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 loss of water from leaves present on embankment is called __________

A. Evaporation
B. Transpiration
C. Sublimation
D. Boiling
Answer» C. Sublimation
2.

The D85 point size is given by __________

A. Dp
B. 2Dp
C. 3Dp
D. 4Dp
Answer» C. 3Dp
3.

To fulfill the adequate permeability the D15 of filter/D15 of foundation ratio should be greater than __________

A. 5
B. 10
C. 15
D. 20
Answer» B. 10
4.

The clay seal may be provided if the seepage zone is at a depth of less than __________

A. 1.2 m
B. 1.0 m
C. 0.9 m
D. 0.6m to 0.9 m
Answer» E.
5.

The total interruption to traffic in a year should not exceed __________

A. 45 days
B. 40 days
C. 30 days
D. 15 days
Answer» E.
6.

The GWT should be at a distance of _______ from ground level.

A. 0.5 m
B. 0.6 m
C. 1.2 m
D. 5.0 m
Answer» D. 5.0 m
7.

What is the minimum diameter used in pipe culverts?

A. 25 cm
B. 35 cm
C. 45 cm
D. 75 cm
Answer» E.
8.

The span of RCC slab is limited to __________

A. 1 m
B. 1.5 m
C. 2.0 m
D. 3.0 m
Answer» E.
9.

In slab culverts RCC slab is placed over abudment of __________

A. Masonry
B. Pre stressed
C. Steel
D. Composite
Answer» B. Pre stressed