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HPSC001:HPSC AEE Environmental Engineer Full Length Test 01

QUESTIONS

S EC TI O NS

1. MCQ - 100 Questions

Section 1 : MCQ - 100 Questions

1 Which of the following characteristics is exhibited by hazardous waste?

Ignitability

Corrosivity

Toxicity

All of above

Correct: +1 · Incorrect: -0.25

2 Which of the following waste is biologically waste?

Ash from thermal power plants

Municipal solid waste

Construction and demolition waste

All of the above

Correct: +1 · Incorrect: -0.25

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3 Which of the following processing technique is a thermal treatment waste?

Composting

Landfilling

Bio-methanation

Incineration

Correct: +1 · Incorrect: -0.25

4 The biodegradable fraction in Indian MSW ranges between

50-60 %

5-10 %

90-95 %

1-2 %

Correct: +1 · Incorrect: -0.25

5 Which component of MSW is significantly higher in US and UK in comparison to India?

Paper

Inerts

Biodegradables

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 None of the above

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6 Which of following is likely to be classified as hazardous waste?

Crop residue

Construction and Demolition waste

Effluent treatment plant sludge

Garden waste

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7 Which of the following waste is best suited for physical treatment?

Waste with high biodegradable fraction

Waste with high inert fraction

Waste with high combustible fraction

Waste with high incombustible fraction

Correct: +1 · Incorrect: -0.25

8 Municipal solid waste includes

residential, institutional and commercial waste

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 institutional, industrial and commercial waste

construction and demolition, biomedical, industrial waste

E-waste, biomedical and residential waste

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9 Which of the following is the Correct order of solid waste management ?

Transportation, collection, treatment. disposal

Collection, treatment, transportation, disposal

Collection, transportation, treatment, disposal

Transportation, treatment, collection, disposal

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10 Waste produced from kitchens are

Biodegradable

Non-biodegradable

Inert

Combustible

Correct: +1 · Incorrect: -0.25

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11 What to do with plastic wastes?

Composting

Recycling

Disposal in dump yard

Underground storage

Correct: +1 · Incorrect: -0.25

12 Which of the following Technologies are used for energy production?

Bio-methanation and Incineration

Incineration and Composting

Composting and Bio-methanation

Composting and Pyrolysis

Correct: +1 · Incorrect: -0.25

13 Which is the nodal organization which permits the trans-boundary movement of hazardous waste?

Pollution Control Committee

Directorate General of Foreign Trade

State Pollution Control Board

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 Ministry of Environment and Forests

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14 What forms the second layer after the cover soil layer of the final cover of a landfill?

Vegetative layer

Liner

Protective/Barrier layer

Drainage layer

Correct: +1 · Incorrect: -0.25

15 Which of the following is NOT an objective of EIA?

To protect the productivity and capacity of natural systems and the ecological processes which maintain
their functions

To promote development that is sustainable and optimizes resource use as well as management opportunities

Proactive approach to integrate environmental considerations into the higher levels of decision- making

To ensure environmental considerations are explicitly addressed and incorporated into the development
decision-making process

Correct: +1 · Incorrect: -0.25

16 Distance between the containers/dustbin should not be more than __________m and that of
container/dustbin and house should not exceed ___________m.

200,250

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 500,450

250,500

500,250

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17 ________________is biological processes in which microorganisms break down biodegradable

Anaerobic Digestion

Composting

Vermicomposting

All of these

Correct: +1 · Incorrect: -0.25

18 Conversion of organic waste into compost by earthworm can be classified as

In-vessel composting

Activated sludge process

Vermicomposting

Pyrolysis

Correct: +1 · Incorrect: -0.25

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19 Match the following:

a-iii,v, b-i, c-ii,iv d-iv

a-i,v, b-iii, c-ii, d-iv ,ii

a-iii,v, b-i,c-iv, d-ii,iv

a-iii, b-i,v, c-ii,iv, d- ii,iv

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20 Identity the wrong statement

Curb collection service requires homeowner cooperation for scheduled service

Setout setback service is much less time consuming compared to others.

Backyard system works best when a suitable driveway Is available.

Alley system proves to be beneficial to rag pickers and other scavengers.

