CuriousTab
Search
CuriousTab
Home
Aptitude
Computer
C Programming
C# Programming
C++ Programming
Database
Java Programming
Networking
Engineering
Biochemical Engineering
Biochemistry
Biotechnology
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Computer Science
Digital Electronics
Electrical Engineering
Electronics
Electronics and Communication Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Microbiology
Technical Drawing
GK
Current Affairs
General Knowledge
Reasoning
Data Interpretation
Logical Reasoning
Non Verbal Reasoning
Verbal Ability
Verbal Reasoning
Exams
AIEEE
Bank Exams
CAT
GATE
IIT JEE
TOEFL
Jobs
Analyst
Bank PO
Database Administrator
IT Trainer
Network Engineer
Project Manager
Software Architect
Discussion
Home
‣
Civil Engineering
‣
Water Supply Engineering
Comments
Question
Hard water for public water supply is discarded because
Options
A. it consumes more soap
B. it contains lot of turbidity
C. it contains pathogenic bacterias
D. it possesses bad taste and odour
E. none of these.
Correct Answer
it consumes more soap
Water Supply Engineering problems
Search Results
1. The run off is affected by
Options
A. size of the basin
B. shape of the basin
C. elevation of the water shed
D. all the above.
Show Answer
Scratch Pad
Discuss
Correct Answer: all the above.
2. Pressure exerted by fully saturated air, is known
Options
A. partial pressure
B. vapour pressure
C. saturation vapour pressure
D. saturation pressure
E. (c) and (d) of the above.
Show Answer
Scratch Pad
Discuss
Correct Answer: (c) and (d) of the above.
3. Knowledge of hydrology is necessary for civil engineers for
Options
A. designing and construction of irrigation structures
B. designing and construction of bridges and culverts
C. flood control works
D. all the above.
Show Answer
Scratch Pad
Discuss
Correct Answer: all the above.
4. A river is said to be of uniform section if in its section
Options
A. a segment of a circle can be fitted
B. a parabolic section can be fitted
C. a rectangular section can be fitted
D. a trapezoidal section can be fitted
E. all the above.
Show Answer
Scratch Pad
Discuss
Correct Answer: all the above.
5. A control meter is preferred to a weir because
Options
A. it measures the discharge even in silt laiden streams
B. the velocity of approach of the channel increases above the control, and thus removes the silt completely
C. it is not damaged by floating debris
D. all the above.
Show Answer
Scratch Pad
Discuss
Correct Answer: all the above.
6. Rapid gravity filter can only remove turbidity of water upto
Options
A. 15 to 25 gm/litre
B. 25 to 30 gm/litre
C. 30 to 35 cm/litre
D. 35 to 40 gm/litre
E. 50 gm/litre.
Show Answer
Scratch Pad
Discuss
Correct Answer: 35 to 40 gm/litre
7. One degree of hardness of water means a content of salts of
Options
A. 10.25 mg/litre
B. 12.25 mg/litre
C. 14.25 mg/litre
D. 16.25 mg/litre.
E. 20 mg/litre.
Show Answer
Scratch Pad
Discuss
Correct Answer: 14.25 mg/litre
8. Mostly used coagulant, is
Options
A. chlorine
B. alum
C. lime
D. bleaching powder.
Show Answer
Scratch Pad
Discuss
Correct Answer: alum
9. If
p
is total internal pressure,
d
is diameter of pressure conduit and
t
is thickness of conduit, the Hoop's stress is
Options
A.
B.
C.
D.
Show Answer
Scratch Pad
Discuss
Correct Answer:
10. Hard water contains
Options
A. calcium
B. magnesium bicarbonates
C. magnesium sulphate
D. all the above.
Show Answer
Scratch Pad
Discuss
Correct Answer: all the above.
Comments
There are no comments.
Enter a new Comment
Save
More in Civil Engineering:
Advanced Surveying
Airport Engineering
Applied Mechanics
Building Construction
Building Materials
Concrete Technology
Construction Management
Docks and Harbours
Elements of Remote Sensing
Engineering Economy
Estimating and Costing
GATE Exam Questions
Highway Engineering
Hydraulics
Irrigation
Railways
RCC Structures Design
SI Units
Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering
Steel Structure Design
Strength of Materials
Structural Design Specifications
Surveying
Theory of Structures
Tunnelling
UPSC Civil Service Exam Questions
Waste Water Engineering
Water Resources Engineering
Water Supply Engineering