Highway Engineering Questions (h3)

In this post, I will share some important questions which are frequently asked in competitive examinations such as SSC, UPSC and state PSCs.



  1. As per IRC, what is the value of camber for Thin Bituminous surface when the rainfall is light?


    1. 1.7 %
    2. 2.0 %
    3. 2.5 %
    4. 3.0 %

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    Answer: b
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  2. What is the percentage cross-slope of Plain terrain?


    1. 0 to 10
    2. 10 to 25
    3. 25 to 60
    4. Greater than 60

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    Answer: a
    Options (b), (c) and (d) are correct for Rolling terrain, Mountainous terrain and Steep terrain respectively.

  3. What is the width of the carriageway having two lanes with raised curbs?


    1. 3.75 m
    2. 7.0 m
    3. 7.5 m
    4. 8 m

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    Answer: c
    The width of carriageway having single lane is 3.75 m, having two lanes without raised curbs is 7.0 m.

  4. In case of state highways (2 lanes), what is the width of the roadway in rolling terrain?


    1. 12 m
    2. 9 m
    3. 7.5 m
    4. 4.75 m

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    Answer: a

  5. Road land does not consist ...


    1. Shoulder
    2. Road margin
    3. Roadway
    4. Building line

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    Answer: d

  6. What is the total reaction time suggested by IRC?


    1. 2 seconds
    2. 2.5 seconds>
    3. 3 seconds
    4. 4 seconds

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    Answer: b

  7. What is "E" in the "PIEV" theory?


    1. Execution
    2. Enforcement
    3. Enactment
    4. Emotion

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    Answer: d

  8. As per IRC, what is the value of longitudinal friction?


    1. 0.25 to 0.35
    2. 0.35 to 0.4
    3. 0.35 to 0.5
    4. 0.4 to 0.5

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    Answer: b

  9. As per IRC, what is the height of eye level of the driver?


    1. 0.5 m
    2. 1 m
    3. 1.2 m
    4. 1.5 m

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    Answer: c

  10. If the vehicle moves up the grade then the stopping sight distance will ...


    1. Decrease
    2. Increase
    3. Remains same
    4. Depend on other factors

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    Answer: a






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