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  1. Desire lines are plotted in

  2. A.

     traffic volume studies

    B.

     speed studies

    C.

     accident studies

    D.

     origin and destination studies


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

  4. A.

     straight line

    B.

     parabolic

    C.

     elliptical

    D.

     combination of straight and parabolic


  5. The percentage compensation in gradient for ruling gradient of 4% and horizontal curve of radius 760 m is

  6. A.

     0.1 %

    B.

     1 %

    C.

     10%

    D.

     no compensation


  7. Select the correct statement.

  8. A.

     More the value of group index, less thickness of pavement will be required

    B.

     More the value of CBR, greater thickness of pavement will be required

    C.

     Minimum and maximum values of group index can be 0 and 20 respectively

    D.

     All of the above


  9. The number of repetitions, which the pavement thickness designed for a given wheel load should be able to support during the life of pavement is

  10. A.

     1000

    B.

     10000

    C.

     100000

    D.

     1000000


  11. The maximum design gradient for vertical profile of a road is

  12. A.

     ruling gradient

    B.

     limiting gradient

    C.

     exceptional gradient

    D.

     minimum gradient


  13. Which of the following premix methods is used for base course ?

  14. A.

     bituminous carpet

    B.

     mastic asphalt

    C.

     sheet asphalt

    D.

     bituminous bound macadam


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

  16. A.

     10 lux

    B.

     15 lux

    C.

     20 lux

    D.

     30 lux


  17. Which of the following methods is preferred for collecting origin and destination data for a small area like a mass business center or a large intersection ?

  18. A.

     road side interview method

    B.

     license plate method

    C.

     return postcard method

    D.

     home interview method


  19. In highway construction on super elevated curves, the rolling shall proceed from

  20. A.

     sides towards the centre

    B.

     centre towards the sides

    C.

     lower edge towards the upper edge

    D.

     upper edge towards the lower edge