CE 04/09/14 703 / CE402 / CET304 – ENVIRONMENTAL
ENGINEERING
Previous Question Papers – Compiled Module-wise
(Mapped to the syllabus modules in the course handout; marks for each question are shown in brackets.)
Module 1: Water Demand, Population Forecasting, Intakes,
Sedimentation & Coagulation
Introduction to environmental engineering; population forecast; water demand estimation, types of
demand, demand fluctuation; systems of sewerage (separate & combined); layout of a conventional
water treatment plant, site selection, intakes, screening, aeration; theory & principles of sedimentation
(Stoke's Law, types of settling, design of plain sedimentation tanks); mechanisms of coagulation and
flocculation, coagulants and feeding devices.
1. Explain the factors affecting per capita demand. (5 marks)
Source: D1231, Dec 2009
2. Briefly explain the factors affecting consumption of water. (5 marks)
Source: D1231, Dec 2009
3. List out the steps involved in treatment of water and explain it briefly. (15 marks)
Source: D1231, Dec 2009
4. What is meant by the term “per capita demand”? (5 marks)
Source: C28954, June 2012
5. What is the principle of aeration? (5 marks)
Source: C28954, June 2012
6. What are Intake structures? Write the factors considered for selecting a site for an intake
structure. Also explain with a neat sketch the canal intake. (15 marks)
Source: C28954, June 2012
7. The census data pertaining to a city is given in a table. Estimate the population for the
year 2020. Also calculate the yearly water requirement assuming 270 lpcd. (15 marks)
Source: C28954, June 2012
8. With the help of a flow chart, explain in detail the sequence of treatment in a water
treatment plant. (15 marks)
Source: C28954, June 2012
9. What is meant by aeration and coagulation? (5 marks)
Source: C17901, June 2011
10. Design a sedimentation tank of a water works to treat 12 × 10⁶ litres of water per day.
Assume the velocity of flow in the tank as 0.12 m/min and the detention period as 11 hours.
(15 marks)
Source: C17901, June 2011
11. Write short notes on: (a) Aeration. (8 marks)
Source: C17901, June 2011
12. Write short notes on: (b) Flocculation. (7 marks)
Source: C17901, June 2011
13. With neat sketch explain any three types of intake structure. (15 marks)
Source: C56409, June 2009
14. With neat sketch, explain the working principle of rapid gravity filter. (15 marks)
Source: C56409, June 2009
15. Write short notes on: (a) Aeration. (8 marks)
Source: C56409, June 2009
16. Write short notes on: (b) Coagulation. (7 marks)
Source: C56409, June 2009
17. What is meant by flocculation? (5 marks)
Source: D10649, Dec 2010
18. What is the necessity of using coagulants in sedimentation? (5 marks)
Source: D10649, Dec 2010
19. With neat sketch, explain any two types of intake structure. (15 marks)
Source: D10649, Dec 2010
20. Estimate the population of a city in 2020 by geometrical increase method. (15 marks)
Source: D10649, Dec 2010
21. Explain the term fluctuation in water demand. (5 marks)
Source: D42516, Dec 2007
22. With neat sketch, explain any three types of intake structures. (15 marks)
Source: D42516, Dec 2007
23. Estimate the population of a city in 2050 by Geometrical Increase method. (10 marks)
Source: D42516, Dec 2007
24. Design a sedimentation tank of a water works to treat 10 × 10⁶ litres water per day.
Assume the velocity of flow in the tank as 0.12 m/min and the detention period as 10 hours.
