Question 1

The ferry designs are dependent on:

Accepted Answer

A)  aesthetics
B)  length of route
C)  country where it is used
D)  weather conditions B

Question 2

Which of the following is considered in case stable floating condition of ship?

Accepted Answer

A)  vertical measurement
B)  horizontal measurement
C)  linear measurement
D)  draft D

Question 3

Goods can be transported within less time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

If wing has MAC of 8m then, what will be the location of aerodynamic centre?

Accepted Answer

A)  2m from l.e.
B)  2m from t.e.
C)  at l.e.
D)  at t.e.

Question 5

How many components does a harbour comprise of?

Accepted Answer

A)  5
B)  10
C)  15
D)  20

Question 6

The marine structure located alongside or at the entrance of a pier or a wharf is:

Accepted Answer

A)  pier heads
B)  dolphins
C)  breakwater
D)  fenders

Question 7

The current road length in India is in which position in the world?

Accepted Answer

A)  1st
B)  2nd
C)  3rd
D)  4th

Question 8

The main objective of transportation is?

Accepted Answer

A)  economical transport of goods
B)  economical transport of passengers
C)  to generate revenue
D)  safe economical and efficient transport of goods and passengers

Question 9

The transportation system that requires a low initial investment among the following is?

Accepted Answer

A)  roadway
B)  railway
C)  harbour
D)  airport

Question 10

The current highway development works in India are undertaken by?

Accepted Answer

A)  nhai
B)  govt. of india
C)  state governments
D)  nhdp

Question 11

Which of the following is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  generally, tip airfoils are selected for stall characteristics
B)  always root airfoils are elected for stall characteristics
C)  wing twist will increase thrust by engine
D)  wing twist is not considered for layout

Question 12

A basin which can protect water well from the actions of wind and waves can be designated as________

Accepted Answer

A)  quarry
B)  basin
C)  harbor
D)  port

Question 13

The open type of wharves are made of:

Accepted Answer

A)  timber
B)  r.c.c.
C)  timber, r.c.c. or both
D)  earth or rock fill

Question 14

Bombay harbor will come under the classification of ________________

Accepted Answer

A)  semi natural harbor
B)  artificial harbor
C)  natural harbor
D)  semi artificial harbor

Question 15

The scope of highway engineering is divided into how many parts.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

For wing to be lofted as shown in below figure, what will be the approximated value of MAC?

Accepted Answer

A)  8m from l.e.
B)  8m from t.e.
C)  12m from l.e.
D)  12m from t.e.

Question 17

On what basis a harbor can be designated as natural roadstead?

Accepted Answer

A)  semi artificial harbor
B)  artificial harbor
C)  navigable channel
D)  semi natural harbor

Question 18

Which of the following can act as an advantage of water transportation?

Accepted Answer

A)  tides
B)  less development
C)  costly mode of transportation
D)  cheap mode of transportation

Question 19

The alignment of breakwater should be:

Accepted Answer

A)  horizontal
B)  straight
C)  perpendicular
D)  diagonal

Question 20

Which is the most flexible type of transportation available?

Accepted Answer

A)  roadway
B)  railway
C)  waterway
D)  airway

Exam 3: Transportation and Harbor Engineering