500 Best Highway Engineering MCQ
Q65). The value of ruling gradient in plain, as recommended by Indian Roads Congress, is
a).1 in 5
b).1 in 10
c).1 in 15
d).1 in 20
Correct Answer:
1 in 15
Explanation:
Q66). The value of ruling gradient in hills, as recommended by Indian Roads Congress, is
a).1 in 5
b).1 in 10
c).1 in 15
d).1 in 20
Correct Answer:
1 in 10
Explanation:
Q67). 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
Correct Answer:
Minimum gradient
Explanation:
Q68). The total rise or fall between any two points chosen on the alignment divided by the horizontal distance between the two points, is called
a).Average gradient
b).Exceptional gradient
c).Ruling gradient
d).Floating gradient
Correct Answer:
Average gradient
Explanation:
Q69). An gradient on a road is said to be an exceptional gradient if it 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
Correct Answer:
More than the maximum gradient
Explanation:
Q70). Exceptional gradient should not be provided in a length more than
a).10 m
b).20 m
c).50 m
d).100 m
Correct Answer:
100 m
Explanation:
Q71). The distance, measured along the centre line of a road, over which a driver can see the opposite object on the road surface, is called
a).Sight distance
b).Visibility
c).Clear distance
d).None of these
Correct Answer:
Sight distance
Explanation:
Q72). The stopping sight distance depends upon the
a).Reaction time
b).Braking time
c).Speed of vehicle
d).All of these
Correct Answer:
All of these
Explanation: