380+ Environmental Engineering Solved MCQs

Environmental engineering is a field of engineering that deals with the application of scientific and engineering principles for the protection of the environment and the health of the general public. Environmental engineers work to identify and assess the environmental impacts of human activities and design solutions to prevent or mitigate those impacts. They may work on a wide range of issues, such as air and water pollution, waste management, and sustainable development. Some common tasks of an environmental engineer include conducting environmental assessments, designing and implementing pollution control systems, and developing strategies for sustainable resource use.
101.

All of the following give Beta and Gamma radiations EXCEPT

A. Iridium 192
B. Iodine 131
C. Cobalt 60
D. Polonium 210
E. None of the above
Answer» D. Polonium 210
102.

Which of the following is pesticide?

A. Endrin
B. Aldrin
C. Toxaphone
D. DDT
E. All of the above
Answer» E. All of the above
103.

DDT is

A. An inorganic compound
B. A compound of phosphours
C. A chlorinated hydrocarbon
D. A naturally occurring chemical
E. None of the above
Answer» C. A chlorinated hydrocarbon
104.

Term REM is used for

A. solar radiation
B. flame photography
C. radiation exposure
D. none of the above
E. None of the above
Answer» C. radiation exposure
105.

While comparing tungsten filament lamps with fluorescent tubes, all of the following are the advantages in favour of tungsten filament lamp EXCEPT

A. Longer life
B. Low cost
C. More brightness
D. Simple installation
E. None of the above
Answer» A. Longer life
106.

Odours are generally expressed in terms of

A. Hardness number
B. Gravity number
C. Index number
D. Threshold number
E. None of the above
Answer» D. Threshold number
107.

Disinfection of water is done by

A. Filtration
B. Alum
C. Ozone
D. Heating and cooling
E. Passing chlorine
Answer» E. Passing chlorine
108.

Which of the following is/are renewable sources of energy?

A. Fall or flow of water
B. Sun
C. Wood
D. All of the above
E. Green
Answer» D. All of the above
109.

The maximum concentration of lead in drinking water should not exceed.

A. 0.0005 mg/litre
B. 0.005 mg/litre
C. 0.05 mg/litre
D. 0.5 mg/litre
E. 5 mg/litre
Answer» C. 0.05 mg/litre
110.

Ash content of a diesel fuel should not exceed

A. 10%
B. 1%
C. 0.50%
D. 0.01%
E. None of the above
Answer» C. 0.50%
111.

In power plant an electrostatic precipitators is installed between

A. Forced draft fan and furnace
B. Furnace and chimney
C. Primary air and secondary air
D. Induced draft fan and forced draft fan
E. Air preheater and water treatment plant
Answer» B. Furnace and chimney
112.

Which emission has generally least proportion from a diesel engine as compared to a petrol engine?

A. Oxides of nitrogen
B. Hydrocarbons
C. Carbon monoxide
D. All of the above
E. None of the above
Answer» A. Oxides of nitrogen
113.

Which of the following turbidimeter gives direct readings in ppm

A. Jackson turbidimeter
B. Hellige turbidimeter
C. Baylis turbidimeter
D. All of the above
E. None of the above
Answer» A. Jackson turbidimeter
114.

Which of the following gas can be analysed by chemiluminescence?

A. Ozone
B. Carbon dioxide
C. Nitrogen
D. All of the above
E. None of the above
Answer» A. Ozone
115.

Permissible noise level in small conference room is

A. 10 to 15 dB
B. 15 to 25 dB
C. 35 to 40 dB
D. 55 to 60 dB
E. None of the above
Answer» C. 35 to 40 dB
116.

The aeration of water is done for the removal of

A. Colour
B. Turbidity
C. Bacteria
D. Odour
E. Hardness
Answer» D. Odour
117.

The method used for the removal of fine suspended particle is

A. Filtration
B. Agitation
C. Flotation
D. Aeration
E. Screening
Answer» A. Filtration
118.

Which organisms cause infections diseases?

A. Viruses
B. Worms
C. Protozoa
D. Fungi
E. All of the above
Answer» E. All of the above
119.

Alum increases

A. Hardness of water
B. Carbonates of water
C. Sulphates in water
D. Acidity of water
E. None of the above
Answer» D. Acidity of water
120.

