Explore topic-wise MCQs in Highway Engineering.

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.