Correct: +1 · Incorrect: -0.25

21 Collection system recommended at the areas with high generation rate is

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 Curb service

Stationary container system

Haul container system

Setout-setback service

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22 According to CPHEEO, packaging material used by e-commerce companies shall be disposed of in

Yellow

Blue

Green

Black

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23 Recommended processing of wastes from hospitals is

Anaerobic Digestion

Composting

Incineration

Vermicomposting

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24 _____________involves collection of wastes from storage bins to landfill site.

Collection service

Door to door collection

Pick-up

Collection system

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25 Ash content is the substrate left after ignition at

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26 Energy released at complete oxidation and water leaves the combustion process in its liquid state

Lower heating value

Moderate heating value

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 Mild heating value

Higher heating value

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27 In India, as per CPHEEO manual, 2016, the minimum time that the waste should be exposed to the
temperatures of incinerator

1 Sec

2 Sec

3 Sec

5 Sec

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28 About _____________ % of the waste to transferred into the flue gas during the waste incineration
process.

60

70

80

90

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29 The moisture content, ash content and the combustible solids of a waste are 40%, 30% and 20%
respectively. Is auxiliary fuel required for combustion to take place?

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 Yes

No

Insufficient data

Cannot Say

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30 The fluidization of bed in fluidized bed incinerator is achieved by

Injecting air through large number of nozzles from below

Injecting water trough large number of nozzle frame below

Adding excess of water

None of these

Correct: +1 · Incorrect: -0.25

31 Operating temperature of Fabric Filter, Cyclone and Electrostatic Precipitator are

250°C, 850°C and 400 °C respectively

250°C, 400°C and 650 °C respectively

400°C, 850°C and 250 °C respectively

400°C, 250 °C and 650 °C respectively

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32 Which option is correct about pyrolysis?

Thermal degradation at 300-800 °C

Exothermic

Partial oxidation

In presence of oxidizing agent

Correct: +1 · Incorrect: -0.25

33 Statement 1- Street sweepings and C & D wastes are not suitable for incineration.

Statement 2- Street sweeping and C & D wastes contains a small fraction of incombustible matter.

Both statements are true and statement 2 is a correct explanation of statement 1

Statement 1 is true and statement 2 is false

Statement 1 is false and statement 2 Is True

Both statements are true and statement 2 is not a correct explanation of statement 1.

Correct: +1 · Incorrect: -0.25

34 This bioremediation technique includes mixing contaminated water and soil, fertilizers and carbon
dioxide in a bioreactor to stimulate biodegradation is

Composting

Slurry-phase bioremediation

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 In situ hybridization

Biopile treatment

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35 Bioremediation is

Usage of microbes to create new organisms

Usage of anaerobic bacteria to create new antibiotics

Usage of microbes to destroy environmental pollutants

Usage of aerobic bacteria to create new vaccines

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36 The bioremediation process involving the usage of plants to degrade pollutants is

Composting

Bio-pile

Phytoremediation

Land farming

Correct: +1 · Incorrect: -0.25

37 Which of the following are the most common contaminants in hazardous sites according to EPA data
analysis?

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 VOC

Metals

PAH

PCB

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38 Which of the following area has the lowest chance of producing a biomedical waste?

Hospitals

Clinics

Laboratories

Agricultural lands

Correct: +1 · Incorrect: -0.25

39 Which of the following is not categorized as a Biomedical waste?

Animal waste

Microbiological waste

Chemical waste

Domestic waste

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 Correct: +1 · Incorrect: -0.25

40 Which of the following waste/residue should not be mixed with other wastes to avoid contamination?

Tarry residue

Oily sludge

Animal waste

Vegetable oil

Correct: +1 · Incorrect: -0.25

41 Which of the following is not a waste treatment method for biomedical wastes?

Incineration

Chemical disinfecting

Autoclaving

Sieving

Correct: +1 · Incorrect: -0.25

42 Which of the following can be used to treat wastes with simple organic matter with high water
content?

Vermicomposting

Aerobic composting

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 Incineration

Anaerobic digestion

Correct: +1 · Incorrect: -0.25

43 During which stage of wastewater treatment are methanogenic microbes most important?

Secondary treatment

Sludge digestion

Primary treatment

Biological oxidation

Correct: +1 · Incorrect: -0.25

44 Which among the following is NOT a major component of construction and demolition waste?

Bricks

Wood

Pipes and conduits

Steel

Correct: +1 · Incorrect: -0.25

45 Which among the following is NoT a type of household biomedical waste?

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 Soiled sanitary Napkins/Baby diapers

Injected needles

Scalpels and saws

Blood stained cotton, band aids

Correct: +1 · Incorrect: -0.25

46 Forced air and high power vacuum is used by for the collection of fine particles of street sweepings
using a broom

Mechanical broom sweepers

Handcarts

Regenerative air sweepers

Fan-shaped filament brooms

Correct: +1 · Incorrect: -0.25

47 The natural aggregates from Construction & Demolition waste can be replaced by recycled aggregates
(RA) upto_______________percentage of any type of plain concrete.

