When impurities are separated by the gravitation of settling particles, the

operation is called
A) Sedimentation with coagulant
B) Plain sedimentation
C) Secondary sedimentation
D) Disinfection
ANSWER: B

The time period for which the water is stored in a sedimentation tank is called
A) Time of flow
B) Frequency of flow
C) Settling time
D) Detention period
ANSWER: D

What is the accumulated layer at the bottom of the sedimentation tank called as?
A) Floc
B) Sediments
C) Sludge
D) Sewage
ANSWER: C

How many types of sedimentation tanks are there based on the method of operation
A) 2
B) 4
C) 5
D) 6
AMSWER: A

Sedimentation is a process using gravity to remove suspended solids from water

A) True
B) False
ANSWER: A

How many types of sedimentation tanks are present based on the shape of the tank?
A) 2
B) 3
C) 4
D) 5
ANSWER: B

What is the time period for which the water is stored in fill and draw type of
sedimentation tank?
A) 48 hours
B) 24 hours
C) 52 hours
D) 76 hours
ANSWER: B

How many hours does the removing of Settleable particles require in fill and draw
type of sedimentation tanks?
A) 3-6
B) 6-9
C) 6-12
D) 12-15
ANSWER: C

In which of the following sedimentation tanks, the flow may be either horizontal or
vertical?
A) Circular
B) Rectangular
C) Fill and draw type
D) Continuous flow
ANSWER: D

The vertical type of sedimentation tanks are usually in _________ shape.

A) Circular
B) Rectangular
C) Semi-circular
D) Cylindrical
ANSWER: A

The tanks built with mechanical means for continuous removal of solids being
deposited by sedimentation are called ________
A) Clarifiers
B) Settling basins
C) Sedimentation tanks
D) Eco-ponds
ANSWER: A

One of the major objectives of water treatment plants is the removal of turbidity.
A) True
B) False
ANSWER: A

What should be the specific gravity of sediments to settle in the sedimentation

tank by itself
A) 0
B) greater than 1
C) lesser than 1
D) none of the options
ANSWER: B

_____ devices remove materials which would damage equipment or interfere with a
process.
A) Screening
B) Grit
C) oxidation
D) Reduction
ANSWER: A

In water treatment process sedimentation treatment is called the physical treatment

process.
A) True
B) False
ANSWER: A

The water possesses colour which may be due to presence of

A) suspended impurities
B) colloidal matter
C) dissoved organic materials
D) all
ANSWER: D

The Turbidity is mainly due to the presence of

A) fine particles of clay
B) silt
C) organic matter
D) all
ANSWER: D

Colloids are very fine particles of size

A) 1 to 100nm
B) 1 to 200nm
C) 1 to 50nm
D) 1 to 150nm
ANSWER: A

Electrical charge particals come together but they repel each other, this movement
is known as
A) Diffusion
B) Brownian motion
C) Sedimentation
D) None
ANSWER: B

Coagulatants are electrolyte which destroy the electrostatic charge of colloids and
render them floc together
A) true
B) false
ANSWER: A

The coagulation is to be adopted when turbidity of water exceeds about

A) 20ppm
B) 30ppm
C) 40ppm
D) 50ppm
ANSWER: C

In coagulation process, the positive ions react with negatively charged colloid
particles and neutralize their charge
A) true
B) false
ANSWER: A

Closely packed colloids form lump or flocks which are defined as

A) Agglomeration
B) Flocculation
C) Coagulation
D) Sedimentation
ANSWER: B

Usual coagulants which are adopted for coagulation process are

A) Aluminium sulphate
B) Chlorinated coppras
C) Ferrous sulphate and lime
D) All
ANSWER: D

The chemical has proved to be an effective coagulant and its use as a coagulant is
universal at present in any water treatment project.
A) Aluminium sulphate
B) Chlorinated coppras
C) Ferrous sulphate
D) Lime
ANSWER: A
The advantages of using alum as a coagulant are
A) Reduce taste and odour
B) produces crystal clean water
C) cheap and does not require skilled supervision
D) All
ANSWER: D

The coagulant which are used for coagulation process are

A) Aluminium sulphate
B) Ferrous sulphate
C) Both Aluminium sulpahate and Ferrous sulphate
D) Magnesium sulphate
ANSWER: C

The coagulants should be properly mixed wih water so as to cause a uniorm mass.The
mixing should be quick for a period of about
A) 15 to 30seconds
B) 20 to 30seconds
C) 30 to 60seconds
D) 60 to 80seconds
ANSWER: C

The devices which are generally adopted to achieve the mixing process are
A) Centrifugal pumps
B) Compressed air
C) Hydraulic jump
D) All
ANSWER: D

