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  1. If C is basic capacity per lane, V is velocity in km/hour, S is stopping distance pluslength of the vehicles in metres, the formula is applicable to

    2. A.
    district roads
    B.
    two lane roads
    C.
    two lane roads in one direction
    D.
    none of these.

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  2. Width of vehicles affects the width of

    3. A.
    lanes
    B.
    shoulders
    C.
    parking spaces
    D.
    all the above.

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  3. First operation during the detailed survey of a hill road, is

    4. A.
    hydrological and soil surveys
    B.
    adjustment of alignment along with curves
    C.
    derivation of longitudinal and cross-sections
    D.
    fixation of Bench Marks
    E.
    staking the ground.

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  4. The period of long term plan for the development of roads in India, known as Bombay Plan (Aug. 1958), is

    5. A.
    5 years
    B.
    10 years
    C.
    15 years
    D.
    20 years
    E.
    25 years

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

    6. A.
    sand
    B.
    stone dust
    C.
    cement
    D.
    brick dust.

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  6. According to Highway Research Board of U.S.A. practical land width, is

    7. A.
    2.7 m
    B.
    3.0 m
    C.
    3.3 m
    D.
    3.6 m
    E.
    4.5 m

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  7. Design of flexible pavements is based on

    8. A.
    mathematical analysis
    B.
    empirical formulae
    C.
    a compromise of pure theory and pure empirical formula
    D.
    none of these.

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  8. The efficiency of the brakes of a vehicle depends upon

    9. A.
    condition of road surface
    B.
    condition of the tyres
    C.
    presence of the show moisture
    D.
    all the above.

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  9. Maximum super-elevation on hill roads should not exceed

    10. A.
    5%
    B.
    7%
    C.
    8%
    D.
    10%
    E.
    15%

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

    11. A.
    circular
    B.
    cubic parabola
    C.
    Lemniscate
    D.
    spiral.

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