TulsiramjiGaikwad-PatilCollegeofEngineeringandTechnology

Wardha Road, Nagpur-441 108

NAACAccredited A+ Grade
ApprovedbyAICTE,NewDelhi,Govt.ofMaharashtra&Affiliatedto
RTMNagpurUniversity,Nagpur
DepartmentofCivilEngineering

Subject:Environmental Engineering-II(6thSem)
UNIT-I

1. The Domestic sewage is generally classified in to Grey water & another is………
A. Yellow water
B. Red water
C. Black water
D. Green water

2. Blackwater is any waste from;

A. Kitchens ;
B. Comercial Buildings
C.a toilet or urinal;
D.Industrials,

3. Greywater is any waste from

A. Sinks, Showers, Washing Machines, Dish Washers
B. Comercial Buildings
C. a toilet or urinal;
D.Industrials,

4. Sewage indicates the liquid waste from Community; industrial waste and also
-------------- that may be admitted into the sewer
A. Rubbish
B. Mineral water
C. Distilled water
D.The ground surface and storm water

5.The commonly used material in the manufacture of Sewers is

A.Quartz
B. Slate
C.Concrete
D.Graphite.

6. Wastewater treatment is a combination of physical, chemical and…….,

A. biological processes,
B. burning process,
C. Geological process,
D.Hydrological process,

7.One of the Sewerage Methods/Waste & sewage disposal is Conservancy System, another is……,
A. Manual Air carriage
B.Air carriage System

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C.Water Carriage System
D.Cart carriage System

8. Types of (Water Carriage)sewerage system are,

A.Combined system,
B.Seperate System,
C.Partial Separate System,
D.all the above.

9. Various patterns of (Water Carriage) collection system are

A. Perpendicular pattern,
B. Interceptor pattern,
C. Radial Pattern,
D.all the above.

10. Total Waste water is combination of 1) Dry Weather Flow & another is 2)------
A. Storm Water Flow
B. Mineral water Flow
C. Distilled water Flow
D. Chilled water Flow

11.Garbage is a
A.dry waste
B.semi-liquid waste
C.liquid waste
D.none of these

12.The quantity of liquid waste which flows in sewers during rainy season is called
A.storm sewage
B.dry weather flow
C.sanitary sewage
D.industrial waste

13.A sewer which receives storm water, surface run-off and sewage is called as……………
A.common sewer
B.combined sewer
C.branch sewer
D.outfall sewer

14.A pipe conveying sewage from the plumbing system of a single building to a common sewer or to the
point of immediate disposal is called as…
A.common sewer
B.house sewer
C.lateral sewer
D.outfall sewer

15.A sewer which receives discharge of a number of house sewers is called a

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A.common sewer
B.trunk sewer
C.lateral sewer
D.branch sewer

16.A sewer which gets discharge from two or more main sewers is called…..
A.main sewer
B.trunk sewer
C.combined sewer
D.intercepting sewer

17.The discharge from washing places is called sullage.

A.True
B.False
C.Uncertain
D.None of above

18.The water carriage sewage system removes

A.domestic sewage
B.industrial sewage
C.storm sewage
D.all of these

19.The sanitation system in which a small portion of storm water is allowed to enter in the sanitary sewage
sewers and the remaining storm water flows in separate set of sewers, is known as
A.separate system
B.combined system
C.partially separate system
D.partially combined system

20. The time of concentration for the design rainfall is 30 min and the relation between intensity of rainfall
and duration is I = 1000/(t + 20), the catchment area is 100 hectares and the average coefficient of runoff is
0.60,then the Stormwater discharge will be
A. 3.33 m3/sec
B.O.33 m3/sec
C. 33.33 m3/sec
D.None of above

21. Determine Sanitary Sewage discharge for serving population of 50000 with rate of water supply of 135
LPCD,peak factor 2.5 & 80% watersupply reaches to sewers,
A. 0.00156 m3/sec
B. 0.156 m3/sec
C. 0.0156 m3/sec
D.None of above

22. Night soil :is a term used to indicate…..

A.Industrial wasate

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B.Human and animal excreta.
C.Storm sewage
D.Refuse

23. The minimum velocity that would not permit the solids to settle down and even scour the deposited
particles of a given size is called as ……..
A.Non Scouring Velocity,
B.Tractive Velocity
C.self-cleansing velocity
D.All of above

24.The maximum velocity of Sewage flow inside Sewers to avoid erosion of Sewer Material is called as….
A.Non Scouring Velocity,
B.Tractive Velocity
C.self-cleansing velocity
D.All of above

25.A Circular sewer carries a discharge of 650 L/s running half full. Consider Manning’s rugosity
coefficient of n = 0.012, and gradient of sewer S = 0.0001 what will be diameter of Sewer ?
A.2.82 Mtrs,
B.3.82 Mtrs
C.1.82 Mtrs
D.None of above,

Signature of faculty H.O.D.

M.B.Khamgaonkar Civil Engineering Department

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 TulsiramjiGaikwad-PatilCollegeofEngineeringandTechnology
Wardha Road, Nagpur-441 108
NAACAccredited A+ Grade
ApprovedbyAICTE,NewDelhi,Govt.ofMaharashtra&Affiliatedto
RTMNagpurUniversity,Nagpur
DepartmentofCivilEngineering

Subject:Environmental Engineering-II(6thSem)
UNIT-II

1. The construction of sewer consists of …….

A. Marking center lines of sewers.
B. Excavation of trenches.
C. Checking the gradient.
D. All of above

2. Select the correct statement;

A. Sewers are laid starting from their Starting point towards outfall ends.. ;
B.Sewers are laid starting from any point.
C.Sewers are laid starting from their outfall ends towards starting points.;
D.None of above,

3. A sewer which receives discharge of a number of house sewers is called a

A.common sewer
B.trunk sewer

C.lateral sewer
D.branch sewer

4. A pipe conveying sewage from the plumbing system of a singe building to a common sewer or to the
point of immediate disposal is called
A.common sewer

B.house sewer
C.lateral sewer
D.outfall sewer
5.A sewer which gets discharge from two or more main sewers is called

A.main sewer

B.trunk sewer
C.combined sewer

D.intercepting sewer

6. Manholes are, generally, located

A.at all changes of direction

B.at all changes of gradient

C.at all junctions of main and branch sewers

D.all of these

7.The lower portion of a manhole is is known as………

A.access shaft
B.C.I.Steps,

C.working chamber
D.cover

8. Hydraulic testing of sewers is being done for testing……..,

A.Leakages in Sewer joints,
B.Straightness of laid Sewers,
C.Back filling of trenches ,
D.Slope of sewers.

9. Water test & air test are carried in laid sewer line for…….
A.Leakages in Sewer joints,
B.Straightness of laid Sewers,
C.Back filling of trenches ,
D.Slope of sewers.
10. Important Factor Considered for Selecting Material for Sewer,
A. Resistance to corrosion,
B.Resistance to abrasion,
C.Strength and durability,
D. All of above,

11.Manholes on sewer lines are provided for

A.periodic cleaning
B.providing air for oxidation

C.removal of part of sewerage

D.all of these

12.A drop manhole is provided if

A.a sewer drops from a height

B. A branch sewer discharges into the main sewer at a higher level

C.both (a) and (b)

D.none of these

13.A good trap should

A.not have self cleaning property

B.restrict the flow of water

C.provide an adequate water seal at all times

D.all of these

14.Ventilation of house drainage is required to

A.relieve the pressure of foul gases

B.dilute the fould air in the drain

C.reduce the obnoxious effect of foul air

D.all of these
15.In one pipe system of plumbing,

A.only one pipe is provided

B.the main pipe is connected directly to the drainage system

C.all of the traps are fully ventilated and connected to the ventilation pipe

D.all of the above

16.In one pipe system of plumbing, waste water is carried away from
A.bath rooms
B.kitchens

C.wash basins

D.all of these

17. The structures, which are constructed at suitable intervals along the sewerage system to help its
efficient operation and maintenance, are called as…………..

A. Sewer Appurtenances,
B.Treatment plants,

C.Sewerage System,
D.Sewage,

18.The pipe through which liquid waste carrying human excreta flows, is called as……..

A.waste pipe

B.soil pipe
C.vent pipe

D.all of these

19.A pipe used to carry discharge from sanitary fittings like bathrooms, kitchens etc, is called as…..

A.waste pipe
B.soil pipe

C.vent pipe

D.anti-siphonage pipe
20.A pipe installed for ventilation purpose is called as ……

A.waste pipe

B.soil pipe

C.vent pipe
D.anti-siphonage pipe

21.The pipe installed in the house or building drainage to preserve the water seal of a trap is called …..
A.Anti-Siphonage Pipe.

B.soil pipe

C.vent pipe

D.None of above

22.Which of the following statement is wrong?

A.The water closets should be such that excreta do not stick to it

B.The trap prevents the entry of foul gases.

C.The trap should have self cleaning velocity

D.The water closet is provided for receiving garbage.

23.The anti-siphonage pipe is not required in…….

A.one pipe system
B.two pipe system

C.single stack system

D.none of these

24. Appurtenances which are the openings in the street or gutter to collect the storm water and surface
wash flowing along the street are called as …..
A.Man hole,
B. Street inlets or gullies
C.Lamphole,
D.Flushing Tanks
25.Appurtanances used for preventing overloading of sewers, pumping stations, treatment plants or
disposal arrangement, by diverting the excess flow to relief sewer is known as……
A.Street Inlets

B.Flushing Tanks

C.Ventilation Shafts
D.Storm water overflows,

26.Mmasonary or concrete chambers to clean the sewers with forcing water when the sewers gradients are
flat and velocity of sewage is very low are termed as ………
A.Street Inlets

B.Flushing Tanks
C.Ventilation Shafts
D.Storm water overflows,

27. The Inverted Siphon is so designed that a self-cleaning velocity achieved during the period of
minimum discharge is about …………….
A. 80cm/sec.
B. 70cm/sec.
C. 90cm/sec.
D. 95cm/sec.

28.An arrangement/provision for the escape of air to take care of the easiness of full flow and to keep the
sewage as fresh as possible is known as………..
A.Street Inlets
B.Flushing Tanks

C.Sewer Ventilators,
D.Storm water overflows,

29.Self-cleansing velocity is
A.velocity at dry weather flow
B.velocity of water at flushing
C.velocity at which no accumulation remains in the drains
D.velocity of water in a pressure filter.

