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Civil Engineering Mcqs

Which of the following tests measures the toughness of road aggregates ?

  • (A)  crushing strength test
  • (B)  abrasion test
  • (C)  impact test
  • (D)  shape test
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The direct interchange ramp involves____________?

  • (A)  diverging to the right side and merging from left
  • (B)  diverging to the left side and merging from right
  • (C)  diverging to the right side and merging from right
  • (D)  diverging to the left side and merging from left
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Los Angeles testing machine is used to conduct______________?

  • (A)  abrasion test
  • (B)  impact test
  • (C)  attrition test
  • (D)  crushing strength test
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In soils having same values of plasticity index, if liquid limit is increased, then_____________?

  • (A)  compressibility and permeability decrease and dry strength increases
  • (B)  compressibility, permeability and dry strength decrease
  • (C)  compressibility, permeability and dry strength increase
  • (D)  compressibility and permeability increase and dry strength decreases
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The most economical lighting layout which is suitable for narrow roads is_______________?

  • (A)  single side lighting
  • (B)  staggered system
  • (C)  central lighting system
  • (D)  none of the above
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When the width of kerb parking space and width of street are limited, generally preferred parking system is________________?

  • (A)  parallel parking
  • (B)  45° angle parking
  • (C)  65° angle parking
  • (D)  90° angle parking
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Penetration test on bitumen is used for determining its_____________?

  • (A)  grade
  • (B)  viscosity
  • (C)  ductility
  • (D)  temperature susceptibility
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The method of design of flexible pavement as recommended by IRC is____________?

  • (A)  group index method
  • (B)  CBR method
  • (C)  Westergaard method
  • (D)  Benkelman beam method
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Flexible pavement distribute the wheel load_____________?

  • (A)  directly to subgrade
  • (B)  through structural action
  • (C)  through a set of layers to the subgrade
  • (D)  none of the above
Submitted By :Ali Uppal