50

35

20

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 5

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48 According to Municipal Solid Waste Management Manual (CPHEEO) 2016, which among the
following is a suitable criterion for site selection of sanitary landfill?

10 meters from a pond

5 meters away from a river

200 meters away from habitations, highways and public parks

5 km away from airports

Correct: +1 · Incorrect: -0.25

49 Human or animal anatomical waste, chemical waste and clinical laboratory waste from hospitals
should be discarded in _______________color coded bin.

Yellow

Green

Blue

Black

Correct: +1 · Incorrect: -0.25

50 Which among the following does NOT belong to E-waste?

Ferrous metals

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 Non-ferrous metals

Discarded insulin pens

Glass

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51 Pond is an example of

Artificial ecosystem

Forest ecosystem

Natural ecosystem

Grassland ecosystem

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52 The first link in any food chain is a green plant because

They are widely distributed.

They are firmly fixed to soil.

They alone have the capacity to fix the atmospheric Carbon Dioxide in the presence of sun-light.

They are more herbivorous animals than the carnivorous

Correct: +1 · Incorrect: -0.25

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53 Which among the following is not a renewable source of energy?

Solar energy

Biomass energy

Hydro-power

Geothermal energy

Correct: +1 · Incorrect: -0.25

54 The forest which are regarded as the most valuable as far as the conservation of forest and wildlife
resources are concerned are called

Protected forests

Unclassed forests

Reserved forests

Private forests

Correct: +1 · Incorrect: -0.25

55 Consider the following statements:

1. Biogas is a renewable fuel produced using the anaerobic digestion process from organic feedstock.

2. It is primarily composed of methane, carbon dioxide, hydrogen sulfide and a tiny fraction of
moisture.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

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 2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

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56 The unit of mass transfer coefficient is

m/s

s/m

s m

m s

Correct: +1 · Incorrect: -0.25

57 The degree at which an instrument indicates the changes in measured variable without dynamic error
is called

Speed of response

Fidelity

Reproducibility of instrument

its static characteristics

Correct: +1 · Incorrect: -0.25

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58 With reference to the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, consider the following statements:

1. It was enacted under Article 253 of the Indian Constitution.

2. Non-compliance or Contravention to any of the provisions of the Act is considered as an offence.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

2 only

1 only

Both 1 and 2

None of the above

Correct: +1 · Incorrect: -0.25

59 The purpose of ISO 14001:2015 is

To help organizations improve their environmental performance

To ensure compliance with environmental regulations

To reduce costs through better resource management

To establish a framework for social responsibility

Correct: +1 · Incorrect: -0.25

60 The method used to solve Linear Programming Problem without use of the artificial variable is called

Simplex Method

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 Big-M Method

Dual Simplex Method

Graphical Mehtod

Correct: +1 · Incorrect: -0.25

61 Which algorithm is used for solving temporal probabilistic reasoning?

Hill-climbing search

Hidden markov model

Depth-first search

Breadth-first search

Correct: +1 · Incorrect: -0.25

62 Which technique is used to imitate an operation prior to actual performance ?

Simulation

Integrated Production Models

Inventory Control

Game Theory

Correct: +1 · Incorrect: -0.25

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63 The maximum rainfall that can occur is assumed to have an intensity of 60 mm/hr.If the discharge Q is
assumed to run off instantly from the rainfall, the average discharge from the parking lot having an
area of 2500 m during an hour is

0.022

0.032

0.042

0.052

Correct: +1 · Incorrect: -0.25

64 Which of the following is/are 'Kharif Crops'?

1.Sorghum

2.Groundnut

3.Chickpea

1 Only

2 and 3 Only

1 and 3 Only

All of the above

Correct: +1 · Incorrect: -0.25

65 An alluvium with a median size of 0.28 mm has Lacey’s silt factor f of value

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 1.76

1.00

0.57

0.88

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66 Kennedy’s method of stable channel design assumes the ______________ to be independent.

