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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 | |