Question

The enlarged end of a cast iron pipe is called ________

(a) Lead

(b) Socket

(c) Hemp

(d) Spigot end

This question was posed to me in class test.

Question is taken from Types of Pipes in division Conveyance and Distribution of Water of Environmental Engineering

Answer 1

Right answer is (b) Socket

To explain: The enlarged end of a cast iron pipe is called Socket. It accommodates the spigot end.