End suction pumps are the common type of _________ pumps.

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Drum pumps

Grinder pumps

Centrifugal pumps

Positive displacement pumps

Correct Answer : Drum pumps

Explanation : End suction pumps are the common type of centrifugal pump. It has a horizontal shaft with an overhung impeller. The flow goes in the end of the casing, and out the top.

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What is the growth of huge amounts of algae and other aquatic plants leading to the deterioration of the water quality called?

Algae growth

Eutrophication

Denitrification

Nitrification

Correct Answer : Option (B) : Eutrophication

Explanation : Eutrophication is the growth of huge amounts of algae and other aquatic plants leading to the deterioration of water quality. The untreated wastewater is rich in organic matter which demands oxygen.