Which of the following industry will usually have the highest concumption of water for processing?

A. Foundry
B. Steel plant
C. Automobile industry
D. Paper mill
E. Aluminium industry
Answer» D. Paper mill
121.

Electrodialysis is the process of removal of

A. soluble gases in water
B. dissolved solids in water
C. suspended solids in water
D. none of the above
E. None of the above
Answer» B. dissolved solids in water
122.

The presence of fluorides in drinking water helps in

A. Purification of water
B. Preventing decaying of teeth
C. Deodourisation of water
D. Reduces fungi formation
E. Killing aerobic bacteria
Answer» B. Preventing decaying of teeth
123.

Which radio nuclide has the least half life period?

A. Carbon 14
B. Iodine 131
C. Radium
D. Hydrogen 3
E. None of the above
Answer» B. Iodine 131
124.

Identify the incorrect statement if any

A. If the pH value of water is 14 the water has maximum alkalinity
B. pH value of 6 represents acidic water
C. Water having pH value 4 will be more acidic than water having pH value of 6
D. Maximum acidity of water is indicated by pH value of zero
E. None of the above
Answer» D. Maximum acidity of water is indicated by pH value of zero
125.

The science of poisons - their effects, antidotes and detection, is known as

A. Toxicology
B. Minerology
C. Petrology
D. Poisonology
E. Hermetilogy
Answer» A. Toxicology
126.

Which of the following can have octane rating of more than 100?

A. Gobar gas
B. Methyl alcohol
C. Benzol
D. Ethyl alcohol
E. None of the above
Answer» C. Benzol
127.

Which thermometer is used to indicate the lowest temperature?

A. Clinical thermometer
B. Alcohol thermometer
C. Resistance thermometer
D. Liquid thermometer
E. Green
Answer» B. Alcohol thermometer
128.

In the jet propulsion, efficiency of the propulstion depends upon

A. The speed of the vehicle
B. Height at which the vehicle is travelling
C. Density of the medium in which the vehicle is travelling
D. All of the above
E. Green
Answer» C. Density of the medium in which the vehicle is travelling
129.

The speed of sound in air is

A. 144 m/s
B. 344 m/s
C. 1344 m/s
D. 3344 m/s
E. None of the above
Answer» B. 344 m/s
130.

Which of the following shading device will transmit least leat inside a room?

A. Plain glass sheet 3 mm thick
B. Plain glass sheet with wire mesh outside
C. Plain glass sheet with Venetion blind inside
D. Plain glass with curtain inside
E. None of the above
Answer» D. Plain glass with curtain inside
131.

All of the following pollutants are produced as a result of decaying organic matter EXCEPT

A. Ammonia
B. Sulphur dioxide
C. Methane
D. Hydrogen sulphide
E. None of the above
Answer» B. Sulphur dioxide
132.

Half life period for carbon 14 is nearly

A. 1.2 days
B. 5.73 days
C. 5.73 years
D. 5730 days
E. None of the above
Answer» D. 5730 days
133.

The unit parts per million is identical to

A. Grains per galleon
B. Pounds per cubic foot
C. Milligrams per kg
D. Tonnes peracre foot
E. None of the above
Answer» C. Milligrams per kg
134.

Which fuel will have least air consumption per kg of fuel during consumption?

A. Gasoline
B. Benzol
C. Spirit
D. Lubricating oil
E. None of the above
Answer» C. Spirit
135.

The desirable temperature inside an air conditioned auditorium is

A. 0?C
B. 5?C
C. 10?C
D. 20?C
E. None of the above
Answer» D. 20?C
136.

One kg of octane is burnt by four alternative processes given below. In which case the work available will be maximum

A. When burnt in an open pan in atmosphere
B. When burnt in an internal combustion engine
C. When burnt in a fuel cell
D. When burnt in a reversible process
E. None of the above
Answer» D. When burnt in a reversible process
137.

Which of the following is a cold cathode lamp?

A. Sodium vapour lamp
B. High pressure mercury vapour lamp
C. Low pressure mercury vapour lamp
D. Neon lamp
E. None of the above
Answer» D. Neon lamp
138.

