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.
201.

The maximum permissible turbidity for drinking water

A. Zero
B. 1 - 4 ppm
C. 15 - 25 ppm
D. 3 - 50 ppm
E. 30 - 50 ppm
Answer» C. 15 - 25 ppm
202.

Per capita consumption of water is usually taken as

A. 50 - 100 litres
B. 150 - 300 litres
C. 400 - 500 litres
D. 500 - 750 litres
E. 750 - 1000 litres
Answer» B. 150 - 300 litres
203.

The incubation period of Typhoid bacillus causing typhoid fever is

A. 1 to 3 days
B. 3 to 5 days
C. 7 to 21 days
D. 20 to 30 days
E. None of the above
Answer» C. 7 to 21 days
204.

Which of the following has least wave-length?

A. Cosmic rays
B. Ultraviolet rays
C. X-rays
D. Gamma rays
E. None of the above
Answer» A. Cosmic rays
205.

The most injurious components of automobile exhaust for environment are

A. Carbon monoxide and Carbon dioxide
B. Carbon monoxide and lead
C. Ethylene dichloride and ethylene dibromide
D. Carbon dioxide and Sulphur dioxide
E. Green
Answer» A. Carbon monoxide and Carbon dioxide
206.

The main disadvantage of hard water is

A. Higher density
B. More turbidity
C. Foul smell
D. Bad taste
E. Increased soap consumption
Answer» E. Increased soap consumption
207.

Which of the following area of work needs highest level of illumination?

A. Bakeries
B. Book binding
C. Confectionary factory
D. Clothing factory
E. None of the above
Answer» D. Clothing factory
208.

The speed of sound through water is nearly

A. 344 m/s
B. 750 m/s
C. 1500 m/s
D. 3000 m/s
E. None of the above
Answer» C. 1500 m/s
209.

Protection from radiations is possible through

A. shielding of source of radiation
B. increased distance from the source of radiation
C. limitation on time of exposure
D. All of the above
E. None of the above
Answer» D. All of the above
210.

Short circuit means

A. Direct flow of current between two points of different potential
B. Indirect flow of current between two points
C. Direct flow of current between points of the same potential
D. none of the above
E. Green
Answer» A. Direct flow of current between two points of different potential
211.

Swimming pool water requires

A. pre-chlorination
B. super-chlorination
C. dual-chlorination
D. de-chlorination
E. None of the above
Answer» D. de-chlorination
212.

Mycotoxins are poisonous chemicals produced by

A. bacteria
B. virus
C. molds
D. algae
E. None of the above
Answer» C. molds
213.

The maximum permissible level or pesticides, in general, in drinking water is nearly

A. 1 to 50 ppm
B. 50 to 100 ppm
C. 100 to 250 ppm
D. 250 to 500 ppm
E. 500 to 1000 ppm
Answer» A. 1 to 50 ppm
214.

The percentage of carbondioxide in atmospheric air is nearly

A. 3.2 percent
B. 0.32 percent
C. 0.032 percent
D. 0.0032 percent
E. None of the above
Answer» C. 0.032 percent
215.

Turbidity in water is due to

A. Algae
B. Fungi
C. Organic salts
D. Finely divided particles of clay, silt and organic matter
E. None of the above
Answer» D. Finely divided particles of clay, silt and organic matter
216.

The emission of oxides of nitrogen in automobile exhaust will be least when the vehicle is

A. Idling
B. Cruising at low speed
C. Cruising at high speed
D. Accelerating
E. Decelerating
Answer» A. Idling
217.

Mottling of teeth is associated with the presence of

A. Chloride in water
B. Calcium in water
C. Sodium chloride in water
D. Sulphur in water
E. Fluorides in water
Answer» E. Fluorides in water
218.

The average percentage of carbon and hydrogen in petrol may be roughly given as

A. 50% C, 50% H2
B. 85% C, 15% H2
C. 15% C, 85% H2
D. 70% C, 30% H2
E. None of the above
Answer» B. 85% C, 15% H2
219.

Sulphurdioxide can be measured by

A. ultraviolet pulsed fluorescence
B. flame photography
C. permeation tube calibratio
D. Any of the above
E. None of the above
Answer» D. Any of the above
220.

