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This section includes 18 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 resisting length should be kept __________ |
A. | minimum |
B. | Maximum |
C. | Depends on gradient |
D. | Depends on rise and fall |
Answer» B. Maximum | |
2. |
The coefficient of lateral friction as recommended by IRC is __________ |
A. | 0.15 |
B. | 0.40 |
C. | 0.35 |
D. | 0.30 |
Answer» B. 0.40 | |
3. |
The stability of slopes is considered while designing? |
A. | National highway |
B. | State highway |
C. | Hill roads |
D. | District roads |
Answer» D. District roads | |
4. |
The desire lines are prepared for the study of __________ |
A. | Traffic flow |
B. | Origin and destination |
C. | Growth of traffic in the future |
D. | Anticipated traffic flow |
Answer» B. Origin and destination | |
5. |
Obligatory points through which the alignment should not pass are __________ |
A. | Religious structure and costly structures |
B. | Intermediate towns |
C. | Important cities |
D. | Important places of worship |
Answer» B. Intermediate towns | |
6. |
The economical option during the construction of a road around a hill is __________ |
A. | Cut the hill |
B. | Provide a tunnel |
C. | Provide a road around the hill |
D. | Look for other alternative approaches |
Answer» D. Look for other alternative approaches | |
7. |
The basic requirement of alignment should be __________ |
A. | Short |
B. | Easy |
C. | Safe |
D. | Short, easy, safe and economical |
Answer» E. | |
8. |
The improper alignment of road will not result in __________ |
A. | Increase in construction cost |
B. | Increase in maintenance cost |
C. | Increase of population |
D. | Increase in accidents |
Answer» D. Increase in accidents | |
9. |
THE_RESISTING_LENGTH_SHOULD_BE_KEPT?$ |
A. | minimum |
B. | Maximum |
C. | Depends on gradient |
D. | Depends on rise and fall |
Answer» B. Maximum | |
10. |
THE_COEFFICIENT_OF_LATERAL_FRICTION_AS_RECOMMENDED_BY_IRC_IS?$ |
A. | 0.15 |
B. | 0.40 |
C. | 0.35 |
D. | 0.30 |
Answer» B. 0.40 | |
11. |
The stability of slopes is considered while designin? |
A. | National highway |
B. | State highway |
C. | Hill roads |
D. | District roads |
Answer» D. District roads | |
12. |
Which of the following types of roads are most preferred for highways? |
A. | Cement concrete roads |
B. | Gravel roads |
C. | Bituminous roads |
D. | Unpaved surfaces |
Answer» D. Unpaved surfaces | |
13. |
The desire lines are prepared for the study of |
A. | Traffic flow |
B. | Origin and destination |
C. | Growth of traffic in future |
D. | Anticipated traffic flow |
Answer» B. Origin and destination | |
14. |
Obligatory points through which the alignment should not pass are |
A. | Religious structure and costly structures |
B. | Intermediate towns |
C. | Important cities |
D. | Important places of worship |
Answer» B. Intermediate towns | |
15. |
The economical option during the construction of a road around a hill is |
A. | Cut the hill |
B. | Provide a tunnel |
C. | Provide a road around the hill |
D. | Look for other alternative approach |
Answer» D. Look for other alternative approach | |
16. |
The basic requirement of alignment should be |
A. | Short |
B. | Easy |
C. | Safe |
D. | Short, easy, safe and economical |
Answer» E. | |
17. |
The improper alignment of road will not result in |
A. | Increase of construction cost |
B. | Increase of maintenance cost |
C. | Increase of population |
D. | Increase of accidents |
Answer» D. Increase of accidents | |
18. |
The changes in gradient and vertical curve are covered under which type of alignment? |
A. | Horizontal alignment |
B. | Vertical alignment |
C. | Geometric design |
D. | Highway specifications |
Answer» C. Geometric design | |