Highway Engineering Online Test – Paper 2

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1. The removal of material from the surface of the road by grinding or rubbing action is called

a) descaling

b) abrasion

c) grinding

d) none of the above

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2. Which one is not concerned with the cross-section of the road?

a) camber

b) thickness

c) width

d) gradient

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3. A portion of the traffic way that is used by pedestrians only is called

a) footpath

b) sidewalk

c) footway

d) all of the above

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4. Longitudinal joints in concrete roads are provided if the width exceeds

a) 3.0 m

b) 4.5 m

c) 7.5 m

d) 10 m

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5. For iron-wheeled traffic, the best suitable pavement is

a) flexible pavement

b) rigid pavement

c) earthen roads

d) all of the above

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6. The maximum super elevation on a hill road should not exceed:

a) 5%

b) 7%

c) 8%

d) 10%

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7. A road sign indicating 'No Parking' is

a) warning sign

b) prohibitory sign

c) mandatory sign

d) informatory sign

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8. Seal coat provides

a) desired grade

b) camber

c) an impervious layer

d) all the above

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9. The super elevation in roads is

a) directly proportional to the width of the pavement

b) directly proportional to the square of the velocity of vehicles

c) inversely proportional to the square of the width of the pavement

d) directly proportional to the square of the radius of curvature

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10. Camber in the road is provided for

a) effective drainage

b) counteracting the centrifugal force

c) having proper sight distance

d) all of the above

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11. Maximum thickness of otta seal is

a) 8 mm

b) 16 mm

c) 24 mm

d) 32 mm

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12. The main cause of skidding is

a) more friction between the tire of the vehicle and the surface of the pavement

b) equal friction between the tire of the vehicle and the surface of the pavement

c) less friction between the tire of the vehicle and the surface of the pavement

d) none of the above

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13. Level Crossing is a

a) regulatory sign

b) warning sign

c) informatory sign

d) general sign

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14. Radius of the curve is decided based on

a) design speed

b) super elevation

c) co-efficient of friction

d) all of the above

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15. The highest point on the road surface is called

a) crown

b) camber

c) super elevation

d) center of the road

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16. The full width of land acquired before finalizing a highway is known as

a) width of formation

b) right of way

c) carriage way

d) road way

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17. Which one is the best parking?

a) 180┬░

b) 90┬░

c) 75┬░

d) 45┬░

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18. Which pavement is better for highway lighting?

a) Black top surface

b) Cement concrete

c) WBM (Water Bound Macadam)

d) Gravel roads

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19. Road metal thickness of the layer to be compacted should not exceed

a) 5 cm

b) 10 cm

c) 15 cm

d) 30 cm

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20. The steepest gradient in ordinary condition should not exceed

a) ruling gradient

b) maximum gradient

c) exceptional gradient

d) floating gradient

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21. The portion of the road for high-speed vehicles is known as

a) motorway

b) expressway

c) both (a) and (b) above

d) carriageway

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22. Seal coat is a layer of

a) cement concrete

b) coarse sand & bitumen

c) water repellent agent

d) adhesive to improve the bond between aggregates

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23. The city roads which are meant for through traffic usually on a continuous route are known as

a) express

b) arterial/street road

c) sub-arterial streets

d) collector streets

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24. The main element for providing effective drainage in the case of the road is

a) super elevation

b) camber

c) crown

d) shoulder

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25. Extra width of pavement is not provided on horizontal curves when the radius is

a) less than 300m

b) more than 300m

c) less than 460m

d) more than 460m

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26. The portion of the road just both sides of the carriage way is known as

a) width of formation

b) right of way

c) carriage way

d) shoulders

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27. In the final layer, 1 cubic meter of sand is applied for the road surface for an area of

a) 160 to 180 sq cm

b) 160 to 180 sq ft

c) 160 to 180 sq yards

d) 160 to 180 sq meters

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28. At a horizontal curve, the super elevation is provided to counteract the effect of

a) centrifugal force

b) centripetal force

c) horizontal force

d) weight of the vehicle

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29. In a proposed alignment, the type of soil which will not be preferred is

a) soft rock

b) ordinary soil

c) hard rock

d) all of the above

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30. A traffic rotary is suitable where

a) space is limited

b) traffic volume is less than 500 vehicles per hour

c) intersecting roads are between 4 and 7

d) all of the above

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