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This section includes 10 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 thickness of the pitching done by stone masonry to avoid erosion due to water is? |
A. | 0.1 m |
B. | 0.3 m |
C. | 1.0 m |
D. | 1.5 m |
Answer» C. 1.0 m | |
2. |
The foundation bed is provided with a downward slope of __________ towards the hill side. |
A. | 1 in 6 |
B. | 1 in 5 |
C. | 1 in 3 |
D. | 1 in 1 |
Answer» B. 1 in 5 | |
3. |
The width of the retaining wall foundation is taken as __________ |
A. | 0.4h+0.3 m |
B. | 0.3h+0.3 m |
C. | 0.2h+0.3 m |
D. | 0.1h+ 0.3 m |
Answer» B. 0.3h+0.3 m | |
4. |
The typical retaining wall is less than __________ |
A. | 6 m |
B. | 5 m |
C. | 4 m |
D. | 3 m |
Answer» B. 5 m | |
5. |
The general minimum width adopted for the retaining wall is __________ |
A. | 0.3 m |
B. | 0.45 m |
C. | 0.6 m |
D. | 0.9 m |
Answer» C. 0.6 m | |
6. |
The best type of material for retaining wall is __________ |
A. | Concrete |
B. | Brick masonry |
C. | Stone masonry |
D. | Composite |
Answer» D. Composite | |
7. |
What is the most important structure in a hill road? |
A. | Retaining wall |
B. | Pavement |
C. | Drainage |
D. | Security force |
Answer» B. Pavement | |
8. |
Where there is insufficient time for blasting the alternative method is? |
A. | Cliff gallery |
B. | Cradles |
C. | Excavation |
D. | Both cliff gallery and cradle |
Answer» E. | |
9. |
The hard rock is permitted to over hang the road forming a __________ |
A. | Half tunnel |
B. | Full tunnel |
C. | 3/4 tunnel |
D. | 1/4 tunnel |
Answer» B. Full tunnel | |
10. |
The number of steps involved in the construction of hill roads are __________ |
A. | One |
B. | Two |
C. | Three |
D. | Four |
Answer» E. | |