ACiE/Chapter 9/Read MCQs

Chapter 9 · MCQ Read Mode

Transportation

ACIE09·378 Total MCQs

Question 1 of 378Highway Planning and Survey

Road transport is the dominant mode of transport in Nepal primarily because: greatest flexibility

ANepal has extensive navigable inland waterways

BNepal's mountainous terrain limits rail and inland waterway development, while road transport offers the

CRail transport is cheaper than road transport in Nepal

DAir transport has fully replaced the need for roads

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Question 2 of 378Highway Planning and Survey

In Nepal's road classification hierarchy, national highways are best described as:

ARoads connecting only village-level local areas with minimal traffic

BStrategic roads connecting major regions and international border points

CRoads used exclusively within a single city

DThe lowest tier of the road classification hierarchy

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Question 3 of 378Highway Planning and Survey

The reconnaissance survey, as the first stage of highway route survey, primarily involves:

AFixing the exact final centreline of the road

BA broad, rapid survey to identify feasible general route corridors, ruling out clearly unsuitable options

CDetailed structural design of bridges along the route

DField compaction control testing

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Question 4 of 378Highway Planning and Survey

The final location survey, as the most detailed stage of highway route survey, is primarily used to:

AIdentify broad, general route corridors only

BFix the exact centreline of the chosen alignment, providing data for detailed design and construction

CCompare multiple alternative corridors at a preliminary level

DDetermine the region's overall traffic volume only

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Question 5 of 378Highway Planning and Survey

An 'obligatory point' in highway alignment planning refers to: area

AAny random point along the route with no particular significance

BA location the alignment must pass through or avoid, such as an existing bridge site, a town, or a protected

COnly the starting point of the road

DA point where traffic signals must be installed

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Question 6 of 378Highway Planning and Survey

When evaluating alternate highway alignments, engineers typically compare candidate routes based on:

AOnly the alignment's total length, ignoring all other factors

BConstruction cost, land acquisition requirements, environmental/social impact, traffic service level, and safety

COnly the color of the pavement surface

DOnly the number of traffic signs planned

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Question 7 of 378Highway Planning and Survey

Topography, as a controlling factor in highway alignment, primarily influences:

AThe color scheme of road markings

BThe feasible gradients and curvature of the alignment

COnly the traffic signal timing at intersections

DOnly the choice of binding material used in asphalt

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Question 8 of 378Highway Planning and Survey

The Road Standards of Nepal, issued by the Department of Roads, primarily serve to: type

ARegulate only vehicle registration procedures

BSpecify geometric design standards and technical requirements tailored to each road classification/terrain

CSet only the price of road construction materials

DApply only to urban roads, with no relevance to national highways

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Question 9 of 378Highway Planning and Survey

Feeder roads, in Nepal's road classification system, primarily function to:

AConnect international border points directly to each other, bypassing all other roads

BConnect district headquarters/local areas to the national highway network

CServe only as urban roads within Kathmandu

DReplace the need for any national highways

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Question 10 of 378Highway Planning and Survey

A key general aim of highway alignment planning is to achieve a route that is:

AAs long as possible, to maximize construction contracts

BAs short, safe, and economical as practically possible, while meeting design standards

CEntirely independent of geological or drainage considerations

DDesigned without any regard for cost

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Question 11 of 378Geometric Design of Highway

Design speed, in highway geometric design, is significant because it: sight distance, and superelevation

AHas no relationship to curve radii or sight distance

BIs the single most important controlling parameter for most geometric design elements, including curve radii,

CIs determined only after the road is constructed

DApplies only to vertical curves, never horizontal curves

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Question 12 of 378Geometric Design of Highway

Camber (cross-slope) on a highway's straight sections is primarily provided to:

AIncrease centrifugal force on vehicles

BDrain surface water off the carriageway

CProvide additional pavement width on curves

DReplace the need for shoulders

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Question 13 of 378Geometric Design of Highway

Superelevation on a horizontal highway curve is provided to:

AIncrease the vehicle's stopping sight distance

BCounteract centrifugal force acting on a vehicle traversing the curve

CReduce the curve's radius

DEliminate the need for side friction entirely

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Question 14 of 378Geometric Design of Highway

The ruling gradient in highway design is defined as:

AThe steepest gradient ever recorded on any road worldwide

BThe maximum gradient normally adopted in design, selected according to terrain type

CA gradient used only on urban roads

DA gradient that is always zero, regardless of terrain

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Question 15 of 378Geometric Design of Highway

Stopping sight distance (SSD) is calculated as the sum of:

AOnly the vehicle's braking distance, with no reaction component

BThe distance travelled during the driver's reaction time and the braking distance required to stop the vehicle

COnly the design vehicle's total length

DThe road's total right-of-way width

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Question 16 of 378Geometric Design of Highway

Extra widening on a horizontal highway curve is provided primarily to account for: curves

AThe vehicle's headlight glare at night

BOff-tracking of a vehicle's rear wheels and the driver's tendency to steer away from the pavement edge on

CThe road's camber on straight sections

DThe design of the road's median only

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Question 17 of 378Geometric Design of Highway

Set-back distance on the inside of a horizontal curve is required to ensure:

AMaximum possible land acquisition cost

BAdequate sight distance around the curve, given any obstructions such as buildings or cut slopes

CThe curve has zero superelevation

DThe pavement has no camber at that location

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Question 18 of 378Geometric Design of Highway

A summit (crest) vertical curve connects:

ATwo gradients of exactly the same value with no change

BAn upward gradient to a downward gradient

CA downward gradient to an upward gradient

DTwo horizontal curves directly, with no gradient change involved

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Question 19 of 378Geometric Design of Highway

Hill road design requires special attention to all of the following EXCEPT:

AStability of cut and fill slopes

BHairpin bends to gain elevation over short horizontal distances

CEffective drainage management and avoidance of landslide-prone areas

DThe design of a large, at-grade urban intersection roundabout unrelated to the hill terrain

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Question 20 of 378Geometric Design of Highway

Road drainage structures, such as side drains and culverts, are sized based primarily on:

AThe road's design speed alone

BThe design storm runoff that must be safely conveyed away from the road

COnly the pavement's binding material type

DThe vehicle's stopping sight distance

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Question 21 of 378Highway Materials

Sieve analysis of aggregates is used to determine:

AThe aggregate's resistance to crushing load

BThe particle size distribution (gradation) of the aggregate

CThe bitumen's penetration value

DThe subgrade's CBR value

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Question 22 of 378Highway Materials

The Los Angeles abrasion test evaluates an aggregate's:

AParticle size distribution only

BResistance to abrasion/wear, combining impact and grinding action in a rotating drum

CBitumen content

DSubgrade CBR value

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Question 23 of 378Highway Materials

The aggregate soundness test primarily assesses:

AThe aggregate's resistance to crushing under gradual load

BThe aggregate's resistance to weathering/disintegration, often via sulphate solution cycles

CThe bitumen's ductility

DThe pavement's flexural strength

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Question 24 of 378Highway Materials

The penetration test on bitumen measures:

AThe distance a bitumen sample can be stretched before breaking

BThe consistency/hardness of bitumen, via the depth a standard needle penetrates it under specified conditions

CThe temperature at which bitumen ignites

DThe aggregate's gradation

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Question 25 of 378Highway Materials

The ductility test on bitumen measures: without cracking

AThe aggregate's resistance to abrasion

BThe distance a standard bitumen briquette can be stretched before breaking, indicating its ability to deform

CThe bitumen's flash point temperature

DThe subgrade's plastic limit

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Question 26 of 378Highway Materials

The softening point test on bitumen determines: susceptibility

AThe temperature at which bitumen ignites

BThe temperature at which the bitumen softens to a specified consistency, relevant to temperature-

CThe aggregate's crushing value

DThe subgrade's CBR value

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Question 27 of 378Highway Materials

The Marshall mix design method is used primarily to determine:

AThe subgrade's CBR value

BThe optimum bitumen content for an asphalt mix, based on stability, flow, density, air voids, and VMA

CThe aggregate's Los Angeles abrasion value

DThe bitumen's flash point

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Question 28 of 378Highway Materials

The California Bearing Ratio (CBR) test is primarily used to: thickness design

AMeasure the bitumen's viscosity

BMeasure subgrade soil strength relative to a standard crushed stone material, as a key input for pavement

CDetermine the aggregate's soundness

DMeasure the road's stopping sight distance

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Question 29 of 378Highway Materials

Atterberg limits (liquid limit, plastic limit) are used in highway engineering primarily to:

ACharacterize subgrade soil properties relevant to pavement performance

BMeasure the bitumen's ductility

CDetermine the aggregate's impact value

DMeasure traffic volume at an intersection

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Question 30 of 378Highway Materials

Flash and fire point tests on bitumen are primarily conducted to determine:

AThe bitumen's ability to stretch without breaking

BSafety-related temperature limits for handling and heating bitumen

CThe aggregate's particle size distribution

DThe subgrade's compaction characteristics

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Question 31 of 378Traffic Engineering and Safety

The PIEV process, relevant to driver reaction time in highway design, stands for:

APlanning, Implementation, Evaluation, Verification

BPerception, Intellection, Emotion, Volition

CPavement, Intersection, Environment, Vehicle

DPopulation, Income, Employment, Vehicles

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Question 32 of 378Traffic Engineering and Safety

