Water Treatment Questions & Answers - Page 3

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21.

Inhibitors are used along with sanitizer to

A.

improve their action

B.

to prevent corrosion

C.

both (a) and (b)

D.

none of these

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

22.

The common method(s) used for disinfection in waste water treatment plants are

A.

chlorination

B.

UV light

C.

both (a) and (b)

D.

Phenolic solvent

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

23.

Sanitizer used specifically for vitreous enamel are

A.

strong alkalis

B.

strong acids

C.

weak alkali with sodium silicate

D.

none of these

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

24.

Which of the following physical method is used as germicidal in modern time for the treatment of drinking water?

A.

Chlorination

B.

Treating with potassium permagnate

C.

UV radiation

D.

Treating with bleaching powder

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

25.

Which of the following chemical is sometimes added in the process of coagulation and flocculation?

A.

Aluminum sulphate

B.

Aluminum oxide

C.

Calcium chloride

D.

None of these

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

26.

Acid used mostly for removal of milk stone is

A.

phosphoric acid

B.

nitric acid

C.

gluconic acid

D.

tartaric acid

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

27.

Permanent hardness of water is caused by the presence of

A.

bicarbonates of calcium and magnesium

B.

carbonates of sodium and potassium

C.

chlorides and sulfates of calcium and magnesium

D.

phosphates of sodium and potassium

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

28.

Application of quaternary ammonium compounds as sanitizing agents tends to

A.

favor gram positive bacteria

B.

decrease gram positive bacteria

C.

increase the percentage of gram(-)ve rods on utensils

D.

none of the above

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

29.

Secondary treatment uses __________ to consume wastes.

A.

micro-organisms

B.

chemicals

C.

filtration

D.

none of these

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

30.

Temporary hardness of water is caused by the presence of

A.

chlorides of calcium and magnesium

B.

sulfates of calcium and magnesium

C.

bicarbonates of calcium and magnesium

D.

carbonates of sodium and potassium

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.