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This section includes 307 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Civil Engineering knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 151. |
The width of the right of way, is influenced by |
| A. | formation width |
| B. | shoulders or berms |
| C. | classification of road |
| D. | availability of funds |
| E. | all the above. |
| Answer» F. | |
| 152. |
If h1 is the height of the driver's eye and h2 is the height of an obstruction above road surface, then, for a minimum sight distance S, the length of the vertical curve should be greater than |
| A. | [A]. |
| B. | [B]. |
| C. | [C]. |
| D. | [D]. |
| Answer» C. [C]. | |
| 153. |
An upgrade g1% is followed by a downgrade g2%. The equation of the parabolic curve of length L to be introduced, is given by |
| A. | [A]. |
| B. | [B]. |
| C. | [C]. |
| D. | [D]. |
| Answer» C. [C]. | |
| 154. |
The maximum distance of the apex of a vertical curve of length L from the point of intersection of two grades + g1%, and - g2% (g1 > g2), is |
| A. | [A]. |
| B. | [B]. |
| C. | [C]. |
| D. | [D]. |
| Answer» D. [D]. | |
| 155. |
If the rate of change of grade permitted along a vertical curve is r and total change of grade is g%, the length L of the curve to be provided, is |
| A. | [A]. |
| B. | [B]. |
| C. | [C]. |
| D. | [D]. |
| E. | none of these. |
| Answer» C. [C]. | |
| 156. |
If R is the radius of a main circular curve, Δ is the angle of deflection and α is the polar deflection angle of any point, its radial distance is |
| A. | 3 R sin Δ/3 sin 2α |
| B. | 3 R sin Δ/2 sin 3α |
| C. | 3 R sin Δ/3 sin α/2 |
| D. | 3 R sin 2Δ sin α |
| Answer» B. 3 R sin Δ/2 sin 3α | |
| 157. |
If a Lemniscate curve having an angle of deflection Δ, is transitional throughout, the maximum polar angle is |
| A. | Δ/2 |
| B. | Δ/3 |
| C. | Δ/4 |
| D. | Δ/5 |
| E. | Δ/6 |
| Answer» F. | |
| 158. |
The standard equation of a cubical spiral transition curve provided on roads, is |
| A. | [A]. |
| B. | [B]. |
| C. | [C]. |
| D. | [D]. |
| E. | none of these. |
| Answer» C. [C]. | |
| 159. |
If V is the design speed of vehicles in km/hour, the change of radial acceleration in metres/sec3, is |
| A. | [A]. |
| B. | [B]. |
| C. | [C]. |
| D. | [D]. |
| E. | 80/(75+V) |
| Answer» F. | |
| 160. |
To compensate the loss of tractive force of vehicles along curves of radius R, the percentage reduction of gradient, is |
| A. | [A]. |
| B. | [B]. |
| C. | [C]. |
| D. | [D]. |
| E. | [E]. |
| Answer» C. [C]. | |
| 161. |
If L is the length of a moving vehicle and R is the radius of curve, the extra mechanical width b to be provided on horizontal curves, |
| A. | [A]. |
| B. | [B]. |
| C. | [C]. |
| D. | [D]. |
| E. | [E]. |
| Answer» D. [D]. | |
| 162. |
The tangent length of a simple circular curve of radius R deflecting through θ°, is |
| A. | R tan θ |
| B. | R tan θ/2 |
| C. | R sin θ |
| D. | R sin θ/2 |
| E. | R cot θ/2 |
| Answer» C. R sin θ | |
| 163. |
If degree of a road curve is defined by assuming the standard length of an arc as 30 metres, the radius of 1° curve is equal |
| A. | 1719 m |
| B. | 1146 m |
| C. | 1046 m |
| D. | 1619 m |
| E. | 1573 m |
| Answer» B. 1146 m | |
| 164. |
If V is the velocity in km.p.h., t the brake reaction time in seconds and η the efficiency of the brakes, the stopping distance S of the vehicle, is |
| A. | [A]. |
| B. | [B]. |
| C. | [C]. |
| D. | [D]. |
| Answer» D. [D]. | |
| 165. |
If V is speed of a moving vehicle, r is radius of the curve, g is the acceleration due to gravity, W is the width of the carriageway, the super elevation is |
| A. | [A]. |
| B. | [B]. |
| C. | [C]. |
| D. | [D]. |
| E. | [E]. |
| Answer» D. [D]. | |
| 166. |
For calculating the tractive force along an upgrade of an asphalt road, the most probable value of the co-efficient of traction resistance μ is assumed |