Traffic control devices include all of the following EXCEPT:

ARegulatory, warning, and informatory signs

BTraffic signals at intersections

CRoad markings such as lane lines and pedestrian crossings

DThe subgrade's CBR value

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Question 33 of 378Traffic Engineering and Safety

A traffic volume study, such as measuring average daily traffic (ADT), is primarily used to:

ADetermine the bitumen's penetration value

BInform capacity and design decisions based on traffic counts over time

CMeasure the aggregate's gradation

DDetermine the road's superelevation

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Question 34 of 378Traffic Engineering and Safety

An origin-destination (O&D) study is primarily conducted to:

AMeasure vehicle speeds at a single point

BSurvey travel patterns (where trips begin and end) to inform network planning and route/facility improvements

CDetermine the aggregate's crushing value

DMeasure the road's stopping sight distance

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Question 35 of 378Traffic Engineering and Safety

Traffic capacity, as studied in traffic engineering, refers to:

AThe total length of a road network

BThe maximum traffic flow a facility can carry under prevailing roadway and traffic conditions

CThe number of traffic signs installed on a route

DThe bitumen content of the pavement's surface layer

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Question 36 of 378Traffic Engineering and Safety

The fundamental diagram of traffic flow illustrates the relationship between:

ABitumen content and aggregate gradation

BSpeed, flow (volume), and density of traffic

CSubgrade CBR value and pavement thickness

DSignal cycle length and intersection geometry only

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Question 37 of 378Traffic Engineering and Safety

Accident studies in traffic engineering are primarily conducted to: safety improvements

ADetermine the road's design speed only

BCollect and analyse accident data to identify high-risk locations (black spots) and contributing causes, guiding

CMeasure the pavement's flexural strength

DDetermine the bitumen's softening point

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Question 38 of 378Traffic Engineering and Safety

A grade-separated intersection (interchange), compared to an at-grade intersection, is characterized by:

AAll traffic movements occurring at the same level, with no vertical separation

BVertically separating conflicting movements using flyovers/underpasses

CBeing used only for pedestrian crossings

DRequiring no traffic signal or control at all

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Question 39 of 378Traffic Engineering and Safety

Traffic light (signal) cycle length and phase allocation are primarily determined based on: conflicting movements

AThe road's pavement type (flexible vs. rigid) only

BTraffic volume analysis at each approach to the intersection, aiming to minimize delay while safely separating

CThe bitumen's viscosity

DThe aggregate's Los Angeles abrasion value

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Question 40 of 378Traffic Engineering and Safety

Effective road safety measures generally combine which three broad categories of approach?

AEngineering, enforcement, and education

BOnly pavement design and drainage

COnly aggregate testing and bitumen testing

DOnly signal timing and parking studies

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Question 41 of 378Road Pavement

A flexible pavement transfers load to the subgrade primarily through:

ASlab (beam) action of a continuous concrete layer

BGrain-to-grain contact of granular layers, distributing load over a progressively wider area with depth

CDirect steel reinforcement bridging the load path

DA single homogeneous rigid layer with no granular components

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Question 42 of 378Road Pavement

A rigid pavement, compared to a flexible pavement, is characterized by: subgrade strength

ALoad transfer solely through grain-to-grain contact

BHigh flexural strength and slab (beam) action, distributing load over a large area with less dependence on

CComplete independence from any concrete material

DIdentical design methods to flexible pavement in every respect

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Question 43 of 378Road Pavement

Flexible pavement design per DOR Guidelines is commonly based on:

AThe concrete slab's flexural strength alone

BThe subgrade's CBR value together with the design traffic (cumulative equivalent standard axle loads)

COnly the bitumen's flash point

DOnly the aggregate's Los Angeles abrasion value

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Question 44 of 378Road Pavement

Rigid pavement design is commonly based on the theory of stresses in concrete slabs attributed to:

AKennedy

BWestergaard

CLacey

DKhosla

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Question 45 of 378Road Pavement

In rigid pavement analysis, which loading condition (interior, edge, or corner) generally produces the highest stress for the same wheel load?

AInterior loading always produces the highest stress

BEdge or corner loading generally produces higher stress than interior loading, for the same load

CAll three loading conditions always produce identical stress

DStress is entirely independent of load position on the slab

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Question 46 of 378Road Pavement

Temperature-induced warping stresses in a rigid pavement slab arise primarily due to: and bottom fibres, inducing curling

AA uniform temperature throughout the slab's thickness, with no gradient

BA temperature gradient through the slab's thickness causing differential expansion/contraction between top

CThe subgrade's CBR value alone

DThe bitumen's softening point

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Question 47 of 378Road Pavement

Design traffic, as a key factor in pavement design, is typically expressed in terms of:

AThe total number of traffic signs along the route

BCumulative equivalent standard axle loads (ESALs) expected over the pavement's design life

CThe bitumen's ductility value

DThe aggregate's soundness test result

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Question 48 of 378Road Pavement

Climate and moisture conditions influence pavement design primarily by affecting:

AThe road's traffic signal timing

BSubgrade strength and the behaviour of pavement materials

CThe aggregate's particle shape only

DThe road's right-of-way width

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Question 49 of 378Road Pavement

A rigid pavement's reliance on subgrade strength, compared to a flexible pavement, is generally:

AGreater, since rigid pavements have no ability to distribute load

BLesser, since the concrete slab's flexural strength and slab action distribute load over a large area

CIdentical in all cases, with no distinction between the two pavement types

DEntirely irrelevant to rigid pavement design

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Question 50 of 378Road Pavement

Which of the following is NOT typically considered a key factor controlling pavement design?

ADesign traffic (ESALs)

BSubgrade strength (CBR)

CClimate/moisture conditions

DThe color of the vehicles using the road

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Question 51 of 378Road Construction & Maintenance

Field compaction control for road subgrade/pavement layers typically involves:

AComparing field density to laboratory Proctor maximum dry density, expressed as percent compaction

BOnly visually inspecting the surface for cracks

CMeasuring the bitumen's penetration value

DMeasuring traffic volume at the site

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Question 52 of 378Road Construction & Maintenance

Which of the following is NOT a common method for measuring field density during compaction control?

ASand replacement method

BCore cutter method

CNuclear density gauge

DMarshall stability test

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Question 53 of 378Road Construction & Maintenance

Chemical soil stabilization of a subgrade commonly uses:

AOnly mechanical compaction, with no chemical additives

BAdditives such as lime or cement to improve subgrade strength, durability, and reduce moisture sensitivity

COnly water, with no other additive

DOnly bitumen spraying

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Question 54 of 378Road Construction & Maintenance

In the construction of penetration macadam, the general sequence is: followed by spreading and rolling of smaller key aggregate

AAggregate is pre-mixed with bitumen before laying, as in dense bituminous macadam

BA layer of compacted coarse aggregate is laid, then bitumen is sprayed and allowed to penetrate the voids,

COnly concrete is placed, with no aggregate or bitumen involved

DOnly bitumen is applied, with no aggregate layer at all

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Question 55 of 378Road Construction & Maintenance

Bituminous bound macadam (e.g. dense bituminous macadam, DBM) differs from penetration macadam in that: sprayed/penetrated in-situ

AThe aggregate is pre-mixed with bitumen before being laid and compacted, rather than having bitumen

BIt uses no bitumen at all

CIt is used only for plain cement concrete pavements

DIt requires no compaction after laying

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Question 56 of 378Road Construction & Maintenance

The construction of asphalt concrete pavement layers typically follows the sequence:

ARolling, then mixing, then transportation, then laying

BMixing at a hot mix plant, transportation to site, laying via a paver, and compaction via a sequence of rollers

COnly laying, with no mixing or compaction required

DCuring, then formwork, then concrete placement

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Question 57 of 378Road Construction & Maintenance

Joints (expansion, contraction, and construction joints) are an important feature in the construction of:

AFlexible (bituminous) pavements only

BPlain cement concrete pavement, to control cracking from shrinkage and thermal movement

COnly penetration macadam layers

DOnly the road's subgrade

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Question 58 of 378Road Construction & Maintenance

Routine road maintenance activities primarily include:

AMajor structural overlay or reconstruction of the pavement

BMinor, frequent activities such as pothole patching, crack sealing, and drainage clearing

CComplete replacement of the subgrade

DOnly periodic resurfacing every several years

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Question 59 of 378Road Construction & Maintenance

Periodic maintenance of a road pavement, compared to routine maintenance, typically involves:

ADaily minor patching only

BLess frequent, more substantial activities such as resurfacing or resealing the pavement surface

CComplete reconstruction of the entire road

DNo maintenance activity at all

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Question 60 of 378Road Construction & Maintenance

Pavement rehabilitation, as distinct from routine or periodic maintenance, is applied when: major structural intervention

AThe pavement shows no signs of distress whatsoever

BThe pavement has deteriorated significantly beyond what routine/periodic maintenance can address, requiring

COnly minor potholes need patching

DOnly the road markings need repainting

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Question 61 of 378Transportation

The movement of ........... from one place to another place with safe, easy, comfort, economical is known as transportation.

Apeople

Bgoods

Cboth (a) and (b)

Dnone of the above

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Question 62 of 378Transportation

The main objective of transportation is ...........