Corrosive action of water could be due to its

A. alkalinity
B. hardness
C. dissolved oxygen
D. Any of the above
E. None of the above
Answer» D. Any of the above
139.

The anitdote for the poisonous effects due to mercury, is

A. Vitamin K
B. BAL
C. Thiosulphate
D. Altropine
E. Any of the above
Answer» B. BAL
140.

The speed of sound through human body is around

A. 344 m/s
B. 688 m/s
C. 1560 m/s
D. 3120 m/s
E. None of the above
Answer» C. 1560 m/s
141.

A fuel of octane rating 85 matches the antiknock qualities of a mixture consisting of

A. 85% petrol + 15% diesel
B. 15% petrol + 85% diesel
C. 85% benzene + 15% methyl chloride
D. 85% octane + 15% heptane
E. None of the above
Answer» D. 85% octane + 15% heptane
142.

For controlling the growth of algae, the chemical generally used is

A. Alum
B. Lime
C. Bleaching powder
D. Copper sulphate
E. Ozone
Answer» D. Copper sulphate
143.

Out of the following metals the least permissible percentage in drinking water is

A. Chromium
B. Copper
C. Zinc
D. Lead
E. None of the above
Answer» A. Chromium
144.

The first aid for a victim of electric shock is

A. bandage
B. sprinkling of water on the face
C. glass of milk and cold water
D. artificial respiration
E. None of the above
Answer» D. artificial respiration
145.

Prechlorination

A. Improves coagulation
B. Reduces odours
C. Reduces organisms
D. All of the above
E. None of the above
Answer» E. None of the above
146.

Which of the following engines uses two fuels simulataneously?

A. Multifuel engine
B. Wankel engines
C. Free piston gas generator
D. Dual fuel engines
E. None of the above
Answer» D. Dual fuel engines
147.

On board ships, the source of drinking water may be

A. Rain water
B. Sea water
C. Desalted sea water
D. Pumped deep sea water
E. Any of the above
Answer» C. Desalted sea water
148.

Which pollutants result from automobile exhaust?

A. Carbon monoxide
B. Nitrous oxide
C. Hydrocarbons
D. Sulphur dioxide
E. All of the above
Answer» E. All of the above
149.

The flouride content in the drinking water should not exceed

A. 200 mg/litre
B. 150 mg/litre
C. 100 mg/litre50 mg/litre
D. 50 mg/litre
E. 1 mg/litre
Answer» E. 1 mg/litre
150.

How many kg of air will contain one kg of oxygen?

A. 1 kg
B. 4.35 kg
C. 8.70 kg
D. 12.5 kg
E. None of the above
Answer» B. 4.35 kg
151.

The bactericidal, virucidal and cysticidal efficiency of chlorine as a disinfectant

A. increases with a decrease in pH
B. increases with a increase in pH
C. decreases with a decrease in pH
D. decreases with an increase in pH
E. None of the above
Answer» A. increases with a decrease in pH
152.

The air consumption of a four stroke diesel engine per rated BHP per hour will be

A. 1 kg
B. 5 to 7 kg
C. 10 to 14 kg
D. 20 kg
E. None of the above
Answer» B. 5 to 7 kg
153.

The discharge of hydrocarbons from automobile exhaust is maximum when the vehicle is

A. Idling
B. Cruising at low speeds
C. Accelerating
D. Decelerating
E. Cruising at high speeds
Answer» A. Idling
154.

The term BOD is associated with pollution arising out of

A. air
B. water
C. noise
D. land
E. None of the above
Answer» B. water
155.

Lead poisoning occurs when the lead content in water is

A. 300 - 500 ppm
B. 30 - 50 ppm
C. 10 - 15 ppm
D. 3 - 5 ppm
E. 0.3 - 0.5 ppm
Answer» E. 0.3 - 0.5 ppm
156.

Which of the following does not use ambient air for propulsion?

A. Turbo jet
B. Pulse jet
C. Turbo-prop
D. Rocket
E. None of the above
Answer» D. Rocket
157.

Which of the following units measures the memory of the Computer?

A. Volts
B. Amperes
C. Ohms
D. Bits
E. None of these
Answer» D. Bits
158.

A hard water may contain

A. Calcium carbonate
B. Magnesium sulphate
C. Magnesium bicarbonate
D. Any of the above
E. None of the above
Answer» D. Any of the above
159.

Which of the following operation produces highest noise level?

