Explore topic-wise MCQs in Civil Engineering.

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51.

The wind intensity during a calm period in runways should be:

A. below 4.6km/hr
B. above 5km/hr
C. between 5-10 km/hr
D. below 6.4km/hr
Answer» E.
52.

Runways are oriented in a direction against the prevailing wind.

A. true
B. false
Answer» C.
53.

Which of the following is not a characteristic of centralized system of the terminal Area?

A. passengers, cargo routed centrally
B. passenger facilities in small units
C. walking distance to aircraft < 200m
D. common facilities for different gate positions
Answer» C. walking distance to aircraft < 200m
54.

Which of the below does not affect the site- selection of an airport site?

A. adequate access
B. air traffic potential
C. sufficient airspace
D. number of ground staff
Answer» E.
55.

The FAA classification of the airport is based on:

A. function
B. geometric design
C. airport approach speed
D. length of runway
Answer» D. length of runway
56.

ICAO classification system considers how many things?

A. 2
B. 4
C. 5
D. 6
Answer» B. 4
57.

Airports can be classified on how many basis?

A. 5
B. 4
C. 3
D. 2
Answer» C. 3
58.

What must be done to wooden sleepers before use?

A. seasoning
B. washing
C. painting
D. hydrating
Answer» B. washing
59.

There are                      types of rail sections.

A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5
Answer» C. 4
60.

Which of the following causes stresses in Sleepers?

A. eccentric vertical loads
B. contact shear stress of wheel and rail
C. lateral deflection of sleepers
D. track components
Answer» E.
61.

The mountain alignment can be classified into                    types.

A. 4
B. 3
C. 2
D. 1
Answer» D. 1
62.

How does the depth of ballast cushion affect rail section?

A. higher the depth bigger the rail section
B. depth is less, bigger the rail section
C. depth is less, smaller the rail section
D. depth and rail section same
Answer» C. depth is less, smaller the rail section
63.

The track modulus is not affected by gauges.

A. true
B. false
Answer» C.
64.

Track modulus is defined as:

A. load/unit length of sleeper
B. load/unit length of sleeper to produce depression in rail
C. load/unit length of rail to produce depression in sleeper
D. load/unit length of rail to produce unit depression/deflection in track
Answer» E.
65.

The Railways has a                    degree of freedom for its movement.

A. single
B. two
C. three
D. four
Answer» B. two
66.

Name the organization which is the research and development wing of Indian Railways.

A. cris
B. rdso
C. rsdo
D. irctc
Answer» C. rsdo
67.

The distance shown by red line represents

A. separation
B. parallel way
C. height
D. gauge
Answer» E.
68.

The water content in the emulsion is about

A. 10%
B. 20%
C. 30%
D. 40%
Answer» E.
69.

The desert sand is

A. strong
B. weak
C. normal
D. unfit for pavements
Answer» C. normal
70.

The cement content required for BC soil is

A. high
B. very high
C. low
D. very low
Answer» C. low
71.

The colloidal content in BC soils can be up to

A. 20%
B. 30%
C. 40%
D. 50%
Answer» E.
72.

The mix design should take into consideration is?

A. stability
B. durability
C. stability and durability
D. age
Answer» D. age
73.

The modification factor used in base course thickness is called

A. granite equivalence
B. gravel equivalence
C. sand equivalence
D. soil equivalence
Answer» C. sand equivalence
74.

How many types of challenges are encountered in bitumen stabilisation?

A. one
B. two
C. three
D. four
Answer» D. four
75.

The flexural strength is based on

A. irc
B. plate test
C. cbr
D. shear
Answer» D. shear
76.

The final choice of stabilisation technique is based on

A. labour
B. material
C. equipment
D. cost
Answer» E.
77.

In India, the type of traffic assumed to design pavements is?

A. low traffic
B. heavy traffic
C. mixed traffic flow
D. very low traffic
Answer» D. very low traffic
78.

The legal axle load of the design vehicle used in India is?

A. 1.6 tonne
B. 8.2 tonne
C. 16.2 tonne
D. 32.4 tonne
Answer» C. 16.2 tonne
79.

The main purpose of providing camber is

A. to collect storm water
B. to maintain equilibrium
C. to follow irc specifications
D. to follow geometric specifications
Answer» B. to maintain equilibrium
80.

A part of pavement raised with respect to one side keeping the other side constant is called

A. footpath
B. kerb
C. super elevation
D. camber
Answer» D. camber
81.

The design speed of NH on a cross slope of up to 10% is

A. 100kmph
B. 80kmph
C. 60kmph
D. 50kmph
Answer» B. 80kmph
82.

Transition curve is introduced in

A. horizontal curve
B. circular curve
C. between horizontal curve and circular curve
D. vertical curve
Answer» D. vertical curve
83.

The most important factor that is required for road geometrics is

A. ssd
B. osd
C. isd
D. speed of vehicle
Answer» E.
84.

The extra width of pavement is provided on

A. horizontal curve
B. width of pavement
C. length of pavement
D. super elevation
Answer» B. width of pavement
85.

The most raised portion of the pavement is called

A. super elevation
B. camber
C. crown
D. kerb
Answer» D. kerb
86.

The design of horizontal and vertical alignments, super elevation, gradient is worst affected by

A. length of vehicle
B. width of vehicle
C. speed of vehicle
D. height of vehicle
Answer» D. height of vehicle
87.

The longest railway platforms is

A. state street subway, chicago
B. gorakhpur railway station, up
C. kharagpur, west bengal
D. kollam junction, kerala
Answer» C. kharagpur, west bengal
88.

The track and ballast form the

A. temporary way
B. true way
C. rigid way
D. permanent way
Answer» E.
89.

The surface of the head of each of the two rails can be maintained by using a

A. rail header
B. rail trimmer
C. rail grinder
D. rail cutter
Answer» D. rail cutter
90.

                     forms the trackbed upon which railroad ties (sleepers) are laid.

A. track ballast
B. concrete ballast
C. rail ballast
D. wooden ballast
Answer» B. concrete ballast
91.

Sleepers (ties) are mostly made up of

A. wood
B. prestressed concrete
C. metal
D. steak
Answer» C. metal
92.

                         is the predominant gauge used by Indian railways.

A. broad gauge
B. narrow gauge
C. metre gauge
D. standard gauge
Answer» B. narrow gauge
93.

             percentage of Indian rails routes are electrified.

A. 66%
B. 25%
C. 45%
D. 76%
Answer» D. 76%