The factor which governs the installation of signals, is

minimum vehicular volume from different streets at an intersection

minimum pedestrian volume of an intersection

need for interruption of high volume continuous traffic on main street

The overall width of a vehicle determines the

width of the pavement needed for the highway

width of the bridges on the highway

lengths of the valley curves at the underpasses in the city area

height of the tunnels along the highway

The factor which influences the design of curves, is

maximum permissible super-elevation

The theoretical capacity of a highway depends upon the

average spacing of the moving vehicles

The design capacity of the road may be defined as the

basic capacity or a higher value determined for use in designing the highway to accommodate the D.H.V.

practical capacity or a smaller value determined for use in designing the highway to accommodate the design hourly volume (D.H.V.)

basic capacity or a higher value determined for use in designing the highway to accommodate the D.H.V.

practical capacity or smaller value determined for use in designing the highway to accommodate the average daily traffic (A.D.T.)

basic capacity or a higher value determined for use in designing the highway to accommodate the A.D.T.

The main disadvantage of concrete roads is that

it requires skilled personnel for construction

it requires cautious handling of the material

The main advantage of providing super-elevation is

to decrease the intensity of stresses on the foundation

to increase the stability of the fast moving vehicles, when they negotiate a horizontal curve

to achieve higher speed of vehicles

the size of stone at the centre varied from 160 mm to 200 mm and gradually decreased to 75 mm to 125 mm towards the haunches

the central 6 metre width of the road was covered with two layers of stones about 100 mm and 50 mm respectively

the size of stone used was of 63 mm diameter

The reason for providing curves on a highway is

to provide access to a particular locality

restriction imposed by some unavoidable reasons of land

preservation of existing amenities

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51.	In Telford construction, the side portions were made up of only one layer of broken stones and levelled off to give a camber not greater than
A.	1 in 40
B.	1 in 60
C.	1 in 80
D.	1 in 120
Answer» C. 1 in 80

Discussion

52.	In the absence of super-elevation on road along curves, pot holes are likely to occur at the
A.	centre
B.	outer edge
C.	inner edge
Answer» C. inner edge

Discussion

53.	The higheay capacity is expressed in passenger car unit (PCU). According to IRC, for a passenger car, the PCU is
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
Answer» B. 2

Discussion

54.	The design capacity is also known as
A.	basic capacity
B.	theoretical capacity
C.	practical capacity
D.	possible capacity
Answer» D. possible capacity

Discussion

55.	The factor which governs the installation of signals, is
A.	minimum vehicular volume from different streets at an intersection
B.	minimum pedestrian volume of an intersection
C.	need for interruption of high volume continuous traffic on main street
D.	all of the above
Answer» E.

Discussion

56.	The importance of roads in a country is comparable to the veins in the human body.
A.	Agree
B.	Disagree
Answer» B. Disagree

Discussion

57.	Plastic cracks due to shrinkage are developed immediately after the concrete starts hardening.
A.	Correct
B.	Incorrect
Answer» B. Incorrect

Discussion

58.	The thickness of base, in no case, whould be more than
A.	10 cm
B.	15 cm
C.	20 cm
D.	30 cm
Answer» E.

Discussion

59.	Class-5 roads are designed to carry 3-tonne vehicles.
A.	Yes
B.	No
Answer» C.

Discussion

60.	Transverse contraction joints relieve
A.	compressive
B.	tensile
C.	shear
Answer» C. shear

Discussion

61.	The practical capacity of a highway is
A.	same as
B.	less than
C.	more than
Answer» C. more than

Discussion

62.	A large difference of temperature between the top and the bottom of the slab causes
A.	hardening
B.	warping
C.	crazing
Answer» C. crazing

Discussion

63.	The overall width of a vehicle determines the
A.	width of the pavement needed for the highway
B.	width of the bridges on the highway
C.	lengths of the valley curves at the underpasses in the city area
D.	height of the tunnels along the highway
Answer» F.

Discussion

64.	Class-3 roads are designed to carry jeeps.
A.	True
B.	False
Answer» B. False

Discussion

65.	A vehicle while passing from a straight to a curved path, is under the infludnce of the weight of the vehicle and the centrifugal force.
A.	True
B.	False
Answer» B. False

Discussion

66.	The State Highways should have 8 m wide carriage-way with 2 m wide shoulder on each side
A.	Right
B.	Wrong
Answer» B. Wrong

Discussion

67.	A cement concrete road is an example of semi-rigid pavement.
A.	Yes
B.	No
Answer» C.

Discussion

68.	The number of vehicles passing at a point on the highway in unit time is known as
A.	traffic capacity
B.	traffic volume
C.	traffic density
D.	all of these
Answer» B. traffic volume

Discussion

69.	The inward tilt given to the cross-section of the road surface, throughout the length of the horizontal curve, is known as
A.	super-elevation
B.	cant
C.	banking
D.	all of these
Answer» E.

