 kg to 7.5 kg all the above.
. .

D Answer: Option D
7.5 kg to 10 kg.
.
Answer: Option A 35.  Before discharging the foul sewage into
rivers, it is generally treated by
A
32.  Pathogens (or pathogentic bacterias) in screening
.
water may cause
A B
typhoid sedimentation
. .

B C
cholera oxidation
. .

C D
dysentery sludge digestion and disinfection
. .

D E. all the above.

infectious hepatitis
.
Answer: Option E
E. all the above.
Answer: Option E 36.  The settlement of a particle in
sedimentation tank, is affected by
A
33.  Sewer manholes are generally provided at velocity of flow
.
A
the change of gradient
. B
viscosity of water
.
B
the change of direction
. C
size and shape of solid
.
C
the junctions of sewers
. D
specific gravity of solid
.
D
all of these.
. E. all the above.
Answer: Option D Answer: Option E

34.  The sewers 37.  If the length of overland flow from the
A must be of adequate size to avoid critical point to the mouth of drain is 13.58
. over flow km and difference in level between the
critical point and drain mouth is 10 m, the
inlet time is
B
. must flow under gravity   to   full A
2 hours
.
must be laid at least 2 to 3 m deep
C B
to collect /water from the 4 hours
. .
basements

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 C D
6 hours 20% more.
. .

D Answer: Option B
8 hours.
.
Answer: Option D 41.  The settlement velocity of a solid
(diameter 0.5 mm, specific gravity 1.75) in
water having temperature 10°C, is
38.  Oxidation process results in the formation
A
of 213.5 cm/sec
.
A
carbon dioxide
. B
313.5 cm/sec
.
B
nitrates
. C
413.5 cm/sec
.
C
sulphates
. D
500 cm/sec.
.
D
all the above. Answer: Option B
.
Answer: Option D
42.  If γw is the unit weight of water, r the
hydraulic mean depth of the sewer
39.  Dry weather flow is : and S the bed slope of the sewer, then
A the tractive force exerted by flowing water,
average daily rate of flow is
.
A
B γw . r . S
average monthly rate of flow .
.
B
C γw r1/2 . S
average annual rate of flow .
.
C
D γw r S
water supply allowance per capita .
.
D
E. none of these. γw r2/3 S
.
Answer: Option D Answer: Option A

40.  As compared to fresh river water, sea 43.  In detritus tanks,

water contains oxygen
A
A flow velocity is kept 0.09 m/sec
10% less .
.
B detention period is kept 3 to 4
B . minutes
20% less
.
C organic and inorganic materials are
C . separated
10% more
.

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 D C
all the above. unexpected increase in population
. .
Answer: Option D D
all the above.
.
44.  The width of a settling tank with 2 hour Answer: Option D
detention period for treating sewage 378
cu m per hour, is
47.  If n is the rugosity coefficient, r is the
A
5m hydraulic depth, s is the bed slope of
.
sewer, the velocity of flow in m/sec may
B be obtained by the
5.5 m
.
formula   evolved by
C
6m A
. Chezy
.
D
6.5 m B
. Manning
.
E. 7 m.
C
Answer: Option E Bazin
.

D
45.  In areas where rainy season is limited to a Kutter.
.
few months, the type of sewerage system
Answer: Option B
recommended is
A
combined system
. 48.  Pick up the correct statement from the
following :
B
partially separate system A anaerobic bacteria flourish in the
.
. absence of oxygen
C
separate system B aerobic bacteria flourish in the
.
. presence of oxygen
D
none of these. C facultative bacteria flourish with or
.
. without oxygen
Answer: Option C
D
all the above.
.
46. 
Answer: Option D
 rd or   th extra space is left in sewer
pipes at maximum discharge for
A low estimates of the average and 49.  Antisyphonage pipe is fitted
. maximum flows A
at the end of septic tanks
.
B large scale infiltration of storm
. water B
on manholes
.

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 C
with a W.C. trap
.

D
at the beginning of sewer line.
.
Answer: Option C

50.  For drains up to 15 cumecs, the

depth d and width B are related by
A
d = 0.2 B
.

B
d = 0.5 B
.