(10 marks)
Source: D42516, Dec 2007
25. Explain how to determine the optimum coagulant quantity by jar test. (5 marks)
Source: D42516, Dec 2007
26. What is per capita demand? (2 marks)
Source: D90233, Nov 2015
27. Why grit chamber is provided in water treatment plants? (2 marks)
Source: D90233, Nov 2015
28. The population of a locality as obtained from the census report is given. Estimate the
population of the locality in 2020 by incremental, arithmetic and geometric methods. (10
marks)
Source: D90233, Nov 2015
29. Why is flocculation necessary? What are the important flocculants? (10 marks)
Source: D90233, Nov 2015
30. What are the factors affecting consumption of water? Describe the fluctuations in
demand. (10 marks)
Source: D90233, Nov 2015
31. Why is sedimentation adopted for the first step of treatment in water treatment? When is
flocculation necessary? What are the important flocculants? (10 marks)
Source: D90233, Nov 2015
32. Which method of forecasting population is better for water distribution? (2 marks)
Source: D11925, Nov 2016
33. Which location is suitable for intake structures? (2 marks)
Source: D11925, Nov 2016
34. What are the factors involved in the consumption of water for domestic use? (5 marks)
Source: D11925, Nov 2016
35. Write a note on the fluctuations in the rate of water consumption explaining its
significance in the design of water systems. (10 marks)
Source: D11925, Nov 2016
36. What is meant by design period? (2 marks)
Source: C29683, Oct 2012
37. List out the various water treatment methods in order. (2 marks)
Source: C29683, Oct 2012
38. Write a short note on factors affecting water consumption. (5 marks)
Source: C29683, Oct 2012
39. Differentiate between coagulation and flocculation. (5 marks)
Source: C29683, Oct 2012
40. Derive an expression for the settling velocity of a particle (Stoke’s law) by clearly stating
the assumptions. (5 marks)
Source: C29683, Oct 2012
41. 8 mg of copper is consumed with lime at a coagulation basin per litre water. Determine
the quantity of copperas and the quick lime required to treat 10 million litres of water. (5
marks)
Source: C29683, Oct 2012
42. The population of 5 decades from 1930 to 1970 is given. Find out the population after
one, two and three decades beyond the last known decade, by using any three methods for
population forecasting. (10 marks)
Source: C29683, Oct 2012
43. Explain with the help of a sketch a typical water supply scheme (with all the necessary
components). (10 marks)
Source: C29683, Oct 2012
44. Design and sketch a coagulation cum sedimentation tank with continuous flow for a
population of 60,000 persons with a daily per capita water allowance of 120 litres. Make
suitable assumptions where needed. (10 marks)
Source: C29683, Oct 2012
45. Explain about Variation in water demand. (5 marks)
Source: C30073, Nov 2017
46. Brief about Comparative graphical method of Population forecasting. (5 marks)
Source: C30073, Nov 2017
47. Classify and brief about Flocculation. (5 marks)
Source: C30073, Nov 2017
48. Classify and explain screens based on shape. (5 marks)
Source: C30073, Nov 2017
49. Explain in detail about the different types of water demands. (15 marks)
Source: C30073, Nov 2017
50. The populations of the past three successive census of a city are given. Determine the
expected population of the city for the year 2021 by Logistic method. (15 marks)
Source: C30073, Nov 2017
51. Define the term population equivalent. (2 marks)
Source: CE402, May 2024
52. Differentiate between dry weather flow and storm water flow. (3 marks)
Source: CE402, May 2024
53. Discuss the merits and demerits of separate and combined system of sewage. (8
marks)
Source: CE402, May 2024
54. Analyse the use of Logistic curve method in population forecasting? (3 marks)
Source: CET304, May 2024
55. Explain any three factors affecting site selection of water treatment plant. (3 marks)
Source: CET304, May 2024
56. What is discrete and flocculent settling? (3 marks)
Source: CET304, May 2024
57. List any four major factors affecting the rate of demand of water and explain the concept
of fluctuations in water demand. (8 marks)
Source: CET304, May 2024
58. With a neat sketch explain any water intake structure. (6 marks)
Source: CET304, May 2024
59. With the help of neat sketch, explain different types of pumps used for water
conveyance. (10 marks)
Source: CET304, May 2024 (Module I, OR)
60. Define population equivalent and design period. (4 marks)
Source: CET304, May 2024
61. Design a plain rectangular sedimentation tank for water supply scheme having capacity
to treat water = 12 MLD. Assume the data which is required. (10 marks)
Source: CET304, May 2024
62. What are the different types of screens used in water treatment? (4 marks)
Source: CET304, May 2024
63. Analyse the use of coagulants. Enumerate the different coagulants used. (5 marks)
Source: CET304, May 2024
64. What are the goals of various conventional water treatment methods in ensuring safe
and clean water? (9 marks)
