Explore topic-wise MCQs in Highway Engineering.

This section includes 10 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 minimum slope provided in a surface of cement concrete pavement is?

A. 1%
B. 1.5%
C. 2%
D. 2.5%
Answer» E.
2.

The gravel content in the surface layer can be a maximum of __________

A. 60%
B. 70%
C. 80%
D. 90%
Answer» D. 90%
3.

The plasticity index in soil used for low volume roads should be less than __________

A. 10
B. 9
C. 7
D. 6
Answer» E.
4.

The camber depends on __________

A. Road
B. Heat
C. Wind
D. Rainfall
Answer» E.
5.

The base course is generally laid in earth road for a thickness of __________

A. 40 mm
B. 60 mm
C. 80 mm
D. 100 mm
Answer» E.
6.

What is the maximum limit of sub grade thickness?

A. 150 mm
B. 200 mm
C. 300 mm
D. 400 mm
Answer» D. 400 mm
7.

The type of road used for ESAL value less than 10000 is?

A. Earth road
B. Gravel road
C. Flexible pavement
D. Rigid pavement
Answer» B. Gravel road
8.

The low volume roads are designed as __________

A. All weather roads
B. Fair weather roads
C. Flexible pavement
D. Rigid pavement
Answer» C. Flexible pavement
9.

The million standard axles in low volume roads is considered as __________

A. 1 million
B. 1.5 million
C. Less than 1 million
D. 2 million
Answer» D. 2 million
10.

The design life for low volume roads is __________

A. 10 years
B. 15 years
C. 20 years
D. 30 years
Answer» B. 15 years