C
B = 0.2 d
.

D
B = 0.5 d.
.
Answer: Option B

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1.  To maintain aerobic biological activity, the A
moisture content of the compost mass running expenses
.
should be about
A B
45% maintenance expenses
. .

B C
50% operation expenses
. .

C D
55% all the above.
. .
Answer: Option D
D
60%.
.
Answer: Option C 5.  For drainage pipes in buildings the test
applied before putting them to use, is
A
2.  The sewer that unloads the sewage at the water test
.
point of treatment is called
A B
main sewer smoke test
. .

B C
outfall sewer straightness test
. .

C D
branch sewer all the above.
. .
Answer: Option B
D
house sewer.
.
Answer: Option B 6.  In normal conditions, the period for sludge
digestion, is
A
3.  No treatment of the sewage is given if 10 days
.
dilution factor is
A B
less than 150 20 days
. .

B C
between 150 to 200 30 days
. .

C D
between 200 to 300 60 days
. .

D E. 90 days.
between 400 to 500
. Answer: Option C
E. more than 500
Answer: Option E 7.  The bottom of the sewage inlet chamber
of septic tanks, is provided an outward
slope
4.  R.M.O. expenses include

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 A without clogging the pump is
1 in 5
. A
centrifugal pump
.
B
1 in 10
. B
pneumatic ejector
.
C
1 in 15
. C
reciprocating pump
.
D
1 in 20
. D
none of these.
.
E. 1 in 25
Answer: Option A
Answer: Option B

11.  For having central angle α, the area of

8.  For a continuous flow type of cross-section of sewers running partially
sedimentation tanks full, is
A width of the tank is normally kept
. about 6 m A
.
B length of the tank is normally kept 4
. to 5 times the width
B
C maximum horizontal flow velocity is .
. limited to 0.3 m/minute

capacity of the tank for 24 hours, is C

D .
kept equal to maximum daily flow
.
of sewage
D
E. all the above.
.
Answer: Option E
Answer: Option B

9.  The temperature affects the

12.  The pressure exerted by
A biological activity of bacterias in
. sewage A the sewage when running full from
. inside, is called internal pressure
B
solubility of gases in sewage
. B the internal pressure if any, causes
. tensile stress in the pipe material
C
viscosity of sewage
. C pressure sewers are designed to
. be safe in tension
D
all the above.
. D
All the above.
.
Answer: Option D
Answer: Option D

10.  Which of the following pumps in used to

pump sewage solids with liquid sewage 13.  A cylindrical ejector having its height 2 m

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 fills after every 10 minutes with a peak between
sewage discharge of 0.0157 cumec. The A
diameter of the ejector chamber, is 25, 000 to 35, 000 litres/sqm/day
.
A
2.30 m B
. 40, 000 to 50, 000 litres/sqm/day
.
B
2.40 m C
. 50, 000 to 60, 000 litres/sqm/day
.
C
2.45 m D
. 80, 000 to 100, 000 litres/sqm/day
.
D
2.50 m. E. none of these.
.
Answer: Option C Answer: Option B

14.  The flow velocity in detritus tanks is 17.  The asbestos cement sewers are
A A
0.05 m/sec light in weight
. .

B B not structurally strong to bear large

0.09 m/sec . compressive stress
.

C C susceptible to corrosion by
1.25 m/sec . sulphuric acid
.

D D
none of these. All the above.
. .
Answer: Option B Answer: Option D

15.  The following is the physical characteristic 18.  Bottom openings 15 cm x 15 cm in the
of sewage standing baffle wall are provided
A A
turbidity 15 cm c/c
. .

B B
colour 22.5 cm c/c
. .

C C
odour 30 cm c/c
. .

D D
temperature 50 cm c/c.
. .
Answer: Option B
E. all the above.
Answer: Option E
19.  Faculative bacterias survive in
A
16.  The normal value of over flow rates for the presence of oxygen
.
plain primary sedimentation tanks, ranges

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 B C
the absence of oxygen it is neutral
. .

C D
both cases (a) and (b) none of these.
. .

