451. In a sludge tank, the gas mainly produced, is_________________? A. Oxygen B. Nitrogen C. Hydrogen D. Carbon dioxide ✅ The correct answer is option D.
452. Alcohol is used in manometers because_____________________? A. it has low vapour pressure B. it is clearly visible C. it has low surface tension D. it can provide longer column due to low density ✅ The correct answer is option D.
453. For very great pressures, viscosity of moss gases and liquids __________________? A. remains same B. increases C. decreases D. shows erratic behaviour ✅ The correct answer is option D.
454. The conditions for the stable equilibrium of a floating body are_______________? A. the meta-center should lie above the center of gravity B. the center of buoyancy and the center of gravity must lie on the same vertical line C. a righting couple should be formed D. all the above are correct ✅ The correct answer is option D.
455. Which one of the following gases is most significant as air pollutant ? A. Carbondioxide B. Oxygen C. Nitrogen D. Sulphur-dioxide ✅ The correct answer is option D.
456. Clogging of sewers, is caused due to_______________? A. Silting B. Low discharge C. Greasy and oily matters D. All the above ✅ The correct answer is option D.
457. The total pressure on the surface of a vertical sluice gate 2 m x 1 m with its top 2 m surface being 0.5 m below the water level will be___________________? A. 500 kg B. 1000 kg C. 1500 kg D. 2000 kg ✅ The correct answer is option D.
458. The total pressure force on a plane area is equal to the area multiplied by the intensity of pressure at the centriod, if __________________? A. the area is horizontal B. the area is vertical C. the area is inclined D. all of the above ✅ The correct answer is option D.
459. The clarigesters are_________________? A. Circular septic tanks B. Rectangular septic tanks C. Circular Imhoff double tanks with bottom hoppers D. Circular Imhoff double storey tanks without bottom hoppers ✅ The correct answer is option D.
460. A circular sewer section is preferred to because__________________? A. It is cheaper in construction B. It provides maximum area for a given perimeter C. It provides maximum hydraulic mean depth D. All the above ✅ The correct answer is option D.