Discussion

70.	The factor which influences the design of curves, is
A.	speed of vehicle
B.	maximum permissible super-elevation
C.	permissible centrifugal ratio
D.	all of these
Answer» E.

Discussion

71.	The sub-base course is placed immediately above the
A.	sub-grade
B.	base
C.	wearing course
D.	none of these
Answer» B. base

Discussion

72.	The design criterion for the valley curves is the centrifugal force developed.
A.	Yes
B.	No
Answer» B. No

Discussion

73.	The thickness of road surfacing depends upon the
A.	type of traffic
B.	intensity of traffic
C.	type of material
D.	all of these
Answer» E.

Discussion

74.	The top of the ground on which the foundation of road rests, is called
A.	sub-grade
B.	soling
C.	base
D.	wearing layer
Answer» B. soling

Discussion

75.	The term used for major or important roads of a country is
A.	country road
B.	urban road
C.	highway
D.	none of these
Answer» D. none of these

Discussion

76.	The roads connecting capital cities of states is called
A.	national highway
B.	express way
C.	state highway
D.	capital highway
Answer» D. capital highway

Discussion

77.	The theoretical capacity of a highway depends upon the
A.	average length of the vehicles
B.	average spacing of the moving vehicles
C.	either (a) or (b)
D.	both (a) and (b)
Answer» E.

Discussion

78.	The design capacity of the road may be defined as the
A.	practical capacity or a smaller value determined for use in designing the highway to accommodate the design hourly volume (D.H.V.)
B.	basic capacity or a higher value determined for use in designing the highway to accommodate the D.H.V.
C.	practical capacity or smaller value determined for use in designing the highway to accommodate the average daily traffic (A.D.T.)
D.	basic capacity or a higher value determined for use in designing the highway to accommodate the A.D.T.
Answer» B. basic capacity or a higher value determined for use in designing the highway to accommodate the D.H.V.

Discussion

79.	The main disadvantage of concrete roads is that
A.	the initial cost is high
B.	it requires skilled personnel for construction
C.	it requires cautious handling of the material
D.	all of the above
Answer» E.

Discussion

80.	The grand trunk (G.T.) road was constructed during
A.	1440 to 1445 A.D.
B.	1540 to 1545 A.D.
C.	200 to 2500 B.C.
D.	2500 to 3000 B.C.
Answer» C. 200 to 2500 B.C.

Discussion

81.	Flashing yellow beam are sometimes employed as
A.	stopping signal
B.	proceeding signal
C.	warning signal
D.	none of these
Answer» D. none of these

Discussion

82.	The tongue and groove type of longitudinal joint do not help to control the differential uplift between the two adjacent edges.
A.	Right
B.	Wrong
Answer» C.

Discussion

83.	The transverse joint may be a
A.	expansion joint
B.	contraction joint
C.	warping joint
D.	all of these
Answer» E.

Discussion

84.	The width of parking spaces is effected by the
A.	width
B.	length
Answer» B. length

Discussion

85.	The Indian Roads Congress (I.R.C.) was set up in
A.	1930
B.	1934
C.	1948
D.	1956
Answer» C. 1948

Discussion

86.	Rolling terrain is a terrain with cross-slope of
A.	upto 10%
B.	10 to 25%
C.	25% to 60%
D.	greater than 60%
Answer» C. 25% to 60%

Discussion

87.	The main advantage of providing super-elevation is
A.	to decrease the intensity of stresses on the foundation
B.	to increase the stability of the fast moving vehicles, when they negotiate a horizontal curve
C.	to achieve higher speed of vehicles
D.	all of the above
Answer» E.

Discussion

88.	An ideal vertical curve is a cubic spiral.
A.	True
B.	False
Answer» C.

Discussion

89.	A track of width 1 to 1.2 m constructed along the selected alignment to facilitate access to the area for inspection and detailed survey is known as
A.	inspection trace
B.	terrain
C.	trace out
D.	all of these
Answer» D. all of these

Discussion

90.	According to Telford
A.	the size of stone at the centre varied from 160 mm to 200 mm and gradually decreased to 75 mm to 125 mm towards the haunches
B.	the central 6 metre width of the road was covered with two layers of stones about 100 mm and 50 mm respectively
C.	the size of stone used was of 63 mm diameter
D.	all of the above
Answer» E.

