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  • Most satisfactory formula for an estimate of fire demand Q for a city of population P in thousands for Indian conditions, is


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  • A. Most satisfactory formula for an estimate of fire demand Q for a city of population P in thousands f
  • B. Q = 1640 P (1 - 0.01 P)
  • C. Q = 3180 P
  • D. none of these.

  • Correct Answer
  • Q = 3180 P 


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    • 1. The transitional middle portion of a logistic curve follows

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    • A. a geometric growth
    • B. a logarithmic growth
    • C. a first over curve
    • D. a constant rate.
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    • 2. The least thickness of class B cast iron (spun) pipe, is

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    • A. 7.2 mm
    • B. 7.9 mm
    • C. 8.6 mm
    • D. 10 mm.
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    • 3. 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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    • 4. 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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    • 5. 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.
    • Discuss
    • 6. Water supply system includes

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    • A. digging a well for water
    • B. construction of dams
    • C. construction of canals
    • D. entire arrangement from source to distribution.
    • Discuss
    • 7. Biochemical Oxygen Demand (B.O.D.) of safe drinking water must be

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    • A. nil
    • B. 5
    • C. 10
    • D. 15
    • E. 20
    • Discuss
    • 8. Turbidity of raw water is a measure of

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    • A. suspended solids
    • B. acidity of water
    • C. B.O.D.
    • D. none of these.
    • Discuss
    • 9. The fire demand of a city may be worked out by

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    • A. Kuichling's formula
    • B. Freeman formula
    • C. Under Writers formula
    • D. Bustan's formula
    • E. All the above.
    • Discuss
    • 10. Most commonly used pump for lifting water in water supply mains, is

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    • A. axialflow pump
    • B. reciprocating pump
    • C. rotary type pump
    • D. centrifugal pumps
    • E. none of these.
    • Discuss


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