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WorksheetsD49 MASTER THE DAY
Total questions: 118
Worksheet time: 2hrs 58mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What is the purpose of geometric design in highways?
a)
To control traffic signals
b)
To ensure smooth and safe traffic flow
c)
To manage road drainage
d)
To design road markings
2.
Which bitumen type is most suitable for cold weather applications?
a)
Rapid Curing
b)
Medium Curing
c)
Slow Curing
d)
None
3.
Which type of bitumen provides a voidless, impermeable surface?
a)
Mastic Asphalt
b)
Cutback Bitumen
c)
Bitumen Emulsion
d)
Tar
4.
What is the flash point of bitumen?
a)
Maximum temperature for safe handling
b)
Temperature at which vapors catch fire
c)
Softening temperature of bitumen
d)
Ductility temperature of bitumen
5.
Which material is used for dust prevention on earth roads?
a)
Road oil
b)
Bitumen Emulsion
c)
Mastic Asphalt
d)
Cutback Bitumen
6.
What is the typical lane width recommended for a single-lane road?
a)
2.5 m
b)
3.0 m
c)
3.8 m
d)
4.5 m
7.
Which type of traffic island provides pedestrian protection at crossings?
a)
Guide Island
b)
Refuge Island
c)
Roundabout
d)
Divider Island
8.
Which type of pavement deflects the most under traffic loads?
a)
Rigid Pavement
b)
Flexible Pavement
c)
Semi-Rigid Pavement
d)
Composite Pavement
9.
Which low-cost road type uses disintegrated gritty material mixed with clay?
a)
Gravel Road
b)
Moorum Road
c)
Kankar Road
d)
Traffic Bound Macadam
10.
Which method of road construction uses stone chippings and bitumen applied by rolling?
a)
Surface Dressing
b)
Tack Coat
c)
Grouting
d)
Prime Coat
11.
Which property of aggregates indicates their resistance to wear and tear?
a)
Hardness
b)
Soundness
c)
Shape
d)
Toughness
12.
Which type of pavement is constructed with materials like lime, fly ash, and aggregates as sub-base?
a)
Flexible Pavement
b)
Rigid Pavement
c)
Semi-Rigid Pavement
d)
Composite Pavement
13.
Which bituminous layer is the final seal to prevent water penetration?
a)
Tack Coat
b)
Seal Coat
c)
Grouting
d)
Surface Dressing
14.
Which defect is characterized by irregular cracking on the bituminous surface?
a)
Reflection Cracks
b)
Map Cracking
c)
Rutting
d)
Potholes
15.
Which pavement layer is made of natural soil and dictates the pavement thickness?
a)
Wearing Course
b)
Base Course
c)
Subgrade
d)
Sub-Base
16.
What is the primary function of a flyover?
a)
Drainage improvement
b)
Traffic separation at different levels
c)
Pedestrian movement
d)
Speed control
17.
Which test on aggregates measures their resistance to impact loading?
a)
Impact Test
b)
Crushing Test
c)
Soundness Test
d)
Abrasion Test
18.
Which survey is used to study the feasibility of alternative road alignments?
a)
Reconnaissance Survey
b)
Location Survey
c)
Preliminary Survey
d)
Detailed Survey
19.
Which type of road enables free movement of traffic around urban areas?
a)
Bypass Road
b)
Ring Road
c)
Trunk Road
d)
Causeway
20.
What is the function of a seal coat in road construction?
a)
To connect the base and surface courses
b)
To provide an anti-skid surface
c)
To prevent water penetration
d)
To initiate grouting
21.
Which element is NOT part of pavement layers?
a)
Subgrade
b)
Base Course
c)
Drainage Layer
d)
Surface Course
22.
Which survey is conducted first during highway planning?
a)
Detailed Survey
b)
Location Survey
c)
Reconnaissance Survey
d)
Preliminary Survey
23.
Which pavement layer is directly exposed to traffic?
a)
Subgrade
b)
Base Course
c)
Sub-Base
d)
Wearing Course
24.
Which aggregate property indicates its resistance to weathering action?
a)
Hardness
b)
Soundness
c)
Toughness
d)
Shape
25.
