MCQ in Highway Engineering Part 6 | Civil Board Exam

(Last Updated On: June 2, 2022)

This is the Multiple Choice Questions Part 6 of the Series in Highway Engineering as one of the Transportation Engineering topic. In Preparation for the Civil Board Exam make sure to expose yourself and familiarize in each and every questions compiled here taken from various sources including but not limited to past Board Examination Questions in Highway Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Civil Engineering Books, Journals and other Civil Engineering References.

PRC Board of Civil Engineering Examination Syllabi

The applicant shall acquire a general average of 70% with no grades lower than 50% in any given subject of the examination as follows:

Applied Mathematics, Surveying, Principles of Transportation and Highway Engineering, Construction Management and Methods – 35%

1. Calculus

• Differential Equations
• Integral Calculus

2. Differential Equations

• First Order Differential Equation
• Higher Order Differential Equations

3. Engineering Data Analysis

4. Numerical Methods

5. Physics for Engineers

6. Engineering Economy

• Present Economy Study
• Time-Value Relations
• Selection Among Alternatives: Present, Annual, and Future Worth; Internal and External Rate of Return Method

7. Construction Surveying and Layout

8. Materials for Construction

9. Quantity Surveying

10. Construction Occupational Safety and Health

11. Transportation Engineering

• Highway Engineering
  • Highway and Urban Transportation Planning and Economics
  • Driver, Vehicle, Traffic and Road Characteristics
  • Highway Design
  • Traffic Engineering and Highway Operations
  • Road and Pavement Design
• Airport Engineering
• Ports and Harbors
• Bridges

12. Construction Management Principles and Methods

• Engineering Relations and Ethics
• Contracts & Specifications
• Construction Project Organization
• Planning and Scheduling (PERT/CPM)
• Construction Estimates
• Construction Methods & Operations
• Construction Equipment Operations and Maintenance

Hydraulics and Principles of Geotechnical Engineering – 30%

1. Fluid Mechanics

• Properties of Fluids
• Hydrostatics
• Fluid Flow Concepts and Basic Equations
• Viscous Flow and Fluid Resistance
• Ideal Fluid Flow
• Steady Flow in Closed Conduits
• Steady Flow in Open Channels

2. Buoyancy and Flotation

3. Relative Equilibrium of Liquids

4. Hydrodynamics

5. Soil Mechanics and Foundation

• Soil Properties and Classification
• Fluid Flow through Soil Mass
• Soil Strength and Tests
• Stresses in Soil Mass
• Bearing Capacity
• Compaction
• Consolidation and Settlement
• Soil Improvement
• Lateral Earth Pressures
• Slope Stability

6. Water Supply Soil Properties

Principles of Structural Analysis and Design- 35%

1. Engineering Mechanics

• Statics of Rigid Bodies
• Dynamics of Rigid Bodies
• Kinematics of Rigid Bodies
• Strength of Materials

2. Reinforced Concrete Beams and Columns

• Steal Beams, Columns, Footings and Connections
• Prestressed Concrete Beams

3. Construction Materials Testing

4. Application of the Governing Codes of Practice

Continue Practice Exam Test Questions Part 6 of the Series

⇐ MCQ in Highway Engineering Part 5 | Civil Board Exam

Choose the letter of the best answer in each questions.

251. Nagpur Road plan formula were prepared by assuming

A. rectangular or block road pattern

B. radial or star and block road pattern

C. radial or star and circular road pattern

D. radial or star and grid road pattern

252. Select the correct statement.

A. Nagpur road plan formula take into account the towns with very large population.

B. Nagpur Road plan has a target road length of 32 km per 100 square km.

C. Second 20-year plan has provided 1600 km of expressways out of the proposed National highway.

D. Second 20-year plan allowed deduction of length of railway track in the area while calculating the length of roads.

253. The sequence of four stages of survey in a highway alignment is

A. reconnaissance, map study, preliminary survey, and detailed survey

B. map study, preliminary survey, reconnaissance, and detailed survey

C. map study, reconnaissance, preliminary survey, and detailed survey

D. preliminary survey, map study, reconnaissance, and detailed survey

254. The shape of the camber, best suited for cement concrete pavements, is

A. straight line

B. parabolic

C. elliptical

D. combination of straight and parabolic

255. For water bound macadam roads in localities of heavy rainfall, the recommended value of camber is

A. 1 in 30

B. 1 in 36

C. 1 in 48

D. 1 in 60

256. The stopping sight distance depends upon

A. total reaction time of driver

B. speed of vehicle

C. efficiency of brakes

D. all of the above

257. When the path travelled along the road surface is more than the circumferential movement of the wheels due to rotation, then it results in

A. slipping

B. skidding

C. turning

D. revolving

258. Coefficient of friction is less when the pavement surface is

A. rough

B. dry

C. smooth and dry

D. smooth and wet

259. The shoulder provided along the road edge should be

A. rougher than the traffic lanes

B. smoother than the traffic lanes

C. of same colour as that of the pavement

D. of very low load bearing capacity

260. When two equally important roads cross roughly at right angles, the suitable shape of central island is

A. circular

B. elliptical

C. tangent

D. turbine

261. The maximum number of vehicles beyond which the rotary may not function efficiently is

A. 500 vehicles per hour

B. 500 vehicles per day

C. 5000 vehicles per hour

D. 5000 vehicles per day

262. A traffic rotary is justified where

A. number of intersecting roads is between 4 and 7

B. space is limited and costly

C. when traffic volume is less than 500 vehicles per hour

D. when traffic volume is more than 5000 vehicles per hour

263. When a number of roads are meeting at a point and only one of the roads is important, then the suitable shape of rotary is

