Water Distribution Systems
Distribution Systems
Solved Example: 9078-01
Water supply to a house begins with connection of the service pipe with municipal water mains. The connection sequence comprises
A. Stopcock
B. Gooseneck
C. Ferrule
D. Water meter
(KPSC JE 2017)A. A, B, C, D
B. C, A, B, D
C. A, B, D, C
D. C, B, A, D
Correct Answer: D
Solved Example: 9078-02
In a water distribution network, which of the following valves will work automatically? (Gujarat Engg Service 2017 Civil Part II)
A. Check valve
B. Butterfly valve
C. Scour valve
D. Sluice valve
Correct Answer: A
Solved Example: 9078-03
If Q is the total quantity of water required by a town per year in litres, and P is the population of the town, then the per capita demand of water will be: (MP Sub Engg Civil Sep 2018 Shift I)
A. $\dfrac{2Q}{P\times 270}$
B. $\dfrac{2Q}{P\times 365}$
C. $\dfrac{Q}{P\times 365}$
D. $\dfrac{Q}{P\times 270}$
Correct Answer: C
Solved Example: 9078-04
Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched? (HPPSC AE Civil 2016 HPPTCL)
A. Air valve: To release the accumulated air
B. Sluice valve: To control flow of water through pipelines
C. Checked valve: To check water flow in all directions
D. Scour value: The remove silt in a pipeline
Correct Answer: C
Solved Example: 9078-05
Which of the following tests is performed to detect the leakage of rain water pipe in the testing of house sewers? (JKSSB JE CE 2021 Shift III Oct 2021)
A. Water test
B. Smoke test
C. Temperature test
D. Air test
Correct Answer: B
Solved Example: 9078-06
Most important source of water for public water supply is from: (UPPSC AE Civil 2013 Paper II)
A. Lakes
B. Ponds
C. Streams
D. Rivers
Correct Answer: D