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MCQ Practice Test & Solutions: Test: Physical Characteristics of Waste Water (10 Questions)

You can prepare effectively for Civil Engineering (CE) Environmental Engineering with this dedicated MCQ Practice Test (available with solutions) on the important topic of "Test: Physical Characteristics of Waste Water". These 10 questions have been designed by the experts with the latest curriculum of Civil Engineering (CE) 2026, to help you master the concept.

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  • - Format: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
  • - Duration: 30 minutes
  • - Number of Questions: 10

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Test: Physical Characteristics of Waste Water - Question 1
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Which of the following is measured in mg/L?

Detailed Solution: Question 1

The turbidity of waste water is measured in mg/L. The other units of turbidity are ppm, NTU and JTU.

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Which of the following represents the physical characteristics of water?

Detailed Solution: Question 2

Turbidity represents the physical characteristic of water, whereas BOD, COD and chloride content represents the chemical characteristic of water.

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Test: Physical Characteristics of Waste Water - Question 3
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When the sewage becomes stronger, the turbidity of wastewater?

Detailed Solution: Question 3

When the sewage becomes stronger, the milkiness in water increases and thus, the turbidity increases.

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Which of the following instrument is used to measure turbidity?

Detailed Solution: Question 4

Turbidity can be measured by Jackson’s turbidity meter, Baylis turbidity meter, turbidity rod and Nephelometer.

Test: Physical Characteristics of Waste Water - Question 5
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The color of the septic sewage is _____

Detailed Solution: Question 5

The color of septic sewage is black or dark brown. It contains either little or no oxygen.

Test: Physical Characteristics of Waste Water - Question 6
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Which color indicates the fresh sewage?

Detailed Solution: Question 6

If the color of sewage is grey, yellow and light brown, then it means that the sewage is fresh.

Test: Physical Characteristics of Waste Water - Question 7
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In India, the average temperature of sewage is _____

Detailed Solution: Question 7

The average temperature of sewage is 20ºC. The temperature of sewage is higher than that of the water supply.

Test: Physical Characteristics of Waste Water - Question 8
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The odor in wastewater is measured by ____

Detailed Solution: Question 8

The odor in waste water is measured by Osmoscope which consist of two 10mm diameter glass tubes which is 300mm long and 8mm wide.

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______ indicates the freshness of sewage.

Detailed Solution: Question 9

The color indicates the freshness of sewage. It can be detected easily by the naked eye.

Test: Physical Characteristics of Waste Water - Question 10
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Identify the incorrect statement from the following?

Detailed Solution: Question 10

If the odor intensity of water is 6, it indicates extremely strong odor and when it is 0, it indicates the odorless water.

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