The rate of change of radial acceleration governs the

extra width of pavement on the curve

length of the tangent of a simple circular curve

A barrel camber consists of

two straight slopes joining at the centre

two straight slopes with a parabolic crown in the centre

a continuous curve either parabolic or ellptical

At the end of the reconnaissance phase, the selected alignment is pegged by using about 2m high poles on which the

direction of proposed alignment is marked

distance between the two pegs is marked

The joints, for forming satisfactory constituents of a concrete pavement, must

continue to remain water-proof for all times

not induce structural weakness in the pavement

not result into deterioration in the riding quality of the pavement

According to IRC : 52-1973, for a single lane National highway in a hilly area

the total width of the road-way must be 6.25 m

the width of the carriage way must be 3.75 m

the shoulder on either side must be 1.25 m

Highway capacity is defined as the total number of vehicles

that can pass a given point in a specified period of time

that can be accomodated on a unit length of the road

that can pass a given point in a unit period of time

that can pass a given point in a specified period of time

The purpose of traffic surveys is to

determine the facilities to traffic regulations

The overall height of the 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 areas

hight of the tunnels along the highways

The speed that a driver adopts on a highway depends on the

Physical characteristics of the highway and its surroundings

speed limitations placed upon the vehicles

The parapet walls are usually required on the valley side of the roadway, in order to

properly guide the vehicles to the roadway

The California bearing ratio (CBR) method of flexible pavement design gives an idean about

the quality of road making material

The maximum number of vehicles that can pass a given point on a lane or a roadway during one hour under the prevailing roadway and traffic conditions, is known as

practical capacity of a traffic lane

basic capacity of a traffic lane

possible capacity of a traffic lane

practical capacity of a traffic lane

The universally recognized factor which affects the flexible pavement design, is the

characteristics of the natural soil which underlies the pavement

volume and character of traffic that will use the highway

In water-bound Macadam roads

small broken stones are laid in two layers

voids between the stones are filled by stone dust

camber for drainage is given at the formation level itself

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101.	The rate of change of radial acceleration governs the
A.	length of a transition curve
B.	extra width of pavement on the curve
C.	length of the tangent of a simple circular curve
D.	all of the above
Answer» B. extra width of pavement on the curve

Discussion

102.	For walls less than 6 m in height, the thickness of the retaining wall at the bottom is equal to
A.	0.2 times the height
B.	0.3 times the height
C.	0.4 times the height
D.	0.5 times the height
Answer» D. 0.5 times the height

Discussion

103.	At a road junction,
A.	5
B.	7
C.	9
D.	16
Answer» E.

Discussion

104.	A barrel camber consists of
A.	two straight slopes joining at the centre
B.	two straight slopes with a parabolic crown in the centre
C.	a continuous curve either parabolic or ellptical
D.	none of the above
Answer» D. none of the above

Discussion

105.	A curve whose radius gradually changes from an infinite value to a finite value or vice-versa for the purpose of giving easy change of direction of a road, is called a
A.	circular curve
B.	transition curve
C.	simple curve
D.	compound curve
Answer» C. simple curve

Discussion

106.	If R is the radius of curvature of a hill road, the maximum grade compensation (in percentage) is equal to
A.	65/R
B.	75/R
C.	85/R
D.	95/R
Answer» C. 85/R

Discussion

107.	In India, a curve is expressed in terms of angle in degrees subtended to the centre by an arc of
A.	25 m
B.	30 m
C.	45 m
D.	60 m
Answer» C. 45 m

Discussion

108.	The instantaneous speed of a vehicle as it passes a point in a highway is known as
A.	design speed
B.	running speed
C.	spot speed
D.	overall speed
Answer» D. overall speed

Discussion

109.	At the end of the reconnaissance phase, the selected alignment is pegged by using about 2m high poles on which the
A.	number of peg is marked
B.	direction of proposed alignment is marked
C.	distance between the two pegs is marked
D.	all of these
Answer» E.

Discussion

110.	The value of group index of a soil varies from
A.	0 to 10
B.	0 to 20
C.	20 to 30
D.	30 to 40
Answer» C. 20 to 30

Discussion

111.	The total rise or fall between any two points chosen on the alignment divided by the horizontal distance between the two points, is called
A.	average gradient
B.	exceptional gradient
C.	ruling gradient
D.	floating gradient
Answer» B. exceptional gradient

Discussion

112.	According to I.R.C. recommendations, the absolute minimum radius of curve for safe operation for a design speed of 100 kmph is
A.	100 m
B.	200 m
C.	300 m
D.	400 m
Answer» E.

Discussion

113.	The central portion of a road for high speed vehicles is known as
A.	motor way
B.	express way
C.	shoulder
D.	carriage way
Answer» F.