Brackish taste of water is due to

A. Chlorides of sodium
B. Fluorides of sodium
C. Turbidity
D. Dead bacteria
E. Any of the above
Answer» A. Chlorides of sodium
221.

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

A. Sulphur dioxide
B. Sulphur trioxide
C. Acid moist
D. Hydrogen sulphide
E. None of the above
Answer» D. Hydrogen sulphide
222.

Which of the following is the major source of flyash emission?

A. Sintering plants
B. Oil refineries
C. Blast furnace
D. Power plants
E. Sulphuric acid plant
Answer» D. Power plants
223.

The process of killing the ineffective bacteria from the water and making it safe for use is known as

A. Disinfection
B. Sterilization
C. Filtration
D. Purification
E. None of the above
Answer» A. Disinfection
224.

Theodolite is used by

A. Surveyors
B. Cartrographers
C. Physicists
D. Electronic Engineers
E. None of these
Answer» A. Surveyors
225.

Which of the following space needs maximum number of air changes per hour?

A. Assembly halls
B. Restaurants
C. Bed-rooms
D. Class rooms
E. None of the above
Answer» B. Restaurants
226.

Water with least contamination can be be obtained from

A. Rivers
B. Lakes
C. Wells
D. Reservoirs
E. Spring along the hill slope
Answer» E. Spring along the hill slope
227.

Which of the following chemical is least poisonous?

A. Arsenic
B. Lead
C. Sodium
D. Cyanide
E. Mercury
Answer» C. Sodium
228.

Disinfection of drinking water means removal of

A. Turbidity
B. Colour
C. Odour
D. Oxygen
E. Bacteria
Answer» E. Bacteria
229.

Scintillation counter can detect

A. beta rays
B. X-rays
C. gamma rays
D. All of the above
E. None of the above
Answer» D. All of the above
230.

Lead is a cumulative poison which ends up in

A. eyes
B. eyes and ears
C. bones and tissues
D. legs and hands
E. None of the above
Answer» C. bones and tissues
231.

Which of the following area of work needs lowest noise level?

A. Gymnasiums
B. Lecture halls
C. Library
D. Kitchens
E. None of the above
Answer» C. Library
232.

The hardness limit for portable water ranges between

A. 10 - 50 ppm
B. 50 - 65 ppm
C. 75 - 117 ppm
D. 150 - 250 ppm
E. 300 - 700 ppm
Answer» C. 75 - 117 ppm
233.

The process used for the removal of dissolved carbondioxide from the water, is known as

A. Coagulation
B. Agitation
C. Aeration
D. Sedimentation
E. Zeolitc
Answer» C. Aeration
234.

Which of the following automobile will provide least pollution problems

A. Diesel engine powered
B. Petrol engine powered
C. Gas turbine powered
D. Wankel engine powered
E. Battery powered
Answer» E. Battery powered
235.

Out of the following diesel engines, the minimum air consumption per BHP will be in

A. 4 stroke mechanical injection
B. 4 stroke air injection
C. 2 stroke mechanical injection pump scavenging
D. 2 stroke air injection
E. None of the above
Answer» A. 4 stroke mechanical injection
236.

The bad smell due to decomposition of sewage, on account of the action of bacteria, is mainly due to the presence of

A. Dead bacteria
B. Oxygen
C. Carbondioxide
D. Hydrogen sulphide
E. None of the above
Answer» D. Hydrogen sulphide
237.

The permissible level of HCN in drinking water is

A. Less than 0.01 mg/litre
B. Around 1 mg/litre
C. Around 5 mg/litre
D. Between 10 to 20 mg/litre
E. More than 50 mg/litre
Answer» A. Less than 0.01 mg/litre
238.

The chloride content in the water for public supplies should not exceed

A. 250 mg/litre
B. 100 mg/litre
C. 50 mg/litre
D. 20 mg/litre
E. 1 mg/litre
Answer» A. 250 mg/litre
239.

Which of the following fuel has maximum resistance to detonation?

A. Toulene
B. Benzene
C. Iso-octane
D. n-heptane
E. None of the above
Answer» C. Iso-octane
240.

The most frequent method of bacterial reproduction is by

A. Cell division
B. Sexual process
C. Budding
D. Colony formation
E. The formation of spores
Answer» A. Cell division
241.

Normally the colour of exhaust from a diesel engine is

A. black
B. white
C. yellow
D. reddish
E. None of the above
Answer» A. black
242.

Geiger Muller counter can detect

A. beta rays
B. X-rays
C. gamma rays
D. All of the above
E. None of the above
Answer» D. All of the above
243.

Which of the following radio-nuclide has the shortest half life?

A. Carbon 14
B. Cesium 137
C. Cobalt 60
D. Iodine 131
E. None of the above
Answer» D. Iodine 131
244.

The becteria that can survive without oxygen is called

A. Facultative bacteria
B. Anerobic bacteria
C. Aerobic bacteria
D. Furobic bacteria
E. All of the above
Answer» B. Anerobic bacteria
245.

Bit is the unit of

A. Amount of rain recorded
B. Memory of computer
C. Quantity of electricity
D. Intensity of an earthquake
E. None of these
Answer» B. Memory of computer
246.

The speed of sound will be maximum through

A. Water
B. Alcohol
C. Concrete
D. Aluminium
E. None of the above
Answer» D. Aluminium
247.

Dark, black smoke from diesel engines usually results when engine is

A. Idling
B. Running at slow speeds
C. Running at light loads
D. Running at full speed but under load conditions
E. Running at full load and full speed
Answer» E. Running at full load and full speed
248.

The noise level due to auto horn may be of the order of

A. 110 dB
B. 80 dB
C. 50 dB
D. 35 dB
E. None of the above
Answer» A. 110 dB
249.

Which one among the following terms best describes the method of converting a spherical surface into a plane surface?

A. Photogrammetry
B. Projection
C. Cartography
D. Geodesy
E. None of these
Answer» B. Projection
250.

Small concentrations of fluorides in water

A. reduce the prevalence of dental caries
B. increase the prevalence of dental carries
C. cause irritation in eyes
D. do not arm in any way
E. None of the above
Answer» A. reduce the prevalence of dental caries
251.

The disadvantage of hard water is

A. More soap consumption
B. Scale formation in boilers
C. Corrosion of pipes
D. Loss of taste in food
E. All of the above
Answer» E. All of the above
252.

The permissible hardness of water for public supplies is

A. 10 mg/litre
B. 25 mg/litre
C. 75 mg/litre
D. 115 mg/litre
E. 400 mg/litre
Answer» D. 115 mg/litre
253.

For the combustion of 1 kg of carbon, the quantity of oxygen required is

A. 2.62 kg
B. 3.67 kg
C. 8 kg
D. 11.6 kg
E. None of the above
Answer» A. 2.62 kg
254.

For controlling algae, the chemical generally used is

A. alum
B. lime
C. copper sulphate
D. bleaching powder
E. None of the above
Answer» C. copper sulphate
255.

Soft waters

A. Have corrosive action on metals
B. Dissolve lead
C. Corrode iron
D. All of the above
E. None of the above
Answer» D. All of the above
256.

What will be the colour of red rose when it is seen through green glass?

A. White
B. Black
C. Pink
D. Brown
E. Green
Answer» D. Brown
257.

Acute poisoning may be the result of entry into the body of large of concentrated doses of poison through

A. Breathing
B. Swalowing
C. Skin absorption
D. Injection
E. Any of the above
Answer» E. Any of the above
258.

Carbondioxide has all the following properties EXCEPT that it is

A. colourless
B. odourless
C. tasteless
D. readily soluble in water
E. None of the above
Answer» D. readily soluble in water
259.

The number of air changes per hour recommended for auditoria is

A. 3 to 6
B. 6 to 10
C. 10 to 12
D. 15 to 20
E. None of the above
Answer» A. 3 to 6
260.

Identify the incorrect statement if any Zeolite process is suitable for

A. Removing temporary hardness
B. Removing permanent hardness
C. Cent percent removal of hardness
D. Acidic waters
E. When zeolite becomes inactive, it may be reactivated by flushing with brine solution
Answer» D. Acidic waters
261.

Which of the following constituent of air has the least percentage?

A. Argon
B. Carbon dioxide
C. Xenon
D. Neon
E. Helium
Answer» C. Xenon
262.

While smoke from a diesel engine can be expected during

A. Start up or idling
B. High load operating
C. High speed operation
D. All of the above
E. None of the above
Answer» A. Start up or idling
263.

If with minimum quantity of potassium permanganate, the pink colour of water disappears soon, then it shows that

A. Water is hard
B. Water is acidic
C. Water is alkaline
D. Organic matter is present in water
E. Chlorine content is high in water
Answer» D. Organic matter is present in water
264.

Plants that grow in absence of sublight in water, are called

A. Algae
B. Shrubs
C. Fungi
D. Any of the above
E. All of the above
Answer» C. Fungi
265.

Which one of the following gases shows a different behaviour at high pressure?

A. Carbon dioxide
B. Water vapours
C. Hydrogen
D. Ozone
E. None of these
Answer» C. Hydrogen
266.

Bleaching power is

A. Lime
B. Stacked lime
C. Chloride of lime
D. Hypo-chloride of lime
E. Hypo-chlorite of lime
Answer» E. Hypo-chlorite of lime
267.

The odour of water is expressed in terms of threshold number. The maximum threshold number permitted for public supplies is

A. 10
B. 5
C. 3
D. 2
E. 1
Answer» C. 3
268.

The percentage of nitrogen in air by weight is around

A. 75.5 percent
B. 65.5 percent
C. 24.3 percent
D. 23.1 percent
E. 20.3 percent
Answer» A. 75.5 percent
269.

What is a laser?

A. Electro-magnetic waves
B. Ultrasonic waves
C. Supersonic waves
D. Light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation
E. Green
Answer» D. Light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation
270.

All of the following pollutants affect heart EXCEPT

A. Cadmium
B. Arsenic
C. Lead
D. Carbon monoxide
E. None of the above
Answer» B. Arsenic
271.

The permissible hardness of water for low pressure boiler is

A. 50 mg/litre
B. 150 mg/litre
C. 250 mg/litre
D. 350 kg/litre
E. 450 mg/litre
Answer» A. 50 mg/litre
272.

Desalination is usually needed for

A. well water
B. rain water
C. sea water
D. river water
E. None of the above
Answer» C. sea water
273.

To keep the water safe against pathogenetic bacteria the residual chlorine should remain between

A. 0.05 to 0.2 ppm
B. 0.2 to 0.8 ppm
C. 1 ppm to 2 ppm
D. 6 ppm to 10 ppm
E. 10 ppm to 20 ppm
Answer» A. 0.05 to 0.2 ppm
274.

Which of the following industry is least polluting?

A. Cement industry
B. Oil refinery
C. Thermal power plants
D. Electronic industry
E. Rolling mills
Answer» D. Electronic industry
275.

Carbon monoxide poisoning may cause

A. headache
B. drowsiness
C. dizziness
D. Any of the above
E. None of the above
Answer» D. Any of the above
276.

When the trees are planted by road side, the average distance between two trees should be

A. 2 to 3 metres
B. 5 to 8 metres
C. 10 to 15 metres
D. 25 to 30 metres
E. None of the above
Answer» C. 10 to 15 metres
277.

Addition to 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
278.