D Answer: Option C
neither (a) nor (b).
.
Answer: Option C 23.  Pick up the correct statement from the
following :
A Maximum daily flow = 2 times the
20.  The ratio of maximum sewage flow to
. average daily flow
average sewage flow for trunk mains
having diameters more than 1.25 m, is
A B
1.5 . Maximum daily flow =   x average
. daily flow
B Sewers are designed for minimum
2.0 C
. permissible velocity at minimum
.
flow
C
3.0
. D
All the above.
.
D
4.0 Answer: Option D
.
Answer: Option A
24.  Pick up the incorrect statement from the
following :
21.  Acid regression stage of sludge digestion
at a temperature 21°C extends over a A The mixture of water and waste
period of . products, is called sewage
A The treated sewage effluents, are
15 days B
. generally used for irrigating the
.
crops
B
30 days
. The process of collecting, treating
C
and disposing off the sewage, is
C .
60 days called sewerage
.
The old convergency system was
D D
90 days. definitely better than water carried
. .
sewerage system
Answer: Option D
E. None of these.
Answer: Option D
22.  If the pH value of sewage is 7
A
it is acidic 25.  Pick up the correct statement from the
.
following :
B A Hydrogen sulphide gas in excess,
it is alkaline
. . may cause corrosion of concrete

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 sewers plants, are generally cleaned after
A
4 ppm of Dissolved Oxygen (D.O.) 2 days
B .
is ensured before discharging the
.
treated sewage in river B
5 days
.
C Solubility of oxygen in sewage is
. 95% of that of distilled water C
7 days
.
Dissolved oxygen content of
D
sewage, may be determined by D
. 12 days
Winkler's method .

E. All the above. E. 14 days.

Answer: Option E Answer: Option E

26.  Pick up the correct statement from the 29.  The spacing of bars for perforations in
following : coarse screens used for the treatment of
A Small sewers are cleaned by sewage, is
. flushing A
20 mm
.
B Medium sewers are cleaned by
. cane rodding B
30 mm
.
C Medium sewers may be cleaned by
. pills C
40 mm
.
D Large sewers are cleaned by
. removing the deposited materials D
50 mm
.
E. All the above.
E. 100 mm.
Answer: Option E
Answer: Option D

27.  Cement concrete sewers are only suitable

if non-scouring velocity is between 30.  In very first stage of decomposition of the
A organic matter in sewage
2.5 to 3.0 m/sec
. A
nitrites are formed
.
B
3.0 to 4.0 m/sec
. B
nitrates are formed
.
C
3.5 to 4.5 m/sec
. C
carbondioxide is formed
.
D
4.5 to 5.5 m/sec.
. D
ammonia is formed.
.
Answer: Option A
Answer: Option D

28.  The grit chambers of sewage treatment

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31.  For sewers, inverted siphon is provided B
for biological action is used
.
A
one pipe C
. neither (a) nor (b)
.
B
two pipes D
. both (a) and (b).
.
C
three pipes Answer: Option B
.

D 35.  If the flame of a miner's safety lamp in a

four pipes.
. manhole extinguishes within 5 minutes,
Answer: Option C the sewer certainly contains
A
Hydrogen sulphide
.
32.  The coagulant which is generally not used
for treating the sewage, is B
Carbon dioxide
A .
alum
.
C
Methane
B .
ferric chloride
.
D
Oxygen
C .
ferric sulphate
.
E. None of these.
D
chlorinated copperas. Answer: Option B
.
Answer: Option A
36.  The layers of vegetable wastes and night
soil alternatively piled above the ground to
33.  Fresh sewage is generally form a mound, is called
A A
alkaline a heap
. .

B B
acidic plateu
. .

C C
highly decomposed windrow
. .