Aeconomical transport of goods

Beconomical transport of passengers

Cto generate revenue

Dsafe economical and efficient transport of goods and passengers

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Question 63 of 378Transportation

Which of the following is the not disadvantage of road transport?

AMobility

BSafety

CAesthetics

DPollution

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Question 64 of 378Transportation

The primary modes of transportation is ...........

Acable car

Birrigation canal

Cconveyor belts

Drailway

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Question 65 of 378Transportation

The secondary modes of transportation is ...........

Aropeway

Bairport

CSTOL port

Drailway

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Question 66 of 378Transportation

Which of the following is fastest modes of transportation?

ARoadways

BWaterways

CAirways

DRailways

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Question 67 of 378Transportation

Which of the following is cheapest modes of transportation in Nepal?

ARoadways

BWaterways

CAirways

DRailways

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Question 68 of 378Transportation

Which modes of transportation provides door to door service?

ARoadways

BRailways

CWaterways

DAirways

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Question 69 of 378Transportation

For transportation purpose in Nepal, the first preference is given to ...........

AAirways

BWaterways

CRoadways

DRailways

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Question 70 of 378Transportation

Which is the most flexible kind of transportation?

Aairlines

Broadways

Crailways

Dwaterways

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Question 71 of 378Transportation

Which of the following is fixed facility?

ARailway

BRoadway

CWaterway

DAirway

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Question 72 of 378Transportation

Which of the following is flow entity?

ABus

BCar

CBoth (a) and (b)

DHighway

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Question 73 of 378Transportation

Which is not the fixed component?

AAirport

BHarbor

CRailroad track

DRailway

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Question 74 of 378Transportation

The road foundation for modern highways construction, was developed by which of the following scientists?

ATelford

BMacadam

CTresguet

DBoth Telford and Macadam

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Question 75 of 378Transportation

Which of the following types of roads are most preferred for highways?

ACement concrete roads

BGravel roads

CBituminous roads

DUnpaved surfaces

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Question 76 of 378Transportation

What is the most reliable mode of transportation?

AWater transport

BRoad transport

CAir transport

DRailway transport

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Question 77 of 378Transportation

The road foundation for modern highways construction was developed by ...........

ATelford

BMacadam

CTrezeguet and Telford simultaneously

DTelford and Macadam simultaneously

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Question 78 of 378Transportation

The inventor of road making as a building science, was ...........

ASully

BTrezeguet

CTelford

DMacadam

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Question 79 of 378Transportation

The Tresaguet method of laying roads was developed in ...........

A1764 A.D.

B1774 A.D.

C1800 A.D.

D1796 A.D.

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Question 80 of 378Transportation

The Department of Road (DOR) was established in Nepal ...........

A2017 B.S.

B2027 B.S.

C2037 B.S.

D2007 B.S.

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Question 81 of 378Transportation

Which of the following organization is responsible for road construction in Nepal?

ADOR

BDOTM

CCAAN

DMunicipality

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Question 82 of 378Transportation

Which of the following organization is responsible for giving road permit in Nepal?

ADOR

BDOTM

CCAAN

DMunicipality

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Question 83 of 378Transportation

Which of the following organization is responsible for giving air permit in Nepal?

ADOR

BDOTM

CCAAN

DMunicipality

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Question 84 of 378Transportation

According to administrative classification, which of the road has high mobility and least accessibility?

ANational highway

BDistrict network

CState highway

DLocal street and village road

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Question 85 of 378Transportation

Roads in Nepal are classified as (Administrative) ...........

ANational highway

BFeeder roads

CUrban roads

DAll of the above

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Question 86 of 378Transportation

National highways are represented by letter (NRS 2070) ...........

ANH followed by 2 digit number

BF followed by 3 digit number

CF followed by 2 digit number

DD followed by 2 digit number

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Question 87 of 378Transportation

The main routes which passes through the length or breadth of the country is ...........

Aarterial road

Bnational road

Cfeeder road

Dnone of the above

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Question 88 of 378Transportation

The main arterial routes pass through the length and breadth of the country ...........

Aarterial road

Bdistrict road

Cnational highway

Dfeeder road

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Question 89 of 378Transportation

A road within a city or town is called A ...........

Ahighway

Bfeeder road

Ccountry road

Dstreet

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Question 90 of 378Transportation

A road inside the city is called ...........

Astreet

Bring road

Ccountry road

Dtrunk road

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Question 91 of 378Transportation

The number of National Highway, in current operation, in Nepal are ...........

A13

B18

C21

D80

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Question 92 of 378Transportation

The first National Highway of Nepal is ...........

AMahendra highway

BTribhuvan highway

CAraniko highway

DPrithvi highway

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Question 93 of 378Transportation

The longest national highway of Nepal is ...........

AMahendra highway

BPostal Highway

CPushpalal highway

DKathmandu-Terai expressway

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Question 94 of 378Transportation

Highway code denoted by BP highway is ...........

ANH01

BNH03

CNH06

DNH13

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Question 95 of 378Transportation

Feeders roads are represented by letter (NRS 2070) ...........

AH followed by 2 digit number

BF followed by 3 digit number

CF followed by 2 digit number

DD followed by 2 digit number

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Question 96 of 378Transportation

As per NRS 2070, the Right of Way (ROW) for feeder road is ...........

A15

B20

C30

D50

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Question 97 of 378Transportation

The road connecting two towns is called A ...........

Aurban road

Bcountry road

Cnational highway

Dnone of the above

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Question 98 of 378Transportation

If the terrain cross slope is 5%, then the terrain is ...........

Arolling terrain

Bsteep terrain

Cplain terrain

Dmountainous terrain

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Question 99 of 378Transportation

A circumferential road, built around an urban area to enable free flow of traffic is called ...........

Aring road

Bloop road

Cmid strip

Dcircular road

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Question 100 of 378Transportation

How many types of terrain classification are as per NRS 2070?

AOne

BTwo

CThree

DFour

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Question 101 of 378Transportation

As per NRS 2070, the life of perpetual road is about ...........

A20 years

B30 years

C40 years

D10 years

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Question 102 of 378Transportation

NRS 2070, class I roads have ...........

AADT of 20,000 PCU or more in 20 yrs perspective period

BADT of 5000-20000 PCU in 20 yrs perspective period

CADT of 2000-5000 PCU in 20 yrs perspective period

DADT of less than 2000 PCU in 20 yrs perspective period

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Question 103 of 378Transportation

NRS 2070, class II roads have ...........

AADT of 20,000 PCU or more in 20 yrs perspective period

BADT of 5000-20000 PCU in 20 yrs perspective period

CADT of 2000-5000 PCU in 20 yrs perspective period

DADT of less than 2000 PCU in 20 yrs perspective period

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Question 104 of 378Transportation

NRS 2070, class III roads have ...........

AADT of 20,000 PCU or more in 20 yrs perspective period

BADT of 5000-20000 PCU in 20 yrs perspective period

CADT of 2000-5000 PCU in 20 yrs perspective period

DADT of less than 2000 PCU in 20 yrs perspective period

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Question 105 of 378Transportation

NRS 2070, class IV roads have ...........

AADT of 20,000 PCU or more in 20 yrs perspective period

BADT of 5000-20000 PCU in 20 yrs perspective period

CADT of 2000-5000 PCU in 20 yrs perspective period

DADT of less than 2000 PCU in 20 yrs perspective period

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Question 106 of 378Transportation

The number of PCU and perspective period for the design of Class I road is ...........

A> 20000 at 20 years

B5000-2000 at 20 years

C2000-5000 at 20 years

D< 2000 at 20 years

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Question 107 of 378Transportation

The type of roads can be utilized during monsoon is ...........

Aunpaved roads

Bgravel roads

Cbituminous roads

Dfair weather roads

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Question 108 of 378Transportation

If the average daily traffic of certain road is 10,000 PCU, then the type of road is ...........

AClass I road

BClass II road

CClass III road

DClass IV road

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Question 109 of 378Transportation

The design speed of class-IV roads in Plain terrain is ...........

A40 kmph

B60 kmph

C80 kmph

D120 kmph

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Question 110 of 378Transportation

The design speed of vehicle in 1st class road in plain terrian is ...........

A120 kmph

B100 kmph

C90 kmph

D80 kmph

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Question 111 of 378Transportation

For the design of Rural road, which standard is used?

ANRS

BIRC

CNRRS

DLocal standard

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Question 112 of 378Transportation

Which of the following is used for speed regulation?

A98th percentile cumulative frequency

B85th percentile cumulative frequency

C50th percentile cumulative frequency

D50th percentile cumulative frequency

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Question 113 of 378Transportation

The traffic that is prepared based on 365 days of the year is called ...........

Ayearly traffic

Bannual average daily traffic

Caverage yearly traffic

Daverage daily traffic

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Question 114 of 378Transportation

The type of the terrain with percentage cross slope 25-60 [14°-31°] falls under ...........

Aplain terrain

Brolling terrain

Csteep terrain

Dmountainous terrain

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Question 115 of 378Transportation

The rolling terrain topography have cross slope of ...........

A0-10%

B10-25%

C25-60%

D> 60%

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Question 116 of 378Transportation

The daily average traffic calculated based on 30 days' survey in 365 days is ...........

AAADT

BADT

CAAWT

DAWT

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Question 117 of 378Transportation

The minimum width of a single lane road is ...........

