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This section includes 9 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Pavement Design knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 1. |
The following data is available for the economic analysis of alternate proposals for the same project. Conduct an economic evaluation and determine which of the two should be chosen for execution?Total annual highway cost of existing highway = ₹ 1,16,940Total annual road user cost of existing highway = ₹ 13,82,870Total annual highway cost of proposal A = ₹ 2,65,422Total annual road user cost of proposal A = ₹ 10,22,465Total annual highway cost of proposal B = ₹ 3,30,300Total annual road user cost of proposal B = ₹ 10,53,224 |
| A. | None |
| B. | A and B |
| C. | B |
| D. | A |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2. |
It is proposed to improve the existing highway for ₹ 145 lakhs. Estimate the annual cost of the pavement if it to last for 15 years and the rate of interest is 6%. |
| A. | 13.94 lakhs |
| B. | 13.49 lakhs |
| C. | 14.93 lakhs |
| D. | 14.39 lakhs |
| Answer» D. 14.39 lakhs | |
| 3. |
______ is the foundation on which the economic analysis is done. |
| A. | Time cost |
| B. | Value of money |
| C. | Time value of money |
| D. | Money value of time |
| Answer» D. Money value of time | |
| 4. |
What is the formula to find the viability of a proposal using the rate of return method? |
| A. | \(R=\frac{0+A-M}{P}×100\) |
| B. | \(R=\frac{0+A+M}{P}\) |
| C. | \(R=\frac{0+A+M}{P}×100\) |
| D. | \(R=\frac{0+A-M}{P}\) |
| Answer» B. \(R=\frac{0+A+M}{P}\) | |
| 5. |
______ is used to refer to for the economic evaluation of highway projects. |
| A. | IRC:SP:30-2001 |
| B. | IRC:SP:20-2001 |
| C. | IRC:SP:30-2009 |
| D. | IRC:SP:20-2009 |
| Answer» D. IRC:SP:20-2009 | |
| 6. |
The following data is available for the economic analysis of a project. Determine the benefit-cost ratio for the same.Total annual highway cost of existing highway = ₹ 1,36,340Total annual road user cost of existing highway = ₹ 23,52,300Total annual highway cost of proposal = ₹ 3,80,290Total annual road user cost of proposal = ₹ 12,58,250 |
| A. | 5.49 |
| B. | 4.49 |
| C. | 3.49 |
| D. | 2.49 |
| Answer» C. 3.49 | |
| 7. |
The project is said to be worth undertaking if the benefit-cost ratio is ______ |
| A. | Less than 1 |
| B. | Less than 5 |
| C. | More than 1 |
| D. | More than 5 |
| Answer» D. More than 5 | |
| 8. |
The economic analysis is concerned with the source of financing, analysis of cost-benefit to the road users and consequences. |
| A. | True |
| B. | False |
| Answer» C. | |
| 9. |
Which of the below is not a method used for the economic analysis of the pavements? |
| A. | Rate of return method |
| B. | Cost-benefit method |
| C. | Annual cost method |
| D. | Average cost method |
| Answer» E. | |