Solid Waste Management, Aerobic & Anaerobic Stabilization Units

This set of MCQs helps students to learn about solid waste Management, aerobic & anaerobic stabilization units.

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Which of the following is an anaerobic process for treating sewage?

Oxidation pond Imhoff tank Oxidation ditch Rotating Biological Contactors

Oxidation pond is ineffective in removing pathogenic bacteria.

True False

What is the minimum depth of water to be kept in the oxidation pond?

0.3m 0.5m 1m 1.5m

Which chemical is added to the oxidation pond to avoid bad odor?

Calcium chloride Sodium nitrate Potassium chloride Silver nitrate

The disposal of sewage from the septic tank is done by which of the following?

Clarifier Soak pit Aerated lagoon Lamp holes

What is the maximum design flow of sewage in a septic tank?

70 liters per person per day 100 liters per person per day 30 liters per person per day 40 liters per person per day

Which of the following is not the method of disposal of sewage from septic tank?

Upflow anaerobic filter Soil absorption system Vacuum filter Biological filters

What is the type of filter used in the septic tank when the rate of percolation is 90 minutes?

Slow sand filter Rapid sand filter Biological filter Trickling filter

The maximum BOD removal efficiency of an oxidation pond is ___________.

90%

68%

70%

80%

The minimum depth of septic tank as per design consideration is ___________.

1.8m

1m

1.2m

1.5m

The detention period of a septic tank is ___________.

2 hours

12-36 hours

4 hours

1 week

The minimum design depth of oxidation pond is ___________.

0.3m

0.5m

1m

1.5m

The detention period of oxidation pond is ___________.

12-36 hours

4 hours

10-20 days

30-60 seconds

The concentration of biodegradable organic matter after the septic tank is ___________.

50ppm

100ppm

200ppm

75ppm

Quiz/Test Summary
Title: Solid Waste Management, Aerobic & Anaerobic Stabilization Units
Questions: 14
Contributed by:
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