Highway Engineering MCQs

Welcome to our comprehensive collection of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) on Highway Engineering, a fundamental topic in the field of Civil Engineering. Whether you're preparing for competitive exams, honing your problem-solving skills, or simply looking to enhance your abilities in this field, our Highway Engineering MCQs are designed to help you grasp the core concepts and excel in solving problems.

In this section, you'll find a wide range of Highway Engineering mcq questions that explore various aspects of Highway Engineering problems. Each MCQ is crafted to challenge your understanding of Highway Engineering principles, enabling you to refine your problem-solving techniques. Whether you're a student aiming to ace Civil Engineering tests, a job seeker preparing for interviews, or someone simply interested in sharpening their skills, our Highway Engineering MCQs are your pathway to success in mastering this essential Civil Engineering topic.

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Q31.
If the ruling gradient on any highway is 3%, the gradient provided on the curve of 300 metre radius, is

a.

2.00%

b.

2.25%

c.

2.50%

d.

2.75%

Discuss
Answer: (d).2.75%
Q32.
As per recommendations of I.R.C., traffic volume study is carried out for rural roads for 7 days continuously during

a.

harvesing

b.

lean season

c.

harvesting and lean season

d.

none of these.

Discuss
Answer: (c).harvesting and lean season
Q33.
The minimum ratio of the radii of two circular curves of a compound curve, is kept

a.

1.25

b.

1.5

c.

1.75

d.

2.0

Discuss
Answer: (b).1.5
Q34.
If C is basic capacity per lane, V is velocity in km/hour, S is stopping distance pluslength of the vehicles in metres, the formula C = 1000V/S is applicable to

a.

district roads

b.

two lane roads

c.

two lane roads in one direction

d.

none of these.

Discuss
Answer: (c).two lane roads in one direction
Q35.
Width of vehicles affects the width of

a.

lanes

b.

shoulders

c.

parking spaces

d.

all the above.

Discuss
Answer: (d).all the above.
Q36.
First operation during the detailed survey of a hill road, is

a.

hydrological and soil surveys

b.

adjustment of alignment along with curves

c.

derivation of longitudinal and cross-sections

d.

fixation of Bench Marks

Discuss
Answer: (d).fixation of Bench Marks
Q37.
The period of long term plan for the development of roads in India, known as Bombay Plan (Aug. 1958), is

a.

5 years

b.

10 years

c.

15 years

d.

20 years

Discuss
Answer: (d).20 years
Q38.
In water bound macadam roads, binding material, is

a.

sand

b.

stone dust

c.

cement

d.

brick dust.

Discuss
Answer: (b).stone dust
Q39.
According to Highway Research Board of U.S.A. practical land width, is

a.

2.7 m

b.

3.0 m

c.

3.3 m

d.

3.6 m

Discuss
Answer: (d).3.6 m
Q40.
Design of flexible pavements is based on

a.

mathematical analysis

b.

empirical formulae

c.

a compromise of pure theory and pure empirical formula

d.

none of these.

Discuss
Answer: (c).a compromise of pure theory and pure empirical formula
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