Discharge

Slope

Sediment size

All of the above

Correct: +1 · Incorrect: -0.25

67 Inundation irrigation system requires construction of

Only a diversion structure

Only a canal regulation

neither a diversion structure nor a canal regulation

both a diversion structure and a canal regulator

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68 Which of the following statements is/are CORRECT?

1.Newtonian fluid is represented by a straight line passing through the origin in stress–strain graph.

2.Water and air are the most common examples of Newtonian fluids.

1 Only

2 Only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

Correct: +1 · Incorrect: -0.25

69 If the specific gravity and dynamic viscosity of a fluid at 20°C are 13.6 and 1.526 cP, respectively the
kinematic viscosity of fluid is

0.133 mm /s

0.112 mm /s

0.102 mm /s

0.152 mm /s

Correct: +1 · Incorrect: -0.25

70 The velocity profile for fully developed turbulent flow in a pipe can simply be represented by

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where exponent n can have the values

Infinity

6, 7, 8, and so on

Any integer value

Correct: +1 · Incorrect: -0.25

71 For turbulent flow, the friction factor is evaluated using the

Moody chart's

Hagen–Poiseuille flow

Kennedy chart

None of the above

Correct: +1 · Incorrect: -0.25

72 Which of the following is/are the flow measuring devices?

1.Constriction meters

2. Pitot-static tube

3. Rotameter

4. Hot-wire anemometer

1,2 and 3 Only

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 2,3 and 4 Only

1,3 and 4 Only

All of the above

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73 What is the Froude’s number for a channel having mean velocity 4.34 m/s and mean hydraulic depth
of 3m?

0.4m

0.6m

0.7m

0.8m

Correct: +1 · Incorrect: -0.25

74 The gradual accumulation of amount by way of annual periodic deposits which ismeant for the
replacement of the structure at the end of its useful life period is known

Annuity

Depreciation

Sinking fund

Solatium

Correct: +1 · Incorrect: -0.25

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75 When engineering departments undertake the works of other departments the amount charged
towards design, supervision and execution etc., is called

Work charged establishment

Contingencies

Service charges

Centage charges

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76 Which of the following are generally considered as Lump Sum Items in the estimate?

1. Water supply and sanitary arrangements.

2. Electrical installations like meter, motor, etc.,

3. Architectural features

4. Contingencies and unforeseen

1,2 and 3 Only

2,3 and 4 Only

1,3 and 4 Only

All of the above

Correct: +1 · Incorrect: -0.25

77 Which of the following is the only float that can be considered truly an activity float, that is, not shared
with any other activity, predecessor or successor?

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 Total float

Independent float

Free float

Interferimg float

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78 The beta distribution for an activity can be skewed right towards the________________ can be
skewed left towards the_________________.

Pessimistic duration and Optimistic duration

Most Likely duration and Optimistic duration

Pessimistic duration and Most Likely duration

None of the above

Correct: +1 · Incorrect: -0.25

79 A bar chart is

a graphic representation of project activities, shown in a time-scaled bar line with no links shown between
activities

a graphic representation of project activities, shown in a time-scaled bar line with links shown between
activities

a graphic representation of project activities, shown in a small-scaled bar line with no links shown between
activities

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 a graphic representation of project activities, shown in a small-scaled bar line with links shown between
activities

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80 Assembling and Erecting the Falsework for an Elevated Slab will most likely require 5 days. If all goes
well, without interruption or snags, the duration may be cut to 4 days. However, in the practically
worst-case scenario, this activity may take 8 days.The pessimistic duration is given as

4 days

5 days

8 days

12 days

Correct: +1 · Incorrect: -0.25

81 Which one of the following will change first if you have an upset of your anaerobic digester?

Alkalinity

Methane production

pH

Volatile acids

Correct: +1 · Incorrect: -0.25

82 A lagoon is experiencing an increased growth of weeds. Which of the following is the most accurate
statement?

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 Weeds in a lagoon are favorable and help to control insect population.

An insufficient water depth will not allow weeds to grow.

Poor circulation and maintenance is the probable cause of weed growth.

Weeds in a lagoon are favorable so herbicides are avoided as a means of control.