Source: CET304, May 2024
65. Explain the function of a clariflocculator in a water treatment plant? (3 marks)
Source: CET304, June 2022
66. Explain the objectives of providing aeration in the water treatment process? (3 marks)
Source: CET304, June 2022
67. Explain briefly the different methods for population forecasting of a city? (12 marks)
Source: CET304, June 2022
68. What are the various factors affecting water consumption? (2 marks)
Source: CET304, June 2022
69. Explain the term design period for a water treatment plant? (4 marks)
Source: CET304, June 2022
70. Explain the different types of raw water intakes with sketches? (10 marks)
Source: CET304, June 2022
71. Explain the different types of settling in a sedimentation tank? (10 marks)
Source: CET304, June 2022
72. What are the factors to be considered while selecting a site for a water treatment plant?
(4 marks)
Source: CET304, June 2022
73. The maximum daily demand at a water purification plant has been estimated as 12
million litres per day: design the dimensions of a suitable sedimentation tank (fitted with
mechanical sludge removal arrangements), assuming a detention period of 6 hours and
velocity of flow as 20 cm per minute. (14 marks)
Source: CET304, June 2022
74. Differentiate population equivalent and design period. (3 marks)
Source: CET304, June 2023
75. What are the objectives of providing aerators in water treatment plant? (3 marks)
Source: CET304, June 2023
76. Explain any three coagulants used in water treatment plant. (3 marks)
Source: CET304, June 2023
77. The following is the population data of a city available from past census records.
Determine the population of the year 2011, 2021 by (a) Geometrical increase method (b)
Incremental increase method. (7 marks)
Source: CET304, June 2023
78. Explain about canal and river intake with neat sketch. (7 marks)
Source: CET304, June 2023
79. Discuss about different types of screens. (7 marks)
Source: CET304, June 2023
80. Design a plain sedimentation tank for water supply scheme having capacity to treat
water = 10 MLD. Assume the data which is required. (7 marks)
Source: CET304, June 2023
81. Define Stokes’ law. (4 marks)
Source: CET304, June 2023
82. Explain about wet feeding and dry feeding devices. (10 marks)
Source: CET304, June 2023
Module 2: Filtration, Disinfection & Distribution Network
Filtration of water – theory of filtration, types of filters, design of slow sand and rapid sand filters;
disinfection of water – various methods, advantages and limitations; layout of water distribution network –
types, methods of distribution; network analysis – Hardy Cross and equivalent pipe methods.
1. With neat sketch, explain the dead end system of distribution. (5 marks)
Source: C28954, June 2012
2. Discuss the various forms of chlorination of water. Also calculate the dosage in mg/l
required to disinfect a flow of 3 mld, if 1000 gm of bleaching powder of 25% strength is
required to be used. (15 marks)
Source: C28954, June 2012
3. How do you find the most economical size of a rising main? List the appurtenances
necessary to be installed on a rising main between the pumps and an overhead tank.
Indicate their relative position on a line diagram and mention the function of each. (15
marks)
Source: C28954, June 2012
4. With suitable example, explain any one method of analysis of pipe networks. (15 marks)
Source: C17901, June 2011
5. Briefly explain the methods of transmission of water. (15 marks)
Source: C56409, June 2009
6. List the various methods of analysis of pipe networks and explain any one of it. (15
marks)
Source: C56409, June 2009
7. What are the requirements of a good distribution system? (5 marks)
Source: D10649, Dec 2010
8. With suitable examples, explain any one method of analysis of pipe networks. (15
marks)
Source: D10649, Dec 2010
9. Explain the theory of filtration. (5 marks)
Source: D42516, Dec 2007
10. What is Break point chlorination? (5 marks)
Source: D42516, Dec 2007
11. Explain the different layouts of pipe networks. (15 marks)
Source: D42516, Dec 2007
12. Design a rapid sand filter for treating a quantity of 5 MLD. Assume relevant criteria. (15
marks)
Source: D90233, Nov 2015
13. What is chlorination? Classify it. Describe about Break Point Chlorination in detail. (15
marks)
Source: D90233, Nov 2015
14. Describe the various methods of distributing water and discuss the advantages and
disadvantages of each. (10 marks)
Source: D90233, Nov 2015
15. What are the different methods of analyzing a given distribution system? Explain Hardy
Cross method of pipe network analysis. (10 marks)
Source: D90233, Nov 2015
16. Compare slow sand filter and rapid sand filter. (5 marks)
Source: D90233, Nov 2015
17. What are the Points to be kept in view in the design of distribution systems? (5 marks)
Source: D11925, Nov 2016
18. Explain how chlorine reacts with water and mention the role of various factors and
conditions accompanying the reactions. (10 marks)
Source: D11925, Nov 2016
19. What are the different methods of analyzing a given distribution system? Explain any
one in detail. (10 marks)
Source: D11925, Nov 2016
20. Design a rapid sand filter for treating 4 million litres of raw water per day. Determine the
discharge of each well and the percentage decrease in discharge because of well
interference. (10 marks)
