Waste Flashcards
Most insanitary method that creates public health hazard,a nuisance and severe pollution of the environment
DUMPING
Most satisfactory method of refuse disposal where suitable land is available
Controlled tipping
Hospital refuse is best disposed by
INCINERATION
Method of combined disposal of refuse and nightsoil or sludge
Compositing
Compositing Bangalore method
Anaerobic process
Composting mechanical
Aerobic process
Satisfactory method of disposal of town waste with nightsoil
Bangalore method
Hot fermentation process
Not recommended for population of over 10,000
Swatch Bharat abayan
02.10.2014
JE virus life cycle in nature runs between
BIRDS TO PIGS
The recommended daily energy intake of an adult pregnant woman with heavy work is:
3200 kcal
The Protein Efficiency Ratio (PER) is defined as:
The gain in weight of young animals per unit weight
of protein-consumed
Pulses are deficient in
methionine and cystine
Most important Essential Fatty Acid is:
Linoleic Acid
trace element has vitamin E like action
selenium
A daily water supply considered adequate to meet the need for all urban domestic purposes is:
150-200 liters per capita
Water-Washed Diseases” except:
(a) Scabies
(b) Trachoma
(c) Conjunctives
Nitrates in excess of—may cause infantile methaemoglobinaemia:
45 mg/l
Slow sand filter is differentiated from rapid sand filter by
bacteria are removed more effectively
cost of construction is cheaper
sand particles are smaller in size
longer duration required
purification of water condition
(a) Coliforms must not be detectable in any 100 ml
sample of drinking water
(b) Sodium thiosulphate is used to neutralize certain
contaminants
(c) Coliforms may be detected by multiple tube method and indole production
an indicator for recent
fecal contamination of water?
streptococci
latrines are suitable for camps and temporary use
shallow
pit
borehole
