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  • If x% is the gradient of an alignment and y% is the gradient after proper superelevation along a curved portion of a highway, the differential grade along the curve, is


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  • A. (x + y)%
  • B. (x - y)%
  • C. (y - x)%
  • D. (x x y)%
  • E. (y + x)%

  • Correct Answer
  • (y - x)% 


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    • 1. To indicate proper control of consistency of a freshly mixed concrete for pavement construction, the slump should be between

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    • A. 3 to 5 cm
    • B. 4 to 6 cm
    • C. 5 to 7 cm
    • D. 7 to 10 cm
    • E. 10 to 12 cm
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    • 2. If D is the degree of a curve, the percentage reduction of gradient, is

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    • A. 0.01 D
    • B. 0.02 D
    • C. 0.03 D
    • D. 0.04 D
    • E. 0.005 D
    • Discuss
    • 3. Minimum permissible speed on high speed roads, is decided on the basis of

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    • A. 15 percentile cumulative frequency
    • B. 20 percentile cumulative frequency
    • C. 30 percentile cumulative frequency
    • D. 40 percentile cumulative frequency.
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    • 4. While calculating the sight distances, the driver's eye above road surface, is assumed

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    • A. 90 cm
    • B. 100 cm
    • C. 110 cm
    • D. 120 cm
    • E. 150 cm
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    • 5. Passing zones are generally not provided on

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    • A. summit curves
    • B. horizontal curves
    • C. two lane highways
    • D. all the above.
    • Discuss
    • 6. On concrete roads, the camber generally provided, is

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    • A. 1 in 20 to 1 in 24
    • B. 1 in 30 to 1 in 48
    • C. 1 in 36 to 1 in 48
    • D. 1 in 48 to 1 in 60
    • E. 1 in 60 to 1 in 72
    • Discuss
    • 7. In an ideal transition curve, the radius of curvature

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    • A. is constant
    • B. at any point is directly proportional to its distance from the point of commencement
    • C. is inversely proportional to the radius of main curve
    • D. is directly proportional to the radius of main curve
    • Discuss
    • 8. The extra widening of pavements recommended by Indian Roads Congress for hill roads having radius 150 metres, is

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    • A. 1.5 m
    • B. 1.0 m
    • C. 0.5 m
    • D. 0.0 m
    • E. 2.0 m
    • Discuss
    • 9. Transverse joints are provided at distances varying from

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    • A. 10 m to 15 m
    • B. 12 m to 18 m
    • C. 16 m to 24 m
    • D. 17 m to 27 m
    • E. 25 m to 35 m
    • Discuss
    • 10. The normal road width of National and State highways

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    • A. is kept 45 m
    • B. in plain and rolling terrain built-up area, is 30 m
    • C. in mountainous built-up area is 20 m
    • D. All the above.
    • Discuss


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