A3.75 m

B7 m

C7.5 m

D10 m

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Question 118 of 378Transportation

Which of following is not related to cross section of road?

ACamber

BSuperelevation

CLanes

DGradient

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Question 119 of 378Transportation

According to NRS-2070, the minimum shoulder width in class I road is ...........

A3.75 m

B2.50 m

C3.00 m

D2.00 m

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Question 120 of 378Transportation

As per NRS, the minimum shoulder width provided for class IV road in each side of carriageway is ...........

A2.0 m

B1.5 m

C1.0 m

D0.75 m

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Question 121 of 378Transportation

The minimum width of footpath on each side as per NRS 2070 is ...........

A1.5 m

B0.75 m

C2.5 m

D3 m

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Question 122 of 378Transportation

If an ascending gradient meets with another descending gradient, then the curve formed is ...........

Asummit curve

Bvalley curve

Ctransition curve

Ddeviation angle

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Question 123 of 378Transportation

The length of the summit curve is based on ...........

Acomfort

Bsight distance

Cconvexity

Dall of the above

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Question 124 of 378Transportation

The equation for L > OSD for summit curve is given by ...........

ANS² / (8H)

BNS² / (8H)

CNS² / (10H)

D12H

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Question 125 of 378Transportation

Transition curve is introduced in ...........

Ahorizontal curve

Bcircular curve

Cbetween circular and horizontal curve

Dvertical curve

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Question 126 of 378Transportation

The ideal shape of a transition curve is ...........

Aclothoid

Bcubic spiral

Ccubic parabola

Dlemniscate

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Question 127 of 378Transportation

The type of transition curves generally provided on hill roads is ...........

Acircular

Bcubic spiral

Ccubic parabola

Dspiral

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Question 128 of 378Transportation

The most preferred type of transition curve by IRC for highway is ...........

Aspiral

Blemniscate

Cparabola

Dcubic parabola

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Question 129 of 378Transportation

The radius of transition curve at the junction of straight line is ...........

C2R

Dinfinity

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Question 130 of 378Transportation

The main purpose of providing camber is ...........

Ato remove storm water from pavement

Bto maintain equilibrium

Cto follow IRC specifications

Dto follow geometric specifications

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Question 131 of 378Transportation

The camber required depends on ...........

Arainfall

Btype of pavement and rainfall

Csuper elevation

Dcamber

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Question 132 of 378Transportation

The most raised portion of the pavement is called ...........

Astraight line camber

Bsuper elevation

Ccrown

Dkerb

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Question 133 of 378Transportation

Which of the following is type of camber?

AStraight at edge and parabolic at crown

BStraight line camber

CParabolic

DAll of the above

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Question 134 of 378Transportation

The camber is not provided in which of the following shape is ...........

Aparabolic

Bstraight

Ccombination of straight and parabolic

Dcircular

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Question 135 of 378Transportation

On a pavement with parabolic camber, the angle of inclination of the vehicles will be ...........

Amore at the crown

Bsame at the edges as well at the crown

Cmore at the edges

Dbanking

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Question 136 of 378Transportation

The raising of outer edge with respect to inner edge is known as ...........

Asuper-elevation

Bcant

Cbanking

Dall of above

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Question 137 of 378Transportation

As per NRS, the super-elevation provided for bituminous road in snow bounded hilly terrain is ...........

A2.5%

B4%

C7%

D10%

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Question 138 of 378Transportation

The minimum super elevation on a road curve is equal to ...........

Aequal to camber slope

B5%

C10%

D4%

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Question 139 of 378Transportation

The formula of super elevation is ...........

Ae = V² / (127 * R)

Be = V² / (254 * R)

Ce = 30 * R

De = V² / (60 * R)

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Question 140 of 378Transportation

The ruling minimum radius in the curve is given by ...........

AR = V² / (147 * (e + f))

BR = V² / (127 * (e + f))

CR = V² / (147 * (e - 2))

DR = V² / (R - f)

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Question 141 of 378Transportation

Any gradient on a road is said to be an exceptional gradient, if it is ...........

Amore than ruling gradient

Bless than average gradient

Cmore than floating gradient

Dless than minimum gradient or more than maximum gradient

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Question 142 of 378Transportation

The SSD is based on ...........

Aspeed of vehicle

Bvoluntary action of brain

Cbreak reaction time

Dlength of vehicle

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Question 143 of 378Transportation

The stopping sight distance does not depend on ...........

APIEV theory / reflex action of brain

Bspeed of vehicle

Cfriction

Dlength of vehicle

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Question 144 of 378Transportation

The reaction time considered in SSD is ...........

A1.5 sec

B2 sec

C2.5 sec

D3 sec

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Question 145 of 378Transportation

The reaction time of a driver assumed in OSD is ...........

A1 sec

B2 sec

C2.5 sec

D3 sec

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Question 146 of 378Transportation

The length visible to driver at any instance of time is called ...........

Asight distance

Bvisibility limit

Chead light distance

Dovertaking sight distance

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Question 147 of 378Transportation

The braking efficiency mainly depends on ...........

Asight distance

BPIEV theory

Cfriction

Dlength of the curve

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Question 148 of 378Transportation

The relationship between SSD and ISD is ...........

ASSD = ISD

BSSD = 1.5 SSD

CISD = 2 SSD

DSSD = 2 SSD

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Question 149 of 378Transportation

The desirable relationship between OSD and length of overtaking zone is ...........

Alength of overtaking zone = 2 OSD

Blength of overtaking zone = 3 OSD

Clength of overtaking zone = 5 OSD

Dlength of overtaking zone = 6 OSD

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Question 150 of 378Transportation

If the speed of overtaken vehicle is 80 kmph, then the design speed is ...........

A80 kmph

B100 kmph

C96 kmph

D106 kmph

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Question 151 of 378Transportation

The design of horizontal and vertical alignments, super elevation, gradient is worst affected by ...........

Alength of vehicle

Bwidth of vehicle

Cspeed of vehicle

Dheight of vehicle

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Question 152 of 378Transportation

The extra width of pavement is provided on ...........

Ahorizontal curve

Bwidth of pavement

Clength of pavement

Dsuper elevation

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Question 153 of 378Transportation

Extra widening is equal to ...........

Asum of mechanical and psychological widening

Bpsychological widening only

Cmechanical widening only

Dhalf the sum of mechanical and psychological widening

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Question 154 of 378Transportation

The mechanical widening of a track is given by where n is the number of tracks, l is the length of wheel base and R is the radius of track is ...........

Anl² / (2R)

Bnl² / (3R)

Cnl² / R

D3R

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Question 155 of 378Transportation

The total value of extra widening required at a horizontal curve on a two lane hill road of radius 42 m for a design speed of 50 kmph and for vehicles with wheel base 6 m is ...........

A0.500 m

B0.589 m

C1.669 m

D0.089 m

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Question 156 of 378Transportation

As per NRS, the minimum setback provided on either side from road boundary in village road is ...........

A15 m

B6 m

C3 m

D7.5 m

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Question 157 of 378Transportation

The excess water on shoulder in the dry region with a good drainage system causes ...........

Awater stagnation

Bfloods

Cdamage to pavement

Dincrease of initial cost

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Question 158 of 378Transportation

The drainage structure parallel to the road provided to intercept rain in a hilly region is ...........

ACatch drain

BSide drain

CSloping drain

DCross drain

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Question 159 of 378Transportation

The removal and diversion of surface water from the roadway is called ...........

Asub surface drainage

Bsurface drainage

Ccamber

Dcross slope

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Question 160 of 378Transportation

Which is the most preferred shape of road drainage?

ARectangular

BTrapezoidal

CTriangular

DCircular

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Question 161 of 378Transportation

The longitudinal drain may be provided if the cross slope is more than ...........

A1%

B2%

C3%

D4%

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Question 162 of 378Transportation

As per NRRS 2071, the minimum gradient on roads with unlined side drains is ...........

A0.5%

B1%

C1.5%

D2%

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Question 163 of 378Transportation

As per NRRS-2071, the maximum gradient for hair pin bend in hill roads is ...........

A4%

B7%

C10%

D12%

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Question 164 of 378Transportation

The minimum vertical clearance of overhanging cliffs or any other structure above the surface of a hill road, should be ...........

A3 m

B4 m

C5 m

D6 m

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Question 165 of 378Transportation

The resisting length should be kept ...........

Aminimum

Bmaximum

Cdepends on gradient

Ddepends on rise and fall

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Question 166 of 378Transportation

The materials not included in highway construction are ...........

Astone

Bdust

Csoil

Dpetrol

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Question 167 of 378Transportation

Which is the organic binding material used in road pavement?

AStone dust

BBitumen

CCement

DLime

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Question 168 of 378Transportation

In water bound macadam roads, binding material, is ...........

Asand

Bstone dust

Ccement

Dbrick dust

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Question 169 of 378Transportation

The maximum size of aggregate in surface course is ...........

A18.5 mm

B19.5 mm

C20.5 mm

D21.5 mm

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Question 170 of 378Transportation

Cyclopean aggregate has size more than ...........

A4.75 mm

B25 mm

C45 mm

D75 mm

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Question 171 of 378Transportation

The maximum size of aggregate in base course is ...........

