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WorksheetsD48 MASTER THE DAY
Total questions: 117
Worksheet time: 2hrs 57mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Which type of road is recommended to have a design speed of 50 kmph in mountainous terrain?
a)
Expressway
b)
NH & SH
c)
ODR
d)
VR
2.
Which factor does not affect the geometric design of a road?
a)
Topography
b)
Design speed
c)
Type of vegetation
d)
Traffic volume
3.
Which terrain requires the least roadway width as per IRC?
a)
Plain terrain
b)
Rolling terrain
c)
Mountainous terrain
d)
Steep terrain
4.
What is the minimum gradient required for unlined side drains?
a)
0.5%
b)
1%
c)
1 in 500
d)
1 in 200
5.
Which road element is provided for the safe crossing of pedestrians?
a)
Bus Bay
b)
Refuge Island
c)
Cycle Track
d)
Kerb
6.
What is the minimum desirable width of a median on a rural highway?
a)
1.2 m
b)
3 m
c)
5 m
d)
15.5 m
7.
Which road element is used to separate the road pavement from the shoulder?
a)
Kerb
b)
Camber
c)
Median
d)
Shoulder marking
8.
What does the bump indicator measure?
a)
Sight distance
b)
Pavement unevenness
c)
Kerb height
d)
Gradient
9.
Which survey translates the finalized road alignment onto the ground?
a)
Map Study
b)
Reconnaissance Survey
c)
Preliminary Survey
d)
Location Survey
10.
Which of the following does NOT directly influence stopping sight distance (SSD)?
a)
Driver reaction time
b)
Vehicle speed
c)
Kerb height
d)
Road friction
11.
Which component is essential for calculating super elevation?
a)
Radius of curvature
b)
Width of the carriageway
c)
Shoulder width
d)
Median width
12.
What is the maximum width of a vehicle as per IRC?
a)
2.44 m
b)
3.0 m
c)
3.5 m
d)
4.0 m
13.
Which terrain type typically requires grade compensation?
a)
Plain terrain
b)
Rolling terrain
c)
Mountainous terrain
d)
Flat terrain
14.
What is the purpose of camber in road design?
a)
Traffic separation
b)
Drainage
c)
Edge protection
d)
Sight distance improvement
15.
Which is the maximum permissible gradient for a hilly road?
a)
5%
b)
6%
c)
7%
d)
8%
16.
What is the required minimum sight distance at intersections?
a)
SSD
b)
ISD
c)
OSD
d)
Headlight Sight Distance
17.
Which road element is preferred for connecting highways to local establishments?
a)
Driveway
b)
Bus bay
c)
Lay byes
d)
Refuge island
18.
Which system reduces the conflict with running traffic for buses?
a)
Lay byes
b)
Driveway
c)
Bus bay
d)
Refuge island
19.
Which parameter increases the total stopping sight distance on a descending slope?
a)
Reaction time
b)
Negative gradient
c)
Higher friction
d)
Higher kerb height
20.
Statement 1: Bus bays are provided to reduce conflict with through traffic.
Statement 2: Bus bays are located on the opposite side of the road from traffic flow.
Which of the following is correct?
a)
Both statements are true
b)
Both statements are false
c)
Statement 1 is true, Statement 2 is false
d)
Statement 1 is false, Statement 2 is true
21.
Which design factor directly influences the radius of horizontal curves?
a)
Pavement material
b)
Design speed
c)
Kerb height
d)
Gradient
22.
What is the purpose of super elevation on horizontal curves?
a)
To reduce road width
b)
To balance centrifugal force
c)
To increase friction
d)
To minimize shoulder width
23.
What is the unit of pavement unevenness index?
a)
cm/km
b)
mm/km
c)
m/km
d)
cm/m
24.
What is the maximum permissible super elevation in snowbound hilly areas?
a)
7%
b)
8%
c)
9%
d)
10%
25.
What is the recommended design speed for ODR in plain terrain?
a)
65 kmph
b)
80 kmph
c)
50 kmph
d)
30 kmph
26.
