If the diameter of a sewer is 150 mm, the gradient required for generating self cleansing velocity, is A. 1 in 60 B. 1 in 100 C. 1 in 120 D. None of these

1 in 60
1 in 100
1 in 120
None of these

The correct answer is A. 1 in 60.

The self-cleansing velocity of a sewer is the minimum velocity required to prevent the deposition of solids in the sewer. The self-cleansing velocity is a function of the sewer diameter, the slope of the sewer, and the type of solids in the sewer.

For a sewer with a diameter of 150 mm, the self-cleansing velocity is 1 in 60. This means that the sewer must have a slope of 1 inch per 60 inches, or 0.0167 degrees.

If the sewer has a slope of less than 1 in 60, solids will deposit in the sewer and the sewer will become clogged. If the sewer has a slope of greater than 1 in 60, the sewer will be more expensive to construct and operate.

The other options are incorrect because they do not represent the minimum slope required for self-cleansing velocity.