A25 mm

B50 mm

C40 mm

D30 mm

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Question 172 of 378Transportation

The flaky aggregates should not exceed ...........

A1/2 of mean dimension

B3/5 of mean dimension

C5/8 of mean dimension

D4/5 of mean dimension

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Question 173 of 378Transportation

The capability of aggregate to resist more weathering action and wheel load is called ...........

Ahardness

Btoughness

Cstrength

Ddurability

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Question 174 of 378Transportation

The aggregates which do not have sufficient strength like waste bricks can be used in ...........

Abase

Bshoulder

Csurface

Dfootpath

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Question 175 of 378Transportation

The aggregate sample used for crushing test is ...........

Apasses through 2.36 mm

Bpasses through 4.75 mm and retained on 2.36 mm

Cpasses through 7.5 mm and retained on 4.75 mm

Dpasses through 12.5 mm and retained on 10 mm

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Question 176 of 378Transportation

The fine aggregate are the natural or crushed stone that more than 50% ...........

Aretained in sieve size 4.75 mm

Bpasses through sieve size 4.75 mm but retained in 2.36 mm

Cpasses through sieve size 4.75 mm but retained in 0.075 mm

Dpasses through sieve size 2.36 mm but retained in 0.075 mm

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Question 177 of 378Transportation

The method used for gradation test of aggregate is ...........

Aabrasion test

Bflakiness index

Csieve analysis

Dsoundness

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Question 178 of 378Transportation

The dividing and operating of aggregates into different sizes is called ...........

Asieve analysis

Bgap grading

Cgrading

Dhardness

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Question 179 of 378Transportation

If the aggregates are exceptionally strong then they are having impact value which is ...........

Aless than 10

Bless than 15

Cless than 30

Dgreater than 30

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Question 180 of 378Transportation

Aggregates to be used for wearing course, the impact value shouldn't exceed ........... percent.

A30

B35

C40

D25

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Question 181 of 378Transportation

The aggregate impact value of the aggregate used in ...........

Abuilding concrete is less than 45

Broad pavement concrete is less than 30

Crunway concrete is less than 30

Dall the options are correct

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Question 182 of 378Transportation

Abrasion test of aggregate is conducted to find ...........

Ahardness

Btoughness

Cdurability

Dstrength

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Question 183 of 378Transportation

If 70% aggregates doesn't pass through the 2.36 mm sieve, then what would be the value of Aggregate impact value?

A0.3

B0.7

C0.4

D0.15

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Question 184 of 378Transportation

The highest CBR number is required for ...........

Apavement

Bsub-grade

Csub-base

Dbase

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Question 185 of 378Transportation

Which test is used to measure weathering of aggregate?

Aimpact test

Bcrushing test

CSoundness test

DSolubility test

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Question 186 of 378Transportation

The test carried out for toughness of stone or resistance to fracture under repeated load is ...........

Aabrasion test

Bcrushing test

Cimpact test

Dsoundness test

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Question 187 of 378Transportation

Which machine is preferred for abrasion test?

AVicat mould

BLos Angeles

CFlakiness Gauge

DElongation Gauge

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Question 188 of 378Transportation

Which of the following is commonly used as an organic binding material in road construction?

AStone dust

BBitumen

CLimestone

DSand

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Question 189 of 378Transportation

The binding materials used for rigid pavement is ...........

AStone dust

Bpetroleum

CCement

DBitumen

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Question 190 of 378Transportation

Bitumen is a by-product of ...........

Awood

Bpetroleum

Ckerosene

Dcoal

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Question 191 of 378Transportation

Bitumen is obtained from ...........

Anatural organic base

Bsynthetic

Cpetroleum

Dcoal

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Question 192 of 378Transportation

Bitumen extraction test is typically done at ...........

A1500 rpm at 160°C

B3600 rpm at 100°C

C1200 rpm at 140°C

D3600 rpm at 110°C

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Question 193 of 378Transportation

The specific gravity of bitumen lies between ...........

A0.8 and 0.9

B0.95 and 0.97

C0.97 and 1.02

D1.02 and 1.05

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Question 194 of 378Transportation

Which of the following test is used to determine the bitumen content?

AMarshall test

BPenetration test

CVee-Bee test

DDuctility test

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Question 195 of 378Transportation

The bitumen is completely soluble in ...........

Acarbon monoxide

Bcarbon dioxide

Ccarbon disulphide

Dcarbon sulfide

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Question 196 of 378Transportation

The grade of bitumen 80/100 means its ...........

Apenetration

Bductility

Cviscosity

Dsoftening point

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Question 197 of 378Transportation

If the penetration grade is 62, the penetration value is ...........

A62 mm

B6.2 mm

C0.62 mm

D620 mm

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Question 198 of 378Transportation

The temperature used in penetration test is ...........

A23

B27

C30

D25

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Question 199 of 378Transportation

Which of the following grade of bitumen is harder?

A30

B60

C80

D100

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Question 200 of 378Transportation

The insoluble material presence in the bitumen should preferably less than ...........

A0.4%

B1%

C2%

D4%

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Question 201 of 378Transportation

For testing loss in heating, the bitumen sample is heated at the temperature of ...........

A127°C

B150°C

C163°C

D200°C

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Question 202 of 378Transportation

Which of the following test is used to determine the consistency and flow resistance of bitumen?

ADuctility test

BViscosity test

CSoftening point test

DPenetration test

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Question 203 of 378Transportation

The ductility value of bitumen for suitability in road construction should not be less than ...........

A50 cm

B40 cm

C30 cm

D60 cm

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Question 204 of 378Transportation

The rate of stretching bitumen in ductility test is ...........

A5 mm/min

B5 cm/min

C10 cm/min

D10 mm/min

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Question 205 of 378Transportation

The solvent used in cutback bitumen is ...........

Akerosene

Boil

Cpetrol

Ddiesel

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Question 206 of 378Transportation

The type of bitumen whose viscosity has reduced by addition of volatile solvent is ...........

Acut-back bitumen

Bbitumen emulsion

Croad tar

Dasphalt

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Question 207 of 378Transportation

Which bitumen does not need heating?

APavement grade

BBitumen emulsion

CModified bitumen

DCut-back bitumen

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Question 208 of 378Transportation

What is the standard temperature for Marshall test specimen is ...........

A27°C

B25°C

C60°C

D40°C

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Question 209 of 378Transportation

The number of blows in Marshalls test specimen is ...........

A25

B30

C55

D75

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Question 210 of 378Transportation

The test used for detecting over heated or cracked bitumen is ...........

Aductility test

Bspot test

Csoftening point test

Dflash and fire point test

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Question 211 of 378Transportation

What is the standard temperature taken for the rebound (benklemen beam) deflection calculation?

A27°C

B30°C

C33°C

D25°C

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Question 212 of 378Transportation

The benklement beam deflection studies were carried out on a highway pavement at a temperature of 30°C. The rebound deflection was found to be 1.31 mm. What would be the corrected rebound deflection?

A1.33 mm

B1.35 mm

C1.40 mm

D1.36 mm

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Question 213 of 378Transportation

Benkelman beam deflection method is used for the design of ...........

Arigid overlay on rigid pavement

Bflexible overlay on flexible pavement

Cflexible overlay on rigid pavement

Drigid overlay on flexible pavement

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Question 214 of 378Transportation

The benklement beam deflection studies were carried out on a highway pavement at a temperature of 30°C. The rebound deflection was found to be 1.05 mm. What would be the corrected rebound deflection?

A1.0 mm

B1.10 mm

C1.20 mm

D1.16 mm

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Question 215 of 378Transportation

In double lane road pavement, the deflection in benklement beam test is checked at the distance of ...........

A0.9 m from center

B0.6 m from edge

C0.9 m from center

D0.9 m from edge

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Question 216 of 378Transportation

Which of the following is not a category of traffic studies?

ADynamic studies

BInventories

CEconomic studies

DAdministrative studies

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Question 217 of 378Transportation

Which of the following is the most vulnerable part of the traffic?

ACattle

BPedestrians

CVehicles

DTraffic jam

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Question 218 of 378Transportation

Which of the following is not an objective of OD studies?

ATo determine the amount of by passable traffic that enters a town and thus establishes the need for diversion

BTo develop trip generation and trip distribution models

CTo determine the potential of the present highway system and plan for new facilities

DTo assess the pedestrian pattern

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Question 219 of 378Transportation

Which of the following is not a factor affecting traffic capacity?

ATraffic control devices

BGradient

CLateral clearance

DLane width

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Question 220 of 378Transportation

Which of the following traffic study uses traffic models to analyze traffic?

AAccident studies

BCalibration studies

CTraffic volume studies

DParking studies

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Question 221 of 378Transportation

The number of vehicles crossing a section of road in a unit time at any selected period is called ...........

Atraffic volume study

Btraffic density study

Ctraffic mass study

Dtraffic characteristic study

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Question 222 of 378Transportation

Time mean speed (TMS) is ........... space mean speed (SMS).

Aslightly less than

Bnever less than

Cnever greater than

Dequal to

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Question 223 of 378Transportation

Which of the following is the primary disadvantage of Roadside interview method?

ARequires more manpower

BTraffic disruption

CHuge set of data

DSkilled surveyors

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Question 224 of 378Transportation

Which of the following is one of the uses of a collision diagram?