Which layer in flexible pavement primarily disperses traffic load?
a)
Wearing Course
b)
Base Course
c)
Sub-Base
d)
Subgrade
26.
Which type of bitumen has very slow rate of curing?
a)
Rapid Curing
b)
Medium Curing
c)
Slow Curing
d)
Bitumen Emulsion
27.
Which road construction method involves mixing aggregates with binder before spreading?
a)
Grouting
b)
Surface Dressing
c)
Prime Coat
d)
Premix
28.
What is the primary function of a return wall in road construction?
a)
Control drainage
b)
Support earth fill behind abutments
c)
Provide pedestrian refuge
d)
Separate traffic streams
29.
What is the main use of the Wing Wall?
a)
Supports the footpath
b)
Provides turning radius
c)
Directs water flow into culverts
d)
Protects traffic islands
30.
Which type of cracking appears on bituminous pavements due to repeated traffic load?
a)
Reflection Cracks
b)
Map Cracking
c)
Rutting
d)
Potholes
31.
What is the main cause of rutting in pavements?
a)
Excess moisture in subgrade
b)
Repeated vehicle loads on the same path
c)
Inadequate bitumen content
d)
Insufficient camber
32.
Which bituminous layer binds dust and loose particles on the foundation?
a)
Seal Coat
b)
Tack Coat
c)
Prime Coat
d)
Grouting
33.
Which of the following is a characteristic of traffic islands?
a)
Separates pedestrian footpaths
b)
Provides traffic control and safety
c)
Collects storm water
d)
Acts as pavement support
34.
Which bitumen test determines the temperature at which bitumen softens?
a)
Penetration Test
b)
Softening Point Test
c)
Ductility Test
d)
Float Test
35.
What is the purpose of a channellising island?
a)
Direct pedestrian movement
b)
Direct vehicular traffic at intersections
c)
Provide emergency stopping space
d)
Serve as a pedestrian refuge
36.
Which low-cost road type uses impure limestone available as nodules and blocks?
a)
Moorum Road
b)
Traffic Bound Macadam
c)
Kankar Road
d)
Gravel Road
37.
Which of the following indicates the capacity of a road?
a)
Number of lanes
b)
Maximum number of vehicles per hour
c)
Width of shoulders
d)
Number of traffic islands
38.
Which of the following materials is used in bitumen emulsions?
a)
Solvent
b)
Hot water and emulsifying agent
c)
Gas oil
d)
Tar
39.
Which road feature is provided for the safe movement of pedestrians?
a)
Shoulder
b)
Footpath
c)
Median
d)
Carriageway
40.
Which is NOT a characteristic of bitumen emulsion?
a)
Water-based
b)
Used in wet weather
c)
Needs heating before application
d)
Contains emulsifying agents
41.
Which type of road is provided to bypass a congested urban area?
a)
Loop Road
b)
Trunk Road
c)
Bypass Road
d)
Ring Road
42.
Which test determines the consistency of bitumen?
a)
Softening Point Test
b)
Ductility Test
c)
Penetration Test
d)
Viscosity Test
43.
Which material is NOT used in Water Bound Macadam (WBM)?
a)
Stone dust
b)
Cement
c)
Crushed aggregate
d)
Water
44.
Which system ensures continuous water supply under pressure?
a)
Gravity system
b)
Direct pumping system
c)
Overhead tank system
d)
Intermittent supply system
45.
Which road feature allows water to flow across its surface during floods?
a)
Flyover
b)
Bypass
c)
Causeway
d)
Trunk Road
46.
Which bitumen cutback type uses gasoline or petrol as solvent?
a)
Rapid Curing (RC)
b)
Medium Curing (MC)
c)
Slow Curing (SC)
d)
Bitumen Emulsion
47.
What is the recommended minimum compacted subgrade thickness for highways other than NH and SH?
a)
100 mm
b)
300 mm
c)
500 mm
d)
600 mm
48.
Which type of aggregate shape is most prone to creating voids in road construction?
a)
Rounded
b)
Flaky
c)
Angular
d)
Cubical
49.
