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151.	Transverse joints are provided at right-angles to the length of road.
A.	Yes
B.	No
Answer» B. No

Discussion

152.	The average speed maintained by a vehicle over a particular stretch of road, while the vehicle is in motion, is known as
A.	design speed
B.	running speed
C.	spot speed
D.	overall speed
Answer» C. spot speed

Discussion

153.	Longitudinal joints in concrete pavements
A.	divide the pavement into lanes
B.	take care of the unequal settlement of the sub-grade
C.	help in laying out concrete in convenient widths
D.	all of the above
Answer» E.

Discussion

154.	The colour of light used for visibility during fog is
A.	red
B.	yellow
C.	green
D.	white
Answer» C. green

Discussion

155.	The flexible pavement distribute the wheel load
A.	directly to sub-grade
B.	through a set of layers to sub-grade
C.	through structural action
D.	none of these
Answer» C. through structural action

Discussion

156.	The foundation of a road is also called
A.	soling
B.	base
C.	either (a) or (b)
D.	none of these
Answer» D. none of these

Discussion

157.	To prevent the overturning of a bullock cart on curves, the maximum value of super-elevation as prescribed by the Indian Roads Congress is
A.	1 in 5
B.	1 in 10
C.	1 in 15
D.	1 in 20
Answer» D. 1 in 20

Discussion

158.	According to IRC : 52-1973, the first stage for fixing up alignment of a hill road is
A.	trace cut
B.	detailed survey
C.	preliminary survey
D.	reconnaissance
Answer» E.

Discussion

159.	The highest point on road surface is called
A.	crown
B.	camber
C.	gradient
D.	berm
Answer» B. camber

Discussion

160.	A cement grouted road is an example of
A.	semi-rigid
B.	rigid
C.	flexible
Answer» B. rigid

Discussion

161.	In order to give satisfactory service throughout the year, the road surface should
A.	have a good carriage-way
B.	have smooth gradient
C.	have a good wearing surface
D.	all of these
Answer» E.

Discussion

162.	Steep terrain is a terrain with cross-slope greater than 60 percent.
A.	Correct
B.	Incorrect
Answer» B. Incorrect

Discussion

163.	The selection of design curve in Wyoming method of flexible pavement design, is based upon
A.	annual precipitation
B.	water-table
C.	frost action
D.	all of these
Answer» E.

Discussion

164.	The group index method of designing flexible pavement is
A.	an empirical method based on the physical properties of the sub-grade woil
B.	an empirical method based on the strength characteristics of the sub-grade woil
C.	a semi-empirical method
D.	none of these
Answer» B. an empirical method based on the strength characteristics of the sub-grade woil

Discussion

165.	Of all the forces stressing a concrete pavement, the most significant are those imposed by the
A.	change in temperature
B.	change in moisture
C.	wheel loads
D.	force of friction
Answer» D. force of friction

Discussion

166.	The shape of the camber provided for cement concrete pavement is
A.	straight line
B.	parabolic
C.	elliptical
D.	none of these
Answer» B. parabolic

Discussion

167.	On horizontal and vertical curves, crossing sight distance must be provided to avoid any collision of two vehicles coming from opposite directions.
A.	Agree
B.	Disagree
Answer» B. Disagree

Discussion

168.	The stopping sight distance is always
A.	equal to
B.	less than
C.	greater than
Answer» C. greater than

Discussion

169.	Super-elevation should not be
A.	more
B.	less
Answer» C.

Discussion

170.	The stopping sight distance depends upon the
A.	reaction time
B.	braking time
C.	speed of vehicle
D.	all of these
Answer» E.

Discussion

171.	The minimum length of a valley curve should be such that the head light beam sight distance is equal to the
A.	stopping sight distance
B.	passing sight distance
C.	braking distance
D.	none of these
Answer» B. passing sight distance

Discussion

172.	The design criterion for the summit curves is the sight distance to be allowed on the highway.
A.	Correct
B.	Incorrect
Answer» B. Incorrect

Discussion

173.	During the detailed survey of a hill road, the first operation is to fix the bench marks.
A.	True
B.	False
Answer» B. False

Discussion

174.	The portion of a road surface, which is used by vehicular traffic, is known as
A.	carriage-way
B.	shoulder
C.	express way
D.	all of these
Answer» B. shoulder

Discussion

175.	The suitable gradient within which the engineer must endeavour to design the road is called
A.	limiting gradient
B.	ruling gradient
C.	average gradient
D.	exceptional gradient
Answer» C. average gradient

Discussion

176.	The maximum super-elevation on hill roads should not exceed
A.	7%
B.	8%
C.	9%
D.	10%
Answer» E.

Discussion

177.	Formation width on straights for motorable road carrying a total load less than 100 tonnes per day, is
A.	3 to 4.5 m
B.	4.5 to 5 m
C.	5 to 7.25 m
D.	none of these
Answer» C. 5 to 7.25 m

Discussion

178.	In detailed survey of a hill road, the interval for plotting the contours at sharp curves is generally
A.	1 m
B.	2 m
C.	4 m
D.	6 m
Answer» C. 4 m

Discussion

179.	The value of maximum gradient for hill roads is
A.	1 in 5
B.	1 in 10
C.	1 in 15
D.	1 in 20
Answer» D. 1 in 20

Discussion

180.	When the valley curves are designed as square parabola, the stopping sight distance should be equal to head-light beam distance.
A.	Agree
B.	Disagree
Answer» B. Disagree

Discussion

181.	An essential gradient, which has to be provided for the purpose of road drainage, is called
A.	maximum gradient
B.	minimum gradient
C.	exceptional gradient
D.	floating gradient
Answer» C. exceptional gradient

Discussion

182.	An gradient on a road is said to be an exceptional gradient if its is
A.	less than the minimum gradient
B.	more than the maximum gradient
C.	more than the minimum gradient
D.	less than the maximum gradient
Answer» B. more than the maximum gradient

Discussion

183.	In case of multi-lane road, overtaking is generally permitted from
A.	left side
B.	right side
C.	both sides
D.	any one of these
Answer» D. any one of these

Discussion

184.	A vertical curve on a road provides change in gradient.
A.	Correct
B.	Incorrect
Answer» B. Incorrect

Discussion

185.	The gradient of a road depends upon the
A.	nature of traffic
B.	nature of ground
C.	rainfall of the locality
D.	all of these
Answer» E.