30.An inverted siphon is designed generally for

A.one pipe
B.two pipes
C.three pipes
D.four pipes.

31.The sewage is pumped up

A.from low lying areas
B.from flat areas
C.from basements & across a high ridge
D.all the above.

32.A drop manhole is provided when…..

A.a sewer drops from a height
B.a branch sewer joins the main sewer at higher level
C.a lamp is inserted to check obstruction
D.none of these.

33.Which one of the following tests is used for testing sewer pipes :
A.water test
B.ball test
C.mirror test
D.all of these.

Prof. Milind B.Khamgaonkar Prof. Amey R, Khedikar

Course Coordinator HOD Civil Engineering Department

 TulsiramjiGaikwad-PatilCollegeofEngineeringandTechnology
Wardha Road, Nagpur-441 108
NAACAccredited A+ Grade
ApprovedbyAICTE,NewDelhi,Govt.ofMaharashtra&Affiliatedto
RTMNagpurUniversity,Nagpur
DepartmentofCivilEngineering

Subject:Environmental Engineering-II(6thSem)
UNIT-III

1. The minimum dissolved oxygen required in water to save the aquatic life is

A.1 ppm
B.2 ppm

C.4 ppm
D.8 ppm

2 The amount of oxygen required for the biological decomposition of dissovled organic solids to occur
under aerobic conditions is called
A.Dissolved oxygen,
B.Oxy gen Consumed
C.bio-chemical oxygen demand (B.O.D.)
D.Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD)

3. The bio-chemical treatment of sewage effluent is a process of

A.oxidation
B.deoxidation

C.self purification
D.sedimentation

4. Amount of oxygen consumed by sewage from an oxidising agent like potassium dichromate is termed as..
A.bio-chemical oxygen demand (B.O.D.)

B.chemical oxygen demand (C.O.D.)

C.relative stability
D.none of these
5.The potential of the Sewage to produce nuisance to the man and his environment,…….
.A. COD of Sewage
B. Nuisance of Sewage
C.Strength of Sewage
D.Graphite.

6. The treatment which employs mechanical and hydraulic separation principles is referred as………
A. biological Treatment,
B. secondary treatment.
C. Tertiary treatment.
,D. Priamary treatment.

7.In preliminary treatment of sewage, the operation which takes place, is

A.removal of fine suspended particles

B.removal of fine dissolved organic material

C.removal of lighter floating material

D.removal of harmful bacterias and other organisms

8. In secondary treatment of sewage, the operation which takes place is

A.removal of heavier suspended inorganic material

B.removal of fine dissolved organic material

C.removal of harmful bacteria,

D.all of the above

9. The secondary treatment of sewage is carried out by the use of….

A.screens

B.grit chambers

C.trickling filters
D.chlorinators
10. The secondary treatment of sewage is carried out by the use of

A.screens

B.grit chambers

C.Activated Sludge Process

D.chlorinators

11. Colour which indicates the condition of sewage as fresh is……

A. Grey Or Light Brown Colour,
B.Green or Light blue Colour,
C.Black or Dark brown Colour,
D.Brown or Light blue Colour,

12. Colour which indicates the condition of sewage as Stale or Septic is……
A. Grey Or Light Brown Colour,
B.Green or Light blue Colour,
C.Black or Dark brown Colour,
D.Brown or Light blue Colour,

13. Odour which indicates the condition of sewage as fresh is……

A. Slightly Soapy Or Oily Smell
B.Slightly rotten egg smell,
C.Offencive toxic odour,
D.None of above,

12. Odour which indicates the condition of sewage as Stale or Septic is……
A.Slightly rotten egg smell,
B.Offencive toxic odour,
C.Offencive rotten egg/fish smell,
D.All of above,

13.Select correct statement,

A. If the temperature of sewage is more, biological activity is more.(200C)
B. If the temperature of sewage less, biological activity is more.(100C)
C. If the temperature of sewage is more, biological activity is less.(200C)
D. None of above

14.Select correct statement,

A. Sewage normally contains 0.1 percent of water and 99.9 percent of solids
B. Sewage normally contains 99.9 percent of water and 0.1 percent of solids
C. Sewage normally contains 90.9 percent of water and 9.1 percent of solids
D. None of above

15.Aalkaline.Fresh sewage has pH value between

A.3.3 to 3.5
B.5.3 to 6.5
C.7.3 to 7.5
D.11.3 to 17.5

16.Pick up the correct statement from the following :

A.pH value indicates acidity and alkalinity of sewage
B.In acidic sewage, the pH value is less than 7
C.In alkaline sewage, the pH value is more than 7
D.All the above.

17.Pick up the correct statement from the following :

A.In treated sewage, 4 PPm of D.O. is essential
B.Only very fresh sewage contains some dissolved oxygen
C.The solubility of oxygen in sewage is 95% that is in distilled water
D.All the above.

18.The screens are fixed

A.perpendicular to the direction of flow
B.parallel to the direction of flow
C.at an angle 30° to 60° to the direction of flow
D.none of these.
19.Bio-chemical oxygen demand (BOD) for the first 20 days in generally referred to
A.initial demand
B.first stage demand
C.carbonaceous demand
D.all of these.