Correct: +1 · Incorrect: -0.25

83 Which of the following statements regarding the oxygen required for oxidizing organic matter of a
given waste water is NOT correct?

COD of a waste cannot be less than its ultimate BOD

The difference between COD and ultimate BOD will represent nitrogenous demand.

COD of a waste water is always greater than 5 days BOD.

If non-biodegradable oxygen demand decreases, ratio of ultimate BOD to COD approaches towards 1.

Correct: +1 · Incorrect: -0.25

84 Which of the following mechanisms is NOT the significant contributor for contaminant removal in
Rapid Sand Filters?

Adsorption

Physical Straining

Biological Action

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 All of the above

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85 Which of the following method provides a more rational approach for indicating the concentration of
coliform bacteria or E-coli in water?

Bacteriological Test

Total count Test

Membrane Filter Technique

Agar plate count test

Correct: +1 · Incorrect: -0.25

86 The BOD of the wastewater is determined by using the

Harmonic method

Serial dilution method

Mixed dilution method

Seeding dilution method

Correct: +1 · Incorrect: -0.25

87 Which inorganic chemical is NOT generally used for coagulation and precipitation processes in
wastewater treatment?

Ferrous sulfate

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 Alum

Ferric sulfate

Calcium hydroxide

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88 Which of the following biological processes for Wastewater Treatment is NOT included under biofilm
processes?

Trickling filters

Aerated lagoons

Rotating biological contactors

Packed-bed reactors

Correct: +1 · Incorrect: -0.25

89 Backwash arrangement is made only in the case of

Fine screens

Skimmers

Rapid sand filter

Slow sand filter

Correct: +1 · Incorrect: -0.25

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90 The F/M ratio is controlled in the activated sludge process by adjusting the

Flow rate

Aeration process

Amount of sludge wasting

BOD

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91 Grit in sewage consists of

Putrescible and possesses a higher hydraulic subsidence value than organic solids

Non-putrescible and possesses a lower hydraulic subsidence value than organic solids

Putrescible and possesses a lower hydraulic subsidence value than organic solids

Non-putrescible and possesses a higher hydraulic subsidence value than organic solids

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92 In a slow sand filter, water is supplied at the rate of 24 million liters per day and rate of filtration is 5
m3/hr/m2. If backwashing is done for 15 minutes at the rate of 5 times of rate of filtration for every 24
hours. The volume of water filtered between backwashing

23750 m3

24000 m3

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 24,860 m3

25,390 m3

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93 Given the following data:

-Weight of a dish = 48.6212 g,

-100 ml of sample is placed in the dish and evaporated. New weight of dish and dry solids = 48.6432 g

-The dish is placed in a 550°C furnace, then cooled. New weight = 48.6300 g.

The total volatile solids are

88 mg/l

132 mg/l

220 mg/l

270 mg/l

Correct: +1 · Incorrect: -0.25

94 The usual chemicals used for dechlorination of water are

Potassium Permangnate and activated carbon

Sodium thiosulphate and Sodium bisulphate

Sodium Sulphite and Sulphur Dioxide

All of the above

Correct: +1 · Incorrect: -0.25

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95 Chlorine more effective against microorganisms at pH 5.0 than at pH 9.0 because

Amount of OCl– is greater at lower pH

Amount of HOCl is greater at lower pH

Inorganic chloramines are produced at lower pH

None of these

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96 Sludge produce from conventional water treatment plants predominately consists of

Precipitated organic material and washed out sand from filter media

Naturally occurring suspended and colloidal matters and precipitated chemical coagulants added

Activated biomass sludge and precipitated suspended and colloidal matters

Precipitated chemicals coagulant added and biomass

Correct: +1 · Incorrect: -0.25

97 The most commonly used zeolite used in water purification is

Lime

Soda

Permutit

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 Olivite

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98 Which zone is the largest portion of the sedimentation basin in water treatment plants?

Settling Zone

Sludge Zone

Option 3

Outlet Zone

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99 According to the MSW rule 2000, all the biodegradable waste shall be processed

Using thermal stabilization methods

Biologically for stabilization of wastes

By chemical stabilization methods

By physical stabilization methods

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100 Who is responsible for monitoring the compliance with the MSWM plan and the MSW rules?