A. welding
B. Riveting
C. Machining
D. Pressing
E. None of the above
Answer» B. Riveting
160.

Water gas is a mixture of

A. CO and H2
B. N2 and H2
C. CO2 and N2
D. SO2, CO2 and N2
E. None of the above
Answer» A. CO and H2
161.

Which of the following gas has least proportion in atmospheric air?

A. Argon
B. Carbondioxide
C. Neon
D. Helium
E. None of the above
Answer» D. Helium
162.

Which of the following symptom is not common between food poisoning and carbon monoxide poisoning?

A. Nausea
B. Vomiting
C. Headache
D. All of the above
E. None of the above
Answer» C. Headache
163.

The atmosphere gets heated up mainly by

A. Direct sun-rays
B. Radiation from the earth's surface
C. Heat of the earth's interior
D. Radiogenic heat
E. None of these
Answer» B. Radiation from the earth's surface
164.

The ratio activity of water due to Strontium can be removed by

A. Aeration
B. Alum coagulation
C. Phosphate coagulation
D. Lime
E. Lime - Soda solution
Answer» C. Phosphate coagulation
165.

Aeration of water is done for all of the following purposes EXCEPT for

A. removal of bad tastes
B. removal of carbon dioxide
C. increasing the quantity of oxygen in water
D. removal of temporary hardness
E. None of the above
Answer» D. removal of temporary hardness
166.

Which of the following plant is highly sensitive to mercury vapour?

A. Sunflower
B. Ivy
C. Aloc
D. Cherry
E. Sarcococca
Answer» A. Sunflower
167.

The emission of carbon monoxide in automobile exhaust will be low when the vehicle is

A. Idling
B. Cruising at low speed
C. Cruising at high speed
D. Accelerating
E. Decelerating
Answer» C. Cruising at high speed
168.

For removal of temporary hardness of water

A. Water is filtered
B. Water is boiled
C. Alum is added to water
D. Lime is added to water
E. Chlorine is passed through water
Answer» C. Alum is added to water
169.

The total count of bacteria in portable water should not exceed

A. 10,000 per c.c.
B. 5000 per c.c.
C. 998 per c.c.
D. 10 per c.c.
E. 1 mg/litre
Answer» D. 10 per c.c.
170.

The rate at which atoms of radioactive sources disintegrate is measured in terms of

A. Cuire
B. Atomic number
C. Wavelength
D. Frequency
E. None of the above
Answer» A. Cuire
171.

BF3 counter can detect which of the following radiations?

A. Alpha particles
B. Neutrons
C. X-rays
D. Beta rays
E. None of the above
Answer» B. Neutrons
172.

For minimal eye irritation, pH value of swimming pool water should be in the range

A. 6.2 to 6.8
B. 6.5 to 7.0
C. 7.0 to 7.2
D. 7.5 to 7.6
E. None of the above
Answer» D. 7.5 to 7.6
173.

Car speed of a lift is usually

A. 0.1 to 0.3 m/s
B. 0.5 to 1 m/s
C. 2 to 5 m/s
D. 7 to 10 m/s
E. None of the above
Answer» B. 0.5 to 1 m/s
174.

A blue smoke from a diesel engine indicates presence of

A. Nitrous oxide
B. Carbon dioxide
C. Carbon monoxide
D. Unburnt oil
E. Unburnt carbon
Answer» D. Unburnt oil
175.

Which of the following is not a constituent of coal?

A. Hydrogen
B. Nitrogen
C. Inorganic matter
D. Manganese
E. None of the above
Answer» D. Manganese
176.

For portable water the permissible pH value is

A. 1 - 4.5
B. 4.5 - 7
C. 7 - 8.5
D. 9 -- 11
E. 11 -- 14
Answer» C. 7 - 8.5
177.

The percentage of krypton in atmospheric air is around

A. 0.01 ppm
B. 0.1 ppm
C. 1 ppm
D. 10 ppm
E. None of the above
Answer» C. 1 ppm
178.

Which of the following is the major source of environmental pollution in urban areas?

A. Rolling mills
B. Power plants
C. Automobiles
D. Floor mills
E. Electronic industries
Answer» C. Automobiles
179.

Which of the following is considered as the noble gas?

A. Oxygen
B. Ozone
C. Hydrogen
D. Argon
E. None of these
Answer» D. Argon
180.

Which of the following is an artificial source of energy?

