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 percentage of chemical added in soil by weight is?

A. 1
B. 1.5
C. 0.5
D. 0.2
Answer» D. 0.2
2.

The proportioning method not in use is __________

A. Rothfutch
B. Triangular
C. Lab tests
D. CBR method
Answer» E.
3.

The mechanical stabilised soil does not depend on __________

A. Gradation
B. Salts
C. Compaction
D. Consolidation
Answer» E.
4.

The value of the maximum gradation index lies between?

A. 0.5
B. 0.3
C. 0.2
D. 0.1
Answer» B. 0.3
5.

The n in the gradation formula is called __________

A. Gradation value
B. Gradation index
C. Gradation factor
D. Gradation distribution
Answer» C. Gradation factor
6.

If the grains in the aggregate lose contact, they __________

A. Melt
B. Float
C. Freeze
D. Sieze
Answer» C. Freeze
7.

The compaction of granular material is __________

A. Very easy
B. Easy
C. Difficult
D. Very difficult
Answer» E.
8.

The maximum dry density of the soil can be achievement by __________

A. Compaction
B. Consolidation
C. Removal of voids
D. Removal of rocks
Answer» B. Consolidation
9.

The non desirable property of soil is __________

A. Shear
B. Swelling
C. Incompressibility
D. Stability
Answer» C. Incompressibility
10.

What is the first principle of mechanical soil stabilisation?

A. Proportioning
B. Compaction
C. Consolidation
D. Shear
Answer» B. Compaction