Explore topic-wise MCQs in Highway Engineering.

This section includes 16 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.

Embankment are laid __________

A. Above ground level
B. Below ground level
C. 3.0 m above ground level
D. 5.0m above foundation level
Answer» C. 3.0 m above ground level
2.

The raise of ground water reduces the capacity by __________

A. 66.66%
B. 51.33%
C. 50%
D. 75%
Answer» D. 75%
3.

The part of pavement left over for drainage is called __________

A. Sub base
B. Footpath
C. Ken
D. Shoulder
Answer» E.
4.

The embankment construction should always be __________

A. Above MSL
B. At MSL
C. Above HFL
D. below MSL
Answer» D. below MSL
5.

The embankment is constructed by using __________

A. Soil
B. Fly ash
C. GGBS
D. Bricks
Answer» B. Fly ash
6.

The economical highway can be achieved by __________

A. Cheap aggregate
B. Good quality aggregate
C. Good aggregate and less transport cost
D. More transport cost and less quality aggregate
Answer» D. More transport cost and less quality aggregate
7.

The design of the highway should satisfy __________

A. Structural requirement
B. Drainage system
C. Economical
D. All of the mentioned
Answer» E.
8.

What is the first step in highway construction after paper work?

A. Surveying
B. Estimation
C. Bill of quantities
D. Evaluation
Answer» B. Estimation
9.

Embankment are lai?

A. Above ground level
B. Below ground level
C. 3.0 m above ground level
D. 5.0m above foundation level
Answer» C. 3.0 m above ground level
10.

The raise of ground water reduces the capacity by

A. 66.66%
B. 51.33%
C. 50%
D. 75%
Answer» D. 75%
11.

The part of pavement left over for drainage is called

A. Sub base
B. Footpath
C. Ken
D. Shoulder
Answer» E.
12.

The embankment construction should always be

A. Above MSL
B. At MSL
C. Above HFL
D. below MSL
Answer» D. below MSL
13.

The embankment is constructed by using

A. Soil
B. Fly ash
C. GGBS
D. Bricks
Answer» B. Fly ash
14.

The economical highway can be achieved by

A. Cheap aggregate
B. Good quality aggregate
C. Good aggregate and less transport cost
D. More transport cost and less quality aggregate
Answer» D. More transport cost and less quality aggregate
15.

The design of the highway should satisfy

A. Structural requirement
B. Drainage system
C. Economical
D. All the above mentioned
Answer» E.
16.

The first step in highway construction after paper work is

A. Surveying
B. Estimation
C. Bill of quantities
D. Evaluation
Answer» B. Estimation