Source: C29683, Oct 2012
21. Explain with the help of sketches, the various layout of water distribution pipe networks.
(10 marks)
Source: C29683, Oct 2012
22. Determine the distribution of flow in the pipe network shown, using Hardy-Cross method.
(10 marks)
Source: C29683, Oct 2012
23. Compare slow sand filter and rapid sand filter. (5 marks)
Source: C30073, Nov 2017
24. Explain the requirements of a Good distribution system. (5 marks)
Source: C30073, Nov 2017
25. Design a rapid sand filter for treating a quantity of 5 MLD. Assume relevant criteria. (15
marks)
Source: C30073, Nov 2017
26. What is chlorination? Classify it. Describe about Break Point Chlorination in detail. (15
marks)
Source: C30073, Nov 2017
27. Explain about various distribution system with neat diagram. (15 marks)
Source: C30073, Nov 2017
28. Enlist and analyse the different layout of distribution networks with their merits and
demerits. (6 marks)
Source: CET304, May 2024
29. Compare slow sand filter and rapid sand filter with neat sketch. (8 marks)
Source: CET304, May 2024
30. Design a rapid gravity filter for a town having a total filtered water requirement of 5
million litres of water per day. Assume suitable data. (14 marks)
Source: CET304, May 2024
31. What are the methods for water disinfection? (3 marks)
Source: CET304, May 2024
32. Briefly explain the pipe network analysis. (3 marks)
Source: CET304, May 2024
33. Compare slow sand filters with rapid sand filters? (3 marks)
Source: CET304, June 2022
34. Explain any three types of chlorination in a water treatment plant? (3 marks)
Source: CET304, June 2022
35. Design a rapid sand filter to treat 4 million litres of raw water per day allowing 4% of
filtered water for backwashing. Half hour per day is used for backwashing. Assume
necessary data. (14 marks)
Source: CET304, June 2022
36. Explain the working of a pressure filter with a neat sketch? (7 marks)
Source: CET304, June 2022
37. Explain the Hardy Cross method for water distribution network analysis. (7 marks)
Source: CET304, June 2022
38. Discuss about theory of filtration. (3 marks)
Source: CET304, June 2023
39. Explain about different layout of distribution of water. (3 marks)
Source: CET304, June 2023
40. Explain the working of a rapid sand filter. Discuss about backwashing of rapid sand filter.
(10 marks)
Source: CET304, June 2023
41. What is equivalent pipe method? (4 marks)
Source: CET304, June 2023
42. Analyse the given pipe network using Hardy Cross method. (10 marks)
Source: CET304, June 2023
43. Discuss any two disinfection methods. (4 marks)
Source: CET304, June 2023
Module 3: Wastewater Treatment – Biological Processes
Layout of a conventional wastewater treatment plant, site selection, concept of primary/secondary/tertiary
treatment, equalization of flow; secondary treatment methods – biological unit processes
(aerobic/anaerobic, attached/suspended growth); trickling filter – types, construction, operation, design;
activated sludge process – basic concepts and design; Up-flow Anaerobic Sludge Blanket (UASB) reactor
(concept only).
1. Why is a grit chamber provided in (water/waste water) treatment plants? (2 marks)
Source: D90233, Nov 2015
2. Explain the difference between grit chamber and detritus tank. (3 marks)
Source: CET304, May 2024
3. What are the factors affecting the performance of the activated sludge process? (3
marks)
