Explore topic-wise MCQs in Highway Engineering.

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