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This section includes 15 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. |
Which of the below abbreviation – full form pairs have been matched incorrectly? |
| A. | HSS – high stress seal |
| B. | SAMI – stress absorbing membrane interface |
| C. | EVA – ethylene vinyl acetate |
| D. | SAM – shear absorbing membrane |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2. |
______ is a mixture containing bitumen and sand. |
| A. | Binder |
| B. | Asphalt |
| C. | Tar |
| D. | Filler |
| Answer» C. Tar | |
| 3. |
Anionic bitumen emulsion is preferred in wet weather conditions. |
| A. | True |
| B. | False |
| Answer» C. | |
| 4. |
What does an 80/100 grade bitumen indicate? |
| A. | Viscosity |
| B. | Temperature |
| C. | Penetration |
| D. | Proportion |
| Answer» D. Proportion | |
| 5. |
On what basis have the classifications RC, MC and SC been further classified into? |
| A. | Amount of solvent |
| B. | Temperature range |
| C. | Rate of curing |
| D. | Initial viscosity |
| Answer» E. | |
| 6. |
Which code gives the classification of modified bitumen? |
| A. | IS 15464 |
| B. | IS 15466 |
| C. | IS 15468 |
| D. | IS 15462 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 7. |
What shows the first sign of the breakdown of bitumen emulsion? |
| A. | Texture change |
| B. | Colour change |
| C. | Odour change |
| D. | Temperature change |
| Answer» C. Odour change | |
| 8. |
Which type of bitumen has a volatile oil added to it? |
| A. | Bitumen emulsion |
| B. | Modified |
| C. | Cut-back |
| D. | Oxidised |
| Answer» D. Oxidised | |
| 9. |
Which of the below options represent the types of cut-back bitumen? |
| A. | Rapid, medium and slow setting |
| B. | Rapid and slow setting |
| C. | Rapid, medium and slow curing |
| D. | Rapid and slow curing |
| Answer» D. Rapid and slow curing | |
| 10. |
The grades of bitumen used for non-road applications are called as ______ grade bitumen. |
| A. | Market |
| B. | Industrial |
| C. | Oxidation |
| D. | Commercial |
| Answer» C. Oxidation | |
| 11. |
The paving grade bitumen is susceptible to temperature changes. |
| A. | True |
| B. | False |
| Answer» B. False | |
| 12. |
What does PMB stand for? |
| A. | Polymer Modified Bitumen |
| B. | Polymer Mix Bitumen |
| C. | Penetration Modified Bitumen |
| D. | Penetration Mix Bitumen |
| Answer» B. Polymer Mix Bitumen | |
| 13. |
Bitumen is classified as hard and thin based on ______ |
| A. | Application |
| B. | Source |
| C. | Viscosity |
| D. | Strength |
| Answer» B. Source | |
| 14. |
Which of the below is not a type of bitumen used in the construction of flexible pavements? |
| A. | Oxidised bitumen |
| B. | Cut-back bitumen |
| C. | Modified bitumen |
| D. | Bitumen emulsion |
| Answer» B. Cut-back bitumen | |
| 15. |
Tar is no longer used as a binder in pavements because of its ______ |
| A. | Durability |
| B. | Viscosity |
| C. | Temperature susceptibility |
| D. | Colour change |
| Answer» D. Colour change | |