Home» Online Test » Civil Engineering » Water Supply & Sanitation Engineering Online Test » Paper 1 » Paper 2 » Paper 3 0% Sorry, time's up. To complete the online test, please restart it. Created by Vikash chaudhary This is a FREE online test. Beware of scammers who ask for money to attend this test. Get fresh, new questions in each attempt. Total Questions: 50 Time Allotted: 50 minutes Passing Score: 70% Randomization: Yes Certificate: Yes Do not refresh the page! 👍 All the best! 1 / 50 1. Groundwater from artesian wells a) contains no suspended materials b) contains dissolved salts c) requires less treatment d) all of the above 2 / 50 2. In Chezy's formula v=c√ms for calculating the velocity of flow in a circular sewer, the Chezy's constant c depends upon: a) size of the sewer b) shape of the sewer c) roughness of the sewer d) all of the above 3 / 50 3. Stoneware pipes are generally not used for sewer mains because they are: a) weak in compression b) weak in tension c) hydraulically less efficient d) less resistant to organic corrosion 4 / 50 4. Gastrointestinal irritation is produced because of excess of the following in water a) chlorides b) sulphates c) nitrates d) phosphates 5 / 50 5. The highest non-scouring velocity in a sewer may be allowed in: a) cast iron sewer b) glazed brick sewer c) cement concrete d) stone ware sewer 6 / 50 6. The sewerage system originates from: a) main sewers b) branch sewers c) lateral sewers d) house sewers 7 / 50 7. It is practical to design sewer for the self-cleaning velocity at: a) Ultimate peak flow b) Maximum flow c) Minimum flow d) Extra flow 8 / 50 8. Gravity conduits are generally in the form of a) open channels b) conduits c) tunnels d) all of the above 9 / 50 9. Manhole is said to be shallow if its depth is less than: a) 0.7-0.9 m b) 1.0-1.2 m c) 0.8 m d) 0.7 m 10 / 50 10. Steel pipes are a) generally laid underground and no expansion joint is required b) connected by riveted or welded joints c) suitable for withstanding high internal pressure d) all of the above 11 / 50 11. The sewage consists of water: a) 80% b) 90% c) 95% d) 99.9% 12 / 50 12. Dug wells or open wells a) have a diameter between 1 to 4m b) are suitable for a small discharge of about 20cum/hour c) are cheap in construction d) all of the above 13 / 50 13. The sewage in an inverted siphon will flow under what condition? a) Air b) Vacuum c) Pressure d) Gravity 14 / 50 14. The layout of the distribution system that is suitable for haphazardly growing cities is: a) dead-end system b) grid iron system c) ring system d) radial system 15 / 50 15. Priming is the process of a) removing the trapped air from the pump b) removing the trapped water from the pump c) removing the debris waste from the pump d) all of the above 16 / 50 16. Tuberculation is caused in a metal pipe due to a) sulphur-reducing bacteria b) nitrogen-reducing bacteria c) oxygen-reducing bacteria d) phosphorus of total water demand 17 / 50 17. The last trap provided in a house drainage system is: a) q-trap b) floor trap c) nahni trap d) interception trap 18 / 50 18. Hydrants are used for tapping water from mains for: a) fire extinguishing b) street washing c) flushing sewer lines d) all of the above 19 / 50 19. The radius of influence of the well varies with a) rate of pumping b) water table c) types of well d) none of the above 20 / 50 20. Manhole is said to be medium if its depth is between: a) 0.7-0.9 m b) 0.9-1.2 m c) 0.9-1.3 m d) 0.9-1.5 m 21 / 50 21. In strainer type wells a) the flow is radial b) the flow is spherical c) area of flow depends upon the size of the cavity d) all of the above 22 / 50 22. The types of diseases caused due to the lack of water are known as a) waterborne b) water-washed c) water-based d) water vector 23 / 50 23. As per Buston's formula, fire demand for in liters per minute for a population of p in thousands, is given by a) 5663 √p b) 3182 √p c) 4640 √p d) none of the above 24 / 50 24. The valve which allows water to flow in one direction but prevents its flow in the reverse direction is a) reflux valve b) gate valve c) sluice valve d) pressure valve 25 / 50 25. The water supply demand in a