What is the role of a refuge island?
a)
To reduce vehicle speed
b)
To separate slow traffic
c)
To provide pedestrian safety
d)
To serve as a turning lane
27.
Which element is used to channelize traffic into streams?
a)
Median
b)
Camber
c)
Kerb
d)
Shoulder
28.
What is the minimum width of a cycle track as per standards?
a)
1.5 m
b)
2 m
c)
2.5 m
d)
3 m
29.
Which survey is used to prepare a key plan of the area?
a)
Reconnaissance Survey
b)
Preliminary Survey
c)
Map Study
d)
Location Survey
30.
What is the maximum permissible width of a single-lane road?
a)
3.5 m
b)
3.75 m
c)
4.0 m
d)
4.5 m
31.
Which component is not a part of geometric road design?
a)
Cross-section elements
b)
Horizontal alignment
c)
Road surface color
d)
Sight distance
32.
What is the minimum desirable width of a footpath?
a)
1 m
b)
1.5 m
c)
2 m
d)
2.5 m
33.
What is the primary purpose of a driveway?
a)
To connect highways to local properties
b)
To provide parking spaces
c)
To control traffic speed
d)
To reduce intersection width
34.
Which of the following does not require grade compensation?
a)
Gradients flatter than 4%
b)
Gradients steeper than 5%
c)
Mountain curves with sharp radius
d)
Steep terrain roads
35.
Which element separates the pavement from the footpath?
a)
Kerb
b)
Shoulder
c)
Median
d)
Refuge island
36.
What is the unit used for measuring international roughness index (IRI)?
a)
cm/km
b)
mm/km
c)
m/km
d)
cm/m
37.
What is the maximum permissible gradient for plain terrain?
a)
3.3%
b)
5%
c)
6.7%
d)
8%
38.
Match the following:
A. Camber → i. Drainage
B. Kerb → ii. Boundary
C. Median → iii. Traffic separation
D. Shoulder → iv. Emergency stop
a)
A-i, B-ii, C-iii, D-iv
b)
A-ii, B-i, C-iii, D-iv
c)
A-i, B-iii, C-ii, D-iv
d)
A-iv, B-i, C-ii, D-iii
39.
Match the following: A. Bus bay → i. Pedestrain safety B. Refuge island → ii. Traffic convenience C. Driveway → iii. Highway access D. Grade compensation → iv. Mountainous curves
a)
A-i, B-ii, C-iii, D-iv
b)
A-iii, B-i, C-ii, D-iv
c)
A-ii, B-i, C-iii, D-iv
d)
A-i, B-iii, C-ii, D-iv
40.
What is the minimum desirable width of a shoulder on an urban highway?
a)
1 m
b)
2 m
c)
2.5 m
d)
4.6 m
41.
Which element is used to increase lateral stability in flexible pavements?
a)
Median
b)
Submerged kerb
c)
Driveway
d)
Footpath
42.
What is the maximum gradient recommended for steep terrain?
a)
6%
b)
7%
c)
8%
d)
9%
43.
Which of the following is NOT a purpose of road camber?
a)
Improving drainage
b)
Increasing sight distance
c)
Maintaining road surface durability
d)
Preventing water accumulation
44.
Which factor does NOT influence stopping sight distance?
a)
Gradient
b)
Driver reaction time
c)
Vehicle height
d)
Coefficient of friction
45.
What is the purpose of the PIEV theory in road design?
a)
Determining reaction time
b)
Measuring braking distance
c)
Calculating super elevation
d)
Controlling traffic flow
46.
Which of the following is NOT a type of kerb?
a)
Mountable kerb
b)
Barrier kerb
c)
Submerged kerb
d)
Traffic kerb
47.
Which element directly affects overtaking sight distance?
a)
Kerb type
b)
Vehicle speed
c)
Median width
d)
Road camber
48.
What is the maximum permissible super elevation on steep terrain?
a)
6%
b)
7%
c)
8%
d)
10%
49.
