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WorksheetsD54 MASTER THE DAY
Total questions: 110
Worksheet time: 2hrs 50mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What is the function of a 'revetment' in bridge construction?
a)
Supports superstructure
b)
Controls erosion of river banks
c)
Acts as foundation
d)
Connects abutments
2.
Which structure in a bridge helps minimize the eddying effect of water?
a)
Ease water
b)
Wing wall
c)
Cut water
d)
Railing
3.
Which type of girder is hollow and suitable for flyovers and curved bridges?
a)
T-beam
b)
Box girder
c)
I-girder
d)
Plate girder
4.
Which type of bridge is best suited for rocky terrains and gorges?
a)
Suspension bridge
b)
Truss bridge
c)
Arch bridge
d)
Deck bridge
5.
What does IRC:6 specify in bridge engineering?
a)
Steel design
b)
Bridge lighting design
c)
General bridge loading and combinations
d)
River flood data
6.
Which type of bridge is commonly used where quick modular construction is needed?
a)
Masonry bridge
b)
Steel bridge
c)
Arch bridge
d)
Deck bridge
7.
Which classification refers to a bridge designed for pedestrians only?
a)
Road bridge
b)
Rail bridge
c)
Foot bridge
d)
Flyover
8.
Which bridge is built to carry water across valleys?
a)
Road cum rail bridge
b)
Utility bridge
c)
Aqueduct bridge
d)
Through bridge
9.
Which part of a bridge supports the superstructure and retains the earth bank?
a)
Pier
b)
Abutment
c)
Cross girder
d)
Revetment
10.
In which type of wing wall is a 45° splay typically provided?
a)
Straight wing wall
b)
Splayed wing wall
c)
Return wing wall
d)
Inclined wing wall
11.
Which bridge type reduces the number of bearings due to continuous spans?
a)
Simple bridge
b)
Cantilever bridge
c)
Continuous bridge
d)
Suspension bridge
12.
Which structural form is commonly used for spans of 8–25 meters?
a)
RCC slab bridge
b)
Suspension bridge
c)
T-beam bridge
d)
Cable-stayed bridge
13.
Which pier type is constructed using MS cylinders filled with concrete?
a)
Pile bent
b)
Cylinder pier
c)
Dump bell pier
d)
Solid masonry pier
14.
Which superstructure material is preferred for very long spans and defense use?
a)
RCC
b)
PSC
c)
Timber
d)
Steel
15.
Which part of the bridge allows expansion and contraction due to temperature?
a)
Deck slab
b)
Expansion joint
c)
Bearing
d)
Cross girder
16.
A bridge constructed at or near the bed level of a stream is called:
a)
Viaduct
b)
Low level causeway
c)
Arch bridge
d)
Footbridge
17.
What is the term for the rise in upstream water level due to bridge obstruction?
a)
Freeboard
b)
Grip length
c)
Scour
d)
Afflux
18.
Which classification is based on whether deck lies above, below, or through the structure?
a)
By alignment
b)
By span
c)
By deck position
d)
By material
19.
Assertion (A): Revetments help minimize soil erosion near abutments.
Reason (R): Revetments consist of layers of stone or concrete placed on river banks.
a)
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation
b)
Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation
c)
A is true but R is false
d)
A is false but R is true
20.
Which classification of bridges considers 'simply supported', 'continuous', and 'cantilever' types?
a)
Based on alignment
b)
Based on structural fixity
c)
Based on level of crossing
d)
Based on span
21.
Which bridge is ideal when construction must continue from one end over an obstacle without central support?
a)
Simply supported bridge
b)
Continuous bridge
c)
Cantilever bridge
d)
Bow string bridge
22.
Which bridge element facilitates smooth vehicle movement during thermal expansion?
a)
Pier
b)
Expansion joint
c)
Wing wall
d)
Revetment
23.
Which component connects two abutments in a short span crossing?
a)
Parapet wall
b)
Deck slab
c)
Return wall
d)
Trestle bent
24.
Which element resists the horizontal water pressure at the bridge approach?
a)
Cut water
b)
Scour apron
c)
Return wing wall
d)
Abutment
25.
What type of bridge uses tension members to transfer loads to towers?
a)
Arch bridge
b)
Suspension bridge
c)
Box girder bridge
d)
T-beam bridge
26.
Which type of foundation is most suitable in deep water with high flow velocity?
a)
Open foundation
b)
Pile foundation
c)
Well foundation
d)
Raft foundation
27.