Discussion

114.	Exceptional gradient should not be provided in a length more than
A.	10 m
B.	20 m
C.	50 m
D.	100 m
Answer» E.

Discussion

115.	A gradient at which no tractive force is required to maintain constant speed by a vehicle is called
A.	average gradient
B.	limiting gradient
C.	exceptional gradient
D.	floating gradient
Answer» E.

Discussion

116.	A curve which consists of a single are connecting two straights is known as
A.	simple circular curve
B.	reverse circular curve
C.	cubic spiral curve
D.	lamniscate
Answer» B. reverse circular curve

Discussion

117.	The maximum number of vehicles that can pass a vigen point on a lane during one hour without creating unreasonable delay, is known as practical capacity.
A.	Yes
B.	No
Answer» B. No

Discussion

118.	The traffic capacity of a highway is always
A.	equal
B.	more
C.	less
Answer» C. less

Discussion

119.	Greater the super-elevation, more will be convenience to the slow moving traffic.
A.	Right
B.	Wrong
Answer» C.

Discussion

120.	The joints, for forming satisfactory constituents of a concrete pavement, must
A.	continue to remain water-proof for all times
B.	not induce structural weakness in the pavement
C.	not result into deterioration in the riding quality of the pavement
D.	all of the above
Answer» E.

Discussion

121.	A terrain with cross-slope less than 10 percent, is called
A.	steep terrain
B.	mountainous terrain
C.	level terrain
D.	rolling terrain
Answer» D. rolling terrain

Discussion

122.	According to IRC : 52-1973, for a single lane National highway in a hilly area
A.	the total width of the road-way must be 6.25 m
B.	the width of the carriage way must be 3.75 m
C.	the shoulder on either side must be 1.25 m
D.	all of the above
Answer» E.

Discussion

123.	Highway capacity is defined as the total number of vehicles
A.	that can be accomodated on a unit length of the road
B.	that can pass a given point in a unit period of time
C.	that can pass a given point in a specified period of time
D.	none of the above
Answer» C. that can pass a given point in a specified period of time

Discussion

124.	The purpose of traffic surveys is to
A.	know the type of traffic
B.	determine the facilities to traffic regulations
C.	design proper drainage system
D.	all of the above
Answer» E.

Discussion

125.	The overall height of the 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 areas
D.	hight of the tunnels along the highways
Answer» F.

Discussion

126.	The longitudinal levels, in detailed survey of a hill road, should be taken at
A.	4 m
B.	6 m
C.	8 m
D.	10 m
Answer» E.

Discussion

127.	The sub-grade is the final load carrying part of the structure.
A.	True
B.	False
Answer» B. False

Discussion

128.	The structure of a road is composed of
A.	sub-grade
B.	sub-base
C.	base
D.	all of these
Answer» E.

Discussion

129.	The speed that a driver adopts on a highway depends on the
A.	Physical characteristics of the highway and its surroundings
B.	weather conditions in the area
C.	speed limitations placed upon the vehicles
D.	all of the above
Answer» E.

Discussion

130.	The increase in traffic volume, due to the general increase in the number of transport vehicles, from year to year, is known as
A.	normal traffic growth
B.	generated traffic
C.	development traffic
D.	existing traffic
Answer» B. generated traffic

Discussion

131.	A breast wall is usually constructed on the hill side of the roadway.
A.	Agree
B.	Disagree
Answer» B. Disagree

Discussion

132.	The traffic census is carried out to study
A.	speed and delay
B.	traffic volume
C.	road parking
D.	origin and destination
Answer» D. origin and destination

Discussion

133.	The city roads which are meant for through traffic usually on a continuous route are known as
A.	carriage-way
B.	express way
C.	arterial streets
D.	sub-arterial streets
Answer» D. sub-arterial streets

Discussion

134.	The parapet walls are usually required on the valley side of the roadway, in order to
A.	retain the earth from slippage
B.	properly guide the vehicles to the roadway
C.	provide a good drainage system
D.	keep the road dry
Answer» C. provide a good drainage system

Discussion

135.	A curve at the ridge of a hill having a convex shape is called a
A.	valley curve
B.	summit curve
C.	re-entrant curve
D.	salient curve
Answer» E.

Discussion

136.	The side drains are provided on both sides of the roadway, when the road is
A.	in cutting
B.	along salient curve
C.	along re-entrant curve
D.	all of these
Answer» B. along salient curve

Discussion

137.	The California bearing ratio (CBR) method of flexible pavement design gives an idean about
A.	the quality of road making material
B.	the traffic intensities
C.	the characteristics of soil
D.	all of these
Answer» B. the traffic intensities

Discussion

138.	The thickness of the parapet wall, on the valley side of the roadway, is usually kept as
A.	20 cm
B.	40 cm
C.	60 cm
D.	80 cm
Answer» D. 80 cm

Discussion

139.	The maximum number of vehicles that can pass a given point on a lane or a roadway during one hour under the prevailing roadway and traffic conditions, is known as
A.	basic capacity of a traffic lane
B.	possible capacity of a traffic lane
C.	practical capacity of a traffic lane
D.	all of these
Answer» C. practical capacity of a traffic lane

Discussion

140.	Retaining wall is constructed usually on the
A.	hill side
B.	valley side
Answer» C.

Discussion

141.	When the exposed surface of a pavement dries and shrinks more than the underlying concrete, a phenomenon known as
A.	hardening
B.	warping
C.	crazing
Answer» D.

