Explore topic-wise MCQs in Highway Engineering.

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