Explore topic-wise MCQs in Civil Engineering.

This section includes 6 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Civil Engineering knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

The type of transition curves generally provided on hill roads, is ________

A. lemniscate
B. cubic parabola
C. circular
D. spiral
Answer» E.
2.

The distance travelled by revolving the wheel of a vehicle more than its circumferential movement, is known as __________

A. slip
B. skid
C. slip and skid
D. cement
Answer» C. slip and skid
3.

In water bound macadam roads, binding material, is __________

A. stone dust
B. sand
C. brick dust
D. cement
Answer» B. sand
4.

The road foundation for modern highways construction, was developed by ____________

A. Tresguet
B. Telford
C. Macadam
D. Telford and Macadam simultaneously.
Answer» E.
5.

The usual width of parapet walls along Highways in hilly region, is ____________

A. 60 cm
B. 20 cm
C. 70 cm
D. 40 cm
Answer» B. 20 cm
6.

Thickness of a pavement may be reduced considerably by ________

A. Drainage of soil
B. Stabilisation of soil
C. Compaction of soil
D. Drainage of soil, Stabilisation of soil and Compaction of soil
Answer» E.