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In septic tanks__________________?

  • (A)  Free board of 0.3 m may be provided
  • (B)  The baffles or tees are extended up to top level of scum
  • (C)  The clear space between the baffle top and covering slab is about 7.5 cm
  • (D)  All the above
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The factor responsible for purification of sewage in river is________________?

  • (A)  Hydrology
  • (B)  Dissolved oxygen in water
  • (C)  Temperature
  • (D)  All the above
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The pH value of sewage is determined with the help of_________________?

  • (A)  Imhoff Cone
  • (B)  Turbid meter
  • (C)  Potentiometer
  • (D)  None of these
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The normal value of over flow rates for plain primary 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 100,000 litres/sqm/day
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Which one of the following statements regarding septic tanks is wrong ?

  • (A)  A gap of 7.5 cm between the bottom of the covering slab and the top level of scum is provided
  • (B)  The outlet invert level is kept 5 to 7.5 cm below the inlet invert level
  • (C)  The minimum width of septic level is 90 cm
  • (D)  The depth of tank is kept equal to its width
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In areas where rainy season is limited to a few months, the type of sewerage system recommended is__________________?

  • (A)  Combined system
  • (B)  Partially separate system
  • (C)  Separate system
  • (D)  None of these
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In areas where light rains are uniformly distributed throughout the year, the type of sewerage system to be adopted is_______________?

  • (A)  Separate system
  • (B)  Combined system
  • (C)  Partially combined system
  • (D)  None of these
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Pick up the in-correct statement from the following?

  • (A)  Manholes are provided in sewer pipes at suitable intervals
  • (B)  Catch basins are generally provided in sewers for carrying drainage discharge
  • (C)  Inlets are generally provided in all sewers
  • (D)  None of these
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