Discussion

91.	The reason for providing curves on a highway is
A.	to provide access to a particular locality
B.	restriction imposed by some unavoidable reasons of land
C.	preservation of existing amenities
D.	all of the above
Answer» E.

Discussion

92.	Weight of a vehicle affects
A.	passing sight distance
B.	extra widening
C.	pavement thickness
D.	width of lanes
Answer» D. width of lanes

Discussion

93.	A camber consisting of two straight slopes joining at the centre is called
A.	barrel camber
B.	sloped camber
C.	composite camber
D.	none of these
Answer» C. composite camber

Discussion

94.	In snow-bound sections, the super-elevation on roads should not be more than
A.	7%
B.	8%
C.	9%
D.	10%
Answer» B. 8%

Discussion

95.	The Border Roads Development Board was established in
A.	1934
B.	1948
C.	1951
D.	1960
Answer» E.

Discussion

96.	Carriage-way is protected by
A.	0.5 to 1.25 m
B.	1.25 to 2 m
C.	2 to 4 m
D.	4 to 6 m
Answer» C. 2 to 4 m

Discussion

97.	The overall length of the vehicle effects the
A.	turning radii of the curve
B.	time needed to overtake
C.	off-tracking of vehicle
D.	all of these
Answer» E.

Discussion

98.	The maximum spacing of contraction joints in unreinforced concrete slabs for a slab thickness of 20 cm is
A.	4.5 m
B.	10 m
C.	15 m
D.	20 m
Answer» B. 10 m

Discussion

99.	The strength and durability of a road depends upon its sub-grade.
A.	True
B.	False
Answer» B. False

Discussion

100.	Traffic-actuated signals may be
A.	full traffic-actuated signals
B.	semi-traffic actuated signals
C.	speed control signals
D.	all of these
Answer» E.

Discussion

Explore topic-wise MCQs in Highway Engineering.

In Telford construction, the side portions were made up of only one layer of broken stones and levelled off to give a camber not greater than

In the absence of super-elevation on road along curves, pot holes are likely to occur at the

The higheay capacity is expressed in passenger car unit (PCU). According to IRC, for a passenger car, the PCU is

The design capacity is also known as

The factor which governs the installation of signals, is

The importance of roads in a country is comparable to the veins in the human body.

Plastic cracks due to shrinkage are developed immediately after the concrete starts hardening.

The thickness of base, in no case, whould be more than

Class-5 roads are designed to carry 3-tonne vehicles.

Transverse contraction joints relieve

The practical capacity of a highway is

A large difference of temperature between the top and the bottom of the slab causes

The overall width of a vehicle determines the

Class-3 roads are designed to carry jeeps.

A vehicle while passing from a straight to a curved path, is under the infludnce of the weight of the vehicle and the centrifugal force.

The State Highways should have 8 m wide carriage-way with 2 m wide shoulder on each side

A cement concrete road is an example of semi-rigid pavement.

The number of vehicles passing at a point on the highway in unit time is known as

The inward tilt given to the cross-section of the road surface, throughout the length of the horizontal curve, is known as

The factor which influences the design of curves, is

The sub-base course is placed immediately above the

The design criterion for the valley curves is the centrifugal force developed.

The thickness of road surfacing depends upon the

The top of the ground on which the foundation of road rests, is called

The term used for major or important roads of a country is

The roads connecting capital cities of states is called

The theoretical capacity of a highway depends upon the

The design capacity of the road may be defined as the

The main disadvantage of concrete roads is that

The grand trunk (G.T.) road was constructed during

Flashing yellow beam are sometimes employed as

The tongue and groove type of longitudinal joint do not help to control the differential uplift between the two adjacent edges.

The transverse joint may be a

The width of parking spaces is effected by the

The Indian Roads Congress (I.R.C.) was set up in

Rolling terrain is a terrain with cross-slope of

The main advantage of providing super-elevation is

An ideal vertical curve is a cubic spiral.

A track of width 1 to 1.2 m constructed along the selected alignment to facilitate access to the area for inspection and detailed survey is known as

According to Telford

The reason for providing curves on a highway is

Weight of a vehicle affects

A camber consisting of two straight slopes joining at the centre is called

In snow-bound sections, the super-elevation on roads should not be more than

The Border Roads Development Board was established in

Carriage-way is protected by

The overall length of the vehicle effects the

The maximum spacing of contraction joints in unreinforced concrete slabs for a slab thickness of 20 cm is

The strength and durability of a road depends upon its sub-grade.

Traffic-actuated signals may be