What is the maximum permissible longitudinal friction factor at 100 kmph?
a)
0.35
b)
0.37
c)
0.38
d)
0.4
50.
Which element is provided to minimize traffic conflicts at public stops?
a)
Footpath
b)
Cycle track
c)
Bus bay
d)
Lay byes
51.
What is the recommended unit for measuring bump indicator readings?
a)
cm/km
b)
m/km
c)
mm/km
d)
mm/m
52.
What is the maximum allowable headlight sight distance?
a)
It should be equal to SSD
b)
It should be less than SSD
c)
It should be more than SSD
d)
It should be half of SSD
53.
Which design element ensures balanced pressure on vehicle wheels on curves?
a)
Camber
b)
Super elevation
c)
Kerb type
d)
Gradient
54.
What is the desirable minimum width of a shoulder in rural highways?
a)
2 m
b)
2.5 m
c)
4.6 m
d)
3.5 m
55.
Which road feature is used for visual road separation in the absence of physical barriers?
a)
Camber
b)
Kerb
c)
Median marking
d)
Footpath
56.
Assertion (A): Super elevation is provided to reduce lateral skidding on curves.
Reason (R): Super elevation reduces the vehicle load.
Choose the correct answer.
a)
Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
b)
Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
c)
A is true, but R is false
d)
A is false, but R is true
57.
Assertion (A): Shoulders are provided on both sides of the carriageway.
Reason (R): Shoulders allow emergency stopping of vehicles.
Choose the correct answer.
a)
Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
b)
Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
c)
A is true, but R is false
d)
A is false, but R is true
58.
What is the minimum permissible shoulder cross slope for effective drainage?
a)
3%
b)
4%
c)
5%
d)
6%
59.
Which survey stage involves soil investigation and traffic studies?
a)
Reconnaissance Survey
b)
Preliminary Survey
c)
Detailed Survey
d)
Map Study
60.
What is the maximum desirable International Roughness Index (IRI) for high-speed roads?
a)
1500 mm/km
b)
2500 mm/km
c)
3200 mm/km
d)
4000 mm/km
61.
Which drainage slope is recommended for unlined side drains?
a)
0.5%
b)
1%
c)
1.5%
d)
2%
62.
What is the maximum width of a multi-lane road per lane as per IRC?
a)
3.25 m
b)
3.5 m
c)
3.75 m
d)
4.0 m
63.
Which component does NOT directly affect road super elevation?
a)
Road width
b)
Radius of curve
c)
Vehicle speed
d)
Driver’s reaction time
64.
Which feature is designed to provide a safe waiting space for pedestrians?
a)
Driveway
b)
Refuge Island
c)
Bus Bay
d)
Kerb
65.
What is the maximum width allowed for a vehicle on Indian roads?
a)
2.25 m
b)
2.44 m
c)
2.50 m
d)
2.75 m
66.
Which factor is considered in designing stopping sight distance (SSD)?
a)
Gradient of the road
b)
Width of the median
c)
Height of the kerb
d)
Width of the shoulder
67.
Which road feature facilitates smooth access to commercial areas?
a)
Lay Byes
b)
Driveway
c)
Bus Bay
d)
Footpath
68.
Which element improves drainage on the road surface?
a)
Super Elevation
b)
Kerb
c)
Camber
d)
Median
69.
Which survey is conducted first to check ground features?
a)
Reconnaissance Survey
b)
Preliminary Survey
c)
Detailed Survey
d)
Location Survey
70.
Which of the following does NOT influence the choice of road alignment?
a)
Traffic pattern
b)
Obligatory points
c)
Scenic beauty
d)
Existing structures
71.
Which feature helps separate traffic streams moving in opposite directions?
a)
Camber
b)
Kerb
c)
Median
d)
Footpath
72.
Which type of road has the lowest design speed in steep terrain?
a)
NH & SH
b)
MDR
c)
ODR
d)
VR
73.