What is a 'scupper' in bridge terminology?
a)
Pier support
b)
Expansion device
c)
Drainage opening
d)
Bearing plate
28.
Which component supports longitudinal girders and reduces lateral deflection?
a)
Deck slab
b)
Cross girder
c)
Pier cap
d)
Railing
29.
Which type of bridge pier consists of vertical, horizontal and diagonal members?
a)
Solid pier
b)
Cylinder pier
c)
Trestle bent
d)
Pile bent
30.
Which type of causeway is provided with openings to allow flood water to pass?
a)
Low level causeway
b)
Metal dip
c)
High level causeway
d)
Flush causeway
31.
Which IS code deals with tunneling safety near bridge structures?
a)
IS 456
b)
IS 1893
c)
IS 5878
d)
IS 383
32.
What is the typical shape of the upstream cut water in a pier?
a)
Circular
b)
Rectangular
c)
Triangular
d)
Trapezoidal
33.
Statement I: Box girder bridges have low torsional resistance. Statement II: They are suitable for straight flyovers.
a)
Both statements are true
b)
Statement I is true, Statement II is false
c)
Statement I is false, Statement II is true
d)
Both statements are false
34.
Which foundation type uses compressed air for excavation?
a)
Pile foundation
b)
Raft foundation
c)
Open caisson
d)
Pneumatic caisson
35.
Which pier type is constructed of two or more rolled steel columns in a row?
a)
Pile bent
b)
Trestle bent
c)
Column bent
d)
Dump bell
36.
Which classification uses terms like 'culvert', 'minor bridge', 'major bridge'?
a)
Material used
b)
Function
c)
Span
d)
Flexibility
37.
Which type of load is generated by repetitive vehicle crossings?
a)
Seismic load
b)
Fatigue load
c)
Braking load
d)
Dead load
38.
Which bridge element is used to transfer forces from deck slab to girders?
a)
Bearings
b)
Cross girders
c)
Parapet walls
d)
Piers
39.
Which is not a valid function of wing walls in bridges?
a)
Retaining earth fill
b)
Guiding traffic
c)
Bearing live loads
d)
Protecting approaches
40.
Which bridge classification includes the terms 'deck', 'through', and 'semi-through'?
a)
Based on material
b)
Based on function
c)
Based on deck position
d)
Based on span
41.
What is the role of diaphragms in dump bell piers?
a)
Support cross traffic
b)
Connect twin columns
c)
Hold abutments
d)
Anchor reinforcement
42.
Which type of pier is ideal for soft or muddy ground conditions?
a)
Solid masonry pier
b)
Trestle bent
c)
Pile bent
d)
Dump bell pier
43.
What is the purpose of approach slabs in bridge construction?
a)
Retain fill
b)
Control erosion
c)
Smooth transition between road and deck
d)
Support utilities
44.
Which component transfers traffic load from deck to bearings?
a)
Parapet
b)
Wing wall
c)
Girder
d)
Return wall
45.
In IRC classification, which loading is designed for defense vehicles?
a)
Class A
b)
Class B
c)
Class AA
d)
Class 70R
46.
Which of the following is a temporary bridge component?
a)
Caisson
b)
Cofferdam
c)
Deck slab
d)
Pier cap
47.
Which type of bridge is commonly used across deep valleys?
a)
Viaduct
b)
Footbridge
c)
Aqueduct
d)
Causeway
48.
Which device ensures vertical lifting of a span to allow waterway passage?
a)
Bascule
b)
Lift bridge
c)
Swing bridge
d)
Traversing bridge
49.
What is the role of cutoffs in cofferdam construction?
a)
Reduce vibration
b)
Prevent seepage
c)
Anchor foundation
d)
Control temperature
50.
Which bridge type is most cost-effective for small span rural crossings?
a)
Suspension bridge
b)
RCC slab bridge
c)
Steel arch bridge
d)
Cable-stayed bridge
51.
Which element in bridge engineering is vulnerable to scouring?
a)
Deck slab
b)
Abutment
c)
Foundation
d)
Parapet wall
52.
Which is an advantage of integral bridges?
a)
Easier expansion joints
b)
No bearings required
c)
Requires high maintenance
d)
Uses more steel
53.
What structure is built to convey irrigation channels across gaps?
a)
Footbridge
b)
Viaduct
c)
Aqueduct
d)
Overpass
54.
What is the most likely result of insufficient freeboard?
a)
Increased dead load
b)
Deck cracking
c)
Flood debris impact
d)
Reduced bearing pressure
55.
Which feature ensures smooth water flow at bridge entrance and exit?
a)
Wing wall
b)
Cut water
c)
Splay
d)
Batter
56.
What is the shape of ease water at pier's downstream end?
a)
Rectangular
b)
Triangular
c)
Semi-circular
d)
Square
57.
Which type of bridge uses chords and arch ends tied together?
a)
Bow string bridge
b)
T-beam bridge
c)
Box girder bridge
d)
Slab bridge
58.
Which type of alignment is best for reducing construction complexity?
a)
Curved alignment
b)
Skew alignment
c)
Straight alignment
d)
Inclined alignment
59.
Which term represents the distance between the water level and the bridge deck's bottom?
a)
Freeboard
b)
Scour depth
c)
Grip length
d)
Span
60.
Which bridge type is most suitable for very long spans exceeding 500 meters?
a)
T-beam bridge
b)
Arch bridge
c)
Suspension bridge
d)
Slab bridge
61.
What does a splayed wing wall facilitate in a bridge?
a)
Waterway narrowing
b)
Smooth entry and exit of water
c)
Deck support
d)
Railway traffic
62.
What type of bridge has no expansion joints or bearings and acts monolithically?
a)
Composite bridge
b)
Integral bridge
c)
Truss bridge
d)
Movable bridge
63.
Which of the following structures is NOT a type of movable bridge?
a)
Lift bridge
b)
Swing bridge
c)
Arch bridge
d)
Bascule bridge
64.
Which element is used to minimize the impact of waves and debris under flood conditions?
a)
Wing wall
b)
Freeboard
c)
Pier cap
d)
Abutment
65.
Which bridge is ideal where the riverbed is deep and prone to scouring?
a)
Masonry bridge
b)
Caisson foundation bridge
c)
Slab bridge
d)
Footbridge
66.
Which term refers to the deepest point water scours near bridge piers?
a)
Grip length
b)
Afflux
c)
Maximum scour depth
d)
Backwater curve
67.
What does the IRC recommend for live loads in bridge design?
a)
Ignore them
b)
Add them without factor
c)
Multiply by impact factor
d)
Use only dead load
68.
Which foundation type uses excavation from inside during sinking?
a)
Box caisson
b)
Open caisson
c)
Pile foundation
d)
Raft foundation
69.
Which structural form is most suitable for curved flyovers?
a)
T-beam
b)
Box girder
c)
Suspension
d)
Truss
70.
Which of the following bridges uses triangle-based elements to carry loads?
a)
Bow string bridge
b)
Slab bridge
c)
Truss bridge
d)
Aqueduct
71.
Which bridge material is preferred in areas with high tensile demands?
a)
Masonry
b)
RCC
c)
Steel
d)
Timber
72.
Which bridge has a span supported only at one end?
a)
Simply supported
b)
Cantilever
c)
Integral
d)
Suspension
73.
What is the name of the nose provided on the downstream side of a pier?
a)
Cut water
b)
Ease water
c)
Splay
d)
Crib
74.
Which structure carries pipelines or cables across a river?
a)
Aqueduct
b)
Flyover
c)
Utility bridge
d)
Overpass
75.
Which load combination is critical for fatigue in steel bridges?
a)
Dead load + seismic load
b)
Live load + temperature
c)
Repeated live load
d)
Wind load + impact
76.
Which type of bridge is commonly used for small drainage crossings?
a)
Arch bridge
b)
Culvert
c)
Suspension bridge
d)
Viaduct
77.
Which material is used for constructing historic stone arch bridges?
a)
Steel
b)
Masonry
c)
RCC
d)
Timber
78.
Which type of pier allows water to pass through its structure?
a)
Solid pier
b)
Open pier
c)
Dump bell pier
d)
Column bent
79.
Which IS code specifies guidelines for tunneling near bridges?
a)
IS 456
b)
IS 5878
c)
IS 875
d)
IS 800
80.
Which bridge is supported on multiple spans over a deep valley?
a)
Aqueduct
b)
Viaduct
c)
Footbridge
d)
Through bridge
81.
What type of structural member is used in truss bridges to transfer forces?
a)
Slab
b)
Cables
c)
Triangular steel elements
d)
Suspension rods
82.
Which foundation type is used for major river bridges with depths between 6–30 m?
a)
Pile foundation
b)
Raft foundation
c)
Well foundation
d)
Shallow foundation
83.
Which part of the bridge connects substructure and superstructure?
a)
Abutment
b)
Bearing
c)
Wing wall
d)
Pier
84.