20.For the COD test of sewage, organic matter is oxidised by K2Cr207 in the presence of
A.H2SO4
B.HNO3
C.HCl
D.none of these.

21.Chlorination of Waste water is done for the removal of

A.bacterias
B.suspended solids
C.sediments
D.hardness.

22.The combustible gas which may cause explosion in sewers, is….

A.carbondioxide
B.methane
C.ammonia
D.carbon monoxide.

23.If the depletion of oxygen is found to be 2.5 mg/litre after incubating 2.5 ml of sewage diluted to 250 ml
for 5 days at 20°C, B.O.D. of the sewage is
A.50 mg/l
B.100 mg/l
C.150 mg/l
D.250 mg/l.

24.The amount of oxygen consumed by the aerobic bacterias which cause the aerobic biological
decomposition of sewage, is known as……..
A.Bio-Chemical Oxygen Demand (B.O.D.)
B.Dissolved Oxygen (D.O.)
C.Chemical Oxygen Demand (C.O.D.)
D.None of these.

25.Pick up the correct statement from the following :

A.Turbidity is more in strong sewage
B.The black colour indicates septic sewage
C.The fresh sewage is practically odourless
D.All the above.

26.In Sewages/sewers the gas generally found, is

A.Hydrogen sulphide (H2S)
B.Carbon dioxide (CO2)
C.Methane (CH4)
D.All the above.

27. Grit should be removed from sewage before

A.their disposal in dilution water

B.their lifting by means of pump etc.

C.settling of sewage in sedimentation tank

D.all of the above

29.Biological action is used in

A.screens
B.sedimentation tanks

C.trickling filters
D.all of these

30.Which of the following statement is correct?

A.Sewage, if not treated, will create healthy conditions.

B.Secondary treatment of sewage works on hydraulic separation principle.

C.Primary clarifiers are to the sedimentation tanks located just after the girt chambers.
D.Trickling filter is different from percolating filter.

31.During preliminary treatment of a sewage

A.Oil and grease are removed from skimming tanks
B.Floating materials are removed by screening
C.Girt and sand are removed by girt chambers
D.All the above.

Prof. Milind B.Khamgaonkar Prof. Amey R, Khedikar

Course Coordinator HOD Civil Engineering Department

 TulsiramjiGaikwad-PatilCollegeofEngineeringandTechnology
Wardha Road, Nagpur-441 108
NAACAccredited A+ Grade
ApprovedbyAICTE,NewDelhi,Govt.ofMaharashtra&Affiliatedto
RTMNagpurUniversity,Nagpur
DepartmentofCivilEngineering

Subject:Environmental Engineering-II(6thSem)
UNIT-IV

1. Which one of the following is the basic indicator of river health?

a) BOD
b) COD
c) DO
d) ThOD

2 What is the minimum amount of DO required for the life survival of aquatic animals?
a) 10 mg/l
b) 5 mg/l
c) 4 mg/l
d) 1 mg/l

3. In the concept of self purification of natural streams, complete the following phrase. Solution to pollution
is _________
a) Control
b) Dilution
c) Reuse
d) Recycle

4. On which of the following does the self purification process does not depend?
a) Volume
b) Flow rate
c) Temperature
d) Aquatic species

5. In a flowing stream, the breakdown of degradable wastes by bacteria ________ dissolved oxygen.
a) Increases
b) Depletes
c) Maintains
d) Improves

6. The oxygen sag or oxygen deficit in the stream at any point of time during self purification process is the
difference between the saturation DO content and ………
A.actual DO content at that time.
B. BOD
C. COD
D.Lost D.O.,

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7. When the deoxygenation rate exceeds the reoxygenation rate, the oxygen sag curve shows ________ in a
deficit of oxygen.
a) Increase
b) Decrease
c) Constant
d) Same

8. During which of the following conditions, the deoxygenation is equal to reoxygenation?

a) Stream exposed to atmosphere
b) Increased volume
c) Greener vegetation
d) High temperature

9. Mathematical analysis of Oxygen Sag Curve is given by ……

A. Manning’s Equation
B.Peter- Phelps equation
C. Ptreeter – Shelps equation
D.Streeter – Phelps equation

10. A polluted stream undergoing self-purification can be divided into the four zones known as,….
A. Zones of Pollution in a River-Stream,
B. Lengths of Pollution in a River-Stream,
C.Parts of Pollution in a River-Stream,
D. Pollution in a River-Stream,

11. A polluted stream undergoing self-purification can be divided into the four zones known as zones of,….
A. degradation;
B active decomposition;
C. recovery;
D.All of above

12. 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-pons

13. What is the accumulated layer at the bottom of the tank called as?
a) Flocs
b) Sediment
c) Sludge
d) Sewage

14. What is the maximum permissible velocity in horizontal flow type sedimentation tank?
a) 0.2 m/s
b) 0.3 m/s
c) 0.5 m/s
d) 1 m/s

15. The vertical type of sedimentation tanks are usually in _________ shape.
a) Circular
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b) Rectangular
c) Semi-circular
d) Cylindrical

16. ________ is provided after activated sludge process.

a) Primary sedimentation tank
b) Flocculation tank
c) Secondary sedimentation tank
d) Sand filter