Central Pollution Control Board

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 Ministry of Environment and Forestry

State Pollution Control Board

Ministry of Urban Development

Correct: +1 · Incorrect: -0.25

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 TEST

HPSC001:HPSC AEE Environmental Engineer Full Length Test 01

ANSWERS

SECTIONS

1. MCQ - 100 Questions

Section 1 : MCQ - 100 Questions

1 Ignitability

2 Ash from thermal power plants

3 Composting

4 50-60 %

5 Paper

6 Crop residue

7 Waste with high biodegradable fraction

8 residential, institutional and commercial waste

9 Transportation, collection, treatment. disposal

10 Biodegradable

11 Composting

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 12 Bio-methanation and Incineration

13 Pollution Control Committee

14 Vegetative layer

15 To protect the productivity and capacity of natural systems and the ecological processes which maintain their functions

16 200,250

17 Anaerobic Digestion

18 In-vessel composting

19 a-iii,v, b-i, c-ii,iv d-iv

20 Curb collection service requires homeowner cooperation for scheduled service

21 Curb service

22 Yellow

23 Anaerobic Digestion

24 Collection service

25

26 Lower heating value

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 27 1 Sec

28 60

29 Yes

30 Injecting air through large number of nozzles from below

31 250°C, 850°C and 400 °C respectively

32 Thermal degradation at 300-800 °C

33 Both statements are true and statement 2 is a correct explanation of statement 1

34 Composting

35 Usage of microbes to create new organisms

36 Composting

37 VOC

38 Hospitals

39 Animal waste

40 Tarry residue

41 Incineration

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 42 Vermicomposting

43 Secondary treatment

44 Bricks

45 Soiled sanitary Napkins/Baby diapers

46 Mechanical broom sweepers

47 50

48 10 meters from a pond

49 Yellow

50 Ferrous metals

51 Natural ecosystem

52 They alone have the capacity to fix the atmospheric Carbon Dioxide in the presence of sun-light.

53 Biomass energy

54 Reserved forests

55 Both 1 and 2

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 57 Reproducibility of instrument

58 Both 1 and 2

59 To help organizations improve their environmental performance

60 Dual Simplex Method

61 Hidden markov model

62 Simulation

63 0.042

64 All of the above

65 0.88

66 Slope

67 both a diversion structure and a canal regulator

68 Both 1 and 2

69 0.112 mm /s

70 6, 7, 8, and so on

71 Moody chart's

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 72 All of the above

73 0.8m

74 Sinking fund

75 Centage charges

76 All of the above

77 Independent float

78 Pessimistic duration and Optimistic duration

79 a graphic representation of project activities, shown in a time-scaled bar line with no links shown between activities

80 8 days

81 Volatile acids

82 Poor circulation and maintenance is the probable cause of weed growth.

83 The difference between COD and ultimate BOD will represent nitrogenous demand.

84 Biological Action

85 Membrane Filter Technique

86 Mixed dilution method

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 87 Ferrous sulfate

88 Aerated lagoons

89 Rapid sand filter

90 Amount of sludge wasting

91 Non-putrescible and possesses a higher hydraulic subsidence value than organic solids

92 23750 m3

93 132 mg/l

94 Sodium Sulphite and Sulphur Dioxide

95 Amount of HOCl is greater at lower pH

96 Naturally occurring suspended and colloidal matters and precipitated chemical coagulants added

97 Permutit

98 Settling Zone

99 Biologically for stabilization of wastes

100 State Pollution Control Board

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HPSC001:HPSC AEE Environmental Engineer Full Length Test 01

SOLUTIONS

SECTIONS

1. MCQ - 100 Questions

Section 1 : MCQ - 100 Questions

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Green plants use sunlight and carbon dioxide from the atmosphere to produce carbohydrates (food)
by the process of photosynthesis. Since plants produce food for themselves, they are known as
producers. So, they are the first link in any food chain.

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Biomass is a clean, renewable energy source. Its initial energy comes from the sun, and plants or
algae biomass can regrow in a relatively short amount of time. Trees, crops, and municipal solid waste
are consistently available and can be managed sustainably.