Source: CET304, May 2024
4. What are the operational problems with UASB? (3 marks)
Source: CET304, May 2024
5. Explain the working of Activated sludge waste water treatment plant with a neat sketch.
(10 marks)
Source: CET304, May 2024
6. Discuss aerobic and anaerobic treatment in waste water. (4 marks)
Source: CET304, May 2024
7. Explain the working of Trickling filter plant with a neat sketch. Also mention the
advantages and disadvantages. (10 marks)
Source: CET304, May 2024 (OR)
8. Explain the advantages of equalization tank in sewage treatment plant. (4 marks)
Source: CET304, May 2024 (OR)
9. What are the advantages of providing a flow equalization tank in a sewage treatment
plant? (3 marks)
Source: CET304, June 2022
10. Compare aerobic and anaerobic wastewater treatment processes? (3 marks)
Source: CET304, June 2022
11. Explain the working of an activated sludge wastewater treatment plant with a neat
sketch? (14 marks)
Source: CET304, June 2022
12. Explain the mechanism of functioning of a trickling filter plant with a neat sketch and also
explain its advantages and disadvantages? (14 marks)
Source: CET304, June 2022 (OR)
13. Explain the working of an upflow anaerobic sludge blanket (UASB) reactor with a neat
sketch? (14 marks)
Source: CET304, June 2022
14. Discuss the merits and demerits of separate and combined system of sewage (3
marks)
Source: CET304, June 2023
15. What are the secondary treatment units of waste water? (3 marks)
Source: CET304, June 2023
16. What are the factors considered during site selection of waste water treatment plant. (3
marks)
Source: CET304, June 2023
17. Discuss about flow equalization tank. (4 marks)
Source: CET304, June 2023
18. Explain the construction and working of trickling filter with neat sketch. (10 marks)
Source: CET304, June 2023
19. What are the unit processes and operations in waste water treatment plant? (4 marks)
Source: CET304, June 2023 (OR)
20. Explain about activated sludge process. (10 marks)
Source: CET304, June 2023 (OR)
21. Explain about UASB reactor. (7 marks)
Source: CET304, June 2023
22. Describe sludge volume index. (5 marks)
Source: CE402, May 2024
23. Determine the size of a trickling filter for given sewage flow, recirculation ratio, BOD of
raw sewage, BOD removal in primary tank, and desired BOD of final effluent. (15 marks)
Source: CE402, May 2024
24. Write notes on activated sludge process. (5 marks)
Source: CE402, May 2024
25. Explain the features and operation of contact beds with neat sketch. (10 marks)
Source: CE402, May 2024
26. Explain with neat sketch the working of an Up flow Anaerobic Sludge Blanket (UASB)
reactor. Discuss any three drawbacks of UASB. (10 marks)
Source: CE402, May 2024
Module 4: Natural Treatment, Low-Cost Sanitation & Sludge
Treatment
Natural wastewater treatment systems – Oxidation Ponds and Lagoons, Wetlands and Rootzone systems
(concepts only); low-cost sanitation systems – design of septic tank and soak-pit; sludge treatment
(concepts only) – thickening, digestion, dewatering, drying, composting.
1. What are the advantages of a septic tank? (3 marks)
Source: CET304, June 2022
2. What are constructed treatment wetlands? (3 marks)
Source: CET304, June 2022
3. Design the dimensions of a septic tank for a small colony of 150 persons provided with an
assured water supply from the municipal head works at a rate of 120 litres per person per
day; assume any other data you need. Provide a neat sketch of the designed septic tank.
(14 marks)
Source: CET304, June 2022 (OR)
4. Explain about oxidation pond. (3 marks)
Source: CET304, June 2023
5. Write notes on sludge thickening process. (3 marks)
Source: CET304, June 2023
6. Design a septic tank for disposing the waste water from a community of 150 people, and
the quantity of water supplied at a rate of 120 litres/person/day. Assume any data may be
required. (7 marks)
Source: CET304, June 2023
7. Explain sludge digestion process with neat sketch of sludge digestion tank. (10 marks)
Source: CET304, June 2023 (OR)
8. Explain the principle by which wetlands treat wastewater. (4 marks)
Source: CET304, June 2023 (OR)
9. What are the advantages of natural waste water treatment? (3 marks)
Source: CET304, May 2024
10. Design a septic tank for a small colony of 200 persons provided with a water supply of
200 litres per person per day. Assume the data required. (14 marks)
Source: CET304, May 2024
11. Analyse the methods adopted for sludge treatment process. (6 marks)
Source: CET304, May 2024 (OR)
12. Explain the working of oxidation ponds with a neat sketch. Also mention the advantages
and disadvantages. (8 marks)
Source: CET304, May 2024 (OR)
13. Design a septic tank for the following data: No. of people = 150, Sewage/capita/day =
120 L, De-sludging period = 1 year, Length:width = 4:1. What would be the size of its soak
well if the effluent from this tank is discharged in it? Assume percolation rate through the
soak well to be 1250 L/m³/d. (15 marks)
Source: CE402, May 2024
14. Differentiate between oxidation pond and oxidation ditch. (5 marks)
Source: CE402, May 2024
15. What would you understand by digestion of sewage sludge? Give a neat sketch of
separate digestion tank and explain its working. (12 marks)
Source: CE402, May 2024
16. Mention the merits and demerits of Imhoff tank. (8 marks)
Source: CE402, May 2024
17. Enumerate the various methods that can be used to dispose the digested sludge.
Discuss in detail the working of any two important methods which are useful in Indian
conditions. (10 marks)
Source: CE402, May 2024
Other (Topics Not Covered Under Current Syllabus Modules)
Questions from older question papers (and a few topics in newer papers) on groundwater development &
wells, hydrology (evapotranspiration, infiltration, runoff, hydrographs, rainwater harvesting), water quality /
hardness / fluoridation testing, pumps, pipe materials & appurtenances, sewer hydraulics, and other items
not explicitly part of the four modules of the current syllabus.
