Maximum super-elevation on hill roads should not exceed 5% 7% 8% 10%

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Maximum super-elevation on hill roads should not exceed
Options
A. 5%
B. 7%
C. 8%
D. 10%
E. 15%

Correct Answer

10%

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1. As per recommendations of I.R.C., traffic volume study is carried out for rural roads for 7 days continuously during
Options
A. harvesing
B. lean season
C. harvesting and lean season
D. none of these.

2. The effective length of a compression member of length L held in position and restrained in direction at one end and effectively restrained in direction but not held in position at the other end, is
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A. L
B. 0.67 L
C. 0.85 L
D. 1.5 L
E. 2 L

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

9. 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
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A. district roads
B. two lane roads
C. two lane roads in one direction
D. none of these.

10. Increase in traffic volume, due to increase in transport vehicles, is known as
Options
A. development traffic
B. normal traffic growth
C. generated traffic growth
D. current traffic
E. none of these.

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