| A. | [A]. |
| B. | [B]. |
| C. | [C]. |
| D. | [D]. |
| E. | [E]. |
| Answer» E. [E]. | |
| 167. |
If W is the weight of a vehicle negotiating an upgrade 1 : S along a track having co-efficient of resistance μ, the tractive force T is given by |
| A. | [A]. |
| B. | [B]. |
| C. | [C]. |
| D. | [D]. |
| E. | [E]. |
| Answer» E. [E]. | |
| 168. |
If L is the length of vehicles in metres, C is the clear distance between two consecutive vehicles (stopping sight distance), V is the speed of vehicles in km/hour, the maximum number N of vehicles/hour, is |
| A. | [A]. |
| B. | [B]. |
| C. | [C]. |
| D. | [D]. |
| E. | [E]. |
| Answer» B. [B]. | |
| 169. |
The traffic carrying capacity of a single lane, depends on |
| A. | type of the vehicles |
| B. | level crossings |
| C. | road intersections |
| D. | surface texture |
| E. | all the above. |
| Answer» F. | |
| 170. |
__________ is used in shaping the surface of sand-clay roads. |
| A. | Hoes and rakes |
| B. | Mattocks and bush hooks |
| C. | Drag scraper |
| D. | Plow |
| Answer» B. Mattocks and bush hooks | |
| 171. |
A prime coat is low viscosity asphalt emulsion used to create bond between existing pavement and new asphalt overlay. |
| A. | True |
| B. | False |
| Answer» C. | |
| 172. |
The design consideration of highways doesn’t include: |
| A. | Settlement |
| B. | Cross section |
| C. | Level of service |
| D. | Sight distance |
| Answer» B. Cross section | |
| 173. |
How many types of pavement surfaces are there? |
| A. | 4 |
| B. | 5 |
| C. | 6 |
| D. | 2 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 174. |
___________ can provide a 3-5 dB reduction in tyre-pavement noise emissions. |
| A. | Asphalt |
| B. | Bituminous |
| C. | Rubberised asphalt |
| D. | Concrete |
| Answer» D. Concrete | |
| 175. |
The longest international highway is: |
| A. | Pan-American highway |
| B. | Trans-Canada highway |
| C. | Karakoram highway |
| D. | Australia highway 1 |
| Answer» B. Trans-Canada highway | |
| 176. |
In India roads are classified into ________ based on location. |
| A. | 6 |
| B. | 3 |
| C. | 4 |
| D. | 5 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 177. |
Which of the below is a commercial element in highway construction? |
| A. | Traffic |
| B. | Installation technique |
| C. | Environmental aspects |
| D. | Material |
| Answer» D. Material | |
| 178. |
Travel patterns are determined by compiling a profile of ___________ and ___________ of all journeys made within the area. |
| A. | Origin, destination |
| B. | Mode, destination |
| C. | Origin, speed |
| D. | Mode, speed |
| Answer» B. Mode, destination | |
| 179. |
In car – centred approach, ___________ has been considered. |
| A. | Importance of transport |
| B. | Managing existing roads for future traffic |
| C. | Controlling demand for transportation |
| D. | Future increase in traffic demand |
| Answer» E. | |
| 180. |
The administration of highway projects depends on __________ factors. |
| A. | 2 |
| B. | 5 |
| C. | 3 |
| D. | 6 |
| Answer» D. 6 | |
| 181. |
Softening point of bitumen to be used for read construction at a place where maximum temperature is 40° C should be |
| A. | ess-than 40°C |
| B. | reater than 40°C |
| C. | qual to 40°C |
| D. | one of the above |
| Answer» C. qual to 40°C | |
| 182. |
The minimum design speed for hairpin bends in hill roads is taken as |
| A. | 0 kmph |
| B. | 0 kmph |
| C. | 0 kmph |
| D. | 0 kmph |
| Answer» B. 0 kmph | |
| 183. |
Which of the following tests measures the toughness of road aggregates ? |
| A. | rushing strength test |
| B. | brasion test |
| C. | mpact test |
| D. | hape test |
| Answer» D. hape test | |
| 184. |
When the bituminous surfacing is done on already existing black top road or over existing cement concrete road, the type of treatment given is |
