Explore topic-wise MCQs in Civil Engineering.

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.

301.

The drain which is provided parallel to roadway to intercept and divert the water from hill slopes is known as

A. Sloping drain
B. Catch-water drain
C. Side drain
D. Cross drain
Answer» C. Side drain
Discussion
302.

In the penetration macadam construction, the bitumen is

A. Sprayed after the aggregates are spread and compacted
B. Premixed with aggregates and then spread
C. Sprayed before the aggregates are spread and compacted
D. None of the above
Answer» B. Premixed with aggregates and then spread
Discussion
303.

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. Seal coat
B. Tack coat
C. Prime coat
D. Spray of emulsion
Answer» C. Prime coat
Discussion
304.

When the width of car parking space and width of street are limited, generally preferred parking system is

A. Parallel parking
B. 45° angle parking
C. 65° angle parking
D. 90° angle parking
Answer» B. 45° angle parking
Discussion
305.

Los Angeles testing machine is used to conduct

A. Abrasion test
B. Impact test
C. Attrition test
D. Crushing strength test
Answer» B. Impact test
Discussion
306.

Which of the following is considered to be the highest quality construction in the group of black top pavements?

A. Mastic asphalt
B. Sheet asphalt
C. Bituminous carpet
D. Bituminous concrete
Answer» E.
Discussion
307.

Group index method of design of flexible pavement is

A. A theoretical method
B. An empirical method based on physical properties of sub-grade soil
C. An empirical method based on strength characteristics of sub-grade soil
D. A semi empirical method
Answer» C. An empirical method based on strength characteristics of sub-grade soil
Discussion