ADemarcating area for parking

BRecord of accident occurrence

CInterpreting traffic data

DRedesign of traffic lights

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Question 225 of 378Transportation

Which intersection has no conflict?

AClover leaf

BDiamond

CTrumpet

DChannelized

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Question 226 of 378Transportation

An intersection that is provided for different levels of the road is called ...........

Aintersection at grade

Bgrade-separated intersections

Cchannelized intersection

Drotary intersection

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Question 227 of 378Transportation

The procedure of adopting medians and traffic island in an un-channelized intersection is called ...........

Achannelizing

Bdesigning

Cdividing

Ddesigning

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Question 228 of 378Transportation

Which of these is INCORRECT in case of channelised intersection of roads?

Adividing

Bcrossing

Cchannelizing

DVery cheap to construct

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Question 229 of 378Transportation

What is traffic engineering?

ATraffic engineering optimizes the performance and efficiency of the movement of people, goods, and transportation

BTraffic engineering mainly deals with improving traffic performance, traffic studies, and traffic networks

CThe main goal of traffic engineering is to reduce high-speed collisions

DAll of the above

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Question 230 of 378Transportation

The basic objective of traffic engineering is to achieve ...........

Aefficient, free and rapid flow of traffic with least priority given to accidents

Befficient, free and rapid flow of traffic with fewer accidents

Cefficient and rapid flow of traffic

Drapid flow of traffic

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Question 231 of 378Transportation

Which is the most important objective of traffic engineering?

ATo provide a high speed road without any other priority

BTo increase the traffic

CTo reduce the accidents

DTo consider pedestrians as obstruction

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Question 232 of 378Transportation

The hearing, visibility and reaction time are covered in which type of factors?

APhysical

BMental

CPsychological

DEnvironmental

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Question 233 of 378Transportation

Which of the following is known as the time lost by traffic due to traffic friction and traffic control devices?

ASetback time

BDelay

CGreen time

DRed time

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Question 234 of 378Transportation

What does PIEV mean?

APerception, imitation, environment and volition

BPerception, identification, environment and volition

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Question 235 of 378Transportation

The best type of interchange can be provided with ...........

Arotary

Bdiamond

Cpartial cloverleaf

Dfull cloverleaf

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Question 236 of 378Transportation

The process of leaving the vehicles and gaining either left or right of existing lane is called ...........

Adiverging

Bmerging

Ccrossing

Dweaving

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Question 237 of 378Transportation

Longitudinal ridging due to the channelization of traffic is called ...........

Agrooving

Bshoving

Cridging

Dskidding

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Question 238 of 378Transportation

The type of island used in Tinkune-Koteshwor ring road is ...........

Adivisional islands

Bchannelizing islands

Cpedestrian islands

Drotary island

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Question 239 of 378Transportation

The capacity of an uncontrolled intersection is ...........

A1000 to 1200 vehicles/hour

B1100 to 1200 vehicles/hour

C1400 to 1600 vehicles/hour

D1200 to 1400 vehicles/hour

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Question 240 of 378Transportation

What is the recommended speed limit for traffic in a rotary (roundabout) designed for urban areas?

A25 km/hr

B30 km/hr

C35 km/hr

D40 km/hr

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Question 241 of 378Transportation

The maximum number of vehicles beyond which rotary intersection is not effective from ...........

A500 PCU/hr

B3000 PCU/hr

C5000 PCU/hr

D10000 PCU/hr

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Question 242 of 378Transportation

The minimum weaving angle in the rotary section is ...........

A10°

B15°

C20°

D25°

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Question 243 of 378Transportation

The most cost-effective/economical layout of lighting for narrow roads is ...........

Acentral

Bstaggered, on both side

Csingle side

Dnone of the above

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Question 244 of 378Transportation

Which factors to be considered in the design of road lighting?

ALuminaire distribution of light

BThe spacing of light units

CLighting layouts

DAll of the above

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Question 245 of 378Transportation

The factors that influence the night visibility ...........

Ashape and size of vehicle

Bbrightness of object

Cmore trucks are running on the roads

Dfewer pedestrians on the road section

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Question 246 of 378Transportation

As per IRC, the minimum horizontal clearance required for lighting poles for the road with raised kerbs is ........... from the edge of raised kerb.

A0.6 m

B0.5 m

C0.4 m

D0.3 m

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Question 247 of 378Transportation

Which type of road pavement provide greater night visibility?

ARigid pavement

BFlexible pavement

CWater bound madam

DNone of the above

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Question 248 of 378Transportation

Which factors influence night visibility in highway?

ASize of objects

BBrightness of objects

CReflecting characteristics of the pavement surface

DAll of the above

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Question 249 of 378Transportation

The spacing of lighting units influenced by ...........

Aelectric distribution poles

Billumination

Croad layout

Dall of the above

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Question 250 of 378Transportation

For the movement of vehicles at an intersection of two roads, without any interference, the type of grade separator generally preferred to, is ...........

Adelta

Btrumpet

Cdiamond interchange

Dclover leaf

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Question 251 of 378Transportation

Which of the following traffic study determines total parking demand?

AParking studies

BTravel time studies

CAccident studies

DTraffic volume study

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Question 252 of 378Transportation

Which of the following is 'On street parking'?

AMulti-storey parking

BUnderground parking

CKerb parking

DNone of the above

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Question 253 of 378Transportation

The ill effects of parking are ...........

Acongestion

Bcrash

Cobstruction to the emergency vehicles

Dall of the above

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Question 254 of 378Transportation

The best type of angle parking is ...........

A30°

B45°

C60°

D90°

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Question 255 of 378Transportation

The maximum number of vehicles can be parked with ...........

A30° angle parking

B45° angle parking

C60° angle parking

D90° angle parking

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Question 256 of 378Transportation

The type of parking in which the vehicles are parked along the kerb is called ...........

Akerb parking

Boff-street parking

Cparallel parking

Dangle parking

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Question 257 of 378Transportation

The maximum flow of traffic is obtained at ...........

Azero density

Bjam density

Chalf of jam density

Dquarter of jam density

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Question 258 of 378Transportation

What is the purpose of a travel time and delay study?

ATo evaluate the traffic stream

BFor survey data

CTo assess the quality of traffic movement

DTo assess the time taken to travel by various vehicles

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Question 259 of 378Transportation

As per IRC: 67-2001, the shape and colour of a STOP sign is ...........

Atriangular in shape and black in colour with white border

Boctagonal in shape and red in colour with white border

Ccircular in shape and red in colour with white border

Dcircular in shape and black in colour with white border

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Question 260 of 378Transportation

The background color of informatory sign is ...........

Ayellow

Bgreen

Cwhite

Dblue

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Question 261 of 378Transportation

'Give Way' is regulatory traffic sign with ...........

Atriangular

Bcircular

Coctagonal

Drectangular

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Question 262 of 378Transportation

The background color of the informatory sign board is ...........

Ayellow

Bred

Cwhite

Dgreen

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Question 263 of 378Transportation

Which of the following is regulatory traffic sign?

AParking place

BRoad narrow on both sides

CStop and give way sign

Dnone of the above

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Question 264 of 378Transportation

Which one of the following is not a warning sign?

ACurve ahead

BNarrow bridge ahead

CU-turn

DNone of the above

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Question 265 of 378Transportation

The school ahead is the type of traffic sign of ...........

Ainformatory sign

Bcautionary sign

Cmandatory

Dboth informatory and cautionary

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Question 266 of 378Transportation

The signs should be mounted on sign post painted alternatively with ...........

A10 cm yellow and black bands

B70 cm white and green bands

C25 cm black and white bands

D50 cm black and yellow bands

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Question 267 of 378Transportation

The minimum thickness of base course is ...........

A15 cm

B25 cm

C20 cm

D30 cm

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Question 268 of 378Transportation

Minimum thickness of the base of a flexible pavement, is ...........

A10 cm

B15 cm

C20 cm

D25 cm

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Question 269 of 378Transportation

The thickness of bituminous carpet varies from ...........

A10-20 mm

B20-25 mm

C25-30 mm

D30-50 mm

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Question 270 of 378Transportation

Which of the following is top most layer?

AWearing course

BBase course

CSub-base course

DSub-grade

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Question 271 of 378Transportation

The dangerous types of failure is the failure of ...........

Awearing course

Bbase course

CSub-base course

DSub-grade

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Question 272 of 378Transportation

Which of the following is bottom most layer?

AWearing course

BBase course

CSub-base course

DSub-grade

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Question 273 of 378Transportation

Flexible pavement consists of ........... course after sub-grade course.

Agrade course

Bbase course

Csub-base course

Dbinder course

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Question 274 of 378Transportation

Rigid pavements are stiffer than flexible pavements due to ...........

Alow modulus of rigidity

Blow modulus of elasticity

Chigh modulus of rigidity

Dhigh modulus of elasticity

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Question 275 of 378Transportation

The thickness of single layer bitumen bound macadam is ...........

A10-12 mm

B20-25 mm

C40-60 mm

D50-100 mm

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Question 276 of 378Transportation

What is the thickness of the binder course that is provided in the pavement?

A50-100 mm

B100-200 mm

C25-50 mm

D100-150 mm

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Question 277 of 378Transportation

The expansion joints are provided at an interval of ........... if the slab is laid in summer.