fully plumbed system in Nepal context a) 45 lpcd b) 65 lpcd c) 112 lpcd d) 135 lpcd 26 / 50 26. The capacity of a flushing cistern for water closets is: a) 1-2 liters b) 10-15 liters c) 5 liters d) 20-25 liters 27 / 50 27. If in the relative stability test on sewage, the period of incubation at 20°C is 15 days, the relative stability is: a) 95.95% b) 96.05% c) 96.86% d) 100% 28 / 50 28. The open channels supported above the ground over trestles are called a) tunnel b) aqueduct c) flume d) conduit 29 / 50 29. The inlet and outlet pipes of the septic tank are bent: a) upward b) downward c) inlet upward and outlet downward d) inlet downward and outlet upward 30 / 50 30. A circular section for a sewer is preferred only up to a diameter of: a) 10 cm b) 20 cm c) 30 cm d) 60 cm 31 / 50 31. Water demand of a city includes a) domestic water demand b) commercial and industrial demand c) fire and public-use demand d) all of the above 32 / 50 32. Shrouding is the process of filling gravel, bajri, etc., in a) slotted tube well b) strainer tube well c) perforated tube well d) cavity tube well 33 / 50 33. The most widely used tube well in Nepal is a) strainer well b) cavity well c) slotted d) perforated well 34 / 50 34. Air inlet valve is provided in water mains at a) summit of the pipe b) downstream of the sluice valve c) both (a) and (b) of the above d) upstream of the sluice valve 35 / 50 35. Choose the odd statement: a) sewage is received in a wet well b) sewage is received in a dry well c) both of the above d) none of the above 36 / 50 36. PH value of water for water supply a) 6.5 to 8.5 b) 5.5 to 7.0 c) 7.0 to 9.5 d) 5.5 to 9.5 37 / 50 37. The types of joint not used to resist shock, vibration, etc. is a) dresser coupling joint b) victaulic joint c) flanged joint d) flexible joint 38 / 50 38. Gravity conduits a) carry water under gravity b) follow the hydraulic gradient line c) are carried through tunnels in deep cutting d) all of the above 39 / 50 39. A lamp hole is helpful in: a) illuminating sewer line b) cleaning sewer line c) repairing d) testing sewers 40 / 50 40. Salvaging is: a) extraction of essence from waste b) dumping of solid waste c) sanitary land filling of solid waste d) none of the above 41 / 50 41. When the fall in elevation is greater than 60cm, the manhole provided is called: a) lamp hole b) flight manhole c) drop manhole d) fall manhole 42 / 50 42. The gradient to be provided for sewers depends upon: a) the diameter of the sewer b) the discharge c) sewer pipe material d) all of the above 43 / 50 43. Depth of shallow tube well shall not be more than (considering economic point): a) 30 m b) 40 m c) 50 m d) 60 m 44 / 50 44. In the above problem 151, using Manning's formula with n = 0.014 then the hydraulic gradient will be a) 1:200 b) 1:400 c) 1:800 d) 1:1000 45 / 50 45. The water carriage sewage system: a) is cheaper in initial cost than dry conveyance system b) requires treatment before disposal c) creates a hygienic problem d) all of the above 46 / 50 46. Turbidity depends on the presence of the following in water a) suspended solids b) suspended solids and colloidal solids c) any material capable of preventing light d) intensity of coloration 47 / 50 47. The service pipes must be designed to carry a) 3 times the average demand b) 4 times the average demand c) 1 times the average demand d) 2 times the average demand 48 / 50 48. Before entering a manhole, a candle is lowered into the manhole: a) to illuminate it b) to detect toxic gases c) to give a signal to the adjacent manhole d) to find out the presence of oxygen 49 / 50 49. Goaty water refers to... a) odour of water b) turbidity of water c) colour of water d) all of the above 50 / 50 50. Pump efficiency is 85%, motor efficiency is 94% then the combined efficiency of the two is a) 90% b) 80% c) 70% d) 85% Please provide accurate information so we can send your Achievement Certificate by mail. NameEmailPhone Number Your score isShare your achievement! LinkedIn Facebook 0% Restart Test Please provide your feedback. Thank you for your valuable feedback. Send feedback Buy Water Supply & Sanitation Engineering MCQ PDF for Offline Study