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  • Question
  • In rapid sand filters the ratio of length and diameter of the lateral, should not be greater than


  • Options
  • A. 10
  • B. 15
  • C. 20
  • D. 25

  • Correct Answer
  • 20 


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    • 1. Pick up the correct statement from the following :

    • Options
    • A. Due to boiling, the bacterias present in water can be destroyed
    • B. Lime may be used for softening hard water
    • C. Excess lime when added to water, raises the pH value of water
    • D. the bacterias do not survive in water having pH value exceeding 9.5
    • E. All the above.
    • Discuss
    • 2. For least effect on the water table, the tube wells must be dug one in every

    • Options
    • A. 0.5 sq km
    • B. 0.75 sq km
    • C. 1.0 sq km
    • D. 1.25 sq km
    • E. 1.5 sq km.
    • Discuss
    • 3. Alkalinity in water may be caused due to

    • Options
    • A. calcium and magnesium bicarbonates
    • B. sodium carbonate
    • C. potassium carbonate
    • D. calcium hydroxide
    • E. all the above.
    • Discuss
    • 4. According to Godrich the ratio of peak demand rate to mean demand is

    • Options
    • A.
    • B.
    • C.
    • D.
    • E. All the above.
    • Discuss
    • 5. From the surface of reservoir, evaporation may be minimised by sprinkling

    • Options
    • A. Spirit
    • B. Hydrochloric acid
    • C. Acetyl alcohol
    • D. Methane
    • E. None of these.
    • Discuss
    • 6. Per capita demand of water is calculated in litres

    • Options
    • A. per person per day
    • B. per person per month
    • C. per person per year
    • D. none of these.
    • Discuss
    • 7. The maximum permissible hardness for public supplies is

    • Options
    • A. 95 mg/litre
    • B. 105 mg/litre
    • C. 115 mg/litre
    • D. 125 mg/litre
    • E. 150 mg/litre.
    • Discuss
    • 8. Rapid sand filter

    • Options
    • A. should be preceeded by coagulation and sedimentation
    • B. uses rapid sand as filter media
    • C. is used after slow sand filtering has been done
    • D. can combine disinfection also.
    • Discuss
    • 9. Pick up the correct statement from the following :

    • Options
    • A. Copper pipes are highly resistant to acidic and alkaline water
    • B. Wrought iron pipes are lighter than cast iron pipes
    • C. Wrought iron pipes corrode quickly and are less durable
    • D. Wrought iron pipes coated with zinc, are called galvanised iron pipes
    • E. All the above.
    • Discuss
    • 10. At break point of chlorination,

    • Options
    • A. chlorine is used to oxidise
    • B. residual chloride is zero
    • C. residual chloride is maximum
    • D. residual chlorine reappears.
    • Discuss


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