Environmental Engineering MCQs with Answers & Solutions — Page 6

Which principle is closely aligned with Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)?Solid Waste Management

Which of the following statement(s) is/are true? (i). Flame photometry is good only for elements that are easily excited and do not require very high…Water Quality Parameters

Which of the following is/are the correct permissible limit(s) for organic compost? (i). Arsenic : 10 mg/kg (ii). Copper : 300 mg/kg (iii). Zinc :…Solid Waste Management

What is the primary cause of ocean acidification?Water Quality Parameters

Q.12 Which of the following statements is INCORRECT?Air Pollution

Q.21 Which of the following traffic sources will cause noise of the highest level during operation?Noise Pollution

Q.28 A new system of sanitation is needed over the old conservancy system because:Sewerage Systems

Q.31 The carbon credit system helpsAir Pollution

Q.37 Which of the following statements about carbon footprint is INCORRECT?Air Pollution

Q.52 Which of the given options does NOT include solid waste?Solid Waste Management

Q.68 Which of the following is NOT a type of municipal solid waste based on source?Solid Waste Management

Q.79 According to the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981, how is the term 'Emission' defined?Air Pollution

As per IS 11624-1986, what will be the water quality rating of irrigation water when residual sodium carbonate (RSC) is in the range of 1.5 to 3?Water Quality Parameters

DDT belongs to the category ofWater Quality Parameters

Identify water-borne diseases from the following. I.Typhoid II.Hepatitis III.MalariaWater-Borne Pathogens

In India, the authority to issue the environmental no objection certificate to start an industry lies with theEnvironmental Impact Assessment

Which of the following is a type of pump based on the type of power?Water Distribution Systems

Which of the following may NOT be a direct effect of noise pollution?Noise Pollution

As per components of the sewerage system, what is the meaning of 'outfall sewer'?Sewerage Systems

Which of the given options is NOT a commonly used minor method of disinfection of water during its treatment process?Water Treatment

As per IS 2470 codes, which of the following should be the minimum width of a septic tank for five users?Wastewater Treatment

Which of the following factors does NOT contribute to soil/land pollution?Solid Waste Management

Which of the following is NOT a natural source of air pollution?Air Pollution

Which of the following is an adsorption unit used for controlling gaseous pollutants in industries?Air Pollution

Rubbish in solid waste management is aSolid Waste Management

Which of the following options is NOT considered as a component of the 3R principles of municipal solid waste management?Solid Waste Management

Soon before the passing of the Air Pollution Control Act, 1981 in India, an institute called NEERI had conducted a survey of the prevailing air…Air Pollution

Which of the given options is NOT recommended as a desirable property of the transporting truck used for collection of municipal solid waste?Solid Waste Management

Select the anthropogenic source of air pollution from the given options.Air Pollution

Which of the following statements is INCORRECT?Air Pollution

Some steps related to collection of municipal solid waste have been mentioned below. A. Collection by sweepers in small hand driven carts. B. Dumping…Solid Waste Management

Which of the following is NOT a source of noise pollution?Noise Pollution

Which of the following statements about sanitary landfilling is INCORRECT?Solid Waste Management

What are the two types of energy recovery processes?Solid Waste Management

The 3R Principle is a concept for:Solid Waste Management

What is the major function of a water distribution system?Water Distribution Systems

How is municipal solid waste classified on the basis of its source?Solid Waste Management

Which of the following statements is INCORRECT?Noise Pollution

As per the Environment Protection Act, 1986, what are the permitted noise limits (in decibel) for the silence zone during day time and night time?Noise Pollution

Which of the following statements is INCORRECT?Water Treatment

Select the INCORRECT statement regarding purification of water.Water Treatment

Which of the following statements about the circular sewer section is INCORRECT?Sewerage Systems

What is the function of a non-return valve?Water Distribution Systems

Which of the following is the hazardous waste produced by petroleum refining industries?Solid Waste Management

The biological treatment techniques used can be classified into attached growth processes and suspended growth processes. Which of the following…Wastewater Treatment

Which of the following statements about the secondary treatment of sewage is INCORRECT?Wastewater Treatment

Which of the following options serves all the three objectives mentioned below? I: To promote human health II: To provide a cleaner environment III:…Sewerage Systems

Which of the following statements about soil pollution is INCORRECT?Environmental Impact Assessment

Streams passing through peaty land possess _____ colour.Water Quality Parameters

Which of the following can be used as an alternative for the blast furnace in the steel manufacturing industry for energy saving?Air Pollution