Explore topic-wise MCQs in Highway Engineering.

This section includes 14 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Highway Engineering knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

The absolute minimum radius of the curve in snow bound area is __________

A. 60 m
B. 70 m
C. 80 m
D. 90 m
Answer» B. 70 m
2.

The minimum sufficient straight distance between the transitional ends for reverse curves is __________

A. 3.0 m
B. 5.0 m
C. 9.0 m
D. 12.0 m
Answer» D. 12.0 m
3.

What is the maximum super elevation on snow bound area?

A. 3.0%
B. 5.0%
C. 7.0%
D. 10.0%
Answer» D. 10.0%
4.

What is the intermediate sight distance for a speed limit of 50 Kmph?

A. 120 m
B. 60 m
C. 40 m
D. 30 m
Answer» B. 60 m
5.

What is the stopping sight distance for a speed limit of 50 Kmph?

A. 30 m
B. 40 m
C. 60 m
D. 120 m
Answer» D. 120 m
6.

The camber for the earth roads should be never less than __________

A. 4%
B. 3.75%
C. 3.5%
D. 3.0%
Answer» E.
7.

The flatter camber may be provided if the road has a longitudinal gradient greater than __________

A. 1 in 40
B. 1 in 35
C. 1 in 30
D. 1 in 20
Answer» E.
8.

The pavement width for a single lane road on a hill is __________

A. 3.5 m
B. 3.75 m
C. 7.0 m
D. 7.5 m
Answer» E.
9.

What is the minimum right of way distance in exceptional cases?

A. 7 m
B. 5 m
C. 3 m
D. 4 m
Answer» D. 4 m
10.

What is the speed limit on the national highway on hill road in Kmph?

A. 60
B. 50
C. 40
D. 30
Answer» C. 40
11.

What is the strip length to be surveyed on the straight alignment?

A. 5 m
B. 10 m
C. 15 m
D. 30 m
Answer» D. 30 m
12.

The bench marks are fixed during the __________

A. Preliminary survey
B. Reconnaissance
C. Detailed survey
D. After detailed project report
Answer» D. After detailed project report
13.

The general route for alignment is selected during __________

A. Reconnaissance
B. Trace cut
C. Detailed survey
D. Detailed project report
Answer» B. Trace cut
14.

The alignment of hill roads is divided into how many stages?

A. One
B. Two
C. Three
D. Four
Answer» D. Four