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Biogas is a renewable fuel produced from the anaerobic digestion of organic

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smaller amounts of nitrogen (2–8%). Trace levels of hydrogen sulfide, ammonia,
hydrogen, and various volatile organic compounds are also present in biogas
depending on the feedstock.1 Life cycle assessment studies have shown that
deploying biogas technologies can effectively reduce greenhouse gas (GHG)
emissions and, therefore, reduce the climate impact of energy consumption.2–
4 Biogas production and utilization practices also help diversify energy systems while

simultaneously promoting sustainable waste management practices.1,

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58

Article 253: This article empowers Parliament to enact laws for the country to carry out treaty
conventions and international agreements. Parliament passed much legislation to safeguard the
environment through this article, the Water Act 1974, the Air Act 1981, and the Environmental
Protection Act 1984.

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ISO 14001 is an internationally agreed standard that sets out the requirements for an environmental
management system. It helps organizations improve their environmental performance through more
efficient use of resources and reduction of waste, gaining a competitive advantage and the trust of
stakeholders.

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The dual simplex method is a technique used to solve linear programming problems. It produces a
sequence of dual feasible tables. It is an algorithm of an iterative process for solving linear

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programming problems.

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Hidden Markov model is used for solving temporal probabilistic reasoning that was independent of
transition and sensor model.

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Simulation technique - is used to imitate an operation prior to actual performance. A simulation

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Flood irrigation also called inundation irrigation is an irrigation method that intentionally creates a
flooded land condition.Inundation irrigation system requires construction of both a diversion structure
and a canal regulator.

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Centage charges: When the engineering department takes up the work of other department, a
percentage amount of 10 to 15 % of the estimate cost is charged to meet the expenses of
establishment, designing, planning, supervision etc and this percentage charge is known as Centage
charge.

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Independent float is part of free float, so make sure that Ind. FF. Independent float is the only float that
can be considered truly an activity float, that is, not shared with any other activity, predecessor or
successor. Interfering float and independent float are not used in construction scheduling or even
calculated by commercially available software-scheduling programs. They are sometimes used, although
rarely, in delay-claims resolution

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79

A bar chart is ‘‘a graphic representation of project activities, shown in a time-scaled bar line with no links
shown between activities’’ (Popescu and Charoenngam 1995, p. 96). The bar chart was originally
developed by Henry L. Gantt in 1917 and is alternatively called a Gantt chart. 1 It quickly became popular
—especially in the construction industry—because of its ability to graphically represent a project’s
activities on a time scale. Before a bar chart can be constructed for a project, the project must be broken
into smaller, usually homogeneous components, each of which is called an activity, or a task. No
absolutely correct or incorrect way to break down a project exists; however, the scheduler should take a
balanced approach and break it down into a reasonable number of activities that are easily measured and
controlled without being overly detailed.

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(BOD)u is the oxygen required for oxidizing the biodegradable organics of a given waste water. While,
COD is the oxygen required to oxidize the both biodegradable organics and non-biodegradable organics.
COD will always be greater than BODu and their difference represents non-biodegradable oxygen
demand.

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In a slow sand filter water is subjected to various purifying actions as it percolates through the filter
media. Impurities present in water are removed by a combination of straining, sedimentation,
biochemical and biological process. Shortly after the starting of filtration, a thin slimy layer called the
schmutzdecke is formed on the surface of the sand bed. It consists of a great variety of biological

organisms which feed on the organic matter and convert it into simple, harmless substances.
Considerable portion of inert suspended particles is mechanically strained out in this layer. Further
during its passage through the sand bed the water becomes virtually free from suspended and colloidal
matter, pathogenic bacteria and complex salts in solution. This results in simultaneous improvement in
the physical chemical and bacteriological quality of water.

In rapid sand filter ,Biological Action does not play significant role.

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Membrane Filter Technique

The concept of MPN index is based on the laws of probabilities and statistics and hence it provides a
more rational approach for indicating the concentration of coliform bacteria or E-coli in water.

It is the simplest and the most recent method used for detecting the presence of bacteria of coliform
group and measuring their concentration in water. In this method the water sample is filtered through
sterile membrane having porosity 80% and microscopic pores (pore size 5 to 10 mμ.).

The bacteria present in water are retained on the membrane. The membrane with the bacteria so
isolated is then put in contact with a suitable nutrient (M-Endo’s medium) which inhibits the growth of
bacteria other than the bacteria of coliform group. It is then placed in an incubator and kept there at a
temperature of 37°C for a period of 20 hours. The bacteria of coliform group if present in water are
developed into visible colonies which can be counted with the help of microscope.

