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This section includes 12 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 maximum length of vehicle that can be used on Indian roads is __________ |
A. | 11 |
B. | 12 |
C. | 13 |
D. | 14 |
Answer» C. 13 | |
2. |
In India the flexible pavement is designed as per __________ |
A. | MSA |
B. | KSA |
C. | CSA |
D. | FSA |
Answer» B. KSA | |
3. |
The design period of cement concrete road is taken as __________ |
A. | 20 |
B. | 25 |
C. | 30 |
D. | 35 |
Answer» D. 35 | |
4. |
The design life of flexible pavement is __________ |
A. | 12 |
B. | 10 |
C. | 8 |
D. | 15 |
Answer» E. | |
5. |
The ICPB may be used in __________ |
A. | Water logged areas |
B. | Parks |
C. | Footpaths |
D. | Highways |
Answer» B. Parks | |
6. |
The ICPB type of pavement uses __________ |
A. | Concrete paver blocks |
B. | Fly ash |
C. | GGBS |
D. | RMC |
Answer» B. Fly ash | |
7. |
The maximum stress sustained by concrete pavements in kg/cm2 is __________ |
A. | 40 |
B. | 45 |
C. | 50 |
D. | 55 |
Answer» C. 50 | |
8. |
The drainage layer is __________ |
A. | Surface course |
B. | Sub base |
C. | Base |
D. | Sub grade |
Answer» C. Base | |
9. |
Rough and uneven roads increase __________ |
A. | Vehicle cost |
B. | Petrol cost |
C. | Accident cost |
D. | Vehicle operation cost |
Answer» E. | |
10. |
The surface of the pavement should be __________ |
A. | Smooth |
B. | Rough |
C. | Sufficient enough to resist skid |
D. | Very rough |
Answer» D. Very rough | |
11. |
The soil becomes weak in __________ |
A. | Summer |
B. | Winter |
C. | Rainy season |
D. | Spring season |
Answer» D. Spring season | |
12. |
The surface of the highway pavement should be designed to allow __________ |
A. | High rolling resistance |
B. | Low rolling resistance |
C. | No rolling resistance |
D. | Very high rolling resistance |
Answer» C. No rolling resistance | |