1. Briefly explain the development and protection of ground water sources. (5 marks)
Source: D1231, Dec 2009
2. Describe the term “evapotranspiration”. (5 marks)
Source: D1231, Dec 2009
3. Describe the uses of activated carbon in the treatment of water. (5 marks)
Source: D1231, Dec 2009
4. Differentiate between Temporary and Permanent hardness. (5 marks)
Source: D1231, Dec 2009
5. Explain the methods of detection and prevention of leaks in distribution system. (5
marks)
Source: D1231, Dec 2009
6. Briefly explain the classification of pumps. (5 marks)
Source: D1231, Dec 2009
7. During a recuperation test, the water level in an open well was depressed by pumping by
2.5 metres and is recuperated by an amount of 1.6 metres in 70 minutes. Determine the
yield of well / diameter of well. (15 marks)
Source: D1231, Dec 2009
8. What is infiltration process? And explain the measurement using infiltrometer. (15
marks)
Source: D1231, Dec 2009
9. Explain the physical, Chemical and Bacteriological analysis of water. (15 marks)
Source: D1231, Dec 2009
10. List out the water conservation techniques and explain any two of it. (15 marks)
Source: D1231, Dec 2009
11. Write short notes on: (i) Fluoridation. (ii) Defluoridation. (15 marks)
Source: D1231, Dec 2009
12. Briefly explain the methods of transmission of water. (15 marks)
Source: D1231, Dec 2009
13. Explain briefly the components of a hydrograph. (5 marks)
Source: C28954, June 2012
14. Explain the maintenance of tube wells. (5 marks)
Source: C28954, June 2012
15. Describe rain water harvesting. (5 marks)
Source: C28954, June 2012
16. Explain the membrane filter technique. (5 marks)
Source: C28954, June 2012
17. What is meant by the economical diameter of a rising main? (5 marks)
Source: C28954, June 2012
18. Explain the different methods of determining the mean areal depth of precipitation over a
basin covered by several rain-gauge stations. Indicate the most accurate method of
determination giving reasons. (15 marks)
Source: C28954, June 2012
19. Mention the common impurities in water which should be taken into account in deciding
the potability of sample. Describe the essential tests to be performed on such a sample. (15
marks)
Source: C28954, June 2012
20. Distinguish between: (i) Balancing reservoir and service reservoir. (ii) Continuous system
and intermittent system of water supply. (iii) Water taps and bib cocks. (15 marks)
Source: C28954, June 2012
21. How do porosity and permeability affect the ground water storage? (5 marks)
Source: C17901, June 2011
22. Explain any two water harvesting methods. (5 marks)
Source: C17901, June 2011
23. List out the essentials of water supply engineering. (5 marks)
Source: C17901, June 2011
24. Write short notes on hardness of water. (5 marks)
Source: C17901, June 2011
25. Explain about the cleaning and maintenance of distribution system. (5 marks)
Source: C17901, June 2011
26. With neat sketch, explain the pressure-relief valve. (5 marks)
Source: C17901, June 2011
27. What is infiltration process? Explain the measurement using an infiltrometer. (15
marks)
Source: C17901, June 2011
28. Explain the development and protection of ground water sources. (15 marks)
Source: C17901, June 2011
29. What is meant by pH value? What is its importance in water analysis? (15 marks)
Source: C17901, June 2011
30. List out the water conservation techniques and explain any two of it. (15 marks)
Source: C17901, June 2011
31. Give an account on Conduits. (15 marks)
Source: C17901, June 2011
32. Describe the measurement and control of evaporation. (5 marks)
Source: C56409, June 2009
33. Write short notes on “Infiltration process”. (5 marks)
Source: C56409, June 2009
34. What is the importance of public water supply schemes in the present day life? (5
marks)
Source: C56409, June 2009
35. Write short notes on “drinking water standards”. (5 marks)
Source: C56409, June 2009
36. What are the merits and demerits of disinfection of public water supply? (5 marks)
Source: C56409, June 2009
37. Describe the terms “fluoridation” and “defluoridation”. (5 marks)
Source: C56409, June 2009
38. Explain the methods of corrosion control in pipes. (5 marks)
Source: C56409, June 2009
39. Explain pressure relief valve with neat sketch. (5 marks)
Source: C56409, June 2009
40. Explain the construction and maintenance of tube wells. (15 marks)
Source: C56409, June 2009
41. Explain the importance and necessity of community water supply schemes. (15 marks)
Source: C56409, June 2009
42. Explain any two water harvesting methods. (15 marks)
Source: C56409, June 2009
43. Describe the measurement and control of evaporation. (5 marks)
