Explore topic-wise MCQs in Highway Engineering.

This section includes 26 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 approach velocity as per IRC for pedestrian crossing facilities is __________

A. 60kmph
B. 65kmph
C. 70kmph
D. 75kmph
Answer» C. 70kmph
2.

The cross slope of paved footpath may be __________

A. 1 to 2%
B. 2 to 3%
C. 3 to 4%
D. 4% only
Answer» D. 4% only
3.

If the side walk is 1.5m, then the capacity of pedestrians in one way is __________

A. 1200
B. 800
C. 1600
D. 2400
Answer» B. 800
4.

The dead width usually considered as __________

A. 0.5m
B. 1.0m
C. 1.5m
D. 2.0m
Answer» C. 1.5m
5.

The width requirement of side walk is decided with the help of __________

A. Pedestrians
B. Vehicles
C. Pedestrian flow
D. Vehicular flow
Answer» D. Vehicular flow
6.

What is the minimum width of side walk?

A. 1.0m
B. 1.5m
C. 1.75m
D. 2.0m
Answer» C. 1.75m
7.

The pedestrian facilities are planned for __________

A. Present requirement
B. Estimated growth of population
C. Past population
D. Both present and past requirements
Answer» C. Past population
8.

The width requirement of side walk depends on __________

A. Pedestrian flow
B. Traffic flow
C. Pedestrian and traffic flow
D. Climatic conditions
Answer» B. Traffic flow
9.

The studies that are conducted for planning the facilities of pedestrians is called __________

A. Pedestrian studies
B. Pedestrian volume studies
C. Geometric studies
D. Statistics
Answer» C. Geometric studies
10.

What is the main objective of the pedestrian facility?

A. To minimize the pedestrian conflicts
B. To minimize the traffic conflicts
C. To minimize the traffic on road
D. To maximize the pedestrians on road
Answer» B. To minimize the traffic conflicts
11.

What is the most vulnerable part of the traffic?

A. Traffic jam
B. Vehicles
C. Pedestrians
D. Cattle
Answer» D. Cattle
12.

THE_MINIMUM_WIDTH_OF_SIDE_WALK_IS?$

A. 1.0m
B. 1.5m
C. 1.75m
D. 2.0m
Answer» C. 1.75m
13.

The dead width usually considered as$

A. 0.5m
B. 1.0m
C. 1.5m
D. 2.0m
Answer» C. 1.5m
14.

The_width_requirement_of_side_walk_is_decided_with_the_help_of$

A. Pedestrians
B. Vehicles
C. Pedestrian flow
D. Vehicular flow
Answer» D. Vehicular flow
15.

The approach velocity as per IRC for pedestrian crossing facilities is

A. 60kmph
B. 65kmph
C. 70kmph
D. 75kmph
Answer» C. 70kmph
16.

Which of the following is a controlled type of pedestrian crossing?

A. Pavement marking
B. Studs
C. Warning signs
D. Pedestrian signals
Answer» E.
17.

The cross slope of paved footpath may be

A. 1 to 2%
B. 2 to 3%
C. 3 to 4%
D. 4% only
Answer» D. 4% only
18.

If_the_side_walk_is_1.5m,_then_the_capacity_of_pedestrians_in_one_way_is

A. 1200
B. 800
C. 1600
D. 2400
Answer» B. 800
19.

The pedestrian facilities are planned fo?

A. Present requirement
B. Estimated growth of population
C. Past population
D. Both present and past requirements
Answer» C. Past population
20.

The width requirement of side walk depends on

A. Pedestrian flow
B. Traffic flow
C. Pedestrian and traffic flow
D. Climatic conditions
Answer» B. Traffic flow
21.

The studies that are conducted for planning the facilities of pedestrians is called

A. Pedestrian studies
B. Pedestrian volume studies
C. Geometric studies
D. Statistics
Answer» C. Geometric studies
22.

The main objective of pedestrian facility is

A. To minimize the pedestrian conflicts
B. To minimize the traffic conflicts
C. To minimize the traffic on road
D. To maximize the pedestrians on road
Answer» B. To minimize the traffic conflicts
23.

The most vulnerable part of traffic is

A. Traffic jam
B. Vehicles
C. Pedestrians
D. Cattle
Answer» D. Cattle
24.

In which type of transport, walk mode is mandatory?

A. Personal vehicles
B. Public transport
C. Ships
D. Airways
Answer» C. Ships
25.

Which of the following is not a consequence of pedestrian using roadway?

A. Reduction in effective roadway
B. Reduction in running speed
C. Reduction in capacity of road
D. Increase of zebra crossings
Answer» E.
26.

The road traffic consists of how many types of traffic?

A. Vehicle traffic
B. Pedestrian traffic
C. Vehicular and pedestrian traffic
D. No traffic
Answer» D. No traffic