After loosing charge from coagulation, colloids come near each other which is known
as
A) Agglomeration
B) Flocculation
C) Coagulation
D) Sedimentation
ANSWER: A

The minimum detention period required for flocculation tank are

A) 50seconds
B) 40seconds
C) 30seconds
D) 20seconds
ANSWER: C
The processes of coagulation and flocculation are greatly influenced by
A) Agglomeration
B) ClariFlocculator
C) Flocculator
D) Sedimentation
ANSWER: B

By adding the dosage of coagulant the turbidity limit of should be

A) 5 to 10ppm
B) 10 to 25ppm
C) 20 to 40ppm
D) 25 to 45ppm
ANSWER: B

Colloids have very large surface area and carry electrostatic charge
A) true
B) false
ANSWER: A

The objective of protective water supply system is

A) To supply safe and clean water
B) To treat the water
C) To supply waste water
D) to cause hazard
ANSWER: A

Potable Water is required for

A) Drinking
B) sleeping
C) Working
D) none
ANSWER: A

Pollution of rivers caused by

A) Domestic waste
B) Natural waste
C) Artificial waste
D) None
ANSWER: A

High level of fluorides presents in

A) Surface sources
B) Subsurface sources
C) Streams
D) Ponds.
ANSWER: B

Factors governing the selection of a particular source of water are

A) Quality of water
B) Color
C) Taste
D) None
ANSWER: A

Elevation of source of supply should be

A) At high place
B) At low place
C) On flat ground
D) Below ground
ANSWER: A

The different types of water demands are

A) Domestic water demand
B) City demand
C) Town demand
D) Village demand
ANSWER: A

Domestic use of water includes

A) Drinking
B) Cooling Machineries
C) Cleaning streets
D) none
ANSWER: A
The domestic water demand is
A) 135 l/d/p
B) 140 l/d/p
C) 130 l/p/d
D) 120 l/p/d
ANSWER: A

In developed country the domestic demand is

A) 340 l/d/p
B) 350 l/d/p
C) 320 l/d/p
D) 300 l/d/p
ANSWER: A

In domestic demand the amount of water fixed for drinking purpose is

A) 5lts
B) 50lts
C) 10lts
D) 15lts
ANSWER: A

The industrial water need for a city is

A) 50 l/p/d
B) 40 l/d/p
C) 30 l/d/p
D) 60 l/d/p
ANSWER: A

How much percentage of water is allotted for demand of public uses

A) 15%
B) 10%
C) 5%
D) 1%
ANSWER: C

The minimum water pressure should be available for fire demand is

A) 50-100 kn/m2
B) 100-150 kn/m2
C) 150-200 kn/m2
D) 200-250 kn/m2
ANSWER: B

Fire hydrants should be fitted at every

A) 100-150m.
B) 200-250m
C) 50-100m
D) 300-400m
ANSWER: A

The percentage of water allotted for losses in thefts and wastes are
A) 10%
B) 5%
C) 15%
D) 20%
ANSWER: C

The factor governing design period are

A) Useful life
B) Size
C) Quality
D) None
ANSWER: A

Design period for water treatment units is

A) 50yrs
B) 30yrs
C) 15yrs
D) 35yrs
ANSWER: C

The distribution system design period is

A) 30yrs
B) 15yrs
C) 50yrs
D) 25yrs
ANSWER: A

Population forecasting methods include

A) Arithmetical increase method
B) Increase method
C) Decrease method
D) None
ANSWER: A

Most simple method of population forecast is

A) Arithmetical increase method
B) Geometrical increase method
C) Incremental increase method
D) Decrease Method
ANSWER: A

The increase in population from decade to decade kept constant in

A) Arithmetical increase method
B) Geometrical increase method
C) Incremental increase method
D) Decrease Method
ANSWER: A

Airthematic increase method is given by

A) Pn= P+nI
B) Pn= P-nI
C) Pn= P/nI
D) None
ANSWER: A

The population forecasting which is useful for cities which have limited scope of
expansion is
A) Arithmetical increase method
B) Geometrical increase method
C) Incremental increase method
D) Decrease Method
ANSWER: B

The method which is useful for old and large cities for population forecasting is
A) Arithmetical increase method
B) Geometrical increase method
C) Incremental increase method
D) Decrease Method
ANSWER: A

The method which is best suited where constant rate of growth is anticipated is
A) Arithmetical increase method
B) Geometrical increase method
C) Incremental increase method
D) Decrease Method
ANSWER: B

Combination of both arithmetical and geometrical increase method is

A) Decreased rate of growth
B) Incremental increase method
C) Arithmetical increase method
B) Geometrical increase method
ANSWER: B

