500 Best Highway Engineering MCQ
Q25). In Telford construction, the side portions were made up of only one layer of broken stones and levelled off to give camber not greater than
a).1 in 40
b).1 in 60
c).1 in 80
d).1 in 120
Correct Answer:
B. 1 in 60
Explanation:
Q26). The camber, for the drainage of surface water, was first introduced by
a).Telford
b).Tresaguet
c).Sully
d).Macadam
Correct Answer:
Tresaguet
Explanation:
Q27). National Highways Act, 1956 came into force from
a).15th April 1957
b).15th April 1958
c).15th April 1960
d).15th April 1961
Correct Answer:
15th April 1957
Explanation:
Q28). In water-bound Macadam roads
a).Small broken stones are laid in two layers
b).Voids between the stones are filled by stone dust
c).Camber for drainage is given at the formation level itself
d).All of the above
Correct Answer:
All of the above
Explanation:
Q29). 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
Correct Answer:
2.25 m
Explanation:
Q30). On the recommendations of the Indian Roads Congress, the National Highways should have two-lane traffic at least ………… wide with minimum 2 m wide shoulder on each side
a).4 m
b).6 m
c).8 m
d).10 m
Correct Answer:
8 m
Explanation:
Q31). 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
Correct Answer:
All of these
Explanation:
Q32). The top of the ground on which the foundation of road rests, is called
a).Sub-grade
b).Soling
c).Base
d).Wearing layer
Correct Answer:
Sub-grade
Explanation: