Explore topic-wise MCQs in Highway Engineering.

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