Explore topic-wise MCQs in Pavement Design.

This section includes 10 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.

By which technique can the existing pavement be reused in the sub-base as well as the base course?

A. Reclamation
B. Asphalt recycling
C. Cold recycling
D. Hot recycling
Answer» D. Hot recycling
Discussion
2.

Resilient modulus is the relevant strength parameter for granular sub-base.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
Discussion
3.

Base course can prevent subgrade soil movement caused due to ______ in rigid pavement.

A. Shoving
B. Depression
C. Weathering
D. Slab pumping
Answer» E.
Discussion
4.

Sub-base layer with less proportion of ______ will help in serving as a better drainage layer.

A. Coarse aggregates
B. Fine aggregates
C. Cement
D. Crushed slag
Answer» C. Cement
Discussion
5.

In which country was the first macadam road built?

A. USA
B. Scotland
C. Netherlands
D. Russia
Answer» B. Scotland
Discussion
6.

Which of the below IRC codes gives the guidelines for wet mix macadam?

A. IRC 102
B. IRC SP 102
C. IRC SP 100
D. IRC 109
Answer» E.
Discussion
7.

What is the name of the layer laid in between concrete slab and sub-base course in a rigid pavement?

A. Differential layer
B. Differential membrane
C. Separation layer
D. Separation membrane
Answer» E.
Discussion
8.

Which of the below is not used as an unbound sub-base material?

A. Kankar
B. Gravel
C. Lime-fly ash
D. Crushed slag
Answer» D. Crushed slag
Discussion
9.

The method of boulder soling is still used and it is laid over the subgrade.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
Discussion
10.

What does WBM stand for?

A. Water Based Macadam
B. Water Bound Macadam
C. Wet Bituminous Macadam
D. Wet Bound Macadam
Answer» C. Wet Bituminous Macadam
Discussion