Explore topic-wise MCQs in Pavement Design.

This section includes 11 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 is considered to be much superior to other types of base course?

A. Bituminous carpet
B. Bituminous concrete
C. Bituminous macadam
D. Bituminous sheet
Answer» D. Bituminous sheet
2.

Mastic asphalt type construction leads to a voidless mass.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
3.

How is the rolling process carried out in the construction of flexible pavements?

A. From centre to sides
B. From sides to centre
C. From top to bottom
D. From bottom to top
Answer» C. From top to bottom
4.

In the construction process of surface dressing, which of the below is laid on the prepared base first?

A. Tack coat
B. Coarse aggregates
C. Screenings
D. Binder
Answer» E.
5.

Interface treatment is provided when the maintenance of the pavement is carried out.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
6.

Which of the below is not a type of aggregate spreader equipment?

A. Whirlpool spreader
B. Self-propelled spreader
C. Vane spreader
D. Hopper spreader
Answer» B. Self-propelled spreader
7.

What does the term BSD stand for?

A. Bitumen Standard Dressing
B. Bituminous Standard Dressing
C. Bituminous Surface Dressing
D. Bitumen Surface Dressing
Answer» D. Bitumen Surface Dressing
8.

The sub-base material is spread using which equipment?

A. Motor grader
B. Sprinkler
C. Compactor
D. Paver
Answer» B. Sprinkler
9.

In cold mix type bituminous construction, what is the temperature of the aggregates used for the mixing?

A. 10 C
B. 106 C
C. Atmospheric temperature
D. Apparent temperature
Answer» D. Apparent temperature
10.

Which of the below compaction equipment and the type of soil compacted has been matched incorrectly?

A. Pneumatic rollers fine sands
B. Vibrator cohesionless soils
C. Jetting cohesive soils
D. Sheepsfoot roller clayey soils
Answer» D. Sheepsfoot roller clayey soils
11.

The process of compacting the materials in the construction of pavements is called ______

A. Rolling
B. Kneading
C. Spreading
D. Setting
Answer» B. Kneading