Source: D10649, Dec 2010
44. List and explain the sources of water. (5 marks)
Source: D10649, Dec 2010
45. Explain the importance of chemical and bacteriological analysis of water used for
domestic purposes. (5 marks)
Source: D10649, Dec 2010
46. What is the importance of pH value in water analysis? (5 marks)
Source: D10649, Dec 2010
47. List out the factors to be considered for selecting a pump. (5 marks)
Source: D10649, Dec 2010
48. What is meant by evapotranspiration? And explain the measurement of it. (15 marks)
Source: D10649, Dec 2010
49. Explain any two water harvesting methods available. (15 marks)
Source: D10649, Dec 2010
50. Write short notes on: (a) Fluoridation. (b) Defluoridation. (15 marks)
Source: D10649, Dec 2010
51. Explain the methods of removal of iron and manganese from water. (15 marks)
Source: D10649, Dec 2010
52. Estimate the hydraulic gradient in a 2 m diameter smooth concrete pipe carrying a
discharge of 3 cumecs at 10° C temperature using Darcy-Weisbach formula and Manning’s
formula. (15 marks)
Source: D10649, Dec 2010
53. What are the factors governing the selection of a particular source of water? (5 marks)
Source: D42516, Dec 2007
54. A 30-cm diameter well penetrates 25 m below the static water table. After 24 hours of
pumping at 5,400 litres/minute, find the transmissibility of the aquifer. (5 marks)
Source: D42516, Dec 2007
55. Explain the significance of turbidity and chlorides from the points of view of water quality
criteria. (5 marks)
Source: D42516, Dec 2007
56. What are the advantages and disadvantages of centrifugal pump? (5 marks)
Source: D42516, Dec 2007
57. Explain any two valves in water supply system. (5 marks)
Source: D42516, Dec 2007
58. Explain the methods of leak detection in distribution system. (5 marks)
Source: D42516, Dec 2007
59. With neat sketch, explain any three types of tube well. (15 marks)
Source: D42516, Dec 2007
60. Explain why bacteriological test is important in handling problems of water supply. (5
marks)
Source: D42516, Dec 2007
61. Explain the water conservation techniques. (8 marks)
Source: D42516, Dec 2007
62. What are the essentials of water supply Engineering? (7 marks)
Source: D42516, Dec 2007
63. Mention any three methods of softening water. Describe Zeolite process of softening
water in detail. (10 marks)
Source: D42516, Dec 2007
64. What are the different materials used for water supply pipes? Write their comparative
merits and demerits. (15 marks)
Source: D42516, Dec 2007
65. What is the necessity of pumping in water distribution system? (2 marks)
Source: D90233, Nov 2015
66. What are the four important parameters to be tested for the quality of water? (2 marks)
Source: D90233, Nov 2015
67. What are the use of meters and hydrants in distribution system? (2 marks)
Source: D90233, Nov 2015
68. What are the importance and necessity of community water supply? (5 marks)
Source: D90233, Nov 2015
69. What are the importance of drinking water standards? (5 marks)
Source: D90233, Nov 2015
70. How to estimate the yield from various ground water sources? (5 marks)
Source: D90233, Nov 2015
71. What are the appurtenances used in distribution system? (5 marks)
Source: D90233, Nov 2015
72. What is fluoridation and defluoridation? (5 marks)
Source: D90233, Nov 2015
73. What are the procedures adopted for development and protection of wells? (10 marks)
Source: D90233, Nov 2015
74. What are water borne diseases and how can they be prevented? (10 marks)
Source: D90233, Nov 2015
75. How to remove iron and manganese from drinking water? What are the importance of
iron and manganese in drinking water? (10 marks)
Source: D90233, Nov 2015
76. What is the quality of drinking water? (2 marks)
Source: D11925, Nov 2016
77. What is the unit of color and taste? (2 marks)
Source: D11925, Nov 2016
78. What are the pumps available for pumping water? (2 marks)
Source: D11925, Nov 2016
79. What are the parameters involved in the quality of water? Give the importance of any
two parameters. (5 marks)
Source: D11925, Nov 2016
80. What are the factors for the suitability of sources with respect to quality and quantity? (5
marks)
Source: D11925, Nov 2016
81. What are the methods available for the removal of excess iron and manganese in
water? (5 marks)
Source: D11925, Nov 2016
82. What are the factors to be considered in the selection of type of pump? (5 marks)
Source: D11925, Nov 2016
83. Sketch a shallow well showing the constructional details to protect water from
contamination. (10 marks)
Source: D11925, Nov 2016
84. Draw a sketch of spigot and socket joint showing the position of the materials used in
making it water tight. (10 marks)
