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As compared to cast iron pipes, steel pipes are______________?

  • (A)  heavier
  • (B)  stronger
  • (C)  costlier
  • (D)  less susceptible to corrosion
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The layout of distribution system in which water flows towards the outer periphery is_________________?

  • (A)  ring system
  • (B)  dead end system
  • (C)  radial system
  • (D)  grid iron system
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Which of the following methods of analysis of water distribution system is most suitable for long and narrow pipe system ?

  • (A)  circle method
  • (B)  equivalent pipe method
  • (C)  Hardy cross method
  • (D)  electrical analysis method
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The type of valve which allows water to flow in one direction but prevents its flow in the reverse direction is____________________?

  • (A)  reflux valve
  • (B)  sluice valve
  • (C)  air relief valve
  • (D)  pressure relief valve
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A sewer that receives the discharge of a number of house sewers is called________________?

  • (A)  house sewer
  • (B)  lateral sewer
  • (C)  intercepting sewer
  • (D)  submain sewer
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For a country like India, where rainfall is mainly confined to one season, the suitable sewerage system will be________________?

  • (A)  separate system
  • (B)  combined system
  • (C)  partially combined system
  • (D)  partially separate system
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The hydraulic mean depth (HMD. for an egg-shaped sewer flowing two-third full is_______________?

  • (A)  equal to HMD when flowing full
  • (B)  less than HMD when flowing full
  • (C)  greater than HM
  • (D)  when flowing full
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Sewerage system is usually designed for_________________?

  • (A)  10 years
  • (B)  25 years
  • (C)  50 years
  • (D)  75 years
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Period of cleaning of slow sand filters is about________________?

  • (A)  24 – 48 hours
  • (B)  10-12 days
  • (C)  2-3 months
  • (D)  1-2 year
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