Explore topic-wise MCQs in Pavement Design.

This section includes 10 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.

Why is the method of electro-osmosis generally used?

A. Anionic exchange
B. Drain cohesive soils
C. Drain sandy soils
D. Cationic exchange
Answer» C. Drain sandy soils
Discussion
2.

Which of the below cannot be considered as the best additives to be used in the complex stabilization process?

A. Cement + lime
B. Cement + bitumen emulsion
C. Cut-back + lime
D. Cement + naphtha soap
Answer» B. Cement + bitumen emulsion
Discussion
3.

In which course can additives be added with lime stabilized black cotton soil?

A. Surface
B. Subgrade
C. Base
D. Sub-base
Answer» D. Sub-base
Discussion
4.

It is possible to carry out soil stabilization when the ground is frozen.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
Discussion
5.

What can be added to black cotton soil to improve its properties?

A. Lime
B. Cement
C. Geotextiles
D. Bitumen
Answer» B. Cement
Discussion
6.

Which of the below is not a problem associated with black cotton soil?

A. Excessive volume changes
B. Round particles
C. Difficult to pulverize
D. Considerable shrinkage
Answer» C. Difficult to pulverize
Discussion
7.

The thickness requirements of semi-rigid pavements must be ______ granular base course.

A. Less than
B. Equal to
C. More than
D. Half of
Answer» B. Equal to
Discussion
8.

Drainage is an important parameter to be considered while stabilizing sandy soil.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
Discussion
9.

Which of the below is not designed as a semi-rigid pavement?

A. Soil-cement
B. Soil-lime
C. Soil-bitumen
D. Pozzolanic concrete
Answer» D. Pozzolanic concrete
Discussion
10.

Which of the below is not a type of liquid soil stabilizer?

A. Cation exchange
B. Polymer treatment
C. Anion exchange
D. Enzyme treatment
Answer» D. Enzyme treatment
Discussion