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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. |
An earth road can increase the tractive resistance due to ______ and therefore pavement layers are required over it. |
| A. | High loading |
| B. | High density |
| C. | High moisture content |
| D. | High compaction |
| Answer» D. High compaction | |
| 2. |
Which of the below factors doesn’t affect the permeability of the pavement surface? |
| A. | Void continuity |
| B. | Quantity of void |
| C. | Quality of void |
| D. | Void distribution size |
| Answer» D. Void distribution size | |
| 3. |
It is recommended to construct the pavement well ______ the maximum groundwater level so that the subgrade is safe in the ______ season. |
| A. | Below, monsoon |
| B. | Below, summer |
| C. | Above, monsoon |
| D. | Above, summer |
| Answer» D. Above, summer | |
| 4. |
The OBSI method of pavement noise determination is a type of what method? |
| A. | Field |
| B. | Statistical |
| C. | Empirical |
| D. | Laboratory |
| Answer» B. Statistical | |
| 5. |
Permeability is one of the factors affecting the durability of pavements. |
| A. | True |
| B. | False |
| Answer» B. False | |
| 6. |
The unevenness on the pavement surface is a discomfort for ______ |
| A. | Pedestrians |
| B. | Cyclists |
| C. | Heavy vehicles |
| D. | Animal-driven vehicles |
| Answer» C. Heavy vehicles | |
| 7. |
Which requirement of the pavement deals with the passengers using it? |
| A. | Noise |
| B. | Friction |
| C. | Durability |
| D. | Permeability |
| Answer» C. Durability | |
| 8. |
Open-graded friction courses (OGFC) can be used as a measure to keep the pavement ______ free. |
| A. | Dust |
| B. | Noise |
| C. | Skid |
| D. | Pores |
| Answer» C. Skid | |
| 9. |
Which of the below requirements can help in increasing the life of the pavement with little maintenance? |
| A. | Drainage |
| B. | Durability |
| C. | Stability |
| D. | Friction |
| Answer» C. Stability | |
| 10. |
What Indian state has installed the fine dust eater machine in an effort to reduce dust? |
| A. | Kerala |
| B. | Kolkata |
| C. | Maharashtra |
| D. | Karnataka |
| Answer» E. | |
| 11. |
Low-cost construction techniques is a requirement of the pavement. |
| A. | True |
| B. | False |
| Answer» B. False | |
| 12. |
Why is the dust proofing of pavements considered an important requirement? |
| A. | To improve visibility |
| B. | To improve skid resistance |
| C. | To reduce pavement noise |
| D. | To reduce pavement wear |
| Answer» B. To improve skid resistance | |
| 13. |
Which of the below is not a source of pavement noise? |
| A. | Exhaust system |
| B. | Tyre/pavement interaction |
| C. | Vehicle engine |
| D. | Vehicle horn |
| Answer» E. | |
| 14. |
The skid resistance is found to decrease with increased speed of vehicle because of the ______ of the pavement surface. |
| A. | Microstructure |
| B. | Macrostructure |
| C. | Micro arrangement |
| D. | Macro arrangement |
| Answer» C. Micro arrangement | |
| 15. |
It is necessary for a pavement to have sufficient thickness in order to ______ safely on the subgrade soil. |
| A. | Withstand wheel load |
| B. | Withstand axle load |
| C. | Distribute wheel load |
| D. | Distribute axle load |
| Answer» D. Distribute axle load | |