Explore topic-wise MCQs in Highway Engineering.

This section includes 28 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
14.

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
15.

Volume of mineral aggregate is$

A. VV+VB
B. Vv-Vb
C. VV*Vb
D. VV/VB
Answer» B. Vv-Vb
Discussion
16.

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
17.

The number of blows in Marshalls test specimen is

A. 25
B. 30
C. 55
D. 75
Answer» E.
Discussion
18.

Marshall stability determines

A. Ductility
B. Flexibility
C. Utility
D. Grade of bitumen
Answer» C. Utility
Discussion
19.

The temperature in Marshall’s method is$

A. 25
B. 30
C. 35
D. 60
Answer» E.
Discussion
20.

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
21.

Maximum size of aggregate in base course i?

A. 25 mm
B. 50 mm
C. 40 mm
D. 30 mm
Answer» C. 40 mm
Discussion
22.

Which aggregate produce higher stability of mix?

A. Gravel
B. Sharp sand
C. Rounded sand
D. Fly ash
Answer» C. Rounded sand
Discussion
23.

Bleeding may be avoided by

A. Water voids
B. Air voids
C. Porosity
D. Water content
Answer» C. Porosity
Discussion
24.

Rutting may be avoided by

A. Good compaction
B. Good aggregate
C. Good filler
D. Good workmanship
Answer» C. Good filler
Discussion
25.

The filler material should pass from

A. 0.075mm
B. 0.75mm
C. 7.5mm
D. 75mm
Answer» B. 0.75mm
Discussion
26.

The DBM is used in

A. Local streets
B. Rural roads
C. Highway
D. Concrete bridges
Answer» D. Concrete bridges
Discussion
27.

The surface of bitumen should be

A. Smooth
B. Rough
C. Sufficient enough to resist friction
D. Very smooth
Answer» D. Very smooth
Discussion
28.

Which layer of pavement should withstand stress?

A. Surface
B. Sub grade
C. Sub base
D. Base
Answer» B. Sub grade
Discussion