| A. | eal coat |
| B. | ack coat |
| C. | rime coat |
| D. | pray of emulsion |
| Answer» C. rime coat | |
| 185. |
Which of the following represents hardest grade of bitumen ? |
| A. | 0/40 |
| B. | 0/70 |
| C. | 0/100 |
| D. | 00/120 |
| Answer» B. 0/70 | |
| 186. |
The walls which are necessary on the hill side of roadway where earth has to be retained from slipping is known as |
| A. | etaining wall |
| B. | reast wall |
| C. | arapet wall |
| D. | one of the above |
| Answer» C. arapet wall | |
| 187. |
When the width of car parking space and width of street are limited, generally preferred parking system is |
| A. | arallel parking |
| B. | 5° angle parking |
| C. | 5° angle parking |
| D. | 0° angle parking |
| Answer» B. 5° angle parking | |
| 188. |
The method of design of flexible pavement as recommended by IRC is |
| A. | roup index method |
| B. | BR method |
| C. | estergaard method |
| D. | enkelman beam method |
| Answer» C. estergaard method | |
| 189. |
The maximum width of a vehicle as recommended by IRC is |
| A. | .85 m |
| B. | .44 m |
| C. | .81 m |
| D. | .72 m |
| Answer» C. .81 m | |
| 190. |
Centre line markings are used |
| A. | o designate traffic lanes |
| B. | n roadways meant for two way traffic |
| C. | o indicate that overtaking is not permitted |
| D. | o designate proper lateral placement of vehicles before turning to different directions |
| Answer» C. o indicate that overtaking is not permitted | |
| 191. |
The drain which is provided parallel to roadway to intercept and divert the water from hill slopes is known as |
| A. | loping drain |
| B. | atch-water drain |
| C. | ide drain |
| D. | ross drain |
| Answer» C. ide drain | |
| 192. |
The maximum number of vehicles beyond which the rotary may not function efficiently is |
| A. | 00 vehicles per hour |
| B. | 00 vehicles per day |
| C. | 000 vehicles per hour |
| D. | 000 vehicles per day |
| Answer» D. 000 vehicles per day | |
| 193. |
Maximum daily traffic capacity of bituminous pavements is |
| A. | 00 tonnes per day |
| B. | 000 tonnes per day |
| C. | 500 tonnes per day |
| D. | 000 tonnes per day |
| Answer» D. 000 tonnes per day | |
| 194. |
The direct interchange ramp involves |
| A. | iverging to the right side and merging from left |
| B. | iverging to the left side and merging from right |
| C. | iverging to the right side and merging from right |
| D. | iverging to the left side and merging from left |
| Answer» D. iverging to the left side and merging from left | |
| 195. |
The recommended grade of tar for grouting purpose is |
| A. | T-1 |
| B. | T-2 |
| C. | T-3 |
| D. | T-5 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 196. |
The background colour of the informatory sign board is |
| A. | ed |
| B. | ellow |
| C. | reen |
| D. | hite |
| Answer» C. reen | |
| 197. |
In case of summit curves, the deviation angle will be maximum when |
| A. | n ascending gradient meets with another ascending gradient |
| B. | n ascending gradient meets with a descending gradient |
| C. | descending gradient meets with another descending gradient |
| D. | n ascending gradient meets with a level surface |
| Answer» C. descending gradient meets with another descending gradient | |
| 198. |
Stopping sight distance is always |
| A. | ess than overtaking sight distance |
| B. | qual to overtaking sight distance |
| C. | ore than overtaking sight distance |
| D. | one of the above |
| Answer» B. qual to overtaking sight distance | |
| 199. |
The camber for hill roads in case of bituminous surfacing is adopted as |
| A. | % |
| B. | .5% |
| C. | % |
| D. | % |
| Answer» C. % | |
| 200. |
The maximum spacing of contraction joints in rigid pavements is |
| A. | .5 m |
| B. | .5 m |
| C. | .5 m |
| D. | .5m |
| Answer» D. .5m | |