17. Which of the following is not used as a media for trickling filters?
a) Sand
b) Geotextiles
c) Gravel
d) Paper

18. Which of the following causes thickening of the biofilm?

a) Reduction of intake wastewater
b) Rapid growth of organisms
c) Reduction in air supply
d) Increase in acidity

19. What is the depth of the trickling filter?

a) 0.5-1 m
b) 1-1.5 m
c) 1.5-2 m
d) 2-3 m

20. Which type of bacteria are used in trickling filters?

a) Facultative & Aerobic
b) Nitrifying
c) Aerobic
d) Blue-green bacteria

21. Depending on how the bacteria are growing in the reactors they can be classified as 1) (a) suspended
growth process & another is……………..
A.Detached Growth process
B.Seperate growth process
C. Attached Growth process
D.None of above

22.The Suspended growth process involves…..

A.Trickling filter
B.Sedimentation
C.Activated Sludge process /Aeration
D.Attached growth process

23.The Attached growth process involves…..

A.Trickling filter/Biological filters
B.Sedimentation
C.Activated Sludge process /Aeration
D. Suspended growth process
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24. The sludge which does not settle well in sedimentation tank is called as-------
A.Bulking of Sludge
B. Bulking of Sand
C.Sludge volume Index
D.Sludge flocculation

25.M.L.S.S. stands for…….

A. Mixed Liquid Suspended Stone.
B. Mixed Liquor Suspended Solid
C. Mixed Liquor Suspended Stone
D. Mixed Liquid Suspended Stock.

26.Aeration in activated Sludge process is achieved through…

A.Diffuser Air Units
B. Mechanical Aeration Units
C. Combined Mechanical and diffused air units.
D.All of above

27. The trickling filters are broadly divided into two categories, based on the organic and hydraulic loading
applied to the unit ,one is a Standard rate trickling filter.( low rate) another is
A.Non Standard rate
B. High rate trickling filter.
C. Low rate trickling filter.
D. Intermittent sand filters

28.ZLD stands for……

A.Zero Liquid Discharge
B.Zero Lounge Discharge
C.Zero Light Discharge
D.All of above

29. Sludge Digestion involves the anaerobic treatment of highly concentrated organic wastes in the absence
of oxygen by ---------------
A.aerobic bacteria
B.Pathoginic bacteria
C.anaerobic bacteria
D.Nuicence bacteria

30.Sludge digestion involves Acid fermentation & ……..

A.Ethane Fermenation
B.Cethane Fermenation
C.Methane Fermenation
D.Curd Fermenation

31. Types of Anaerobic Digesters are of Two types one is standard rate and another is…..
A.Slow rate
B.high rate.
C.Unstanderd rate
D.Low standerd rate

32.The gases mainly produces in Sludge digestion are carbondioxide &------

A.Ethane
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B.Cethane
C.Methane
D.Oxygen

33. Method of dewatering the sludge from Digestion tank is by----

A.Sludge Evaporation Bunds
B.Sludge Drying Beds
C.Sludge Evaporation Beds
D.None of above

34.In ASP _______ provides the dual purpose of providing DO and mixing of the mixed liquor and
wastewater.
a) Flocculation
b) Aeration
c) Sedimentation
d) Clarification

35. What is biogas from Digestion Tank/Bio Gas Plant composed of?
a) O2 and CO2
b) CO2 and NO2
c) CH4 and O2
d) CH4 and CO2

36. In a high rate digestion process, the digester contents are heated and completely mixed & hence the
required detention period is-----
A. 10 to 20 days
B. 30 to 60 days
C. 25 to 00 days
D. 1to 5 days

37. In a Standerd rate digestion process, the digester contents are neither heated nor mixed & hence the
required detention period is-----
A. 10 to 20 days
B. 30 to 60 days
C. 25 to 00 days
D. 1to 5 days

38. What is the optimum temperature at which anaerobic digestion is carried out?
a) 27-43 degree Celsius(Generally 25-350C)
b) 55 degree Celsius
c) 45 degree Celsius
d) 40-50 degree Celsius

Prof. Milind B.Khamgaonkar Prof. Amey R, Khedikar

Course Coordinator HOD Civil Engineering Department

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 TulsiramjiGaikwad-PatilCollegeofEngineeringandTechnology
Wardha Road, Nagpur-441 108
NAACAccredited A+ Grade
ApprovedbyAICTE,NewDelhi,Govt.ofMaharashtra&Affiliatedto
RTMNagpurUniversity,Nagpur
DepartmentofCivilEngineering

Subject:Environmental Engineering-II(6thSem)
UNIT-V

1. Why the Sanitation conditions are quite poor in Rural part?

A. Inadequate water supply,
B. popultion is not literate
C.Nonavailability of Technology
D. Nonavailability of Expert masons

2. _________ is the separation of biodegradable waste from non biodegradable waste for proper disposal
and recycling.
a) Separation
b) Segregation
c) Removal
d) Composting

3. Why the Sanitation conditions are quite poor in Rural part?

A. popultion is not literate,
B. popultion is not concentrated
C.Nonavailability of Technology
D. Nonavailability of Expert masons