Which type of road construction uses consolidation by traffic movement?
a)
Traffic Bound Macadam
b)
Water Bound Macadam
c)
Premix
d)
Grouting
50.
Which of the following is NOT a function of footpaths in urban roads?
a)
Safe pedestrian movement
b)
Traffic separation
c)
Improving road drainage
d)
Enhancing road safety
51.
What is the main purpose of a tack coat in bituminous road construction?
a)
To waterproof the base
b)
To bind dust particles
c)
To bond the new surface to the old one
d)
To act as the final protective layer
52.
Which bituminous layer is applied as the first coat on untreated surfaces?
a)
Tack Coat
b)
Prime Coat
c)
Seal Coat
d)
Surface Dressing
53.
Which property of bitumen is tested by the Ductility Test?
a)
Softening point
b)
Elasticity
c)
Viscosity
d)
Specific gravity
54.
Which of the following is NOT part of the standard bitumen tests?
a)
Penetration Test
b)
Softening Point Test
c)
Los Angeles Abrasion Test
d)
Ductility Test
55.
Which road layer is provided to prevent water penetration and to serve as a final wearing surface?
a)
Tack Coat
b)
Seal Coat
c)
Prime Coat
d)
Grouting
56.
Which type of pavement reflects the deformation of the subgrade?
a)
Flexible Pavement
b)
Rigid Pavement
c)
Composite Pavement
d)
Semi-Rigid Pavement
57.
Which road type is provided to pass traffic over an obstacle without interruption?
a)
Bypass Road
b)
Ring Road
c)
Flyover
d)
Loop Road
58.
Which type of aggregate shape is preferred for maximum strength in pavement layers?
a)
Flaky
b)
Elongated
c)
Angular
d)
Rounded
59.
Which road element provides space for emergency vehicle stopping?
a)
Shoulder
b)
Median
c)
Footpath
d)
Carriageway
60.
Which test on bitumen measures the ability to stretch without breaking?
a)
Penetration Test
b)
Softening Point Test
c)
Ductility Test
d)
Flash Point Test
61.
Which low-cost road uses moorum mixed with natural clay?
a)
Earth Road
b)
Gravel Road
c)
Kankar Road
d)
Moorum Road
62.
Which road survey is used to finalize the road alignment?
a)
Reconnaissance Survey
b)
Preliminary Survey
c)
Location Survey
d)
Detailed Survey
63.
Which is the first step in the sequence of pavement construction layers?
a)
Wearing Course
b)
Subgrade
c)
Base Course
d)
Seal Coat
64.
Which traffic island provides protection to pedestrians at crossings?
a)
Channellising Island
b)
Refuge Island
c)
Guide Island
d)
Divider Island
65.
Which pavement type typically has a lifespan of more than 30 years?
a)
Flexible Pavement
b)
Rigid Pavement
c)
Composite Pavement
d)
Moorum Road
66.
Which bituminous material is most suitable for patch repairs during rainy season?
a)
Tar
b)
Bitumen Emulsion
c)
Cutback Bitumen
d)
Mastic Asphalt
67.
Which layer in pavement structure distributes wheel load to subgrade?
a)
Wearing Course
b)
Base Course
c)
Seal Coat
d)
Prime Coat
68.
Which type of macadam uses bitumen for binding after placing aggregates?
a)
Water Bound Macadam
b)
Traffic Bound Macadam
c)
Premix Macadam
d)
Grouted Macadam
69.
Statement 1: Water Bound Macadam uses bitumen and stone dust. Statement 2: Water Bound Macadam requires water for proper compaction.
a)
Both statements are true
b)
Statement 1 is true, Statement 2 is false
c)
Statement 1 is false, Statement 2 is true
d)
Both statements are false
70.
Statement 1: Seal coat is applied just after the tack coat. Statement 2: Seal coat improves bonding between old and new pavements.
a)
Both statements are true
b)
Statement 1 is true, Statement 2 is false
c)
Statement 1 is false, Statement 2 is true
d)
Both statements are false
71.
Which road is specifically designed to carry heavy and fast-moving traffic?
a)
Trunk Road
b)
Loop Road
c)
Bypass Road
d)
Causeway
72.
