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				This section includes 29 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 | |
| 15. | 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 | |
| 16. | Which lamps are preferred at intersections?$ | 
| A. | Sodium-vapour | 
| B. | Mercury | 
| C. | Filament | 
| D. | Fluorescent | 
| Answer» B. Mercury | |
| 17. | 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 | |
| 18. | The maintenance factor of highway is assumed as | 
| A. | 0.5 | 
| B. | 0.6 | 
| C. | 0.7 | 
| D. | 0.8 | 
| Answer» E. | |
| 19. | 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. | |
| 20. | 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. | |
| 21. | 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 | |
| 22. | The intensity of highway lighting is measured i? | 
| A. | Lux | 
| B. | Candela | 
| C. | Lumen | 
| D. | Dioptres | 
| Answer» B. Candela | |
| 23. | The objects adjacent to the pavement are seen by | 
| A. | Silhouette | 
| B. | Reverse silhouette | 
| C. | Lamps | 
| D. | Head lights | 
| Answer» C. Lamps | |
| 24. | Which of the pavement is better for highway lighting? | 
| A. | Black top surface | 
| B. | Cement concrete | 
| C. | WBM | 
| D. | Gravel roads | 
| Answer» C. WBM | |
| 25. | 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 | |
| 26. | During the construction of highway, more highway lighting preference is given to | 
| A. | Village | 
| B. | Town | 
| C. | City | 
| D. | Intersections | 
| Answer» E. | |
| 27. | Road lighting is a | 
| A. | Advantage for users | 
| B. | Disadvantage for users | 
| C. | Economically profitable | 
| D. | Obstruction for users | 
| Answer» B. Disadvantage for users | |
| 28. | Highway lighting is more important at | 
| A. | Cities | 
| B. | Towns | 
| C. | Villages | 
| D. | Bridges | 
| Answer» E. | |
| 29. | 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 | |