4. What is the maximum number of pits considered in pit latrines?

a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4

5. Rural sanitation consists of the efficient collection, removal and disposal of :-

A. Night Soil from privies on the conservancy system.
B. Sullage,, including urine and ablution water from previes
C. All refuse solid matter.
D.All of above

6. Rural sanitation comprises of Which essentials?

A Provision of safe and potable water for domestic purposes ;
B.Collection and disposal of dry refuse.
C. Collection and disposal of sullage & excretal waste
D.All of above

7. Which of the following is the most commonly used form of excretal disposal in Rural area?
a) Privies
b) Toilets
c) VIP latrine
d) Twin pit latrine
8. An aquaprivy is similar to a _______
a) Sanplat
b) VIP latrine
c) Soak pit
d) Septic tank

9. What is the maximum amount of solid waste produced in a country per capita per year?
a) 0.25 Kg
b) 0.5 Kg
c) 1.5 Kg
d) 2.5 Kg

10. In Pit Privy,What is the thickness of the compacted earth required for a top cover over filled pit?
a) 20 cm
b) 50 cm
c) 75 cm
d) 60 cm

10. Select the commonly used excretal disposal Privy in Rural area.
a) Pit privy
b) VIP latrine
c) Soak pit
d) Septic tank

11. Select the commonly used excretal disposal Privy in Rural area.
a) Aqua privy
b) VIP latrine
c) Soak pit
d) Septic tank

12. Which of the following materials is not used in the construction of a septic tank?
a) Concrete
b) Rubber
c) Brick masonry
d) Plastic

13. Septic tank is a small scale treatment unit.

a) True
b) False
C)nonconclusive
d)None of above

14. The heavy particles in the Septic tank _____

a) Float
b) Sink into the bottom
c) Separated using magnetic methods
d) Flow along liquid

15. The scum formed in the tank _____

a) Flows
b) Gets dissolved
c) Sink into the bottom
d) Floats on top
16. Effluent sewer of Septic Tank is also called as ______
a) Septic tank drainage
b) Drainage
c) Septic tank effluent drainage
d) Effluent drainage

17. What is the function of two tanks provided in septic tank systems?
a) Divide solids and liquid
b) Divide wastewater and water
c) Divide black and grey water
d) Store large amount of effluent

18.Whic are the bacterias required for Biochemical Decomposition of sewage in Septic Tank ?
A.Aerobic bacteria
B.Anaerobic Bacterias
C.Facultative bacteria
D.Pandemic Bacteria

19.A septic tank works as the functions of ……..

A.sedimentation tank,
B.a sludge digestion tank
C. a sludge storage tank.
D.All of above

20.What is the commen detention Period of Sewage in Septic Tank ?

A.One year
B.24 Hours
C.2Hours
D.None of above

21. What is the maximum amount of solid waste produced in a country per capita per year?
a) 15-45 Litres
b) 45-55 Litres
c) 5-15 Litres
d) 70-100 Litres

22.For what period the sludge is allowed to accumulate at bottom of Septic Tank ?
A.6-12 months
B.24 Hours
C.2Hours
D.None of above

23. After what period the Septic Tank is cleaned/Sludge removed?

A. 24 Hours
B. 6-12 months
C.2Hours
D.None of above

24.what does Sullage contains ?

A.wastewater from bath rooms,
B.wastewater kitchens & house washings,
C.wastewater washing of clothes
D.All of above
25. ______ allow the water to soak into the ground.
a) Septic tank
b) SoakPits/Trenches
c) Effluent pipe
d) Evapo-transpiration

26. Which are the methods adopted for the Final purification of the effluent and the removal/death of
from Sullage ?
A. Soil absorption systems.
B. Upflow filters.
C. Biological filtcrs.
D.All of above

27.By what materials the Soak Pit is filled ?

A.Concrete,
B.Fibres,
C. bric bats or coarse aggregates
D.All of above

28.The working of Soak Pit is based on the principle of,-------

A.Suspended Growth Process
B.Attached Growth Process
C.Anerobic Decomposition
D.Sedimentation Process

29. The working of BioGas Plant is based on the principle of,-------

A.Suspended Growth Process
B.Attached Growth Process
C.Anerobic Decomposition
D.Sedimentation Process

30. . The working of BioGas Plant is very similar to-------

A.Trickling filter,
B.Digestion Tank,
C.Sedimentation Tank,
D.Aeration tank

31.The Combustible gas evolved from Bio Gas Plant is----

A.Carbon di Oxide
B. Carbon Mono Oxide
C.Methane
D.Ammonia

32.Imhof f is the improved version of the----

A.Septic Tank,
B.Digestion Tank,
C.Sedimentation Tank,
D.Aeration tank

33. Which of the Pollutant occurs in the Industrial wastewater?

A.the raw materials,
B. end products, process intermediates process by products
C. process chemicals
D.All of above
34.Which are the treatment methods adopted for Industrial waste water depending upon the quantum,
concentration, toxicity an( presence of non-biodegradable organics ?
A. Equalisation;
B. Neutralisation;
C. Proportioning
D.All of above

35. Which are the treatment methods adopted for Industrial waste water depending upon the quantum,
concentration, toxicity an( presence of non-biodegradable organics ?
A.Physical treatment ;
B. Chemical treatment ;
C. Biological treatment.
D.All of above