Which element improves safety at public transport stops?
a)
Refuge Island
b)
Bus Bay
c)
Driveway
d)
Footpath
74.
What is the minimum time considered for a driver’s perception and reaction?
a)
1.5 seconds
b)
2.0 seconds
c)
2.5 seconds
d)
3.0 seconds
75.
What is the purpose of submerged kerbs on rural roads?
a)
Drainage improvement
b)
Traffic control
c)
Lateral confinement
d)
Speed reduction
76.
Which of the following statements about camber, kerbs, shoulders, and medians are correct? Provide detailed reasoning for your answer.
a)
All ensure proper drainage and traffic separation.
b)
Only camber and shoulders ensure drainage; kerbs and medians provide boundaries and separation.
c)
Kerbs and medians ensure drainage, while camber provides traffic safety.
d)
Shoulders and medians only provide parking space and have no role in drainage or separation.
77.
Discuss the combined impact of super elevation, road friction, and vehicle speed on safe vehicle maneuvering on horizontal curves.
a)
Super elevation and friction together provide the necessary centripetal force for vehicle stability.
b)
Super elevation alone is sufficient; friction is a secondary factor.
c)
Only vehicle speed determines maneuvering safety; super elevation and friction are negligible.
d)
Friction and super elevation are unrelated to vehicle maneuvering safety.
78.
Which terrain type typically requires a reduction in gradient due to sharp curves?
a)
Plain terrain
b)
Rolling terrain
c)
Mountainous terrain
d)
Urban terrain
79.
What is the primary purpose of grade compensation?
a)
Increase road width
b)
Allow higher speeds
c)
Offset extra resistance on curves
d)
Improve road visibility
80.
Which survey finalizes the road location on the ground?
a)
Reconnaissance Survey
b)
Preliminary Survey
c)
Detailed Survey
d)
Location Survey
81.
What is the minimum desirable width of a bus bay?
a)
2 m
b)
2.5 m
c)
3 m
d)
4 m
82.
Which element is responsible for providing space for foot traffic along the road?
a)
Footpath
b)
Kerb
c)
Shoulder
d)
Median
83.
Which factor does NOT influence overtaking sight distance (OSD)?
a)
Speed of overtaken vehicle
b)
Acceleration of overtaking vehicle
c)
Height of the kerb
d)
Spacing between vehicles
84.
Which type of gradient is provided only under exceptional circumstances?
a)
Ruling gradient
b)
Limiting gradient
c)
Exceptional gradient
d)
Average gradient
85.
What is the purpose of rotating super elevation about the centerline in hill roads?
a)
Drainage improvement
b)
Earthwork balance
c)
Increase speed
d)
Traffic separation
86.
What is the standard unit for expressing the International Roughness Index (IRI)?
a)
cm/km
b)
mm/km
c)
m/km
d)
mm/m
87.
Which type of kerb is designed for low-speed emergency climbing?
a)
Class I kerb
b)
Class II kerb
c)
Class III kerb
d)
Submerged kerb
88.
Which cross-section element is typically provided to separate road lanes from pedestrian areas?
a)
Camber
b)
Kerb
c)
Shoulder
d)
Median
89.
Which terrain category requires the least right of way?
a)
Plain terrain
b)
Rolling terrain
c)
Mountainous terrain
d)
Flat terrain
90.
Which element is NOT a part of the road cross-section?
a)
Shoulder
b)
Kerb
c)
Median
d)
Drainage pipe
91.
Which road element provides additional space for vehicle stopping in emergencies?
a)
Shoulder
b)
Kerb
c)
Median
d)
Footpath
92.
Which gradient is used to design the vertical profile of the road?
a)
Ruling gradient
b)
Limiting gradient
c)
Exceptional gradient
d)
Average gradient
93.
What is the minimum recommended spacing between vehicles during overtaking?
a)
10 m
b)
12 m
c)
14 m
d)
16 m
94.
