INTRODUCTION
SOURCES AND INTAKES
SEDIMENTATION AND FILTRATION
DISINFECTION AND MISCELLANEOUS TREATMENT
COLLECTION & CONVEYANCE AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
100

The average quantity of water (in lpcd)

required for domestic purposes according to

IS code is ________


 135

100

Surface water can act as a source of water

in water supply scheme.


True


100

The efficiency of sedimentation tank does not depend upon


depth of tank

100

The most commonly used chemical for dechlorination of water, is


sodium sulphite

100

Displacement pump is classified on the

basis of _____________


Mechanical operation of principle


200

In which type of water demand, minimum

average consumption of water takes place?



 Fire demand

200

Which of the following can be designated

as an intake structure?




 Reservoir

200

The detention period for plain sedimentation water tanks, is usually

24 to 36 hours.

200

For plain chlorination of water, the quantity of chlorine used, is

0.5 mg/litre.

200

The maximum efficiency of a centrifugal

pump is _____________



 85%


300

Water lost in theft and waste contributes to

how much % of total consumption?



 15


300

How many types of aerators are commonly

used in the treatment of water?



 4


300

__________ is an operation designed to

force agitation in the fluid and induce

coagulation.


a) Sedimenta tion

b) Flocculation

c) Disinfection

d) Aeration

300

Alum is chemically

Aluminium sulphate

300

Consider the following statements.

i. Capacity of the pump

ii. Number of pump units

iii. Discharge condition

The selection of a particular type of pump

depends on which of the following?


a) i, ii, iii