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MCQOPTIONS
This section includes 18 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 resisting length should be kept __________ |
| A. | minimum |
| B. | Maximum |
| C. | Depends on gradient |
| D. | Depends on rise and fall |
| Answer» B. Maximum | |
| 2. |
The coefficient of lateral friction as recommended by IRC is __________ |
| A. | 0.15 |
| B. | 0.40 |
| C. | 0.35 |
| D. | 0.30 |
| Answer» B. 0.40 | |
| 3. |
The stability of slopes is considered while designing? |
| A. | National highway |
| B. | State highway |
| C. | Hill roads |
| D. | District roads |
| Answer» D. District roads | |
| 4. |
The desire lines are prepared for the study of __________ |
| A. | Traffic flow |
| B. | Origin and destination |
| C. | Growth of traffic in the future |
| D. | Anticipated traffic flow |
| Answer» B. Origin and destination | |
| 5. |
Obligatory points through which the alignment should not pass are __________ |
| A. | Religious structure and costly structures |
| B. | Intermediate towns |
| C. | Important cities |
| D. | Important places of worship |
| Answer» B. Intermediate towns | |
| 6. |
The economical option during the construction of a road around a hill is __________ |
| A. | Cut the hill |
| B. | Provide a tunnel |
| C. | Provide a road around the hill |
| D. | Look for other alternative approaches |
| Answer» D. Look for other alternative approaches | |
| 7. |
The basic requirement of alignment should be __________ |
| A. | Short |
| B. | Easy |
| C. | Safe |
| D. | Short, easy, safe and economical |
| Answer» E. | |
| 8. |
The improper alignment of road will not result in __________ |
| A. | Increase in construction cost |
| B. | Increase in maintenance cost |
| C. | Increase of population |
| D. | Increase in accidents |
| Answer» D. Increase in accidents | |
| 9. |
THE_RESISTING_LENGTH_SHOULD_BE_KEPT?$ |
| A. | minimum |
| B. | Maximum |
| C. | Depends on gradient |
| D. | Depends on rise and fall |
| Answer» B. Maximum | |
| 10. |
THE_COEFFICIENT_OF_LATERAL_FRICTION_AS_RECOMMENDED_BY_IRC_IS?$ |
| A. | 0.15 |
| B. | 0.40 |
| C. | 0.35 |
| D. | 0.30 |
| Answer» B. 0.40 | |
| 11. |
The stability of slopes is considered while designin? |
| A. | National highway |
| B. | State highway |
| C. | Hill roads |
| D. | District roads |
| Answer» D. District roads | |
| 12. |
Which of the following types of roads are most preferred for highways? |
| A. | Cement concrete roads |
| B. | Gravel roads |
| C. | Bituminous roads |
| D. | Unpaved surfaces |
| Answer» D. Unpaved surfaces | |
| 13. |
The desire lines are prepared for the study of |
| A. | Traffic flow |
| B. | Origin and destination |
| C. | Growth of traffic in future |
| D. | Anticipated traffic flow |
| Answer» B. Origin and destination | |
| 14. |
Obligatory points through which the alignment should not pass are |
| A. | Religious structure and costly structures |
| B. | Intermediate towns |
| C. | Important cities |
| D. | Important places of worship |
| Answer» B. Intermediate towns | |
| 15. |
The economical option during the construction of a road around a hill is |
| A. | Cut the hill |
| B. | Provide a tunnel |
| C. | Provide a road around the hill |
| D. | Look for other alternative approach |
| Answer» D. Look for other alternative approach | |
| 16. |
The basic requirement of alignment should be |
| A. | Short |
| B. | Easy |
| C. | Safe |
| D. | Short, easy, safe and economical |
| Answer» E. | |
| 17. |
The improper alignment of road will not result in |
| A. | Increase of construction cost |
| B. | Increase of maintenance cost |
| C. | Increase of population |
| D. | Increase of accidents |
| Answer» D. Increase of accidents | |
| 18. |
The changes in gradient and vertical curve are covered under which type of alignment? |
| A. | Horizontal alignment |
| B. | Vertical alignment |
| C. | Geometric design |
| D. | Highway specifications |
| Answer» C. Geometric design | |