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This section includes 10 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. |
Subgrade layer is not present in an airport pavement. |
A. | True |
B. | False |
Answer» C. | |
2. |
Compaction ______ the bearing capacity of the soil. |
A. | Doesn’t affect |
B. | Reduces |
C. | Disturbs |
D. | Increases |
Answer» E. | |
3. |
Which type of compaction roller is unsuitable for well-graded soils? |
A. | Sheep foot roller |
B. | Vibratory roller |
C. | Power rammer |
D. | Smooth wheeled roller |
Answer» B. Vibratory roller | |
4. |
What type of section does the below figure represent? |
A. | Fill section |
B. | Upward section |
C. | Cut section |
D. | Downward section |
Answer» B. Upward section | |
5. |
What is the first step involved during the construction of subgrade? |
A. | Compaction |
B. | Excavation |
C. | Levelling |
D. | Removal of vegetation |
Answer» E. | |
6. |
Which of the below is a function of the subgrade? |
A. | Distribute wheel load |
B. | Support wheel load |
C. | Provide binding |
D. | Ensure drainage |
Answer» C. Provide binding | |
7. |
Clay soils are the best to prepare subgrade. |
A. | True |
B. | False |
Answer» C. | |
8. |
If the soil available for construction of subgrade is weak, then which one of the following can be used? |
A. | Increasing thickness |
B. | Providing additional silt |
C. | Additional base layers |
D. | Dehydrate the soil |
Answer» D. Dehydrate the soil | |
9. |
Which of the below IS codes gives the recommended practice for construction of subgrade for road works? |
A. | IRC 36 |
B. | IRC 27 |
C. | IRC 2 |
D. | IRC 25 |
Answer» B. IRC 27 | |
10. |
Which of the below materials are used to construct subgrade? |
A. | Bitumen |
B. | Cement |
C. | Soil |
D. | Aggregate |
Answer» D. Aggregate | |