Source: D11925, Nov 2016
85. What are the soundness tests conducted before bringing a pipe line into consideration?
(10 marks)
Source: D11925, Nov 2016
86. Write short notes on: (i) Hardness Removal. (ii) Iron and Mg Removal. (10 marks)
Source: D11925, Nov 2016
87. Write a brief note on waste detection and prevention. (10 marks)
Source: D11925, Nov 2016
88. Write a short note on sources of water. (2 marks)
Source: C29683, Oct 2012
89. Explain the cleaning and maintenance process in water distribution system. (2 marks)
Source: C29683, Oct 2012
90. Write a short note on fluoridation. (2 marks)
Source: C29683, Oct 2012
91. List out any ten drinking water standards as per BIS. (5 marks)
Source: C29683, Oct 2012
92. Explain briefly on conduits used for transmitting water. (5 marks)
Source: C29683, Oct 2012
93. Write a short note on various physical characteristics of water. (10 marks)
Source: C29683, Oct 2012
94. Three wells each having a diameter of 10 cm are installed at the vertices of an
equilateral triangle 12 m apart in a confined aquifer; find the discharge of each well and the
percentage decrease in discharge because of well interference. (10 marks)
Source: C29683, Oct 2012
95. Describe the Hydrological Cycle. (5 marks)
Source: C30073, Nov 2017
96. Explain the procedure for estimation of suspended solids present in the water sample.
(5 marks)
Source: C30073, Nov 2017
97. Explain the method of removal of Iron from water. (5 marks)
Source: C30073, Nov 2017
98. Explain about defluoridation. (5 marks)
Source: C30073, Nov 2017
99. Illustrate the method of estimating yield of well under steady state condition with neat
drawing. (15 marks)
Source: C30073, Nov 2017
100. What are drinking water standards? Give the Permissible limit for any two parameters
from physical, chemical and biological characteristics. Explain the procedure for estimating
hardness present in the water sample. (15 marks)
Source: C30073, Nov 2017
101. Explain in detail about the cleaning and maintenance of pipes. (15 marks)
Source: C30073, Nov 2017
102. Elucidate the importance of self-cleansing velocity and non-scouring velocity in the
design of sewers. (3 marks)
Source: CE402, May 2024
103. A town has a population of 150000 persons with a per capita water supply of 150 lpcd.
Design a sewer running full at maximum discharge. (10 marks)
Source: CE402, May 2024
104. Describe the term time of concentration. (4 marks)
Source: CE402, May 2024
105. What is meant by first stage BOD? (3 marks)
Source: CE402, May 2024
106. Explain the physical, chemical and bacteriological characteristics of sewage. (12
marks)
Source: CE402, May 2024
107. Elucidate any five factors affecting self-purification capacity of a stream. (5 marks)
Source: CE402, May 2024
108. What is oxygen sag curve? Discuss various zones of pollution in a river. (5 marks)
Source: CE402, May 2024
109. Explain the factors affecting wet weather flow. (3 marks)
Source: CET304, May 2024
110. With the help of neat sketch, explain different types of pumps used for water
conveyance. (10 marks)
Source: CET304, May 2024
111. What are the factors on which natural forces of purification depend? (3 marks)
Source: CET304, June 2022
112. Compare pressure flow and gravity flow systems adopted for water conveyance. (3
marks)
Source: CET304, June 2022
113. What are the factors affecting wet weather flow / runoff? A district’s runoff problem
given area and coefficients, intensity of rain 5 cm/hr; find out the runoff. (8 marks)
Source: CET304, June 2023
114. Explain about different types of pumps for water conveyance. (6 marks)
Source: CET304, June 2023