Discussion

186.	The increase in traffic constitutes the
A.	normal traffic growth
B.	generated traffic
C.	development traffic
D.	all of these
Answer» E.

Discussion

187.	On the recommendations of the Indian Roads Congress, the National Highways should have two-lane traffic at least
A.	4 m
B.	6 m
C.	8 m
D.	10 m
Answer» D. 10 m

Discussion

188.	For design purposes, average daily traffic should be considered.
A.	True
B.	False
Answer» C.

Discussion

189.	The purpose of traffic signals is to
A.	provide an orderly movement of traffic
B.	reduce the frequency of accidents of some special nature
C.	control speed on the main highways
D.	all of the above
Answer» E.

Discussion

190.	Class-5 roads have a width of
A.	2.45 m
B.	3.65 m
C.	4.9 m
D.	6 m
Answer» D. 6 m

Discussion

191.	Traffic engineering deals with the
A.	traffic operation
B.	design and application of control devices
C.	analysis of traffic characteristics
D.	all of these
Answer» E.

Discussion

192.	Roads only meant for slow moving traffic
A.	must
B.	must not
Answer» C.

Discussion

193.	The camber recommended for water bound macadam roads in
A.	1 in 24 to 1 in 30
B.	1 in 30 to 1 in 48
C.	1 in 48 to 1 in 60
D.	1 in 60 to 1 in 80
Answer» C. 1 in 48 to 1 in 60

Discussion

194.	The volume of traffic, that would immediately use a new or an improved road when opened to traffic, is known as
A.	generated traffic
B.	development traffic
C.	current traffic
D.	all of these
Answer» D. all of these

Discussion

195.	The width of the class 9 roads is
A.	2.45 m
B.	3.65 m
C.	4.9 m
D.	6 m
Answer» E.

Discussion

196.	In hill roads, minimum sight distance required is
A.	stopping sight distance
B.	passing sight distance
C.	braking distance
D.	none of these
Answer» B. passing sight distance

Discussion

197.	According to Indian Roads Congress, the maximum width of a road vehicle is
A.	1.85 m
B.	2.25 m
C.	2.45 m
D.	3.2 m
Answer» C. 2.45 m

Discussion

198.	The value of ruling gradient in hills, as recommended by Indian Roads Congress, is
A.	1 in 10
B.	1 in 20
C.	1 in 30
D.	1 in 40
Answer» C. 1 in 30

Discussion

199.	For jeepable roads, the width of pavement adopted is
A.	3 m
B.	3.75 m
C.	5 m
D.	5.5 m
Answer» B. 3.75 m

Discussion

200.	The value of ruling gradient in plain, as recommended by Indian Roads Congress, is
A.	1 in 10
B.	1 in 20
C.	1 in 30
D.	1 in 40
Answer» D. 1 in 40

Discussion

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The colour of light used for visibility during fog is

The flexible pavement distribute the wheel load

The foundation of a road is also called

To prevent the overturning of a bullock cart on curves, the maximum value of super-elevation as prescribed by the Indian Roads Congress is

According to IRC : 52-1973, the first stage for fixing up alignment of a hill road is

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The group index method of designing flexible pavement is

Of all the forces stressing a concrete pavement, the most significant are those imposed by the

The shape of the camber provided for cement concrete pavement is

On horizontal and vertical curves, crossing sight distance must be provided to avoid any collision of two vehicles coming from opposite directions.

The stopping sight distance is always

Super-elevation should not be

The stopping sight distance depends upon the

The minimum length of a valley curve should be such that the head light beam sight distance is equal to the

The design criterion for the summit curves is the sight distance to be allowed on the highway.

During the detailed survey of a hill road, the first operation is to fix the bench marks.

The portion of a road surface, which is used by vehicular traffic, is known as

The suitable gradient within which the engineer must endeavour to design the road is called

The maximum super-elevation on hill roads should not exceed

Formation width on straights for motorable road carrying a total load less than 100 tonnes per day, is

In detailed survey of a hill road, the interval for plotting the contours at sharp curves is generally

The value of maximum gradient for hill roads is

When the valley curves are designed as square parabola, the stopping sight distance should be equal to head-light beam distance.

An essential gradient, which has to be provided for the purpose of road drainage, is called

An gradient on a road is said to be an exceptional gradient if its is

In case of multi-lane road, overtaking is generally permitted from

A vertical curve on a road provides change in gradient.

The gradient of a road depends upon the

The increase in traffic constitutes the

On the recommendations of the Indian Roads Congress, the National Highways should have two-lane traffic at least

For design purposes, average daily traffic should be considered.

The purpose of traffic signals is to

Class-5 roads have a width of

Traffic engineering deals with the

Roads only meant for slow moving traffic

The camber recommended for water bound macadam roads in

The volume of traffic, that would immediately use a new or an improved road when opened to traffic, is known as

The width of the class 9 roads is

In hill roads, minimum sight distance required is

According to Indian Roads Congress, the maximum width of a road vehicle is

The value of ruling gradient in hills, as recommended by Indian Roads Congress, is

For jeepable roads, the width of pavement adopted is

The value of ruling gradient in plain, as recommended by Indian Roads Congress, is