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  • Service connections to consumers houses, are generally provided with


  • Options
  • A. copper pipes
  • B. hume pipes
  • C. galvanised iron pipes
  • D. P.V.C. pipes
  • E. none of these.

  • Correct Answer
  • galvanised iron pipes 


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    • 1. Distribution of wash water is provided in

    • Options
    • A. sedimentation tank
    • B. slow sand filter
    • C. rapid gravity filter
    • D. all the above.
    • Discuss
    • 2. In pumping stations, the type of joint generally used, is

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    • A. socket and spigot joint
    • B. flanged joint
    • C. expansion joint
    • D. dresser coupling joint
    • E. flexible joint.
    • Discuss
    • 3. The efficiency of sedimentation tank does not depend upon

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    • A. depth of tank
    • B. length of tank
    • C. detention period
    • D. velocity of water.
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    • 4. The valves provided at low points of pipes to drain off water quickly under gravity, are called

    • Options
    • A. blow off valves
    • B. drain valves
    • C. sewer valves
    • D. all the above.
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    • 5. The ratio of maximum hourly consumption and average hourly consumption of the maximum day, is

    • Options
    • A. 1.2
    • B. 1.5
    • C. 1.8
    • D. 2.4
    • E. 2.7
    • Discuss
    • 6. Turbidity of water may be caused due to

    • Options
    • A. Suspended clay
    • B. Suspended silt
    • C. finely divided organic material
    • D. all the above.
    • Discuss
    • 7. For centrifugal pumps

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    • A. initial cost is low
    • B. limited space is required
    • C. the discharge obtained is steady and non-pulsating
    • D. all the above.
    • Discuss
    • 8. The cast iron pipes for water supply system are used for

    • Options
    • A. durability
    • B. strength
    • C. easy connection
    • D. low maintenance cost
    • E. all the above.
    • Discuss
    • 9. The maximum permitted loss of head in a rapid sand filter, is

    • Options
    • A. 1 m
    • B. 2 m
    • C. 3 m
    • D. 4 m
    • E. 5 m.
    • Discuss
    • 10. The permissible pH value for public water supplies may range between

    • Options
    • A. 4.5 to 5.5
    • B. 5.5 to 6.5
    • C. 6.5 to 8.5
    • D. 8.5 to 10.5
    • E. none of these.
    • Discuss


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