36. The discharged wastewater is purified in due course of time, by ------process of natural waters.
A Filtration
B. Self-purification process
C. Activated sludge process
D. Sedimentation

37.Choose correct statement from following;

A. The equalization consists of holding the waste for some designed Sewage Characteristics period
in a continuously mixed basin,
B. The Neutralisation consists of holding the waste for some designed Sewage Characteristics period in
a continuously mixed basin
C. The Proportioning consists of holding the waste for some designed Sewage Characteristics period in a
continuously mixed basin
D.All of above

38. Choose correct statement from following;

A. In the Equalisation process the waste is held in the tanks and its PH value is adjusted suitably by
either adding alkaline or acidic substances as the case may be.
B. In the neutralization process the waste is held in the tanks and its PH value is adjusted suitably
by either adding alkaline or acidic substances as the case may be.
C. In the Proprtioning process the waste is held in the tanks and its PH value is adjusted suitably by
either adding alkaline or acidic substances as the case may be.
D. In the Sedimentation process the waste is held in the tanks and its PH value is adjusted suitably by
either adding alkaline or acidic substances as the case may be.

39.When the method of Proportioning is being adopted in Treatment of Industrial Waste Water?
A. When the industrial waste is being treated independently;
B. When the municipal sewage is being treated independently;
C. When the industrial waste is left in Stream;
D. When the industrial waste is treated along with municipal sewage

40.Which are the chemical and physico-chemical processes employed in the treatment of industrial
waste ?
A. reverse osmosis or hyper filtration;
B. electrodialysis;
C. chemical oxidation & coagulation or precipitation
D.All of above

41.Which are the chemical and physico-chemical processes employed in the treatment of industrial
waste ?
A. adsorption & deionisation
B. thermal reduction and air-stripping.
C. Thermal reduction
D.All of above

42.What is Aclimatisation w.r.t. Industrial waste water treatment ?

A.Consists of Neutralisation of Industrial & Domestic waste.
B. gradual exposure of the waste- water in increasing concentration to the seed or initial micro biological
population,
C. gradual exposure of the waste- water in decreasing concentration to the seed or initial micro biological
population,
D.Consists of Proportioning of Industrial & Domestic waste.

43. Select correct statement from following ?

A. In air-stripping is a modification of aeration-process, used for removal of gases from the wastewater.
B.In air-stripping, the liquid waste is poured down through a packed tower, equipped with an air blower at the
bottom.
C.Air-stripping is the treatment process generally adopted for Industrial waste water.
D.All of above

44.Name the process of Industrial wastewater treatment containing dissolved salts are filtered through
semipermeable membranes at a pressure higher than the osmotic pressure called as ?
A. Reverse Osmosis process
B. Electrodialysis
C. Chemical Oxidation
D. Deionisation

45 Name the process of Industrial wastewater treatment containing dissolved salts from wastewater are
separated by passing an electric current through the wastewater tank, installed with ‘ion exchange membranes’?
A. Reverse Osmosis process
B. Electrodialysis
C. Chemical Oxidation
D. Deionisation

46. Name the process of Industrial wastewater treatment passing the pre-treated wastewater through the
beds of activated carbon to remove non- biodegradable organics?
A. Reverse Osmosis process
B. Adsorption
C. Chemical Oxidation
D. Deionisation

47. Name the process of Industrial wastewater treatment passing of wastewater through the beds of
synthetic ion exchange resins?
A. Reverse Osmosis process
B. Adsorption
C. Chemical Oxidation
D. Deionisation

Prof. Milind B.Khamgaonkar Prof. Amey R. Khedikar

Course Coordinator HOD Civil Engineering Department

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DepartmentofCivilEngineering

Subject:Environmental Engineering-II(6thSem)
UNIT-VI

1. Which air pollutant cause corrosion of building?

a.SO₂
b.SO₃
c.CO
d.NO₂

2. Which of the following air pollutant effects plants the most?

a.Fluorine
b.SO₂
c.PAN
d.HCl

3. Air pollution exists/classifed in distinct categories,they are……

A. Personal air pollution
B. Occupational air pollution
C. Community air pollution
D.All of above

4. Which of the following is called the secondary air pollutant?

(a) PANs
(b) Ozone
(c) Carbon monoxide
(d) Nitrogen Dioxide

5. Which of the following particles is called the particulate pollutants?

(a) Ozone
(b) Radon
(c) Fly Ash
(d) Ethylene

6. Natural contaminants/pollutants include…..

A. natural fog,
B. pollen grains,bacteria
C. products of volcanic eruption
D.ALL of above

7. Aerosols (particulates)/pollutants include….

A.dust,
B.smoke, fume
C.mist, fog,
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D.ALL of above

7. Which of the following gas is more in percentage in the air?

(a) Oxygen gas
(b) Nitrogen gas
(c) Water vapour
(d) Carbon dioxide gas

8. The percentage of Oxygen gas in atmospheric air is…..,

A.78.10,
B.21.10,
C.20.90,
D.0.44.

