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This section includes 15 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 rollers that uses both tamping and kneading is __________ |
| A. | Plain roller |
| B. | Vibratory roller |
| C. | Sheep foot roller |
| D. | Pneumatic roller |
| Answer» D. Pneumatic roller | |
| 2. |
The plasticity index for a sub grade should be less than __________ |
| A. | 45 |
| B. | 35 |
| C. | 25 |
| D. | 15 |
| Answer» D. 15 | |
| 3. |
The free swelling index of soil should be less than __________ |
| A. | 50 |
| B. | 60 |
| C. | 70 |
| D. | 80 |
| Answer» B. 60 | |
| 4. |
The liquid limit of soil for embankment construction is __________ |
| A. | Less than 70% |
| B. | Less than 90% |
| C. | Less than 60% |
| D. | Less than 45% |
| Answer» B. Less than 90% | |
| 5. |
What is the minimum spacing between the two sand beds? |
| A. | 1.0 m |
| B. | 1.5 m |
| C. | 2.0 m |
| D. | 2.5 m |
| Answer» E. | |
| 6. |
The consolidation can be achieved faster by __________ |
| A. | Clay |
| B. | Peat |
| C. | Sand drains |
| D. | Sand filter |
| Answer» D. Sand filter | |
| 7. |
The investigation of embankment should be carried out for __________ |
| A. | Twice the height of embankment |
| B. | Thrice the height of embankment |
| C. | Exact height of embankment |
| D. | Half height of embankment |
| Answer» B. Thrice the height of embankment | |
| 8. |
What is the most common natural problem found in embankment? |
| A. | Settlement |
| B. | Stability of foundation |
| C. | Stability of slope |
| D. | Soil erosion |
| Answer» E. | |
| 9. |
An embankment is classified as high if height exceeds __________ |
| A. | 3.0 m |
| B. | 4.0 m |
| C. | 5.0 m |
| D. | 6.0 m |
| Answer» D. 6.0 m | |
| 10. |
Stability of slopes change with __________ |
| A. | Climate |
| B. | Increase in load |
| C. | Increase in soil |
| D. | Increase in width of pavement |
| Answer» C. Increase in soil | |
| 11. |
The stability of foundation is checked to ensure __________ |
| A. | Lateral strength |
| B. | Compressive strength |
| C. | Shear strength |
| D. | Tensile strength |
| Answer» D. Tensile strength | |
| 12. |
The settlement is due to __________ |
| A. | More compaction |
| B. | Inadequate compaction |
| C. | Temperature |
| D. | Air pressure |
| Answer» C. Temperature | |
| 13. |
The fill material used in embankment is __________ |
| A. | Peat |
| B. | Silt |
| C. | Clay |
| D. | Granular soils |
| Answer» E. | |
| 14. |
If the height of embankment increases __________ |
| A. | Slope stability increases |
| B. | Slope stability remains constant |
| C. | Slope has to reduced |
| D. | Slopes need to be flattered |
| Answer» E. | |
| 15. |
What is the last step in design of embankment? |
| A. | Height |
| B. | stability of slope |
| C. | Stability of foundation |
| D. | Settlement |
| Answer» C. Stability of foundation | |