Explore topic-wise MCQs in Pavement Design.

This section includes 10 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Pavement Design knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

When does reflection cracking occur?

A. Cement concrete laid over the existing bituminous pavement
B. Vehicle drives over an existing crack
C. Bitumen laid over the existing rigid pavement
D. Same type of cracking occurs in the opposite direction
Answer» D. Same type of cracking occurs in the opposite direction
2.

What is the main reason for the swelling of the pavement surface?

A. Frost
B. Waterlogging
C. Sunlight
D. Chemicals
Answer» B. Waterlogging
3.

The potholes expand in both width and depth at the same rate.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
4.

The wearing of the surface course along the path of the wheel results in ______

A. Shallow rut
B. Deep rut
C. Longitudinal rut
D. Transverse rut
Answer» B. Deep rut
5.

Which of the below options is different from the other options?

A. Map cracking
B. Alligator cracking
C. Block cracking
D. Fatigue cracking
Answer» D. Fatigue cracking
6.

Which of the below is not a reason for the failure of subgrade?

A. Inadequate stability
B. Lack of lateral confinement
C. Inadequate drainage
D. Excessive stress application
Answer» C. Inadequate drainage
7.

Oil spills on the pavement decrease the softening point of bitumen.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
8.

The ultraviolet rays from the sun make the pavement ______

A. Brittle
B. Smooth
C. Soft
D. Rough
Answer» B. Smooth
9.

The area surrounding a depression on the pavement surface is generally subjected to ______

A. Potholes
B. Heaving
C. Cracks
D. Rutting
Answer» C. Cracks
10.

The ______ of any one of the component pavement layers can lead to the failure of the pavement.

A. Change in width
B. Localized settlement
C. Change in thickness
D. Localized loading
Answer» C. Change in thickness