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  1. The width of the right of way, is influenced by

  2. A.
    formation width
    B.
    shoulders or berms
    C.
    classification of road
    D.
    availability of funds
    E.
    all the above.

  3. On the recommendations of Nagpur Conference, the minimum width of a village road may be

  4. A.
    2.45 m
    B.
    2.75 m
    C.
    3.66 m
    D.
    4.90 m
    E.
    5.00 m

  5. In retaining and breast walls, weep holes are provided at

  6. A.
    50 cm vertical height and 50 cm centre to centre horizontally
    B.
    100 cm vertical height and 100 cm centre to centre horizontally
    C.
    100 cm vertical height and 120 cm centre to centre horizontally
    D.
    120 cm vertical height and 100 cm centre to centre horizontally.

  7. In complex situations, total time required for a driver to form a judgement and to act, may be taken as

  8. A.
    1.0 sec
    B.
    1.5 sec
    C.
    2.0 sec
    D.
    2.5 sec
    E.
    3.0 sec

  9. At intersection of roads, the traffic volume study is carried out to ascertain the number of vehicles

  10. A.
    moving along straights
    B.
    turning left
    C.
    turning right
    D.
    all the above.

  11. Widening of the roads on curves in hilly region, is done

  12. A.
    on the outer side
    B.
    on the inner side
    C.
    on the outer and inner sides equally
    D.
    less on outer side and more on inner side.

  13. For a properly designed vehicle, the resistance generally ignored, is

  14. A.
    wind resistance
    B.
    rolling resistance
    C.
    grade resistance
    D.
    axle resistance
    E.
    none of these.

  15. The top height of a route marker above crown level is

  16. A.
    1.50 m
    B.
    1.75 m
    C.
    2.00 m
    D.
    2.25 m

  17. Pick up the correct statement from the following:

  18. A.
    Borrow pits are located out side the right of way
    B.
    Borrow pits may be located on either side of the right of way
    C.
    Spoil bank is located on one side of the right of way
    D.
    All the above.

  19. If E is the modulus of elasticity of the concrete in kg/cm2, d is the slab thickness in cm, is the Poisson's ratio for the concrete, k is the sub-grade modulus kg/cm3, the radius r of relative stiffness in cm,