A. circular

B. tangent

C. elliptical

D. turbine

264. Maximum number of vehicles can be parked with

A. parallel parking

B. 30° angle parking

C. 45° angle parking

D. 90° angle parking

265. When the width of curve parking space and width of street are limited, generally preferred parking system is

A. parallel parking

B. 45° angle parking

C. 65° angle parking

D. 90° angle parking

266. As per IRC recommendations, the average level of illumination on important roads carrying fast traffic is

A. 10 lux

B. 15 lux

C. 20 lux

D. 30 lux

267. The most economical lighting layout which is suitable for narrow roads is

A. single side lighting

B. staggered system

C. central lighting system

D. none of the above

268. The direct interchange ramp involves

A. diverging to the right side and merging from left

B. diverging to the left side and merging from right

C. diverging to the right side and merging from right

D. diverging to the left side and merging from left

269. In soils having same values of plasticity index, if liquid limit is increased, then

A. compressibility and permeability decrease and dry strength increases

B. compressibility, permeability, and dry strength decrease

C. compressibility, permeability, and dry strength increase

D. compressibility and permeability increase and dry strength decreases

270. The diagram which shows the approximate path of vehicles and pedestrians involved in accidents is known as

A. spot maps

B. pie charts

C. condition diagram

D. collision diagram

271. With increase in speed of the traffic stream, the minimum spacing of vehicles

A. increases

B. decreases

C. first decreases and then increases after reaching a minimum value at optimum speed

D. first increases and then decreases after reaching a maximum value at optimum speed

272. Which of the following is known as design capacity?

A. basic capacity

B. theoretical capacity

C. possible capacity

D. practical capacity

273. If the average center to center spacing of vehicles is 20 meters, then the basic capacity of a traffic lane at a speed of 50 kmph is

A. 2500 vehicles per day

B. 2000 vehicles per hour

C. 2500 vehicles per hour

D. 1000 vehicles per hour

274. With increase in speed of the traffic stream, the maximum capacity of the lane

A. increases

B. decreases

C. first increases and then decreases after reaching a maximum value at optimum speed

D. first decreases and then increases after reaching a minimum value at optimum speed

275. Equivalent factor of passenger car unit (PCU) for a passenger car as per IRC is

A. 1.0

B. 2.0

C. 0.5

D. 10

276. If the stopping distance and average length of a vehicle are 18 m and 6 m respectively, then the theoretical maximum capacity of a traffic lane at a speed of 10 m/sec is

A. 1500 vehicles per hour

B. 2000 vehicles per hour

C. 2500 vehicles per hour

D. 3000 vehicles per hour

277. Scientific planning of transportation system and mass transit facilities in cities should be based on

A. spot speed data

B. origin and destination data

C. traffic volume data

D. accident data

278. The diagram which shows all important physical conditions of an accident location like roadway limits, bridges, trees, and all details of roadway conditions is known as

A. pie chart

B. spot maps

C. condition diagram

D. collision diagram

279. When the speed of traffic flow becomes zero, then

A. traffic density attains maximum value whereas traffic volume becomes zero

B. traffic density and traffic volume both attain maximum value

C. traffic density and traffic volume both become zero

D. traffic density becomes zero whereas traffic volume attains maximum value

280. A cement grouted road is an example of

A. semi-rigid

B. rigid

C. flexible

D. None of these

281. Of all the forces stressing a concrete pavement, the most significant are those imposed by the

A. change in temperature

B. change in moisture

C. wheel loads

D. force of friction

282. Super-elevation should not be

A. more

B. less

283. The highest point on road surface is called

A. crown

B. camber

C. gradient

D. berm54/62

284. The foundation of a road is also called

A. soling

B. base

C. either (a) or (b)

D. none of these

285. The average speed maintained by a vehicle over a particular stretch of road, while the vehicle is in motion, is known as

A. design speed

B. running speed

C. spot speed

D. overall speed

286. The group index method of designing flexible pavement is

A. an empirical method based on the physical properties of the sub-grade soil

B. an empirical method based on the strength characteristics of the sub-grade soil

C. a semi-empirical method

D. none of these

287. Steep terrain is a terrain with cross-slope greater than 60 percent.

A. Correct

B. Incorrect

288. Transverse joints are provided at right-angles to the length of road.

A. Yes

B. No

289. Gradients more than the floating gradient result in the

A. decrease

B. increase

290. The drain which is provided parallel to roadway to intercept and divert the water from hill slopes is known as

A. sloping drain

B. catchwater drain

C. side drain

D. cross drain

291. The walls which are necessary on the hill side of roadway where earth has to be retained from slipping is known as

A. retaining wall

B. breast wall

C. parapet wall

D. none of the above

292. In hill roads the side drains arc provided

A. only on the hill side of road

B. only on the opposite side of hill

C. on both sides of road

D. none of the above

293. Alignment of a road is finally decided on the basis of

A. selection of route

B. field survey

C. trace cut

D. none of these

294. A curve at the ridge of a hill having a convex shape is called a

A. valley curve

B. summit curve

C. re-entrant curve

D. salient curve

295. The super structure of a road is called

A. wearing layer

B. wearing course

C. road surfacing

D. any one of these

296. The natural soil on which the pavement rests and to which the entire load of structure is ultimately transferred, is known as the

A. base of road

B. sub-base of road

C. sub-grade of road

D. all of these

297. For jeepable roads, the width of pavement adopted is

A. 3 m

B. 3.75 m

C. 5 m

D. 5.5 m

298. 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

299. The longitudinal joint in concrete pavements, as recommended by IRC, is of

A. tongue and groove type

B. butt type

C. weakened plane type

D. hinged type

300. The terrain may be classified as rolling terrain if the cross slope of land is

A. up to 10%

B. between 10% and 25%

C. between 25% and 60%

D. more than 60%