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1. If cross slope of terrain is 20%, according to IRC classification it is ________

A) Plain terrain
B) Mountainous terrain
C) Rolling terrain
D) Steep terrain

... Answer is C


 

2. The width of formation of national highway in plain terrain is

A) 7.25m
B) 9m
C) 8m
D) 12m

... Answer is D

 

3. Minimum stopping distance for vehicles with design speed of 80Kmph is______

A) 120m
B) 100m
C) 80m
D) 60m

... Answer is A

 

4. Ideal shape of transition curve is _______ 

A) Clothoid
B) Spiral
C) Both 
D) None of these

... Answer is C

 

5. Along horizintal curves, if centrifugal force exceeds lateral friction, vehicles may

A) Slip
B) Skid
C) Not affected
D) affect harshly

... Answer is B

 

6. Carriage way is protected by _____ wide shoulders

A) 1.25 to 2m
B) 2.5 to 3m
C) 0.5 to 1.5m
D) 3 to 4m

... Answer is C

 

7. In scanty rainfall areas, camber provided will be________

A) Steeper
B) Flatter
C) Wide
D) None of these

... Answer is B

 

8. Shape of Camber provided for cement concrete pavement is _________

A) Straight line
B) Elleptical
C) Parabolic
D) Rectangular

... Answer is A
Sloped or Straight camber
 

9. Camber of road should be approximately equal to _________ the longitudnal gradient

A) Onehalf
B) Two times
C) Three times
D) Four times

... Answer is A
Gradient=2Camber
 

10. The maximum superelevation for bullock cart is 

A) 1 in 5
B) 1 in 10
C) 1 in 15
D) 1 in 20

... Answer is C

 

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