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This section includes 15 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. |
A sample having stripping value as 0% cannot be used for pavement construction. |
| A. | True |
| B. | False |
| Answer» C. | |
| 2. |
which of the below IS code – test pairs have been matched incorrectly? |
| A. | IS 2386 part 1 – shape test |
| B. | IS 2386 part 5 – hardness |
| C. | IS 2386 part 4 – toughness |
| D. | IS 2386 part 5 – crushing |
| Answer» E. | |
| 3. |
Soundness test is carried out by conducting the accelerated weathering test cycle. |
| A. | True |
| B. | False |
| Answer» B. False | |
| 4. |
What is used as a charge for the Los Angeles abrasion test? |
| A. | Electric supply |
| B. | Steel balls |
| C. | Aggregates |
| D. | Drum |
| Answer» C. Aggregates | |
| 5. |
The mould of size with an inner diameter of 102 mm and a depth of 50 mm is used in which test? |
| A. | Impact test |
| B. | Durability test |
| C. | Abrasion test |
| D. | Crushing test |
| Answer» B. Durability test | |
| 6. |
The stripping test method was developed by ______ |
| A. | BIS |
| B. | IRC |
| C. | AASHTO |
| D. | RRL |
| Answer» E. | |
| 7. |
The polished stone test is conducted in two stages. Which is the first stage? |
| A. | Friction test |
| B. | Polishing |
| C. | Grinding |
| D. | Scrubbing |
| Answer» C. Grinding | |
| 8. |
A sample of weight 2731 g was subjected to crushing test after which, the weight of sample passing the sieve was found to be 761 g. What will be the crushing value of the sample? |
| A. | 28% |
| B. | 27% |
| C. | 28 |
| D. | 27 |
| Answer» B. 27% | |
| 9. |
What is the range in which the specific gravity of rocks varies? |
| A. | 2.1 to 2.6 |
| B. | 2 to 3 |
| C. | 2.6 to 2.9 |
| D. | 3 to 3.5 |
| Answer» D. 3 to 3.5 | |
| 10. |
Flakiness index test is applicable to particle sizes larger than ______ |
| A. | 6.5 cm |
| B. | 6.3 cm |
| C. | 6.5 mm |
| D. | 6.3 mm |
| Answer» E. | |
| 11. |
Which of the below formula is used to find out the angularity number? |
| A. | AN=67-\(\frac{100W}{CG_a}\) |
| B. | AN=76-\(\frac{10W}{CG_a }\) |
| C. | AN=76-\(\frac{100W}{CG_a}\) |
| D. | AN=67-\(\frac{10W}{CG_a }\) |
| Answer» B. AN=76-\(\frac{10W}{CG_a }\) | |
| 12. |
In the crushing test, what is the compressive load subjected to the specimen? |
| A. | Gradual 40 kN |
| B. | Gradual 40 tonnes |
| C. | Rapid 40 kN |
| D. | Rapid 40 tonnes |
| Answer» C. Rapid 40 kN | |
| 13. |
Which IS code gives the guidelines to perform the aggregate tests? |
| A. | IS 2309 |
| B. | IS 2386 |
| C. | IS 2720 |
| D. | IS 2835 |
| Answer» C. IS 2720 | |
| 14. |
If the aggregate impact value lies between 10 – 20%, the aggregate is said to be ______ |
| A. | Exceptionally tough |
| B. | Very tough |
| C. | Good for surface course |
| D. | Weak |
| Answer» C. Good for surface course | |
| 15. |
The polished stone value test is used to test which of the below properties? |
| A. | Roundness |
| B. | Crushing |
| C. | Abrasion |
| D. | Durability |
| Answer» D. Durability | |