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This section includes 14 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 aggregates which do not have sufficient strength like waste bricks can be used in __________ |
| A. | Base |
| B. | Shoulder |
| C. | Surface |
| D. | Footpath |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2. |
The minimum grade of concrete required for pavement design is __________ |
| A. | M30 |
| B. | M35 |
| C. | M40 |
| D. | M45 |
| Answer» D. M45 | |
| 3. |
Which material can be replaced in concrete for a strong pervious concrete pavement? |
| A. | Water |
| B. | Course aggregate |
| C. | Fine aggregate |
| D. | Cement |
| Answer» C. Fine aggregate | |
| 4. |
The skid resistance is measured in __________ |
| A. | Swedish pendulum number |
| B. | British pendulum number |
| C. | Indian pendulum number |
| D. | Friction coefficient |
| Answer» C. Indian pendulum number | |
| 5. |
The expansion of aggregate on reaction with water is called __________ |
| A. | Swelling |
| B. | Bulking |
| C. | Expelling |
| D. | Breaking |
| Answer» C. Expelling | |
| 6. |
The dividing and operating of aggregates into different sizes is called __________ |
| A. | Sieve analysis |
| B. | Gap grading |
| C. | Impact |
| D. | Hardness |
| Answer» B. Gap grading | |
| 7. |
If the bulk density of an aggregate is 2.6kg/lit and Gs is 2.8 then, the percentage of voids is __________ |
| A. | 7.1 |
| B. | 71 |
| C. | 710 |
| D. | 0.71 |
| Answer» B. 71 | |
| 8. |
Which type of aggregates gives good workability? |
| A. | Round |
| B. | Flaky |
| C. | Angular |
| D. | Irregular |
| Answer» B. Flaky | |
| 9. |
The fine aggregates are having a size less than __________ |
| A. | 5mm |
| B. | 4.75mm |
| C. | 2.36 mm |
| D. | 75 microns |
| Answer» C. 2.36 mm | |
| 10. |
The factors which effect the formation of metamorphic rocks are? |
| A. | Heat |
| B. | Pressure |
| C. | Heat and pressure |
| D. | Molten lava |
| Answer» D. Molten lava | |
| 11. |
The flaky aggregates should not exceed __________ |
| A. | 1/2 of mean dimension |
| B. | 3/4<sup>th</sup> of mean dimension |
| C. | 3/5<sup>th</sup> of mean dimension |
| D. | 1/8<sup>th</sup> of mean dimension |
| Answer» D. 1/8<sup>th</sup> of mean dimension | |
| 12. |
What is the maximum size of aggregate that can be used in R.C.C? |
| A. | 10mm |
| B. | 15mm |
| C. | 20mm |
| D. | 25mm |
| Answer» D. 25mm | |
| 13. |
What is the maximum size that can be used in plain concrete? |
| A. | 40 mm |
| B. | 20 mm |
| C. | 100 mm |
| D. | 80 mm |
| Answer» E. | |
| 14. |
Aggregates obtained from which type of rocks are strong? |
| A. | Igneous |
| B. | Sedimentary |
| C. | Metamorphic |
| D. | Rocks formed by weathering |
| Answer» B. Sedimentary | |