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Serial dilution involves the process of taking a sample and diluting it through a series of standard volumes
of sterile diluent, which can either be distilled water or 0.9 % saline. Then, a small measured volume of
each dilution is used to make a series of pour or spread plates.

The (BOD Test) Procedure: The BOD of the wastewater is determined by using the serial dilution method
which, along with preparation of reagents, is described in detail in the Standard Methods for Examination
of Water and Wastewater, published by American Water Works Association, American Public Health
Association and Water Environment Federation.

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The principal biological processes used for wastewater treatment can be divided into two main
categories:

1.suspended growth and

2.attached growth (or biofilm) processes.

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In attached growth processes, the microorganisms responsible for the conversion of organic material
or nutrients are attached to an inert packing material. The organic material and nutrients are removed
from the waste-water flowing past the attached growth also known as a biofilm. Packing materials used
in attached growth processes include rock, gravel, slag, sand, redwood, and a wide range of plastic
and other synthetic materials. Attached growth processes can also be operated as aerobic or
anaerobic processes. The packing can be submerged completely in liquid or not submerged, with air
or gas space above the biofilm liquid layer. The most common aerobic attached growth process used
is the trickling filter in which wastewater is distributed over the top area of a vessel containing non-
submerged packing material

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Slow sand filtration is a type of centralized or semi-centralized water purification system. A well-
designed and properly maintained slow sand filter (SSF) effectively removes turbidity and pathogenic
organisms through various biological, physical and chemical processes in a single treatment step. Only
under the prevalence of a significantly high degree of turbidity or algae-contamination, pre-treatment
measures (e.g. sedimentation) become necessary. Slow sand filtration systems are characterized by a
high reliability and rather low lifecycle costs. Moreover, neither construction nor operation and
maintenance require more than basic skills. Hence, slow sand filtration is a promising filtration method
for small to medium-sized, rural communities with a fairly good quality of the initial surface water
source.

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91

Grit in sewage consists of coarse particles of sand, ash and clinkers, egg shells, bone chips and many
inert materials inorganic in nature. Both quality and quantity of grit varies depending upon (a) types of
street surfaces encountered (b) relative areas served (c) climatic conditions (d) types of inlets and
catch basins (e) amount of storm water diverted from combined sewers at overflow points (f) sewer
grades (g) construction and condition of sewer system (h) ground and ground water characteristics (i)
industrial wastes (j) relative use of dumping chutes or pail depots where night soil and other solid
wastes are admitted to sewers and (k) social habits. The specific gravity of the grit is usually 2.4 to
2.65. Grit is non-putrescible and possesses a higher hydraulic subsidence value than organic solids.
Hence, it is possible to separate the gritty material from organic solids by differential sedimentation in a
grit chamber.

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The objective of secondary treatment is the further treatment of the effluent from primary treatment to
remove the residual organics and suspended solids. In most cases, secondary treatment follows primary
treatment and involves the removal of biodegradable dissolved and colloidal organic matter using
aerobic biological treatment processes. Aerobic biological treatment (see Box) is performed in the
presence of oxygen by aerobic microorganisms (principally bacteria) that metabolize the organic matter
in the wastewater, thereby producing more microorganisms and inorganic end-products (principally
CO2, NH3, and H2O). Several aerobic biological processes are used for secondary treatment differing
primarily in the manner in which oxygen is supplied to the microorganisms and in the rate at which
organisms metabolize the organic matter.

High-rate biological processes are characterized by relatively small reactor volumes and high
concentrations of microorganisms compared with low rate processes. Consequently, the growth rate of
new organisms is much greater in high-rate systems because of the well controlled environment. The
microorganisms must be separated from the treated wastewater by sedimentation to produce clarified
secondary effluent. The sedimentation tanks used in secondary treatment, often referred to as
secondary clarifiers, operate in the same basic manner as the primary clarifiers described previously. The

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biological solids removed during secondary sedimentation, called secondary or biological sludge, are
normally combined with primary sludge for sludge processing.

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The MSW Rules 2000 requires that 'biodegradable wastes shall be processed by composting,
vermicomposting, anaerobic digestion or any other appropriate biological processing for the stabilization
of wastes.

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The State Pollution Control Board (SPCB) is responsible for monitoring the compliance with the MSWM
plan and the SWM Rules. And it is authorised to give environmental clearance to facilities as listed in the
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Notification, 2006.

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