Discussion

142.	The minimum thickness of the base of a flexible pavement is kept as
A.	5 cm
B.	10 cm
C.	15 cm
D.	20 cm
Answer» C. 15 cm

Discussion

143.	The natural soil on which the pavement rests and to which the entire load of structure is ultimately transferred, is known as the
A.	base of road
B.	sub-base of road
C.	sub-grade of road
D.	all of these
Answer» D. all of these

Discussion

144.	The rate of rise or fall of the road surface along its length, is called
A.	cant
B.	super-elevation
C.	gradient
D.	banking
Answer» D. banking

Discussion

145.	The depth of relinforcement, below the surface of pavement, is kept as
A.	25 mm
B.	50 mm
C.	75 mm
Answer» C. 75 mm

Discussion

146.	The universally recognized factor which affects the flexible pavement design, is the
A.	characteristics of the natural soil which underlies the pavement
B.	volume and character of traffic that will use the highway
C.	drainage condition of the area
D.	all of the above
Answer» E.

Discussion

147.	A ater bound macadam road is an example of
A.	rigid pavement
B.	semi-rigid pavement
C.	flexible pavement
D.	none of these
Answer» D. none of these

Discussion

148.	In water-bound Macadam roads
A.	small broken stones are laid in two layers
B.	voids between the stones are filled by stone dust
C.	camber for drainage is given at the formation level itself
D.	all of the above
Answer» E.

Discussion

149.	For the water-bound macadam road, the recommended camber is
A.	1 in 24 to 1 in 30
B.	1 in 30 to 1 in 48
C.	1 in 60 to 1 in 80
D.	1 in 80 to 1 in 120
Answer» C. 1 in 60 to 1 in 80

Discussion

150.	The Central Road Research Institute (C.R.R.I.) was started in Delhi, in
A.	1951
B.	1955
C.	1964
D.	1965
Answer» B. 1955

Discussion

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At the end of the reconnaissance phase, the selected alignment is pegged by using about 2m high poles on which the

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According to I.R.C. recommendations, the absolute minimum radius of curve for safe operation for a design speed of 100 kmph is

The central portion of a road for high speed vehicles is known as

Exceptional gradient should not be provided in a length more than

A gradient at which no tractive force is required to maintain constant speed by a vehicle is called

A curve which consists of a single are connecting two straights is known as

The maximum number of vehicles that can pass a vigen point on a lane during one hour without creating unreasonable delay, is known as practical capacity.

The traffic capacity of a highway is always

Greater the super-elevation, more will be convenience to the slow moving traffic.

The joints, for forming satisfactory constituents of a concrete pavement, must

A terrain with cross-slope less than 10 percent, is called

According to IRC : 52-1973, for a single lane National highway in a hilly area

Highway capacity is defined as the total number of vehicles

The purpose of traffic surveys is to

The overall height of the vehicle determines the

The longitudinal levels, in detailed survey of a hill road, should be taken at

The sub-grade is the final load carrying part of the structure.

The structure of a road is composed of

The speed that a driver adopts on a highway depends on the

The increase in traffic volume, due to the general increase in the number of transport vehicles, from year to year, is known as

A breast wall is usually constructed on the hill side of the roadway.

The traffic census is carried out to study

The city roads which are meant for through traffic usually on a continuous route are known as

The parapet walls are usually required on the valley side of the roadway, in order to

A curve at the ridge of a hill having a convex shape is called a

The side drains are provided on both sides of the roadway, when the road is

The California bearing ratio (CBR) method of flexible pavement design gives an idean about

The thickness of the parapet wall, on the valley side of the roadway, is usually kept as

The maximum number of vehicles that can pass a given point on a lane or a roadway during one hour under the prevailing roadway and traffic conditions, is known as

Retaining wall is constructed usually on the

When the exposed surface of a pavement dries and shrinks more than the underlying concrete, a phenomenon known as

The minimum thickness of the base of a flexible pavement is kept as

The natural soil on which the pavement rests and to which the entire load of structure is ultimately transferred, is known as the

The rate of rise or fall of the road surface along its length, is called

The depth of relinforcement, below the surface of pavement, is kept as

The universally recognized factor which affects the flexible pavement design, is the

A ater bound macadam road is an example of

In water-bound Macadam roads

For the water-bound macadam road, the recommended camber is

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