Explore topic-wise MCQs in Highway Engineering.

This section includes 15 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 right of way width in normal area for a two lane national highway is __________

A. 18 m
B. 24 m
C. 36 m
D. 45 m
Answer» C. 36 m
2.

What is the maximum gradient compensation for a pavement of the radius 150 m?

A. 1%
B. 2%
C. 3%
D. 4%
Answer» C. 3%
3.

What is the minimum radius of inner curve in hair pin bend?

A. 10 m
B. 12 m
C. 14 m
D. 16 m
Answer» D. 16 m
4.

What is the value of the valley curve when compared with the summit curve for the same design speed may be best justified by?

A. Valley curve value is greater
B. Summit curve value is greater
C. Both are equal
D. Depends on the deviation angle
Answer» E.
5.

The value recommended by IRC for a deviation angle of 0.16 and the design speed of 30 Kmph, the length of the summit curve is?

A. 40 m
B. 75 m
C. 100 m
D. 200 m
Answer» D. 200 m
6.

The compensated gradient should not be flatter than __________

A. 4%
B. 3%
C. 2%
D. 1%
Answer» B. 3%
7.

The ruling gradient in steep terrain upto 3 km height in % is __________

A. 8
B. 6
C. 7
D. 7.5
Answer» C. 7
8.

The minimum straight length between any two successive hair pin bend should not be less than __________

A. 30 m
B. 40 m
C. 60 m
D. 70 m
Answer» D. 70 m
9.

What is the minimum carriage way width for MDR?

A. 6.0 m
B. 6.5 m
C. 7.5 m
D. 8.0 m
Answer» D. 8.0 m
10.

The approach gradient should not be steeper than _______% for 40 m.

A. 5
B. 6
C. 10
D. 20
Answer» B. 6
11.

What is the maximum gradient in the curve?

A. 1 in 30
B. 1 in 40
C. 1 in 50
D. 1 in 60
Answer» C. 1 in 50
12.

What is the super elevation in the circular portion of the curve?

A. 1 in 5
B. 1 in 7
C. 1 in 10
D. 1 in 20
Answer» D. 1 in 20
13.

What is the minimum speed limit design for hair pin bend?

A. 20 Kmph
B. 30 Kmph
C. 40 Kmph
D. 50 Kmph
Answer» B. 30 Kmph
14.

For a speed of 30 Kmph, and radius of 30 m, the length of the transition curve is?

A. 15 m
B. 30 m
C. 45 m
D. 60 m
Answer» C. 45 m
15.

What is the extra width on a hill road with 300 m radius?

A. 0
B. 0.6 m
C. 0.9 m
D. 1.2 m
Answer» B. 0.6 m