What is the term for the horizontal load acting on bridge piers due to water flow?
a)
Uplift
b)
Lateral load
c)
Eddy force
d)
Scour pressure
85.
Which structural feature helps prevent eddy formation near bridge piers?
a)
Deck slab
b)
Cut water
c)
Railing
d)
Splay
86.
Which bridge foundation is built using driven or cast-in-situ vertical members?
a)
Raft foundation
b)
Caisson foundation
c)
Pile foundation
d)
Grillage foundation
87.
Which type of bridge is designed with multiple spans and supports for better continuity?
a)
Simple bridge
b)
Integral bridge
c)
Continuous bridge
d)
Cantilever bridge
88.
Which load is considered when accounting for the effect of temperature changes?
a)
Live load
b)
Dead load
c)
Thermal load
d)
Impact load
89.
Which type of bridge can rotate horizontally to allow passage of vessels?
a)
Lift bridge
b)
Swing bridge
c)
Bascule bridge
d)
Arch bridge
90.
Which bridge feature is designed to resist soil pressure at the approach?
a)
Deck slab
b)
Pier cap
c)
Wing wall
d)
Revetment
91.
Which type of bridge has deck passing between the supporting structures?
a)
Deck bridge
b)
Through bridge
c)
Semi-through bridge
d)
Flyover bridge
92.
Which construction is made of timber and used temporarily in hilly terrains?
a)
Steel truss
b)
Masonry arch
c)
Timber bridge
d)
PSC girder
93.
Which structural element distributes concentrated pier load to the foundation?
a)
Pier shaft
b)
Pile cap
c)
Deck slab
d)
Abutment
94.
Which type of bridge uses cables directly connected from towers to the deck?
a)
Suspension bridge
b)
Arch bridge
c)
Cable-stayed bridge
d)
Truss bridge
95.
Which structural element helps minimize turbulence at the upstream end of piers?
a)
Wing wall
b)
Ease water
c)
Cut water
d)
Crib
96.
What is the typical load considered for footpath on bridges?
a)
2 kN/m²
b)
3 kN/m²
c)
5 kN/m²
d)
10 kN/m²
97.
Which bridge component allows rotation and longitudinal movement of the superstructure?
a)
Railing
b)
Wing wall
c)
Bearing
d)
Abutment
98.
Which type of bridge can be constructed quickly for emergency and military use?
a)
Truss bridge
b)
Bailey bridge
c)
Arch bridge
d)
T-beam bridge
99.
Which classification includes swing, bascule, and lift bridges?
a)
By alignment
b)
By material
c)
By span
d)
By method of navigation clearance
100.
Which bridge material is vulnerable to fire and rot?
a)
RCC
b)
Steel
c)
Prestressed Concrete
d)
Timber
101.
Which of the following is a false statement?
a)
Arch bridges work mainly in compression.
b)
Suspension bridges use vertical suspenders.
c)
Return wing walls are used for low banks.
d)
Splay angle in wing wall is usually 45°.
102.
Which type of bridge has the floor located below the main structural members?
a)
Deck bridge
b)
Through bridge
c)
Flyover bridge
d)
Aqueduct bridge
103.
Which term refers to the accumulated rise of water level upstream of a bridge?
a)
Freeboard
b)
Afflux
c)
Scour
d)
HFL
104.
Which code focuses specifically on the design of steel bridges in India?
a)
IRC:6
b)
IRC:21
c)
IS 456
d)
IS 800
105.
Which type of bridge girder is most suitable for aesthetics in urban flyovers?
a)
I-girder
b)
Box girder
c)
T-beam
d)
Truss
106.
Which of the following foundation types is most resistant to seepage during construction?
a)
Pile foundation
b)
Raft foundation
c)
Well foundation
d)
Pneumatic caisson
107.
Assertion (A): Well foundations are used for deep river crossings.
Reason (R): They can resist high uplift and lateral water pressure.
a)
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation
b)
Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation
c)
A is true but R is false
d)
A is false but R is true
108.
What is the batter slope for the back face of a splayed wing wall?
a)
1 in 4
b)
1 in 6
c)
1 in 2
d)
1 in 10
109.
Which type of bridge is provided where road intersects railway at different level?
a)
Footbridge
b)
Overbridge
c)
Causeway
d)
Utility bridge
110.
Which structural form uses RCC slab and beams in one monolithic unit?
a)
Box girder bridge
b)
T-beam bridge
c)
Arch bridge
d)
Composite bridge
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