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  1. The depressions and undulations in the pavement, are caused due to

  2. A.
    improper compaction of subgrade
    B.
    impact of heavy wheel loads
    C.
    punching effect
    D.
    flexible gears
    E.
    all the above.

  3. Pick up the incorrect statement from the following:

  4. A.
    In single engine aeroplanes, the engine is provided in the nose of the aircraft
    B.
    In double engine aeroplanes, one engine on either wing is placed symmetrically
    C.
    In three engine aeroplanes, two engines are placed on both wings and one engine is placed in the tail
    D.
    None of these.

  5. Pick up the correct statement from the following:

  6. A.
    The speed of the aircraft relative to the ground, is called cruising speed
    B.
    The speed of the aircraft relative to wind, is called air speed
    C.
    When wind is blowing the direction of the flight, air speed is less than cruising speed
    D.
    All the above.

  7. Airport elevation is the reduced level above M.S.L. of

  8. A.
    control tower
    B.
    highest point of the landing area
    C.
    lowest point of the landing area
    D.
    none of these.

  9. The reduced level of the proposed site of an air port is 2500 m above M.S.L. If the recommended length by I.C.A.O. for the runway at sea level is 2500 m, the required length of the runway is

  10. A.
    2500 m
    B.
    3725 m
    C.
    3000 m
    D.
    3250 m

  11. According to I.C.A.O. the recommended length of air ports is decided on

  12. A.
    sea level elevation
    B.
    standard sea level temperature (15°C)
    C.
    effective gradient percentage
    D.
    all the above.

  13. Pick up the correct statement from the following:

  14. A.
    The basic length of a runway is increased at a rate of 7% per 300 m of elevation of M.S.L.
    B.
    The standard temperature at the site is obtained by reducing the standard sea level temperature of 15°C at the rate of 6.5°C per 1000 m rise in elevation
    C.
    The aerodrome reference temperature is the monthly mean of the mean daily temperature for the hottest month of the year
    D.
    All the above.

  15. The meterological condition which influences the size and location of an air port is

  16. A.
    atmosphere pressure
    B.
    air density
    C.
    reduced level
    D.
    wind direction
    E.
    all the above.

  17. Pick up the correct statement from the following:

  18. A.
    The distance between the points of intersection of the extreme tangents to the transition curve is kept greater than 7500 m x sum of grade changes at the point of intersection
    B.
    The rate of change of grade is limited to 0.3% per 30 m length of the curve
    C.
    According to I.C.A.O. the maximum longitudinal gradient along a runway is limited to 1.5%
    D.
    All the above.

  19. Conical surface of the approach area rises outwards

  20. A.
    1 in 10
    B.
    1 in 15
    C.
    1 in 20
    D.
    1 in 25