D D
a source of objectionable odour. none of these.
. .
Answer: Option A Answer: Option D

34.  In a trickling filter 37.  If the discharge of a sewer running half is

A 628 1.p.s., i = 0.001, and n = 0.010, the
filtration process is used diameter of the sewer, is
.
A 1.39 m

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 . . at higher temperature

B Thermophilic organisms digest the

1.49 m B
. sludge if the temperature ranges
.
from 40° to 60°C
C
1.59 m
. Mesophilic organisms digest the
C
sludge if the temperature is
D .
1.69 m between 25° and 40°C
.
90% of digestion takes place in 30
E. 1.79 m. D
days at 29°C, the optimum
.
Answer: Option D mesophilic temperature

E. All the above.

38.  For efficient working of a sewer, it must be Answer: Option E
ensured that
A minimum velocity of 0.45 m/sec, is
. maintained at its minimum flow 41.  In Chezy's formula V = C rs for calculating
the velocity of flow in circular sewer of
B a maximum velocity of 0.90 m/sec, diameter D running full, the value of
. is maintained at its maximum flow hydraulic mean radius is
A
C D
both (a) and (b) .
.
B
D .
neither (a) nor (b).
.
Answer: Option C C
.

39.  A manhole is generally provided at each D

A .
bend
.
E.
B
junction
. Answer: Option D
C
change of gradient
. 42.  The sewer which collects the discharge
from a collecting system and delivers it to
D a treatment plant, is known
change of sewer diameter
.
A
house sewer
E. all the above. .
Answer: Option E B
lateral sewer
.
40.  Pick up the correct statement from the C
following : branch sewer
.
A Rate of digestion of slugde is more

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 D .
sewer outfall.
.
D
Answer: Option D Oxygen
.

E. None of these.
43.  If the depletion of oxygen is found to be 5
ppm after incubating a 2.5% solution of Answer: Option C
sewage sample for 5 days at 21°C,
B.O.D. of the sewage is
46.  The underground sewers are more
A subjected to
50 ppm
.
A
tensile force
B .
100 ppm
.
B
compressive force
C .
150 ppm
.
C
bending force
D .
200 ppm
.
D
shearing force.
E. 250 ppm. .
Answer: Option D Answer: Option B

44.  Setting out the alignments of sewers may 47.  Pick up the correct statement from the
start from following :
A the sewer pipes of sizes less than
city A
. 0.4 m diameter are designed as
.
running full at maximum discharge
B
out-fall the sewer pipes of sizes greater
.
B than 0.4 m diameter are designed
C . as running 2/3rd or 3/4th full at
tail end
. maximum discharge

D C the minimum design velocity of

any point.
. . sewer pipes is taken as 0.8 m/sec
Answer: Option C D
all the above.
.
45.  If the flame of a miner's safety lamp in the Answer: Option D
upper layers of the sewer forms an
explosive, the sewer certainly contains
48.  The sewer pipes
A
Hydrogen sulphide A
. carry sewage as gravity conduits
.
B
Carbon dioxide are designed for generating self-
. B
cleansing velocities at different
.
C Methane discharge

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 C should resist the wear and tear
. caused due to abrasion

D
all the above.
.
Answer: Option D

49.  The normal values of over flow rates for

secondary sedimentation tanks, ranges
between
A
25, 000 to 35, 000 litres/sqm/day
.

B
40, 000 to 50, 000 litres/sqm/day
.

C
50, 000 to 60, 000 litres/sqm/day
.

D
80, 000 to 10, 000 litres/sqm/day
.

E. none of these.
Answer: Option A

50.  The Brake Horse power of the motor

(efficiency 60%) required for a pump of
capacity 0.075 cumec for a total lift of 12
m, is
A
10
.

B
15
.

C
20
.

D
25
.
Answer: Option C

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1.  In areas where light rains are uniformly 4.  The formula which accepts the value of
distributed throughout the year, the type rugosity coefficient n = 0.012 to be used in
of sewerage system to be adopted is Manning's formula, is given by
A A
separate system Bazin
. .

B B
combined system Crimp and Bruge
. .

C C
partially combined system William-Hazen
. .

D D
none of these. Kutter.
. .
Answer: Option B Answer: Option B

2.  For detecting the nitrates in sewage, the 5.  For laying a sewer line in a trench of 2 m
colour may be developed by adding width, an offset line is marked on the
A ground parallel to the given centre line at
Pottassium permanganate a distance of
.
A
B 100 cm
Sulphuric acid and napthamine .
.
B
C Phenol-di-sulphuric acid and 120 cm
.
. pottassium hydroxide
C
D 140 cm
None of these. .
.
D
Answer: Option C 160 cm
.

