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 relationship between specific yield specific retention and porosity is __________

A. Specific yield+specific retention= porosity
B. Specific yield-specific retention= porosity
C. Specific yield/specific retention=porosity
D. Specific yield*specific retention=porosity
Answer» B. Specific yield-specific retention= porosity
2.

If the span exceeds 6m then the bridge is called __________

A. Culvert
B. Minor bridge
C. Major bridge
D. Truss
Answer» C. Major bridge
3.

The water may be collected in __________

A. Catch pits
B. Longitudinal drains
C. Kerb
D. Filter sand
Answer» B. Longitudinal drains
4.

Which type of drainage most advisable in cutting?

A. Longitudinal drainage
B. Side drains
C. Deep drainage
D. No drainage
Answer» D. No drainage
5.

The rural roads are provided with __________

A. RCC drains
B. Trapezoidal drains
C. Kutcha drains
D. No drainage
Answer» D. No drainage
6.

The longitudinal drain may be provided if the cross slope is more than __________

A. 1.0%
B. 2.0%
C. 3.0%
D. 4.0%
Answer» E.
7.

Which is the most preferred shape of drainage?

A. Rectangular
B. Trapezoidal
C. Triangular
D. Circular
Answer» C. Triangular
8.

What is the value of camber on earth roads?

A. 4%
B. 3%
C. 2%
D. 1.7%
Answer» E.
9.

If the canal and drain at same level then the cross drainage structure is called __________

A. Aqueduct
B. Siphon aqueduct
C. Level crossing
D. Aquiclude
Answer» D. Aquiclude