Explore topic-wise MCQs in Highway Engineering.

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