Explore topic-wise MCQs in Pavement Design.

This section includes 13 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.

Kerb is provided at the edge of interlocking cement concrete block pavement to ______

A. Provide aesthetic appearance
B. Provide lateral confinement
C. Aid in drainage
D. Mark end of the pavement
Answer» C. Aid in drainage
2.

Perpetual pavements can last longer than 50 years without any maintenance.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
3.

Rigid pavements are stiffer than flexible pavements due to ______

A. Low modulus of rigidity
B. Low modulus of elasticity
C. High modulus of rigidity
D. High modulus of elasticity
Answer» E.
4.

Which of the below IRC codes gives the guidelines for use of interlocking concrete block pavement?

A. IRC SP: 49-1998
B. IRC SP: 11-1988
C. IRC 50-1973
D. IRC SP: 63-2004
Answer» E.
5.

In which of the below types of pavement can joints be eliminated completely?

A. Continuous reinforced concrete pavement
B. Jointed reinforced concrete pavement
C. Pre-stressed concrete pavement
D. Jointed plain concrete pavement
Answer» B. Jointed reinforced concrete pavement
6.

Which of the below is not a primary function of a pavement?

A. Waterproofing
B. Smooth surface
C. Skid resistance
D. Reduce traffic
Answer» E.
7.

Interlocking cement concrete block pavement can be used in areas of heavy traffic.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
8.

______ pavement consists of both flexible and rigid layers.

A. Combined
B. Semi-flexible
C. Composite
D. Semi-rigid
Answer» D. Semi-rigid
9.

After how long can the flexible pavement be opened to the public after its construction?

A. 24 hours
B. 24 days
C. 28 hours
D. 28 days
Answer» B. 24 days
10.

Which of the below is not an example of rigid pavement?

A. Lean cement concrete
B. Jointed plain concrete
C. Continuous reinforced concrete
D. Pre-stressed concrete
Answer» B. Jointed plain concrete
11.

In what shape is the compressive strength distributed in a flexible pavement?

A. Truncated cone
B. Rectangle
C. Circle
D. Cone
Answer» B. Rectangle
12.

______ pavement has a concrete slab as the topmost layer.

A. Fixed
B. Flexible
C. Portable
D. Rigid
Answer» E.
13.

A road pavement should have which of the following features?

A. Yielding
B. Non-yielding
C. Undulation
D. Deflection
Answer» C. Undulation