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This section includes 15 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Pavement Design knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
1. |
Which of the below abbreviation full form pairs have been matched incorrectly? |
A. | HSS high stress seal |
B. | SAMI stress absorbing membrane interface |
C. | EVA ethylene vinyl acetate |
D. | SAM shear absorbing membrane |
Answer» E. | |
2. |
______ is a mixture containing bitumen and sand. |
A. | Binder |
B. | Asphalt |
C. | Tar |
D. | Filler |
Answer» C. Tar | |
3. |
Anionic bitumen emulsion is preferred in wet weather conditions. |
A. | True |
B. | False |
Answer» C. | |
4. |
What does an 80/100 grade bitumen indicate? |
A. | Viscosity |
B. | Temperature |
C. | Penetration |
D. | Proportion |
Answer» D. Proportion | |
5. |
On what basis have the classifications RC, MC and SC been further classified into? |
A. | Amount of solvent |
B. | Temperature range |
C. | Rate of curing |
D. | Initial viscosity |
Answer» E. | |
6. |
Which code gives the classification of modified bitumen? |
A. | IS 15464 |
B. | IS 15466 |
C. | IS 15468 |
D. | IS 15462 |
Answer» E. | |
7. |
What shows the first sign of the breakdown of bitumen emulsion? |
A. | Texture change |
B. | Colour change |
C. | Odour change |
D. | Temperature change |
Answer» C. Odour change | |
8. |
Which type of bitumen has a volatile oil added to it? |
A. | Bitumen emulsion |
B. | Modified |
C. | Cut-back |
D. | Oxidised |
Answer» D. Oxidised | |
9. |
Which of the below options represent the types of cut-back bitumen? |
A. | Rapid, medium and slow setting |
B. | Rapid and slow setting |
C. | Rapid, medium and slow curing |
D. | Rapid and slow curing |
Answer» D. Rapid and slow curing | |
10. |
The grades of bitumen used for non-road applications are called as ______ grade bitumen. |
A. | Market |
B. | Industrial |
C. | Oxidation |
D. | Commercial |
Answer» C. Oxidation | |
11. |
The paving grade bitumen is susceptible to temperature changes. |
A. | True |
B. | False |
Answer» B. False | |
12. |
What does PMB stand for? |
A. | Polymer Modified Bitumen |
B. | Polymer Mix Bitumen |
C. | Penetration Modified Bitumen |
D. | Penetration Mix Bitumen |
Answer» B. Polymer Mix Bitumen | |
13. |
Bitumen is classified as hard and thin based on ______ |
A. | Application |
B. | Source |
C. | Viscosity |
D. | Strength |
Answer» B. Source | |
14. |
Which of the below is not a type of bitumen used in the construction of flexible pavements? |
A. | Oxidised bitumen |
B. | Cut-back bitumen |
C. | Modified bitumen |
D. | Bitumen emulsion |
Answer» B. Cut-back bitumen | |
15. |
Tar is no longer used as a binder in pavements because of its ______ |
A. | Durability |
B. | Viscosity |
C. | Temperature susceptibility |
D. | Colour change |
Answer» D. Colour change | |