3.  The value of Chezy's constant  E. 180 cm.

Answer: Option D

6. 
is used in
The formula   used for
A determining flow velocities in sewers, is
Chezy's formula
. known as
B A
Bazin's formula Chezy's formula
. .

C B
Kutter's formula Bazin's formula
. .

D C
Manning's formula. Kutter's formula
. .
Answer: Option B D Manning's formula.

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 . Answer: Option B

Answer: Option D
10.  If a 2% solution of sewage sample is
incubated for 5 days at 20°C and the
7.  The sewage treatment units in which dissolved oxygen depletion was found to
anaerobic decomposition of organic be 8 mg/l. The BOD of the sewage is
matter is used, are called
A
A 100 mg/l
imhoff tanks .
.
B
B 200 mg/l
trickling filters .
.
C
C 300 mg/l
sludge sedimentation tanks .
.
D
D 400 mg/l.
none of these. .
.
Answer: Option D
Answer: Option B

11.  Pick up the incorrect statement from the

8.  The spacing of man holes along a straight following for allowing workers to enter
portion of a sewer is 300 m, the diameter sewers
of the sewer may be
The particular manhole and one
A A manhole on up stream and one
0.9 cm
. . manhole on down stream should
remain open for 30 minutes
B
1.2 m
. Proper tests for the presence of
B
poisonous gases must be carried
C .
1.5 m out
.
The men entering the manhole
D C
> 1.5 m. should be advised to smoke in the
. .
sewer
Answer: Option D
D
Warning signals should be erected
.
9.  The most efficient cross section of sewers
in a separate sewerage system is E. None of these.
A Answer: Option C
parabolic
.

B
circular
.
12.  The settling velocity of a spherical particle
C of diameter less than 0.1 mm as per
rectangular Stock's law, is
.
A
D
new egged. .
.

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 B .
.
B
reciprocating pump
.
C
. C
pneumatic ejector
.

D D
none of these.
. .
Answer: Option A
Answer: Option B

16.  The quantity of liquid waste which flows in

13.  In a grit chamber of a sewage treatment sewers during the period of rainfall, is
plant, known
A flow velocity 0.15 m to 0.3 m/sec is A
. kept sanitary sewage
.

B B
depth of 0.9 m to 1.20 m is kept industrial waste
. .

C one minute of detention period is C

. kept storm sewage
.

D D
all the above. none of these.
. .
Answer: Option D Answer: Option C

14.  The rate of accumulation of sludge per 17.  The most efficient cross-section of sewers
person per year, is in a combined sewerage system is
A A
10 litres parabolic
. .

B B
15 litres circular
. .

C C
20 litres rectangular
. .

D D
25 litres new egged.
. .

E. 30 litres. Answer: Option B

Answer: Option C
18.  Pick up the incorrect size of stone ware
sewers
15.  The disintegrating pump in which solid
matter is broken up before passing out, is A
52.5 cm
.
A centrifugal pump

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 B B
67.5 cm cm/hour
. .

C C
82.5 cm cm/day
. .

D D
90 cm none of these.
. .

E. none of these. Answer: Option B

Answer: Option E
22.  1000 kg of sewage contains
A
19.  The grit and silt of the grit chambers, may 0.112 kg in suspension
.
not be used for
A B
raising low lying areas by dumping 0.112 kg in solution
. .

B C
concreting 0.225 kg in solution
. .

C D
both (a) and (b) 0.450 kg in suspension
. .

D E. both (a) and (c) of above.

neither (a) nor (b).
.
Answer: Option E
Answer: Option B

23.  The normal values of over flow rates for

20.  In a sludge tank, the gas mainly sedimentation tanks using coagulent,
produced, is ranges between
A A
Oxygen 25, 000 to 35, 000 litres/sqm/day
. .

B B
Nitrogen 40, 000 to 50, 000 litres/sqm/day
. .

C C
Hydrogen 50, 000 to 60, 000 litres/sqm/day
. .

D D
Carbon dioxide 80, 000 to 100, 000 litres/sqm/day
. .

E. Methane. E. none of these.

Answer: Option E Answer: Option C

21.  The intensity of rain is expressed in

A
cm/minute
.

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