Explore topic-wise MCQs in Highway Engineering.

This section includes 9 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 bitumen giving more better results is __________

A. Cutback
B. Emulsion
C. VG 30
D. VG 40
Answer» B. Emulsion
2.

The liquid limit of soil bitumen mix should be less than __________

A. 60%
B. 50%
C. 45%
D. 40%
Answer» E.
3.

The higher compaction will result in __________

A. Less stability
B. Less strength
C. Less absorption of water
D. High absorption of water
Answer» D. High absorption of water
4.

The stability of the bituminous mix is always __________

A. Greater than water content
B. Lesser than water content
C. Equal to water content
D. Can t determine
Answer» B. Lesser than water content
5.

The OMC of bitumen binder is taken as __________

A. 2%
B. 3%
C. 5%
D. 8%
Answer» D. 8%
6.

The increase in strength in soil may be seen at an age of __________

A. 3 days
B. 7 days
C. 28 days
D. 56 days
Answer» D. 56 days
7.

The soil not preferred in bituminous mix is __________

A. Sand
B. Clay
C. Gravel
D. Granite
Answer» C. Gravel
8.

Which is the most commonly used bitumen?

A. Tar
B. VG 70
C. Cutbacks
D. VG 30
Answer» D. VG 30
9.

What is the basic principle of bituminous stabilisation?

A. Water proofing
B. Cohesion
C. Water proofing with cohesion
D. Adhesion
Answer» D. Adhesion