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				This section includes 15 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. | An earth road can increase the tractive resistance due to ______ and therefore pavement layers are required over it. | 
| A. | High loading | 
| B. | High density | 
| C. | High moisture content | 
| D. | High compaction | 
| Answer» D. High compaction | |
| 2. | Which of the below factors doesn t affect the permeability of the pavement surface? | 
| A. | Void continuity | 
| B. | Quantity of void | 
| C. | Quality of void | 
| D. | Void distribution size | 
| Answer» D. Void distribution size | |
| 3. | It is recommended to construct the pavement well ______ the maximum groundwater level so that the subgrade is safe in the ______ season. | 
| A. | Below, monsoon | 
| B. | Below, summer | 
| C. | Above, monsoon | 
| D. | Above, summer | 
| Answer» D. Above, summer | |
| 4. | The OBSI method of pavement noise determination is a type of what method? | 
| A. | Field | 
| B. | Statistical | 
| C. | Empirical | 
| D. | Laboratory | 
| Answer» B. Statistical | |
| 5. | Permeability is one of the factors affecting the durability of pavements. | 
| A. | True | 
| B. | False | 
| Answer» B. False | |
| 6. | The unevenness on the pavement surface is a discomfort for ______ | 
| A. | Pedestrians | 
| B. | Cyclists | 
| C. | Heavy vehicles | 
| D. | Animal-driven vehicles | 
| Answer» C. Heavy vehicles | |
| 7. | Which requirement of the pavement deals with the passengers using it? | 
| A. | Noise | 
| B. | Friction | 
| C. | Durability | 
| D. | Permeability | 
| Answer» C. Durability | |
| 8. | Open-graded friction courses (OGFC) can be used as a measure to keep the pavement ______ free. | 
| A. | Dust | 
| B. | Noise | 
| C. | Skid | 
| D. | Pores | 
| Answer» C. Skid | |
| 9. | Which of the below requirements can help in increasing the life of the pavement with little maintenance? | 
| A. | Drainage | 
| B. | Durability | 
| C. | Stability | 
| D. | Friction | 
| Answer» C. Stability | |
| 10. | What Indian state has installed the fine dust eater machine in an effort to reduce dust? | 
| A. | Kerala | 
| B. | Kolkata | 
| C. | Maharashtra | 
| D. | Karnataka | 
| Answer» E. | |
| 11. | Low-cost construction techniques is a requirement of the pavement. | 
| A. | True | 
| B. | False | 
| Answer» B. False | |
| 12. | Why is the dust proofing of pavements considered an important requirement? | 
| A. | To improve visibility | 
| B. | To improve skid resistance | 
| C. | To reduce pavement noise | 
| D. | To reduce pavement wear | 
| Answer» B. To improve skid resistance | |
| 13. | Which of the below is not a source of pavement noise? | 
| A. | Exhaust system | 
| B. | Tyre/pavement interaction | 
| C. | Vehicle engine | 
| D. | Vehicle horn | 
| Answer» E. | |
| 14. | The skid resistance is found to decrease with increased speed of vehicle because of the ______ of the pavement surface. | 
| A. | Microstructure | 
| B. | Macrostructure | 
| C. | Micro arrangement | 
| D. | Macro arrangement | 
| Answer» C. Micro arrangement | |
| 15. | It is necessary for a pavement to have sufficient thickness in order to ______ safely on the subgrade soil. | 
| A. | Withstand wheel load | 
| B. | Withstand axle load | 
| C. | Distribute wheel load | 
| D. | Distribute axle load | 
| Answer» D. Distribute axle load | |