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Corrosion of well pipes may not be reduced by
Options
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.
Correct Answer
using screens having larger area of openings
Water Supply Engineering problems
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1. Distribution mains of any water supply, is normally designed for its average daily requirement
Options
A. 100%
B. 150%
C. 200%
D. 225%.
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Correct Answer: 225%.
2. In distribution pipes, drain valves are provided at
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A. lower point
B. higher point
C. junction points
D. any where.
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Correct Answer: lower point
3. The R.L. of ground water table on the sides of a valley is 1505 m whereas R.L. of the stream water is 1475 m. If 60° slope consists of pervious soil between R.L. 1485 m to 1500 m, the gravity spring may be expected at the point of reduced level
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A. 1500 m
B. 1505 m
C. 1475 m
D. 1485 m.
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Correct Answer: 1485 m.
4. Pick up the correct statement from the following :
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A. Excess quantities of iron and manganese in water, cause discolouration of clothes
B. Lead and barium salts have toxic effect
C. Arsenic and selenium are poisonous to human health
D. Higher copper content affects the lungs
E. All the above.
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Correct Answer: All the above.
5. Pick up the incorrect statement from the following. The underground sources of water, is from
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A. wells
B. springs
C. infiltration wells
D. storage reservoirs
E. none of these.
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Correct Answer: storage reservoirs
6. In pressure supply mains, water hammer pressure is reduced by providing
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A. sluice valves
B. air valves
C. pressure relief valves
D. none of the these.
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Correct Answer: pressure relief valves
7. Manholes along the mains from the source to a city are provided at 500 m intervals in
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A. steel pipes
B. R.C.C. pipes
C. hume steel pipes
D. all the above.
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Correct Answer: all the above.
8. Average annual rainfall at any station is the average of annual rainfall over a period of
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A. 7 years
B. 14 years
C. 21 years
D. 28 years
E. 35 years.
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Correct Answer: 35 years.
9. Corrosion of a pipe
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A. reduces its life span
B. reduces its carrying capacity
C. adds colour to water
D. adds odour to water
E. all the above.
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Correct Answer: all the above.
10. The population growth curve is
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A.
S
-shaped curve
B. parabolic curve
C. circular curve
D. straight line
E. none of these.
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Correct Answer:
S
-shaped curve
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