Explore topic-wise MCQs in Highway Engineering.

This section includes 13 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 number of blows in Marshalls test specimen is?

A. 25
B. 30
C. 55
D. 75
Answer» E.
Discussion
2.

Marshall stability determines __________

A. Ductility
B. Flexibility
C. Utility
D. Grade of bitumen
Answer» C. Utility
Discussion
3.

The temperature in Marshall s method is __________

A. 25
B. 30
C. 35
D. 60
Answer» E.
Discussion
4.

The specified method for bitumen mix in India is?

A. Hveem
B. Marshalls method
C. Hubbard method
D. Super paver mix method
Answer» C. Hubbard method
Discussion
5.

Volume of mineral aggregate is?

A. VV+VB
B. Vv-Vb
C. VV*Vb
D. VV/VB
Answer» B. Vv-Vb
Discussion
6.

The specific gravity of bitumen lies between __________

A. 0.8 & 0.9
B. 0.95 & 0.97
C. 0.97 & 1.02
D. 1.02 & 1.05
Answer» D. 1.02 & 1.05
Discussion
7.

Maximum size of aggregate in surface course is?

A. 18.5mm
B. 19.5mm
C. 20.5mm
D. 21.5mm
Answer» B. 19.5mm
Discussion
8.

Maximum size of aggregate in base course is?

A. 25 mm
B. 50 mm
C. 40 mm
D. 30 mm
Answer» C. 40 mm
Discussion
9.

Bleeding may be avoided by __________

A. Water voids
B. Air voids
C. Porosity
D. Water content
Answer» C. Porosity
Discussion
10.

Rutting may be avoided by __________

A. Good compaction
B. Good aggregate
C. Good filler
D. Good workmanship
Answer» C. Good filler
Discussion
11.

The filler material should pass from __________

A. 0.075mm
B. 0.75mm
C. 7.5mm
D. 75mm
Answer» B. 0.75mm
Discussion
12.

The DBM is used in __________

A. Local streets
B. Rural roads
C. Highway
D. Concrete bridges
Answer» D. Concrete bridges
Discussion
13.

The surface of bitumen should be __________

A. Smooth
B. Rough
C. Sufficient enough to resist friction
D. Very smooth
Answer» D. Very smooth
Discussion