The method which is applicable if the rate of growth shows downward trend is
A) Arithmetical increase method
B) Geometrical increase method
C) Decreased rate of growth
D) Incremental increase method
ANSWER: C

Whole country population is taken into account in

A) Arithmetical increase method
B) Geometrical increase method
C) Ratio method
D) Incremental increase method
ANSWER: C

The variations of demand are

A) Seasonal
B) Yearly
C) Annually
D) None
ANSWER: A

The factor affecting per capita demand is

A) Size of the city
B) Quality
C) Taste
D) None
ANSWER: A

Wastage water occurs in which system of water supply

A) Continuous system
B) Intermittent system
C) Gravitational system
D) Pumping system
ANSWER: A

Treated water from the high leveled source is distributed to the consumer at lower
level by gravity by which method of distribution
A) Continuous system
B) Intermittent system
C) Gravitational system
D) Pumping system
ANSWER: C
Treated water is directly pumped to the consumer without being stored anywhere by
which method of distribution
A) Continuous system
B) Intermittent system
C) Gravitational system
D) Pumping system
ANSWER: D

Treated water is pumped at a constant rate and stored in an elevated reservoir,

from this , it is distributed to the consumers by gravity
A) Continuous system
B) Combined gravity and pumping system
C) Gravitational system
D) Pumping system
ANSWER: B

There is only one main supply pipe, from which many sub mines originate. Each sub
main is then divided into several branch pipes or laterals. This method of
distribution is known
A) Dead end system
B) Grid iron system
C) Ring system
D) Radial system
ANSWER: A

The method of distribution where main, sub mains and branches all connected to each
other is known as
A) Dead end system
B) Grid iron system
C) Ring system
D) Radial system
ANSWER: B

The method of distribution where a closed ring of main pipes is formed around the
area to be served is known as
A) Dead end system
B) Grid iron system
C) Ring system
D) Radial system
ANSWER: C

The method of distribution where emerging from town or cities with system of radia
roads is known as
A) Dead en d system
B) Radial system
C) Grid iron system
D) Ring system
ANSWER: B

Suspended particles present in water can be removed by which type of treatment

A) Sedimentation tank
B) Screening
C) Filtration
D) Disinfection
ANSWER: A

The forces which control the settling tendencies of particle are

A) Velocity of flow, Shape and size of particle & Viscosity
B) Shape and size of particle
C) Viscosity
ANSWER: A

The velocity is controlled by increasing the

A) Length of travel and by detaining the particles for longer time
B) Length of travel
C) Detaining the particle for longer time
D) Distance
ANSWER: A

The size and shape of particle can be altered by addition of certain chemicals in
water. These process are called
A) Sedimentation
B) Coagulation
C) Screening
D) Filtration
ANSWER: B

The flow of sedimentation tank is said to be horizontal then the tank is said to be

A) Horizontal flow
B) Vertical flow
C) Both horizontal and vertical flow
ANSWER : A

The sedimentation tank provided with mechanical scrapping device to remove the
sludge
A) Rectangular tank with longitudinal flow
B) Vertical flow tank
C) Intermittent type of sedimentation tank
D) Circular flow
ANSWER: A

The sedimentation get cleaned by stopping the operation of the tank

A) Intermittent type of sedimentation tank
B) Rectangular tank with longitudinal flow
C) Vertical flow tank
D) Circular flow
ANSWER: A

Floating materials are removed by

A) Sedimentation
B) Coagulation
C) Screening
D) Filtration
ANSWER : C

which of the following is not the surface sources of water

A) lakes
B) streams
C) aquifers
D) resrevoirs
ANSWER: C

State whether the following statement is true or false.

Quality of water in a lake is generally good and does not need much purification.
A) TRUE
B) FALSE
ANSWER: A
which of the following is not the main source of underground water
A) wells
B) springs
C) artesian wells
D) oceans
ANSWER: D

horizontal tunnels are constructed along the banks of the river at shallow depths
through water bearing strata is called
A) infiltration gallergy
B) infiltration sump
C) infiltration jackwells
D) bore wells
ANSWER: A

natural outflow of groundwater at earths surface is called

A) wells
B) springs
C) rivers
D) precipitation
ANSWER: B

appurtenances are the accessories which are required to be fitted in the pipe
network system. true or false
A) true
B) False
ANSWER: A

sampling is the method of systematic collection of sample and its preservation till
the time of analysis. true or False?
A) True
B) false
ANSWER: A

physical examination of water includes

A) total solids
B) metallic wastes
C) turbudity
D) pH
ANSWER: C

taste and odour is measured in terms of

A) mg/l
B) ppm
C) siemen
D) threshold odour number
ANSWER: D

desirable temperature for portable water is between

A) 10 to 25 degree celcius
B) 25 to 35 degree celcius
C) 30 to 40 degree celcius
D) 0 to 6 degree celcius
ANSWER: A

permissible limit of turbidity of drinling water is

A) 10-15ppm
B) 0-5ppm
C) 5-10 ppm
D) 15-20ppm
ANSWER: C

turbudity of water is measured in terms of mg/l or ppm. true or false?