A4 to 5 m

B13 to 14 m

C50 to 60 m

D90 to 120 m

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Question 278 of 378Transportation

According to DOR, the maximum thickness of sub-base/premix pavement is ...........

A20

B25

C30

D35

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Question 279 of 378Transportation

Which premix is used in the base course?

AOtta seal

BBituminous concrete

CBituminous bound macadam

DSurface dressing

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Question 280 of 378Transportation

Which of the below is a type of empirical methods used for the design of flexible pavements?

AGroup index method

BBurmister's layer theory

CTriaxial test

DIRC method

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Question 281 of 378Transportation

The design methods for flexible pavements are ...........

ABoussinesq theory

BBurmister's layer theory

CSemi-empirical method

DAll of the above

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Question 282 of 378Transportation

Which temperature stress is generally ignored in the design?

AFrictional stress

BInterior stress

CEdge stress

DCorner stress

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Question 283 of 378Transportation

Temperature variation produce heavy temperature stresses in ...........

Aflexible pavement

Brigid pavement

Csemi-rigid pavement

Dall of the above

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Question 284 of 378Transportation

The vertical ........... on top of the sub-grade controls the sub-grade rutting.

Atensile strain

Bcompressive strain

Ccompressive stress

Dtensile stress

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Question 285 of 378Transportation

Temperature stresses in the pavement are caused due to the variation of temperature

Aslab

Bcement

Csub-grade

Dsub-base

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Question 286 of 378Transportation

The length of the side of warning sign boards of roads is ...........

A40 cm

B30 cm

C45 cm

D50 cm

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Question 287 of 378Transportation

What is the effect of using traffic signals?

AReduce right turn conflict us well as rear end collision

BReduce right turn but may increase rear end collision

CIncreases both

DNone of the above

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Question 288 of 378Transportation

Which of the following are the disadvantages of traffic signals?

AThe quality of the traffic flow improves

BTraffic handling capacity increases

CThe rear end collision increases

DProvide orderly moment at intersection

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Question 289 of 378Transportation

The pedestrian may cross the road with care in ...........

Ared standing man

Bgreen walking man

Cflashing green man

Dall of the above

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Question 290 of 378Transportation

Which of the following is not a parameter of traffic stream?

ASpeed

BPCU

CDensity of traffic

DFlow of traffic

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Question 291 of 378Transportation

In pedestrian signal, "GO" represents ...........

Agreen walking man

Bgreen walking women

Cboth of the above

Dred standing man

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Question 292 of 378Transportation

'Clearance time' is indicated by ...........

Ared

Bgreen

Camber

Dwhite

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Question 293 of 378Transportation

The types of traffic control devices are ...........

Asign and road marking

Bsignals and island

Croad light for night driving

Dall of the above

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Question 294 of 378Transportation

When does shear stress occur in the pavement?

AFriction between pavement and tyre

BSeepage into sub-grade

CLoading exceeds capacity

DWeathering of the pavement surface

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Question 295 of 378Transportation

The direct impact of vertical stress on the road pavement may cause ...........

Arutting

Bfatigue

Cshear

Ddeflection

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Question 296 of 378Transportation

Which of the below is not a type of stress that is commonly found in flexible pavements?

Anormal stress

Bshear stress

Cvertical stress

Dradial stress

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Question 297 of 378Transportation

In ........... pavement, the transfer of the vertical or compressive stresses to the lower layer by grain to grain through point of contact in granular structure.

Arigid

Bflexible

Csemi-rigid

Dnone of the above

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Question 298 of 378Transportation

Frost protection layer is provided in between which layers?

ASurface and base course

BSub-base and base course

CSub-grade and sub-base course

DSurface and sub-base course

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Question 299 of 378Transportation

Frictional stresses are developed due to ...........

Arelative movement of the base

Brelative movement of the slab

Cdaily temperature variation

Dseasonal temperature variation

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Question 300 of 378Transportation

What is the factor that the design of semi-rigid pavements is based on?

AStability

BCracks

CStress

DDeflections

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Question 301 of 378Transportation

The load transfer to lower layers in flexible pavements is by ...........

Aconsolidation of sub-grade

Bgrain to grain contact

Csheet deformation

Dbending action of layers

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Question 302 of 378Transportation

As per DOR, the maximum thickness of premix carpet is ...........

A20 mm

B30 mm

C25 mm

D15 mm

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Question 303 of 378Transportation

As per DOR, the minimum value of CBR for granular sub base is ...........

A10

B20

C25

D30

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Question 304 of 378Transportation

What are the type of stresses induced due to the temperature change in the pavement?

AFrictional stresses and thermal stress

BWarping stress and thermal stress

CWarping stress and frictional stress

DThermal stress and temporal stress

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Question 305 of 378Transportation

When does the warping of the cement concrete slab occur?

ADifferent temperature on layers

BTemperature differential exceeds 30

CSame temperature on layers

DTemperature differential is below 10

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Question 306 of 378Transportation

As per IRC, the maximum spacing of contraction joints is ........... in reinforced cement concrete slab of thickness 20 cm.

A4.5 m

B14 m

C45 m

D60 m

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Question 307 of 378Transportation

The design factor not considered in CBR is ...........

Aweather

Btraffic

CVDF

Dgrowth rate

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Question 308 of 378Transportation

Stresses are the response of ........... of the pavement.

Adeflection

Bweathering

Cloading

Dgrowth rate

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Question 309 of 378Transportation

The axial load of the vehicle transfer wheel load from ...........

Awearing to base

Bbase to sub-base

Csub-base to sub-grade

Dall of the above

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Question 310 of 378Transportation

In Asphalt bitumen pavement, the wheel load of the vehicle transfer from which layer?

AAsphalt to base

BBase to sub-base

CBase to sub-grade

DSub-Base to sub-grade

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Question 311 of 378Transportation

Load distribution from asphalt, base, subbase to sub-grade

Aabove the wearing course

Bbelow the sub-base course

Cabove the sub-base course

Dbelow the sub-grade

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Question 312 of 378Transportation

Tie bars in rigid pavements provide across ...........

Acontraction joints

Bexpansion joints

Clongitudinal joints

Dconstruction joints

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Question 313 of 378Transportation

The dowel bars are used in rigid pavements for ...........

Aresisting tensile stresses

Bresisting bending stress

Cresisting shear stresses

Dtransferring load from one portion to another

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Question 314 of 378Transportation

Dowel Bars are placed along ........... of road.

ALongitudinal direction of traffic

Bperpendicular to direction of traffic

C45° to the direction of traffic

Dany direction

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Question 315 of 378Transportation

Which of the following factors does NOT primarily influence the sub-grade capacity?

Aseismic activity

Bsoil type

Cmoisture content

Dtraffic loading

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Question 316 of 378Transportation

The maximum spacing of contraction joints in rigid pavements is ...........

A2.5 m

B3.5 m

C4.5 m

D5.5 m

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Question 317 of 378Transportation

Which of the below is not a primary function of a pavement?

Awaterproofing

Bsmooth surface

Cskid resistance

Dreduce traffic

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Question 318 of 378Transportation

In a CBR test, if the CBR value at 5 mm is greater than that at 2.5 mm ...........

Athe higher value should be chosen

Bthe test should be repeated

Caverage value of the two should be used

Dnone of the above

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Question 319 of 378Transportation

In flexible pavement, rolling is done from ...........

Acenter to edges

Bedges to center

Cone edge to another edge

Ddiagonal

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Question 320 of 378Transportation

When the bituminous surfacing is done on one side then another cement concrete road, the type of treatment to be given is ...........

Atack coat

Bseal coat

Cspray of emulsion

Dprime coat

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Question 321 of 378Transportation

A high viscosity bituminous material applied to the relatively impervious surface such as existing bituminous pavement, concrete pavement, etc. is ...........

Atack coat

Bprime coat

Cseal coat

Dbituminous surfacing

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Question 322 of 378Transportation

A low viscosity liquid bituminous material applied to the existing pervious surface is ...........

Atack coat

Bprime coat

Cseal coat

Dbituminous surfacing

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Question 323 of 378Transportation

The bitumen layer spread over old pavement to bind newer pavement layer together is ...........

Aseal coat

Bprime coat

Ctack coat

Dotta seal

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Question 324 of 378Transportation

Which of the following is not a type of rigid pavement failure?

AShrinkage cracks

BMud pumping

CWarping cracks

DRuts

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Question 325 of 378Transportation

The failure of the pavement which is independent on the design is ...........

Ainferior materials

Bdelay of compaction

Csettlement

Doverloaded vehicles

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Question 326 of 378Transportation

Warping of concrete pavement cause ...........

Areversal of stresses

Bfrictional of stresses

Cdirect compressive stresses

Ddirect tensile stresses

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Question 327 of 378Transportation

The shear failure occurs in ...........

Aelastic deformation

Bconsolidated deformation

Cplastic deformation

Dall of the above

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Question 328 of 378Transportation

The shear failure of soil sub grade may be attributed to ...........

Ainadequate stability

Bexcessive stress

Cinadequate stability and excessive stress

Dnone of the above

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Question 329 of 378Transportation

The Maintenance of road comes under ...........

Aroutine maintenance

Broutine maintenance

Cperiodic maintenance

Demergency maintenance

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Question 330 of 378Transportation

Maintenance of asphalt is done at ...........