Which of the following ensures proper bonding between the old and new bituminous layers?
a)
Tack Coat
b)
Seal Coat
c)
Grouting
d)
Prime Coat
73.
Which road feature is provided to separate traffic moving in opposite directions?
a)
Shoulder
b)
Median
c)
Footpath
d)
Carriageway
74.
Which type of macadam road is consolidated by traffic movement?
a)
Water Bound Macadam
b)
Traffic Bound Macadam
c)
Premix Macadam
d)
Grouted Macadam
75.
Which type of island directs traffic flow and separates traffic streams?
a)
Refuge Island
b)
Guide Island
c)
Channellising Island
d)
Footpath
76.
Which type of road intersection requires unidirectional circular traffic flow?
a)
Bypass
b)
Flyover
c)
Rotary Intersection
d)
Loop Road
77.
Which road feature helps to prevent water stagnation on road surfaces?
a)
Camber
b)
Shoulder
c)
Median
d)
Footpath
78.
Which layer in road pavement carries and distributes wheel loads?
a)
Wearing Course
b)
Base Course
c)
Subgrade
d)
Sub-Base
79.
What is the function of a primer in road construction?
a)
Acts as a surface dressing
b)
Binds dust and loose particles
c)
Provides final sealing of road surface
d)
Prevents water stagnation
80.
Which type of road is provided to divert traffic around congested areas?
a)
Loop Road
b)
Bypass Road
c)
Ring Road
d)
Trunk Road
81.
Which test measures the resistance of aggregates to abrasion?
a)
Crushing Test
b)
Impact Test
c)
Abrasion Test
d)
Soundness Test
82.
Which bituminous material is prepared by adding hot water and emulsifying agents?
a)
Cutback Bitumen
b)
Bitumen Emulsion
c)
Mastic Asphalt
d)
Tar
83.
Which road feature provides emergency stopping space?
a)
Carriageway
b)
Median
c)
Shoulder
d)
Footpath
84.
Which type of bitumen is used for fast-setting applications in cold weather?
a)
Rapid Curing
b)
Medium Curing
c)
Slow Curing
d)
Bitumen Emulsion
85.
What is the main cause of rutting in flexible pavements?
a)
Heavy rainfall
b)
Repeated wheel loads
c)
Temperature variations
d)
Improper bitumen application
86.
Which road survey provides detailed ground and soil information?
a)
Reconnaissance Survey
b)
Preliminary Survey
c)
Location Survey
d)
Detailed Survey
87.
Which is the topmost layer of pavement exposed to direct traffic?
a)
Subgrade
b)
Base Course
c)
Wearing Course
d)
Prime Coat
88.
Which material provides interlocking strength in Water Bound Macadam?
a)
Cement
b)
Bitumen
c)
Stone Dust
d)
Gravel
89.
Which bitumen test determines the hardness or softness of bitumen?
a)
Ductility Test
b)
Softening Point Test
c)
Penetration Test
d)
Float Test
90.
Which road feature directs vehicle movement at intersections?
a)
Refuge Island
b)
Channellising Island
c)
Footpath
d)
Shoulder
91.
Which test measures the temperature at which bitumen softens?
a)
Softening Point Test
b)
Penetration Test
c)
Ductility Test
d)
Flash Point Test
92.
Which road layer is responsible for supporting all pavement layers above it?
a)
Wearing Course
b)
Base Course
c)
Subgrade
d)
Seal Coat
93.
Which road survey is the initial stage of highway alignment selection?
a)
Reconnaissance Survey
b)
Preliminary Survey
c)
Location Survey
d)
Detailed Survey
94.
Which property of bitumen is determined by the flash point test?
a)
Softening Point
b)
Ductility
c)
Volatility
d)
Elasticity
95.
Which macadam type is consolidated by traffic itself?
a)
Water Bound Macadam
b)
Traffic Bound Macadam
c)
Grouted Macadam
d)
Premix Macadam
96.
Which test is used to determine aggregate abrasion resistance?
a)
Impact Test
b)
Los Angeles Abrasion Test
c)
Crushing Test
d)
Soundness Test
97.
