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The document outlines the examination structure for a Civil Engineering course on Solid Waste Management at the University of Mumbai, including multiple-choice questions (MCQs) and descriptive questions. It covers topics such as solid waste management principles, recycling, leachate collection systems, and energy recovery from waste. The exam consists of three sections: MCQs, short answer questions, and detailed problem-solving questions.

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Sem Vii SWM Sample QP Jan 2021

The document outlines the examination structure for a Civil Engineering course on Solid Waste Management at the University of Mumbai, including multiple-choice questions (MCQs) and descriptive questions. It covers topics such as solid waste management principles, recycling, leachate collection systems, and energy recovery from waste. The exam consists of three sections: MCQs, short answer questions, and detailed problem-solving questions.

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University of Mumbai

Civil Engineering Examination


Sub: CE-DLO 7042 SWM / Solid Waste Management
Year/Sem:- BE/ VII Sem Max. Marks: 80
Duration: - 2Hrs
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Q1. Attempt all the MCQS (20 X 2 mark= 40 marks)

Q. 1. Which of the below is not an idea behind solid waste management?


a) Control of waste generation
b) Storage and collection
c) Disposal
d) Stop waste generation

Q. 2. Under which rule of Government, guidelines for solid waste management are followed
today?
a) Municipal Solid Waste Rules, 2000
b) Municipal Solid Waste Rules, 2016
c) Solid Waste Rules, 2000
d) Solid Waste Rules, 2016

Q. 3. The average composition of Municipal solid waste is:


a) 41% organic, 40% inert & 19% recyclable
b) 20% organic, 60% inert & 20% recyclable
c) 30% organic, 20% inert & 50% recyclable
d) 19% organic, 41% inert & 40% recyclable
Q. 4. What is a Geo-net?
a) A synthetic material used for drainage of liquids
b) A synthetic material used for drainage of Gases
c) A ceramic material used for drainage of liquids
d) A fibrous material used for drainage of liquids

Q. 5. In a leachate collection system, what is the slope of linear?


a) 2-5%
b) 2-8%
c) 2-9%
d) 2-10%

Q. 6. In a double liner system, what is the depth and coefficient of permeability for
compacted soil?
a) 2ft and K <= 10-6 cm/sec
b) 3ft and K <= 10-7 cm/sec
c) 2ft and K <= 10-7 cm/sec
d) 3ft and K <= 10-6 cm/sec

Q. 7. Which of the following statement regarding recycling is wrong?


a) Saves precious resources
b) Require stable market
c) Improves efficiency of treatment processes
d) Increases the needs for mining virgin materials

Q. 8. What is the most expensive component of solid waste handling?


a) Collection
b) Storage
c) Treatment
d) Separation

Q. 9. What is the process flow in a integrated solid waste management system?


a) Generation-Source separation- facility separation-collection- Transfer and
transport-Landfill
b) Generation-Source separation-collection- Transfer and transport -facility
separation-Landfill
c) Generation-Source separation-collection-facility separation-Transfer
and transport-Landfill
d) Generation-Source separation-collection- Landfill -facility separation-Transfer and
transport

Q. 10. What are the advantages of Waste to energy?


a. It is economical
b. Increase volume of waste
c. Recover useful energy
d. High degree of sophistication is required
Q. 11. Why it is difficult to recycle plastics?
A) It is very hard
B) It comes in different sizes
C) It is adhesive
D) It contains different types of polymer resins

Q. 12. Which of the following is done on an individual level?


A) Burning
B) Disposal
C) Recycling
D) Source reduction

Q. 13. Which of the following can be recycled many times?


A) Wood
B) Plastic
C) Aluminium
D) Organic Materials

Q. 14. What plan should we make to the disposal of solid waste?


A) Integrated waste management plan
B) Recycling of waste management plan
C) Reducing of waste management plan
D) Use of waste management plan

Q. 15. Which of the following is used in the production of Plastic?


A) Mercury
B) Lead
C) Poly Vinyl chloride
D) Chlorine

Q. 16. In a leachate collection system, what is the slope of linear?


A) 2-5%
B) 2-8%
C) 2-9%
D) 2-10%

Q. 17. In a double liner system, what is the depth and coefficient of permeability for
compacted soil?
A) 2ft and K <= 10-6 cm/sec
B) 3ft and K <= 10-7 cm/sec
C) 2ft and K <= 10-7 cm/sec
D) 3ft and K <= 10-6 cm/sec

Q. 18. Dulong formula


A) Energy value (BTU/lb) = 145.4 C + 620 (H + 1/8 O) + 41S
B) Energy value (BTU/lb) = 154.5 C + 620 (H – 1/8 O) + 41S
C) Energy value (BTU/lb) = 145.4 C + 620 (H – 1/8 O) + 41S
D) Energy value (BTU/lb) = 145.4 C + 620 (H – 1/6 O) + 41S

Q. 19. During the energy recovery, The emission of ______a direct result of the oxidation of
sulphur present in solid waste
A) CO2
B) CO
C) SOx
D) NOx

Q. 20. In the Landfill, the final cover shall have a barrier soil layer comprising of ________of
clay or amended soil.
A) 10 cm
B) 45 cm
C) 60 cm
D) 50 cm
Q2. Attempt any FOUR (04 X 05 marks= 20 marks)
1. What is E-waste? How they are managed?
2. Explain significance of chemical properties of solid waste.
3. What are the different characteristics of hazardous waste?
4. What is called as optimization of collection route?
5. Refuse Derived Fuel
6. Pyrolysis

Q3. Attempt any TWO (02 X 10 marks= 20 marks)


1. How would you solve solid waste problems of your locality by using Solid Waste
Management System?
2. Determine the amount of air required to oxidize one tonne of waste with the chemical
composition C50H100O40N1.

3. Why transfer stations are necessary? Explain any two types.


4. List the Engineering consideration involved in the implementation of ‘Material Recovery
Facilities’. Give the flow diagram for material recovery facilities for processing yard and
other green wastes.

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