Question 1

In India, the type of traffic assumed to design pavements is?

Accepted Answer

A)  low traffic
B)  heavy traffic
C)  mixed traffic flow
D)  very low traffic C

Question 2

The most important factor that is required for road geometrics is ________

Accepted Answer

A)  ssd
B)  osd
C)  isd
D)  speed of vehicle D

Question 3

Sleepers (ties) are mostly made up of

Accepted Answer

A)  wood
B)  prestressed concrete
C)  metal
D)  steak B

Question 4

The design speed of NH on a cross slope of up to 10% is ________

Accepted Answer

A)  100kmph
B)  80kmph
C)  60kmph
D)  50kmph

Question 5

Transition curve is introduced in

Accepted Answer

A)  horizontal curve
B)  circular curve
C)  between horizontal curve and circular curve
D)  vertical curve

Question 6

The design of horizontal and vertical alignments, super elevation, gradient is worst affected by ________

Accepted Answer

A)  length of vehicle
B)  width of vehicle
C)  speed of vehicle
D)  height of vehicle

Question 7

A part of pavement raised with respect to one side keeping the other side constant is called ________

Accepted Answer

A)  footpath
B)  kerb
C)  super elevation
D)  camber

Question 8

________ percentage of Indian rails routes are electrified.

Accepted Answer

A)  66%
B)  25%
C)  45%
D)  76%

Question 9

The surface of the head of each of the two rails can be maintained by using a

Accepted Answer

A)  rail header
B)  rail trimmer
C)  rail grinder
D)  rail cutter

Question 10

How many types of challenges are encountered in bitumen stabilisation?

Accepted Answer

A)  one
B)  two
C)  three
D)  four

Question 11

The legal axle load of the design vehicle used in India is?

Accepted Answer

A)  1.6 tonne
B)  8.2 tonne
C)  16.2 tonne
D)  32.4 tonne

Question 12

The track and ballast form the

Accepted Answer

A)  temporary way
B)  true way
C)  rigid way
D)  permanent way

Question 13

The colloidal content in BC soils can be up to ________

Accepted Answer

A)  20%
B)  30%
C)  40%
D)  50%

Question 14

________         forms the trackbed upon which railroad ties (sleepers) are laid.

Accepted Answer

A)  track ballast
B)  concrete ballast
C)  rail ballast
D)  wooden ballast

Question 15

The longest railway platforms is

Accepted Answer

A)  state street subway, chicago
B)  gorakhpur railway station, up
C)  kharagpur, west bengal
D)  kollam junction, kerala

Question 16

The extra width of pavement is provided on ________

Accepted Answer

A)  horizontal curve
B)  width of pavement
C)  length of pavement
D)  super elevation

Question 17

The mix design should take into consideration is?

Accepted Answer

A)  stability
B)  durability
C)  stability and durability
D)  age

Question 18

The main purpose of providing camber is

Accepted Answer

A)  to collect storm water
B)  to maintain equilibrium
C)  to follow irc specifications
D)  to follow geometric specifications

Question 19

The modification factor used in base course thickness is called ________

Accepted Answer

A)  granite equivalence
B)  gravel equivalence
C)  sand equivalence
D)  soil equivalence

Question 20

________________ is the predominant gauge used by Indian railways.

Accepted Answer

A)  broad gauge
B)  narrow gauge
C)  metre gauge
D)  standard gauge

Exam 1: Indian Railway Routes and Road Geometrics