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  1. Scale formation in boiler is controlled by

  2. A.
    preheating of feed water.
    B.
    reduction in hardness, silica & alumina in feed water.
    C.
    keeping the pH value of feed water just below 7.
    D.
    eliminating H2S in feed water.

  3. Noise level heard at a distance of about 100 metres from a jet engine with after burner is about __________ decibels.

  4. A.
    120
    B.
    140
    C.
    170
    D.
    200

  5. TLV of mercury in potable (drinking) water is about __________ ppm.

  6. A.
    0.001
    B.
    0.1
    C.
    1
    D.
    5

  7. Which is the best and the most effective method for the removal of organic contaminant present in the polluted water in very small quantity (say < 200 mg/litre)?

  8. A.
    Lagooning
    B.
    Activated carbon adsorption
    C.
    Biological oxidation pond
    D.
    Chemical coagulation

  9. Which is a secondary air pollutant ?

  10. A.
    Photochemical smog
    B.
    Sulphur dioxide
    C.
    Nitrogen dioxide
    D.
    Dust particles

  11. Which of the following is the most detrimental for water used in high pressure boiler ?

  12. A.
    Silica
    B.
    Turbidity
    C.
    Phenol
    D.
    Dissolved oxygen

  13. Turbidity of water is an indication of the presence of

  14. A.
    suspended inorganic matter
    B.
    dissolved solids
    C.
    floating solids
    D.
    dissolved gases

  15. Presence of excess flourine in water causes

  16. A.
    dental cavity
    B.
    tooth decay
    C.
    fluorosis
    D.
    respiratory disease

  17. Siderosis is a disease caused by the inhalation of __________ dust.

  18. A.
    coal
    B.
    silica
    C.
    iron
    D.
    none of these

  19. Which of the following pollutants is not emitted during volcanic eruptions ?

  20. A.
    SO2
    B.
    H2S
    C.
    CO
    D.
    hydrocarbons