Explore topic-wise MCQs in Civil Engineering.

This section includes 8 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_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
2.

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

A. lemniscate
B. cubic parabola
C. circular
D. spiral
Answer» E.
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.
7.

The minimum cube strength of concrete used for a prestressed member, is ________

A. 50 kg/cm<sup>2</sup>
B. 150 kg/cm<sup>2</sup>
C. 350 kg/cm<sup>2</sup>
D. 100 kg/cm<sup>2</sup>
Answer» D. 100 kg/cm<sup>2</sup>
8.

__________ is composed of lime and an aggregate such as sand, mixed with water.

A. Lime mortar
B. Concrete
C. Cement
D. Gypsum
Answer» B. Concrete