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Civil Engineering Mcqs

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)  150 mg/litre
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Acidity in water is caused due to_______________?

  • (A)  Mineral acids
  • (B)  Free CO2
  • (C)  Iron sulphate
  • (D)  Aluminium sulphate
  • (E)  All the above
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Corrosion of well pipes may not be reduced by_________________?

  • (A)  reducing the draw down and the pumping rate
  • (B)  reducing the flow velocity
  • (C)  using thicker pipes
  • (D)  using screens having larger area of openings
  • (E)  none of these
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The maximum depth of sedimentation tanks is limited to________________?

  • (A)  2 m
  • (B)  3 m
  • (C)  4 m
  • (D)  5 m
  • (E)  6 m
Submitted By :Ali Uppal


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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The specific retention is least in case of_______________?

  • (A)  Clay
  • (B)  Sand
  • (C)  Silt
  • (D)  Coarse gravel
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The factor affecting per capita demand, is___________________?

  • (A)  size of the city
  • (B)  climatic conditions
  • (C)  pressure in water mains
  • (D)  cost of water
  • (E)  all the above
Submitted By :Ali Uppal


The assumption on which the trapezoidal formula for volumes is based, is________________?

  • (A)  The end sections are parallel planes
  • (B)  The mid-area of a pyramid is half the average area of the ends
  • (C)  The volume of the Prismoidal is over-estimated and hence a Prismoidal correction is applied
  • (D)  All the above
Submitted By :Ali Uppal


The brick work is not measured in cu m in case of_______________?

  • (A)  One or more than one brick wall
  • (B)  Brick work in arches
  • (C)  Reinforced brick work
  • (D)  Half brick wall
Submitted By :Ali Uppal


While estimating the qualities for the construction of a building, the correct metric unit is________________?

  • (A)  Metre for length
  • (B)  Cubic metre for area
  • (C)  Square metres for volume
  • (D)  Litre for capacity
Submitted By :Ali Uppal