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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 | |