QUIZ-I (HIGHWAY ENGG)

Q.1 Which Statement is correct

(a) Roman roads were built straight regardless of gradient
(b) Roman roads had a gradient of 5cm.
(c) There was no road development during roman era
(d) All the statement is false.
Q.2 Nagpur Road Plan is based on_________________________________________road pattern?
Q.3 In which year Jayakar committee was formed?
(a) 1927

(b) 1928

(c) 1929

(d) 1934

Q.4 IRC was constituted in which year?

(a) 1927

(b) 1928

(c) 1929

(d) 1934

Q.5 Road density as per Nagpur road plan is________________________________________?

Q.6 Road pattern followed for roads in Chandigarh___________________________________?
Q.7 What is the road development period for Bombay road plan
(a) 1923-1943 (b) 1943-1963 (c) 1963-1983 (d) None of these
Q.8 HRB stands for____________________________________________________________?
Q.9 Which road pattern has categorized roads into three parts___________________________?
Q.10 Requirements of ideal highway alignment are___________________________________?
Q.11 Reconnaissance survey is ____________________________________Survey?
Q.12 Weight of Hammer in Impact Value Test is____________________________________.
Q.13 Road Density as per Lucknow Plan is 60km per 100 sq km area of country? (Y/N)
Q.14 Construction of Expressways was introduced during which road development plan_________?
Q.15 In which year CRRI was formed______________________________________?
Q.16 WBM stands for______________________________________________.
Q.17 Road outside BUEST can be classified as ______________________________________
Q.18 Do you agree with the statement Expressways can be used for slow moving vehicles.(Y/N)
Q.19 Which Nodal Agency is responsible for formulation of technical literature, codes and
publications for highways in India? _____________________________________________.
Q.20 Obligatory Points are ____________________________________________________.

ASSIGNMENT NO 1(HIGHWAY ENGG)

Q.1 Explain Vision 2021 of IRC in detail.
Q.2 Explain in detail Concept of PMGSY.
Q.3 Define the term Expressway. Draw its cross-section. Explain about any two expressways in
detail.
Q.4 What modern type of Surveys are carried out for new highway location?
Q.5 Discuss the following:
(a) HRB
(b) National Highway Act