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- Question
Bacterial aerobic oxidation of polluted water in biological oxidation ponds is done to purify it. Presence of bacteria helps in
Options- A. coagulation and flocculation of colloids.
- B. oxidation of carbonaceous matter to CO2.
- C. nitrification or oxidation of ammonia derived from breakdown of nitrogeneous organic matter to the nitrite and eventually to the nitrate.
- D. all (a), (b) and (c).
- Correct Answer
- all (a), (b) and (c).
- 1. Noise level during normal conversation among men is about __________ decibles.
Options- A. 10
- B. 45
- C. 90
- D. 115 Discuss
- 2. COD of raw municipal sewage may be in the range of about __________ mg/litre.
Options- A. 1-2
- B. 5-10
- C. 90-120
- D. 1500-2500 Discuss
- 3. Foaming and priming in boiler operation can be reduced by reduction in __________ in feed water.
Options- A. turbidity
- B. color (Hazen)
- C. total solids
- D. all (a), (b) & (c) Discuss
- 4. Waste/polluted water discharged from electroplating, blast furnace and coal mining industries contain mainly __________ substances.
Options- A. radioactive
- B. organic
- C. inorganic
- D. none of these Discuss
- 5. Noise produced by cooling fans (employed in air cooled heat exchangers or cooling tower) is mainly caused due to the turbulence created by blade passage through air. It can be reduced by use of a slower fan
Options- A. with greater number of blades.
- B. of increased diameter.
- C. both (a) & (b).
- D. neither (a) nor (b). Discuss
- 6. Iron & manganese present in the polluted water is removed by
Options- A. simple filtration.
- B. oxidation followed by settling & filtration.
- C. chemical coagulation.
- D. chlorination only. Discuss
- 7. The main industrial source of emission of hydrogen sulphide air pollutant is
Options- A. petroleum refineries.
- B. coal based thermal power plants.
- C. pulp and paper plant.
- D. metallurgical roasting & smelting plant. Discuss
- 8. Fresh sewage is __________ in nature.
Options- A. acidic
- B. neutral
- C. alkaline
- D. highly acidic Discuss
- 9. The earth's atmosphere is an envelope of gases present upto a height of about __________ kms.
Options- A. 10
- B. 200
- C. 1000
- D. 2000 Discuss
- 10. Which of the following gases is having the widest explosion limit (about 2 to 81% gas in gas-air mixture), rendering it the property of the most explosive gas?
Options- A. Hydrogen
- B. Acetylene
- C. Carbon monoxide
- D. Ammonia Discuss
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Correct Answer: 45
Correct Answer: 90-120
Correct Answer: all (a), (b) & (c)
Correct Answer: inorganic
Correct Answer: both (a) & (b).
Correct Answer: oxidation followed by settling & filtration.
Correct Answer: coal based thermal power plants.
Correct Answer: alkaline
Correct Answer: 200
Correct Answer: Acetylene
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