Which bituminous material can be applied directly in wet conditions?
a)
Cutback Bitumen
b)
Bitumen Emulsion
c)
Mastic Asphalt
d)
Tar
98.
Which aggregate shape is least desirable in road construction?
a)
Rounded
b)
Flaky
c)
Angular
d)
Cubical
99.
Which of the following road features improves pedestrian safety?
a)
Footpath
b)
Channellising Island
c)
Refuge Island
d)
All of the above
100.
Which survey is conducted to select the most economical road alignment?
a)
Reconnaissance Survey
b)
Preliminary Survey
c)
Location Survey
d)
Detailed Survey
101.
Which layer is the final layer in pavement construction?
a)
Base Course
b)
Wearing Course
c)
Subgrade
d)
Seal Coat
102.
Match the following: (A) Shoulder -> (1) Direct vehicle stop (B) Footpath -> (2) Pedestrian movement (C) Median -> (3) Traffic separation (D) Channellising Island -> (4) emergency stop
a)
A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4
b)
A-4, B-2, C-3, D-1
c)
A-2, B-4, C-1, D-3
d)
A-3, B-1, C-4, D-2
103.
Match the following:
(A) Prime Coat -> (1) Bind dust particles
(B) Seal Coat -> (2) Prevent water penetration
(C) Tack Coat -> (3) Bond old and new pavement
(D) Bitumen Emulsion -> (4) Cold application
a)
A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4
b)
A-4, B-1, C-2, D-3
c)
A-2, B-4, C-1, D-3
d)
A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2
104.
Why are angular aggregates preferred in road construction?
a)
They provide better interlocking and stability
b)
They reduce the cost of construction
c)
They improve drainage properties
d)
They are easier to compact
105.
Why is Water Bound Macadam (WBM) widely used for road bases?
a)
It is waterproof and maintenance-free
b)
It consolidates easily under light traffic
c)
It provides excellent interlocking strength
d)
It is expensive but durable
106.
Which of the following is the oldest type of highway pavement?
a)
Bituminous road
b)
Cement concrete road
c)
Water bound macadam
d)
Gravel road
107.
In water bound macadam (W.B.M.) roads, what is used as a binding material?
a)
Lime
b)
Bitumen
c)
Stone screening with water
d)
Flyash and cement
108.
What is the typical compacted thickness of a single W.B.M. layer?
a)
4–6 cm
b)
7–9 cm
c)
12–15 cm
d)
20–25 cm
109.
Which type of Macadam road surface is formed by the action of traffic?
a)
Water bond macadam
b)
Traffic bond macadam
c)
Premix carpet
d)
Bituminous macadam
110.
What is the ideal rolling technique after spreading aggregates in W.B.M. roads?
a)
Start from crown outward
b)
Start from edge to center
c)
Start from center to edge
d)
Start randomly
111.
What is the role of good earth or moorum in W.B.M. road construction?
a)
Used for surface binding
b)
Reduces permeability
c)
Strengthens shoulders
d)
Protects sub-grade
112.
Which pavement material is used in rubberized asphalt concrete roads?
a)
Crumb rubber with asphalt
b)
Rubberized bitumen
c)
Bitumen emulsion
d)
Coal tar mix
113.
Which is NOT an advantage of rubberized asphalt concrete?
a)
Increases cost
b)
Reduces maintenance
c)
Improves resistance to cracking
d)
Reduces road noise
114.
What type of pavement is a cement concrete road?
a)
Flexible pavement
b)
Rigid pavement
c)
Composite pavement
d)
Semi-rigid pavement
115.
What is the ideal thickness of the insulating layer on prepared sub-grade for concrete roads?
a)
50 mm
b)
60 mm
c)
75 mm
d)
100 mm
116.
Which proportion is generally used for mixing concrete in cement roads?
a)
1:1:2
b)
1:2:4
c)
1:3:6
d)
1:4:8
117.
Which method is used for finishing the concrete surface before opening to traffic?
a)
Belt brooming
b)
Rolling with vibratory roller
c)
Polishing with cloth
d)
None
118.
What is the minimum curing duration for cement concrete roads?
a)
7 days
b)
10 days
c)
12 days
d)
14 days
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