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DEC 2022 (SHIFT-I)(HIGHWAY
ENGINEERING)
Q.NO.1.
The
structure of road is composed of:
A.
Sub-grade
B.
Sub-base
C.
Base
D.
All of these
Ans.
D
Q.NO.2.
A
curve whose radius gradually changes from an infinite value to a finite value
or vice-versa for the purpose if giving easy change of a road, is called a:
A.
Circular curve
B.
Transition curve
C.
Simple curve
D.
Compound curve
Ans.
B
Q.NO.3.
If
the width of carriageway is 10m and the outer edge is 40cm higher then the
inner edge, then the required super-elevation is:
A.
1 in 25
B.
1 in 400
C.
1 in 100
D.
1 in 200
Ans.
A
Q.NO.4.
A
transition curve cannot be a:
A.
Cubical spiral
B.
True spiral
C.
Compound curve
D.
Cubic parabolic
Ans.
C
Q.NO.5.
For
a single lane road, the width of pavement is generally kept:
A.
3.5m
B.
2.5m
C.
1.25m
D.
3m
Ans.
A
Q.NO.6.
The
value of maximum gradient for hill roads is:
A.
1 in 30
B.
1 in 10
C.
1 in 15
D.
1 in 20
Ans.
D
Q.NO.7.
If
the radius if curve is 380m, what is its degree designation on 20m arc
A.
0.0526
B.
0.00526
C.
3.01
D.
0.00091
Ans.
C
Q.NO.8.
The
main advantage of concrete pavements is that:
A. It
offers less resistance to traffic
B. It
is nit slippery when clean
C. It
has low maintenance cost
D. All
of these
Ans.
D
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Q.NO.9.
The
shape of a vertical curve is:
A.
Parabolic
B.
Spiral
C.
Elliptical
D.
Cubic
Ans.
A
Q.NO.10.
The
rate of rise or fall of the road surface along its length is called:
A.
Elevation
B.
Super-elevation
C.
Gradient
D.
Super-gradient
Ans.
C
Q.NO.11.
The
value of ruling gradient in hills, as recommended by Indian road congress, is:
A.
1 in 30
B.
1 in 40
C.
1 in 10
D.
1 in 20
Ans.
D
Q.NO.12.
The
main disadvantages of concrete roads are that
A.
The initial cost is high
B.
It requires skilled personnel for
construction
C.
It requires cautious handling of the
materials
D.
All of these
Ans.
D
Q.NO.13.
The
total annual cost of highway transportation (A) may be expressed as (where B = annual
cost of highway, C=annual cost of single vehicle and N=total number of vehicles
on the road per year)
A.
A = B – CN
B.
A = B + CN
C.
A = B/CN
D.
A = CN/B
Ans.
C
Q.NO.14.
…………...is
the most economical type of lining.
A.
Minimum benefit-cast ratio
B.
Maximum benefit-cast ratio
C.
Zero benefit-cast ratio
D.
benefit-cast ratio=1
Ans.
B
Q.NO.15.
In
India, a curve is expressed in terms of angle in degree subtended to the centre
by an arc of:
A.
25 m radius
B.
30 m radius
C.
45 m radius
D.
60 m radius
Ans.
B
Q.NO.16.
To
change the direction of motion of vehicles in roads and railway tracks are
known as
A.
Traversing
B.
Resection
C.
Intersection
D.
curves
Ans.
D
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Q.NO.17.
The
reaction time of a deriver …………...with the increase in speed.
A.
Increases
B.
Decreases
C.
Remains constant
D.
Can`t say
Ans.
B
Q.NO.18.
The
top of the ground on which the foundation of a road rests, is called as:
A.
Sub-grade
B.
Sub-base
C.
Base
D.
Wearing course
Ans.
A
Q.NO.19.
For
transportation purposes in India, the first preference is given to:
A.
All lies
B.
Roads
C.
Shipping
D.
Railways
Ans.
B
Q.NO.20.
The
highest point on the road surface is called:
A.
Crown
B.
Camber
C.
Gradient
D.
Berm
Ans.
A
Q.NO.21.
The
thickness of the parapet wall, on the valley side of the roadway, is usually
kept as:
A.
20 cm
B.
40 cm
C.
60 cm
D.
80 cm
Ans.
C
Q.NO.22.
The
rate of change of radial acceleration governs the:
A.
Length of a transition curve
B.
Extra width of pavement on the curve
C.
Length of the tangent of a simple circular
curve
D.
All of the given options
Ans.
A
Q.NO.23.
The
longest distance at which driver, whose line of sight is 1.2 m above the road
surface can see the top of an object 10 cm high on the surface of the road is
known as:
A.
Crossing sight distance
B.
Stopping or not passing sight distance
C.
Passing sight distance
D.
Lateral sight distance
Ans.
B
Q.NO.24.
The
minimum thickness of the base of a flexible pavement is kept as:
A.
5 cm
B.
10 cm
C.
15 cm
D.
20 cm
Ans.
B
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Q.NO.25.
The
equilibrium super-elevation is given by which of the following formula
A.
B.
C.
D.
Ans.
B
Q.NO.26.
The
central portion of a road for high speed vehicle known as:
A.
Express way
B.
Highway
C.
Urban road
D.
Semi-urban road
Ans.
A
Q.NO.27.
The
opportunity to cross slow moving traffic at intervals is not provided in case
of
A.
Two-lane highways
B.
Three-lane highways
C.
Four-lane highways
D.
Eight-lane highways
Ans.
C
Q.NO.28.
The
width of class 9 road is:
A.
2.45 m
B.
3.65 m
C.
4.9 m
D.
6 m
Ans.
D
Q.NO.29.
When
the bearing capacity of the soil is poor and the intensity of traffic is high,
an additional layer is provided between the soling and sub-grade. This layer is
called:
A. Sub-grade
B. Sub-base
C. Base
D. Wearing
course
Ans.
B
Q.NO.30.
When
the straight lines which the two curves connect are nearly parallel or
intersect at a small angle. For this type of curve used
A.
Simple curve
B.
Compound curve
C.
Reverse curve
D.
Transition curve
Ans.
C
Q.NO.31.
The
formula for length of the tangent of a simple curve having angle of deflection 
and radius of curvature R, is equal to:
and radius of curvature R, is equal to:A.
R sin 
B.
R cos
C.
R tan
D.
R cot
Ans.
C
Q.NO.32.
A
camber consisting of two straight slopes joining at the centre is called
A.
Barrel camber
B.
Sloped camber
C.
Composite camber
D.
Straight camber
Ans.
B