If the pH of water is 7 it means the water is

A. acidic
B. alkaline
C. neutral
D. free from oxygen
E. None of the above
Answer» C. neutral
279.

The volume fraction of ozone in atmospheric air is nearly

A. 0.02 ppm
B. 0.2 ppm
C. 2 ppm
D. 20 ppm
E. None of the above
Answer» A. 0.02 ppm
280.

Suspended liquid droplets generated by condensation from the gaseous to the liquid state or by breaking up a liquid into a dispersed state is known as

A. Dust
B. Fume
C. Mist
D. Vapours
E. None of the above
Answer» C. Mist
281.

The maximum acceptable noise level in offices is

A. 10 dB
B. 40 dB
C. 75 dB
D. 100 dB
E. None of the above
Answer» B. 40 dB
282.

Type of radiation expected from earbon 14 is

A. Alpha
B. Beta
C. Gamma
D. Alpha, Beta, Gamma
E. None of the above
Answer» B. Beta
283.

The pH value of sea water is usually

A. 1
B. Between 3 and 5
C. Between 5 and 7
D. Between 8 and 8.3
E. Between 13.7 and 14
Answer» D. Between 8 and 8.3
284.

Which of the following is the major source of pollutant hydrogen sulphide?

A. Decaying organic matter
B. Auto exhaust
C. Oil burners
D. Solar energy
E. None of the above
Answer» A. Decaying organic matter
285.

The pH value of concentrated sulphuric acid could be expected between

A. 7 and 6
B. 6 and 5
C. 4 and 3
D. 3 and 1
E. 1 and 0
Answer» E. 1 and 0
286.

Ultra-violet rays are used for the treatment of water known as

A. Dechlorination
B. Disinfection
C. Aeration
D. Filtration
E. Bleaching
Answer» B. Disinfection
287.

The process of kolling at the pathogenic bacteria of water-borne diseases to make it safe for hospital use, is known as

A. Zeoliting
B. Debacterialisation
C. Sterilization
D. Aeration
E. Chlorination
Answer» C. Sterilization
288.

Electric fuses provide protection against

A. sparking
B. overloads
C. single phasing
D. low current and voltage
E. None of the above
Answer» B. overloads
289.

In one litre sample of drinking water the coliform organism should not exceed

A. 1000
B. 500
C. 100
D. 10
E. 1
Answer» D. 10
290.

When the trees are to be planted by the road side the minimum distance from the out edge of side width should be

A. 0.5 to 1 metre
B. 2 to 3 metres
C. 5 to 8 metres
D. 12 to 15 metres
E. None of the above
Answer» B. 2 to 3 metres
291.

All of the following are souhd obsorptive materials EXCEPT

A. Rugs
B. Mirrors
C. Carpets
D. Heavy drapes
E. None of the above
Answer» B. Mirrors
292.

Which of the following pollutant results from decaying organic matter?

A. Acetylene
B. Ozone
C. Ammonia
D. Nitric oxide
E. None of the above
Answer» C. Ammonia
293.

All of the following pollutants result from auto-exhaust EXCEPT

A. Acetylene
B. Olefins
C. Hydrogen sulphide
D. Ethylene
E. None of the above
Answer» A. Acetylene
294.

Dust particles in industrial processes may be generated by

A. Crushing
B. Grinding
C. Detonation
D. Rapid impact
E. Any of the above processes
Answer» E. Any of the above processes
295.

Turbidity in water may be removed by

A. Sedimentation
B. Filtration
C. Agitation
D. Aeration
E. Oxidation
Answer» A. Sedimentation
296.

Which of the following area of work needs lowest level of illumination?

A. Engraving
B. Cloth inspection
C. Assembly of instrument
D. Paper converting processes
E. None of the above
Answer» D. Paper converting processes
297.

Which one of the following is not directly related to the phenomenon of evaporation?

A. Temperature of liquid
B. Volume of the liquid
C. Surface area of the liquid
D. Surface winds over the liquid
E. None of these
Answer» B. Volume of the liquid
298.

For the maximum acidity of water, pH value would be

A. 0.01
B. 0.1
C. 1
D. 10
E. 11
Answer» A. 0.01
299.

The process of passing the water through a thick layer of filtering media is known as

A. Sedimentation
B. Filtration
C. Disinfection
D. Purification
E. Putrification
Answer» B. Filtration
300.

Which of the following is an insect born disease?

A. Q-fever
B. Ring worm
C. Jaundice
D. Tetanus
E. None of the above
Answer» A. Q-fever
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