Calculate the stopping sight distance (SSD) for a vehicle moving at 50 kmph, assuming a reaction time of 2.5 seconds and coefficient of friction of 0.35.
a)
62.83 m
b)
50.5 m
c)
60.0 m
d)
66.2 m
95.
Calculate the super elevation required for a curve of radius 250 m at a speed of 80 kmph (f = 0.15).
a)
0.07
b)
0.0516
c)
0.10
d)
0.12
96.
Determine the braking distance for a vehicle moving at 70 kmph on level ground (f = 0.35).
a)
52.5 m
b)
55.12 m
c)
56.7 m
d)
59.2 m
97.
Calculate the super elevation for a curve of radius 120 m at a speed of 60 kmph (f = 0.15).
a)
0.07
b)
0.08
c)
0.10
d)
0.12
98.
Determine the lag distance for a vehicle moving at 80 kmph with a reaction time of 2.5 seconds.
a)
50 m
b)
55.6 m
c)
60.0 m
d)
65.5 m
99.
Determine the braking distance for a vehicle moving at 100 kmph (f = 0.35).
a)
80 m
b)
95.5 m
c)
112.3 m
d)
125.6 m
100.
Calculate the lag distance for a vehicle moving at 70 kmph with a reaction time of 2.5 seconds.
a)
45 m
b)
48.65 m
c)
52 m
d)
56 m
101.
Find the braking distance for a vehicle moving at 80 kmph on a descending gradient of 2%.
a)
95 m
b)
76.18 m
c)
105.2 m
d)
110 m
102.
What is the purpose of a bus bay in road design?
a)
Increase overtaking distance
b)
Reduce traffic congestion near stops
c)
Increase vehicle speed
d)
Improve parking capacity
103.
Which component improves safety by separating traffic streams?
a)
Footpath
b)
Shoulder
c)
Median
d)
Camber
104.
Which gradient type allows all vehicles to climb without fatigue?
a)
Limiting gradient
b)
Exceptional gradient
c)
Ruling gradient
d)
Average gradient
105.
Which road feature is provided for emergency stopping of vehicles?
a)
Kerb
b)
Shoulder
c)
Median
d)
Footpath
106.
Which survey is used to study the feasibility of alternative road alignments?
a)
Reconnaissance Survey
b)
Location Survey
c)
Preliminary Survey
d)
Detailed Survey
107.
What is the primary function of a driveway in road design?
a)
Emergency parking
b)
Connecting commercial properties to the highway
c)
Separating traffic streams
d)
Improving drainage
108.
Which element helps to visually separate opposing traffic streams when a median is absent?
a)
Road markings
b)
Camber
c)
Kerb
d)
Shoulder
109.
What is the main purpose of traffic separators or medians?
a)
To allow overtaking
b)
To avoid head-on collisions
c)
To widen the carriageway
d)
To reduce traffic noise
110.
What is the purpose of brick edging in roads?
a)
To prevent erosion
b)
To beautify the road
c)
To provide additional width
d)
To drain water
111.
Which wall is placed at an angle to retain earth near abutments?
a)
Retaining wall
b)
Wing wall
c)
Breast wall
d)
Parapet wall
112.
What is the function of a traffic island?
a)
Allow U-turn
b)
Drain water
c)
Guide traffic
d)
Provide lighting
113.
What is rutting in roads?
a)
Bulging due to frost
b)
Cracks due to aging
c)
Depressions due to repeated loads
d)
Slippery patches
114.
What is frost heaving caused by?
a)
Repeated traffic
b)
Excessive temperature
c)
Low pavement thickness
d)
Groundwater and frost
115.
What is reflection cracking?
a)
Cracks from subsurface joints
b)
Shrinkage cracks
c)
Surface potholes
d)
Frost-induced cracks
116.
What is a tack coat used for?
a)
Surface protection
b)
Surface texture
c)
Bonding new and old bitumen layers
d)
Waterproofing
117.
What happens when wheels slide without rotation?
a)
Skid
b)
Slip
c)
Slide
d)
Creep
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