Arecurrent maintenance

Broutine maintenance

Cperiodic maintenance

Demergency maintenance

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Question 331 of 378Transportation

Maintenance of earthen and gravel road comes under ...........

Aroutine maintenance

Brecurrent maintenance

Cperiodic maintenance

Demergency maintenance

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Question 332 of 378Transportation

The bitumen overlay is type of ...........

Aroutine maintenance

Brecurrent maintenance

Cperiodic maintenance

Demergency maintenance

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Question 333 of 378Transportation

Consists of a large bucket which is attached to a tractor.

ABulldozer

BScraper

CGrader

DEscalator

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Question 334 of 378Transportation

type of excavator is used for digging below, at or above operating level in a vertical range.

ASkimmer

BDragline

CClamshell

DBack trench

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Question 335 of 378Transportation

Can be used on wet ground and in all conditions of weather.

Agrader

Bbulldozer

Cdragline

Dscraper

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Question 336 of 378Transportation

type of excavator carries Shovel at its lower end.

Apower shovel

Bdragline

Cclamshell

Descalator

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Question 337 of 378Transportation

Among the following excavators, the most suitable excavator for dredging purposes will be ...........

Afront shovel

Bback hoe

Cdragline

Dscraper

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Question 338 of 378Transportation

.......... is very useful equipment and it can be used for construction work like to clear the site of work, to make the land level, etc.

Ascraper

Bgrader

Cexcavator

Dbulldozer

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Question 339 of 378Transportation

A process of transporting material from one place to another over a stationary structure in a continuous stream is known as ...........

Atransporting

Bhauling

Cconveying

Dhoisting

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Question 340 of 378Transportation

Which of the following crushers is primarily used for shaping the aggregates?

AJaw crusher

BVertical shaft impactor

CCone crusher

DJaw crusher and cone crusher together

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Question 341 of 378Transportation

Page testing machine is used for ...........

Astripping test

Battrition test

Cabrasion test

Dimpact test

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Question 342 of 378Transportation

Bump integrator equipment is used to ...........

Ameasure pavement surface condition

Bfind pavement deflection

Cfix camber value

Dfind design speed

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Question 343 of 378Transportation

Vibrating compactor is ideally suited for ...........

Amanual towing and compacting any type of soil with varying moisture content

Bcompacting fly ash masses with any moisture content

Ccompacting cohesionless less granular material with any moisture content

Dcompacting all fine grained materials having adequate moisture content

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Question 344 of 378Transportation

Which of the following roller is used to compact the coarse grained soil?

ADrum roller

BPneumatic roller

CVibratory roller

DTamping roller

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Question 345 of 378Transportation

The downtime of an equipment is ...........

Athe time when equipment shall have to be returned to the owner due to expiry of its lease period

Bthe period of time when equipment is idle for want of work

Cthe period of time that the equipment fails to provide or perform its primary function

Dthe time when contractor has to do the down payment before taking equipment on rent

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Question 346 of 378Transportation

The loosening of the top surface of a road by mechanical or other means is called ...........

Apicking

Bpeeling

Cblistering

Dscarifying

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Question 347 of 378Transportation

In the penetration macadam construction, the bitumen is ...........

Asprayed after the aggregates are spread and compacted

Bpremixed with aggregates and then spread

Csprayed before the aggregate are spread and compacted

Dnone of the above

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Question 348 of 378Transportation

Maintenance operation done at interval of 6 months to 2 years is known as ...........

Aroutine maintenance

Brecurrent maintenance

Cperiodic maintenance

Demergency maintenance

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Question 349 of 378Transportation

The pot hole maintenance in case of bituminous road is ...........

Aperiod maintenance

Brecurrent maintenance

Croutine maintenance

Dspecial maintenance

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Question 350 of 378Transportation

Which one of the following detects indicates progressive disintegration of bituminous premix carpet surfacing by loss of aggregates?

ARaveling

BPot holes

CEdge breaking

DRutting

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Question 351 of 378Transportation

In the repair of potholes, a ........... portion of the pavement surrounding it is cut out.

Acircular

Brectangular

Csquare

Dirregular

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Question 352 of 378Transportation

Fatigue cracking in flexible pavements is primarily caused by ...........

Atensile strain at the bottom of the asphalt concrete layer

Bcompressive strain at the top of the sub-grade layer

Cshear strain within the pavement structure

Dvertical strain at the surface of the pavement

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Question 353 of 378Transportation

Rutting deformation in flexible pavements is primarily caused by ...........

Atensile strain at the bottom of the asphalt concrete layer

Bcompressive strain at the top of the sub-grade layer

Cshear strain within the pavement structure

Dvertical strain at the surface of the pavement

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Question 354 of 378Transportation

The permanent deformation along the wheel path in flexible pavement is known as ...........

Afatigue cracking

Brutting

Cthermal cracking

Dfrost heave

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Question 355 of 378Transportation

The longitudinal depression in the wheel path in bituminous pavements is ...........

Alongitudinal cracking

Brutting

Cshear failure

Dfrost heave

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Question 356 of 378Transportation

Alligator or map cracking is the common type of failure in ...........

Abituminous surfacing

Bwater bound macadam (WBM)

Cconcrete pavements

Dgravel roads

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Question 357 of 378Transportation

Map cracking is ...........

Aformation of irregular cracks of bituminous surfacing

Bformation of cracks followed with a depression

Cformation of cracks in the longitudinal direction

Dnone of the above

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Question 358 of 378Transportation

Alligator cracking is ...........

Afatigue

Bfoundation failure

Cpoor sub-grade

Dexcessive bitumen

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Question 359 of 378Transportation

In a bituminous pavement, alligator cracking is mainly due to ...........

Ainadequate bearing course

Binadequate thickness of sub-base course of pavement

Cuse of excessive bituminous material

Dfatigue causing from repeated stress application

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Question 360 of 378Transportation

Which of the following failure occurs due to relative movement of flexible pavement layer materials?

AMap cracking

BShear failure

CFrost heaving

DLongitudinal cracking

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Question 361 of 378Transportation

A common type of failure which occurs due to the relative movement of pavement layer ...........

Aalligator cracking

Bshear failure

Cconsolidated of pavement layers

Dreflection cracking

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Question 362 of 378Transportation

Reflection cracking is observed in ...........

Aflexible pavement

Brigid pavement

Cbituminous overlay over cement concrete surface

Drigid overlay over flexible pavement

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Question 363 of 378Transportation

Stripping of asphalt pavement is primarily due to ...........

Aexcessive asphalt content in mixture

Bmoisture damage

Cfatigue damage

Duse of less tough aggregate

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Question 364 of 378Transportation

In flexible pavement, rutting failure occurs at ...........

Atop surface course

Bbase course

Csub-base

Dany of them

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Question 365 of 378Transportation

One of the probable causes of rutting on flexible pavements is ...........

Aexcessive stripping of binder material from the wearing course

Buse of flaky aggregates in the wearing course

Cinadequate compaction of pavement layers

Dhigh wind speeds

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Question 366 of 378Transportation

Which one of the following causes raveling in bituminous pavement?

AUse of soft bitumen

BUse of open graded aggregates

CExcessive bitumen content

DLow bitumen content

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Question 367 of 378Transportation

Which of the following is not a flexible pavement failure?

ARuts

BPot holes

CFrost heaving

DMud pumping

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Question 368 of 378Transportation

The thin hairline crack is also known as ...........

Abreaking

Bsizzling

Ccrazing

Dcracking

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Question 369 of 378Transportation

The basic causes of sub-grade failure are ...........

Ainadequate stability

Binadequate stress application

Cinadequate stability and excessive stress

Dall the above

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Question 370 of 378Transportation

Which of the following is used in a regular pavement maintenance activity?

ATack coat

BPrime coat

CFog seal

DNone of the above are correct

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Question 371 of 378Transportation

Which technique is primarily used for sealing cracks in asphalt pavement?

AFog sealing

BOverlay

CThermal sealing

DCrack filling

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Question 372 of 378Transportation

A road pavement should have which of the following features?

AYielding

BNon-yielding

CUndulation

DDeflection

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Question 373 of 378Transportation

In mass haul diagram, if end is negative what does it mean?

ABalanced

BBurrow

CSurplus

DCannot be said exactly

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Question 374 of 378Transportation

The maximum ordinate of mass haul diagram occurs ...........

Awhere cut and fill are balanced

Bat the end of an embankment

Cat the end of a cutting

Dall of the above

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Question 375 of 378Transportation

In mass haul diagram the negative sign represents ...........

Acutting

Bfilling

Cborrow pit

Dhaulage distance

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Question 376 of 378Transportation

The positive mass haul diagram represents ...........

Afirst cut and then fill

Bfirst fill and then cut

Ccut

Dfill

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Question 377 of 378Transportation

The slope of a mass haul diagram gives the ...........

Aaverage earthwork volume per unit length

Brate of change of earthwork volume over distance

Cmaximum permissible gradient for hauling

Defficiency of equipment utilization

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Question 378 of 378Transportation

Find the economical haul distance, if the cost of borrow (including excavation and hauling) is Rs. 6 per m³ per m and the cost of tipping and overhauling is Rs. 0.04 per m³ per m.

A100 m

B120 m

C150 m

D180 m

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