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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
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By boiling water, hardness can be removed if it is due to_________________?

  • (A)  calcium sulphate
  • (B)  magnesium sulphate
  • (C)  calcium nitrate
  • (D)  calcium bicarbonate
  • (E)  none of these
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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)  very much smooth and hydraulically efficient
  • (E)  all the above
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In distribution pipes, drain valves are provided at_______________?

  • (A)  lower point
  • (B)  higher point
  • (C)  junction points
  • (D)  any where
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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
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Average annual rainfall at any station is the average of annual rainfall over a period of________________?

  • (A)  7 years
  • (B)  14 years
  • (C)  21 years
  • (D)  28 years
  • (E)  35 years
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Disinfection of drinking water, is done to remove_________________?

  • (A)  odour
  • (B)  bacterias
  • (C)  turbidity
  • (D)  colour
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Time of concentration________________?

  • (A)  is the time taken, for precipitation
  • (B)  duration of rainfall.
  • (C)  time taken for all the ran off to reach the drain
  • (D)  time taken for the storm water to travel from the most remote point to the drain
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