A) True
B) False
ANSWER: A

the amount of dissolved salts present in water is measured indirectly by measuring

the
A) pressure of the water
B) total solids present
C) electrical conductivity
D) zero conductivity
ANSWER: C

the total solids present in the water sample is measured by the method of
A) electrical conductivity
B) chemical examination
C) Evaporation
D) physical examination
ANSWER: C

pH of drinking water should be in the range of

A) 6.6 to 8.5
B) 7.5 to 8.5
C) 3 to 5.5
D) 8 to 9
ANSWER: A

presence of excess nitrates in drinking water causes

A) bone problems
B) mental disorder
C) blue baby disease
D) liver disease
ANSWER: C

presence of excess Arsenic in drinking water causes cancer, diabetes and liver
damage. true or False?
A) True
B) False
ANSWER: A

E-coil is an
A) bacteria
B) fungi
C) virus
D) none of the above
ANSWER: A

which of the following is not a intake structure

A) lake intake
B) wet intake
C) deepwell intake
D) submerged intake
ANSWER: C

80% of communicable disease are transmitted by drinking water. true or false

A) True
B) False
ANSWER: A

manholes are provided for inspection in infiltration wells. true or false?

A) True
B) False
ANSWER: A

sluice valves are provided to regulate the flow of water.

A) true
B) flase
ANSWER: A

It is an automatic device, which allows the water to flow in one direction only.
A) sluice valves
B) air valves
C) check valve
D) pressure valve
ANSWER: C

Which of the water distribution system is Best suitable for old cities which have
developed without road plans.
A) ring system
B) grid iron system
C) dead end systems
D) no system
ANSWER: C

The mains, sub-mains and branches of pipes are all inter connected in which of the
following systems
A) ring system
B) grid iron system
C) dead end systems
D) radial systems
ANSWER: B

Distribution reservoir are placed at the centre, which is later circulated through
distribution pipes,
A) True
B) False
ANSWER: A

permissible limit of turbidity of drinling water is

A) 10-15ppm
B) 0-5ppm
C) 5-10 ppm
D) 15-20ppm
ANSWER: C

The size and shape of particle can be altered by addition of certain chemicals in
water. These process are called
A) Sedimentation
B) Coagulation
C) Screening
D) Filtration
ANSWER: B

The method of distribution where emerging from town or cities with system of radia
roads is known as
A) Dead en d system
B) Radial system
C) Grid iron system
D) Ring system
ANSWER: B

Treated water from the high leveled source is distributed to the consumer at lower
level by gravity by which method of distribution
A) Continuous system
B) Intermittent system
C) Gravitational system
D) Pumping system
ANSWER: C

The method which is best suited where constant rate of growth is anticipated is
A) Arithmetical increase method
B) Geometrical increase method
C) Incremental increase method
D) Decrease Method
ANSWER: B

The objective of protective water supply system is

A) To supply safe and clean water
B) To treat the water
C) To supply waste water
D) to cause hazard
ANSWER: A

What should be the specific gravity of sediments to settle in the sedimentation

tank by itself
A) 0
B) greater than 1
C) lesser than 1
D) none of the options
ANSWER: B

It is an automatic device, which allows the water to flow in one direction only.
A) sluice valves
B) air valves
C) check valve
D) pressure valve
ANSWER: C

which of the following is not the surface sources of water

A) lakes
B) streams
C) aquifers
D) resrevoirs
ANSWER: C

The velocity is controlled by increasing the

A) Length of travel and by detaining the particles for longer time
B) Length of travel
C) Detaining the particle for longer time
D) Distance
ANSWER: A

Treated water is directly pumped to the consumer without being stored anywhere by
which method of distribution
A) Continuous system
B) Intermittent system
C) Gravitational system
D) Pumping system
ANSWER: D

Whole country population is taken into account in

A) Arithmetical increase method
B) Geometrical increase method
C) Ratio method
D) Incremental increase method
ANSWER: C

Simple graphical method graph is plotted between

A) Population vs time
B) Time vs population
C) Time vs increase
D) None
ANSWER: B

Presence of excess of Fluoride in water will cause dental problems. true or false?
A) True
B) False
ANSWER: A