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Civil Engineering Mcqs

Laying of sewers is usually done with the help of________________?

  • (A)  a theodolite
  • (B)  a compass
  • (C)  sight rails and boning rods
  • (D)  a plane table
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Sewerage system is designed for_______________?

  • (A)  maximum flow only
  • (B)  minimum flow only
  • (C)  average flow only
  • (D)  maximum and minimum flow
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The working conditions in imhoff tanks are_______________?

  • (A)  aerobic only
  • (B)  anaerobic only
  • (C)  aerobic in lower compartment and anaerobic in upper compartment
  • (D)  anaerobic in lower compartment and aerobic in upper compartment
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The detention period for oxidation ponds is usually kept as______________?

  • (A)  4-8 hours
  • (B)  24 hours
  • (C)  10 to 15 days
  • (D)  3 months
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The main disadvantage of oxidation pond is that________________?

  • (A)  large area is required for construction
  • (B)  maintenance and operation cost are high
  • (C)  BO
  • (D)  removal is very low
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Sludge volume index is defined as the ratio of_______________?

  • (A)  percentage of sludge by volume to percentage of suspended solids by weight
  • (B)  percentage of sludge by volume to percentage of total solids by weight
  • (C)  percentage of suspended solids by weight to percentage of sludge by volume
  • (D)  percentage of total solids by weight to percentage of sludge by volume
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Most of the bacteria in sewage are______________?

  • (A)  parasitic
  • (B)  saprophytic
  • (C)  pathogenic
  • (D)  anaerobic
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A pipe which is installed in the house drainage to preserve the water seal of traps is called______________?

  • (A)  vent pipe
  • (B)  antisiphonage pipe
  • (C)  waste pipe
  • (D)  soil pipe
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The process of lagooning is primarily a means of________________?

  • (A)  reducing the excessive flow in sewers
  • (B)  disposing of sludge
  • (C)  increasing the capacity of storage re-servoirs
  • (D)  increasing flow of sewage through imhoff tanks
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