A. Sun
B. Coal
C. Wood
D. Electricity
E. None of these
Answer» D. Electricity
181.

The hardness of soft water (in ppm) is

A. 0 - 50
B. 50 - 150
C. 200 - 350
D. 375 - 500
E. 500 - 1000
Answer» A. 0 - 50
182.

The cycle of life, death and decay involving organic nitrogeneous matter is called

A. The sulphur cycle
B. The nitrogen cycle
C. The carbon cycle
D. The hydrological cycle
E. None of the above
Answer» B. The nitrogen cycle
183.

The process of removal of permanent hardness of water is

A. Zeolite process
B. Sedimentation process
C. Filtration process
D. Boiling process
E. Lime process
Answer» A. Zeolite process
184.

Fuel which detonates easity is

A. Benzene
B. Iso-octance
C. n-heptane
D. Toulene
E. None of the above
Answer» C. n-heptane
185.

Which of the following constituent has highest proportion in atmospheric air?

A. Nitrous oxide
B. Carbon monoxide
C. Helium
D. Neon
E. None of the above
Answer» D. Neon
186.

Which of the following acts as ignition accelerator for C.I. engine fuels?

A. Acetone peroxide
B. Hydrogen peroxide
C. Aromatic compounds
D. n-heptane
E. None of the above
Answer» A. Acetone peroxide
187.

Which of the following measures the heat of combustion?

A. Bomb's calorimeter
B. Thermostat
C. Beckmann's thermometer
D. Refrigerator
E. Green
Answer» A. Bomb's calorimeter
188.

Which of the following is unlikely to be the pollutant from a sulphuric acid plant?

A. Sulphur dioxide
B. Sulphur trioxide
C. Acid mist
D. Hydrogen sulphide
E. All of the above
Answer» D. Hydrogen sulphide
189.

For the maximum alkalinity of water, the pH value would be

A. Zero
B. 7
C. 8
D. 14
E. 20
Answer» D. 14
190.

Zeolite is

A. A naturally occurring salt
B. Hydread silica
C. Silicon carbide
D. Hydrated calcium silicate
E. Hydrated alumino-silicate
Answer» E. Hydrated alumino-silicate
191.

Which of the following particles will be smallest in size?

A. Smog
B. Rain
C. Drizzle
D. Mist
E. Fog
Answer» A. Smog
192.

Which of the following disease is associated with air pollution?

A. Bronchial asthma
B. Chronic bronchitis
C. Emphysema
D. All of the above
E. None of the above
Answer» D. All of the above
193.

The water borne bacterial infections may cause

A. Typhoid fever
B. Dysentery
C. Cholera
D. Any of the above
E. None of the above
Answer» D. Any of the above
194.

LPG stands for

A. Liquefied petroleum gas
B. Low pressure gas
C. Lubricated and purified gas
D. Low purity gas
E. None of the above
Answer» A. Liquefied petroleum gas
195.

Which of the following symptoms will not show that combustion is necessarily complete?

A. Presence of free carbon is exhaust
B. Presence of carbon monoxide in exhaust
C. Presence of oxygen in exhaust
D. Presence of nitrogen in exhaust
E. None of the above
Answer» D. Presence of nitrogen in exhaust
196.

Thiosulphate is the antidote for the poisonous effect due to

A. Arsenic
B. Lead
C. Mercury
D. Cyanide
E. Organic phosphorous compounds
Answer» D. Cyanide
197.

Low grade fuels have

A. low moisture content
B. low ash content
C. low calorific value
D. low carbon content
E. None of the above
Answer» C. low calorific value
198.

Curies is a measure of

A. biological effect of radiation which a man can sustain
B. the rate at which atoms of radioactive sources disintegrate
C. 86 ergs of energy per gram of air
D. ions percent in an ionised gas
E. None of the above
Answer» A. biological effect of radiation which a man can sustain
199.

The presence of algae in water indicates that the water is

A. Hard
B. Soft
C. Acidic
D. Pune
E. Free from turbidity
Answer» C. Acidic
200.

Electrostatic precipitators are largely used in

A. water treatment plants
B. sewage disposal plants
C. Thermal power plants
D. nuclear power plants
E. None of the above
Answer» C. Thermal power plants
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