Conveyance and Distribution of Water

This set of MCQs helps students to learn about conveyance which involves the transfer of water from one portion of a river basin to another, or between river basins and distribution of water defined as a part of water supply network with components that carry potable water from a centralized treatment plant or wells to consumers to satisfy residential, commercial, industrial and fire fighting requirements

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Which of the following is incorrect regarding cast iron pipes?

They are non corrosive They are durable They can be produced by centrifugal process Their length varies from 80-100cm

Mcwane pipes are ___ stronger in tension than Pit cast pipes.

20% 30% 50% 100%

What is the quantity of lead required for a 15cm diameter cast iron pipe?

5kg 10kg 15kg 20kg

Which of the following joint is called run lead joint?

Tyton joint Coupled joint Spigot and socket joint Flanged joint

In which of the following joint, pipes do not have sockets or spigots?

Tyton joint Coupled joint Spigot and socket joint Expansion joint

Which of the following joint is highly influenced by temperature?

Tyton joint Coupled joint Spigot and socket joint Expansion joint

Which of the following is the advantage of cast iron pipes?

They are subjected to tuberculation in certain water They are fragile They are heavier They are resistant to corrosion.

Which grade of concrete is used in Reinforced concrete pipes?

M10 M15 M20 M25

Which of the following is correct regarding Cement concrete pipes?

They are corrosive The maintenance cost is high Unreinforced pipes are liable to tensile crack It is easy to repair them

Which of the following is a disadvantage of Asbestos cement pipe?

They are light weight They have smooth internal surface They are anti corrosive They are soft and brittle.

Lead pipes are used in water supply mains.

True False

Horizontally cast iron pipes are called _________.

Mcwane pipes

Pit cast pipes

Galvanized iron pipes

Wrought iron pipes

The enlarged end of a cast iron pipe is called ________.

Lead

Socket

Hemp

Spigot end

The pre-stressed concrete pipes are used for heads ____.

<8m

<61m

>60m

<35m

The tensile strength of Asbestos cement pipes is _____.

200kg/cm2

300kg/cm2

400kg/cm2

600kg/cm2

Quiz/Test Summary
Title: Conveyance and Distribution of Water
Questions: 15
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Steve