9. Which of the pollutant is directly emitted from identifiable sources Primary air pollutant ?
A Sulphuric acid (H2SO4) or acid mist.
B. ozone (O3)
C. Formaldehyde
D. Carbon monoxide

10. Which of the Secondary pollutant is formed in the atmosphere as a result of interaction between two or
more primary pollutants?
A Sulphuric acid (H2SO4) or acid mist.
B. Halogen compounds.
C. Radioactive compounds
D. Carbon monoxide

11. Increased levels of air pollution results in _______.

(a) Soil erosion
(b) Global warming
(c) Respiratory problems
(d) All of the above

12.what is the source of Airpollution ?

A. Natural sources
B.Man made sources
C.Water source
D.A & B above

13.In polluting air, Smoke, fumes, ash, dust, nitric oxide and sulphur dioxide are the main sources of ___.
(a) Primary Pollutants
(b) Secondary pollutants
(c) Bio-Degradable Pollutants
(d) None of the above

14. .Which of the following gases are called Greenhouse gases?

(a) Methane
(b) Nitrogen
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(c) Carbon dioxide
(d) Both a and c

15. The type of pollution which is likely to affect Taj Mahal in Agra to a greater extent is
(a) air pollution
(b) soil pollution
(c) water pollution
(d) noise pollution

16. Which of the following is a liquid form of aerosol?

a) Fume
b) Dust
c) Mist
d) Smoke
17.Where are the effects of Air Pollution?
A. Effect on human health
B. Effect on physical properties of atmosphere
C. Effect on plants and animals
D. All of the above.

18. What are the effects of sulphur dioxide on the human body?
a) It causes the malfunction of liver and kidney
b) It causes increased symptoms in cardiac and pulmonary diseased patients
c) It causes blood cells to dilate thereby affecting blood flow through the circulatory system
d) All of the mentioned
19. How does carbon monoxide affect the human body?
a) It does not allow binding of oxygen with haemoglobin
b) It reduces the surface area of the alveoli and disrupts gaseous transfers
c) It causes the liver to malfunction, increasing bile secretion
d) It reduces the body’s tendency to absorb water thereby making us feel dehydrated
20. How does lead affect the human body?
a) Increases blood pressure
b) Damages the cerebellum, liver and kidney
c) Leads to reproductive disorders and osteoporosis
d) All of above mentioned
21. Which of the following air pollution control device has maximum efficiency?
a) Electrostatic precipitator
b) Dynamic precipitator
c) Spray tower
d) Wet cyclonic scrubber
22.What are the various air pollution control methods ?
A. Air pollution prevention at source
B. Air pollution by zoning
C. Air pollution by control devices
d) All of Above mentioned

23. Which of the following is incorrect regarding the fabric filter?

a) They can remove very small particle
b) They are liable to chemical attack

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c) They have low efficiency in comparison to venturi scrubber
d) They can handle large volume of gas at relatively high speed

24. Which of the following removes both gaseous and particulate contaminants?
a) Venturi scrubber
b) Gravitational settling chamber
c) Dynamic precipitator
d) Wet scrubber

25. Electro Static Precipitators is one of the most widely used collection device for both solid and…….
A. liquid particulates very effectively.
B. Gaseous particulates very effectively.
C. Suspended particulates very effectively.
D.None of above

26.In Electro Static Precipitators Electrostatic attraction is used as the basic force for separation of
participate matter from……
A.Liquid
B. the gas.
C.Aerosols
D.Solids

27. Greenhouse gases present in a very high quantity is

(a) ethane
(b) carbon dioxide
(c) propane
(d) methane

28. Gas molecules absorbing thermal infrared radiation and present in large quantity to change the
climate system is known as
(a) ozone gases
(b) beta radiations
(c) alpha radiations
(d) greenhouse gases

29. Burning of fossil fuels

(a) increased oxygen level
(b) increases greenhouse gases
(c) decreases greenhouse gases
(d) increased ethane level

30. These are features of higher energy level and shorter wavelengths
(a) infrared radiation
(b) alpha radiation
(c) beta radiation
(d) ultraviolet radiation

31. What is called for the phenomenon when the radiation absorbed by the atmosphere is re-radiated
towards the surface of the Earth?
a) Smog
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b) Newton effect
c) Darwin effect
d) Greenhouse effect

32. The process of burning of municipal solid waste at high temperature is called ____________
a) Incineration
b) Composting
c) Land filing
d) Shredding
33. Which of the following is a biodegradable waste?
a) Polythene bags
b) Synthetic fiber
c) Food waste
d) Paper
34. In which method of disposal of municipal solid waste, the waste is dumped in the soil?
a) Incineration
b) Composting
c) Land filing
d) Shredding
35. The process of decomposition of biodegradable solid waste by earthworms is called ___________
a) Land fills
b) Shredding
c) Vermi-composting
d) Composting
36. ______ is a liquid that passes through solid waste and extracts suspended impurities from it.
a) Leachate
b) Sludge
c) Distilled water
d) Municipal waste
37. Which of the following is not the municipal solid waste?
a) Radioactive substance
b) Ashes
c) Food waste
d) Rubbish
38. Which of the following waste can be decomposed by bacteria?
a) Radioactive substance
b) Ashes
c) Food waste
d) Rubbish
39. Which of the following is a biological method of disposal of municipal solid waste?
a) Land fills
b) Shredding
c) Pulverization
d) Composting

Prof. Milind B.Khamgaonkar Prof. Amey R. Khedikar

Course Coordinator HOD Civil Engineering Department