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This section includes 14 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 maintenance factor of highway is assumed as __________ |
| A. | 0.5 |
| B. | 0.6 |
| C. | 0.7 |
| D. | 0.8 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2. |
The spacing between the highway lamps is __________ |
| A. | 10 to 15m |
| B. | 15 to 30m |
| C. | 30 to 45m |
| D. | 30 to 60m |
| Answer» E. | |
| 3. |
The clearance recommended by IRC for poles in urban roads is? |
| A. | 0.3m |
| B. | 0.4m |
| C. | 0.5m |
| D. | 0.6m |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4. |
The ratio of average illumination recommended by IRC is? |
| A. | 0.3 |
| B. | 0.4 |
| C. | 0.5 |
| D. | 0.6 |
| Answer» C. 0.5 | |
| 5. |
Which lamps are preferred at intersections? |
| A. | Sodium-vapour |
| B. | Mercury |
| C. | Filament |
| D. | Fluorescent |
| Answer» B. Mercury | |
| 6. |
Which of the design factors considered in roadway lighting provide all the necessary features? |
| A. | Lamps |
| B. | Luminaire distribution of light |
| C. | Spacing of lighting |
| D. | Lateral placements |
| Answer» C. Spacing of lighting | |
| 7. |
The minimum amount of highway lighting to be provided on urban roads is __________ |
| A. | 10 Lux |
| B. | 15 Lux |
| C. | 30 lux |
| D. | 40 Lux |
| Answer» D. 40 Lux | |
| 8. |
The intensity of highway lighting is measured in __________ |
| A. | Lux |
| B. | Candela |
| C. | Lumen |
| D. | Dioptres |
| Answer» B. Candela | |
| 9. |
The objects adjacent to the pavement are seen by __________ |
| A. | Silhouette |
| B. | Reverse silhouette |
| C. | Lamps |
| D. | Head lights |
| Answer» C. Lamps | |
| 10. |
If the object appears darker than the road surface it is called __________ |
| A. | Discernment |
| B. | Partial discernment |
| C. | Silhouette |
| D. | Reverse silhouette |
| Answer» D. Reverse silhouette | |
| 11. |
During the construction of highway, more highway lighting preference is given to __________ |
| A. | Village |
| B. | Town |
| C. | City |
| D. | Intersections |
| Answer» E. | |
| 12. |
Road lighting is a __________ |
| A. | Advantage for users |
| B. | Disadvantage for users |
| C. | Economically profitable |
| D. | Obstruction for users |
| Answer» B. Disadvantage for users | |
| 13. |
Highway lighting is more important at __________ |
| A. | Cities |
| B. | Towns |
| C. | Villages |
| D. | Bridges |
| Answer» E. | |
| 14. |
The highway accidents occur mostly at __________ |
| A. | Day time |
| B. | Night time |
| C. | Both day and night |
| D. | Early morning hours |
| Answer» C. Both day and night | |