Highway Engineering MCQ for GATE Civil Engineering
636 Questions5 Difficulty Levels10-12% in GATEFree Practice
Transportation Engineering (Highway + Traffic) carries 8-12 marks in GATE CE. Highway engineering covers geometric design, pavement design, and highway materials. Traffic engineering covers flow models, signal design, and intersection analysis. IRC codes (IRC 37 for flexible pavements, IRC 58 for rigid pavements) are the primary references.
Difficulty Levels
L1 · Foundation · 329 Qs
L2 · Understanding · 69 Qs
L3 · Application · 145 Qs
L4 · Analysis · 89 Qs
L5 · GATE Ready · 1 Qs
Key Topics Covered
Sight distances (SSD, OSD, ISD)
Horizontal curves & superelevation
Vertical curves (summit, valley)
Flexible pavement design (CBR/IRC 37)
Rigid pavement (Westergaard, IRC 58)
Marshall stability test
Traffic flow models (Greenshields)
Key Formulas
SSD = 0.278Vt + V²/(254f)
e + f = V²/(gR) (superelevation)
L = NS²/(2H) (summit curve)
Co = (1.5L+5)/(1−Σyi) (Webster's)
GATE Exam Tip: SSD calculation is tested almost every year — know the formula with reaction time and braking distance. For pavement design, understand the CBR method for flexible and Westergaard's equations for rigid. Traffic signal problems using Webster's formula are scoring.
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Q1 · Level 1 · TE-HWY-1008
In the design of a traffic roundabout, what are the typical geometric characteristics of the entry and exit curves?
Q2 · Level 1 · TE-HWY-1281
On which type of road are dedicated parking lanes typically provided?
Q3 · Level 1 · TE-HWY-1166
For both attrition and Los Angeles abrasion tests on aggregate samples, what is the stipulated minimum mass of stone fragments required?
Q4 · Level 2 · TE-HWY-1188
The Road Board of Nepal is primarily involved in road-related activities for the purpose of:
Q5 · Level 2 · TE-HWY-1018
As per the Ministry of Council's decree dated 2076/02/06, how many national highways were established in Nepal?
Q6 · Level 2 · TE-HWY-1065
What is the anticipated number of load repetitions that a pavement thickness, designed for a specific wheel load, must withstand throughout its service life?
Q7 · Level 3 · TE-HWY-1110
According to standard specifications (implied), what is the assumed vertical position of a driver's eye above the road surface?
Q8 · Level 3 · TE-HWY-1206
What is the typical method employed for positioning the tracks used to remove excavated material during tunneling operations?
Q9 · Level 3 · TE-HWY-1198
If 'Hs' denotes the significant wave height, what are the corresponding approximate values for the average wave height and the highest wave height, respectively?
Q10 · Level 3 · TE-HWY-1118
What are the primary factors influencing the required stopping sight distance for a vehicle?
Q11 · Level 3 · TE-HWY-1069
For gathering origin and destination data within a confined area, such as a major commercial hub or a significant intersection, which data collection method is generally preferred?
Q12 · Level 4 · TE-HWY-1212
What type of soil condition is most advantageous for tunneling operations conducted under compressed air pressure?
Q13 · Level 4 · TE-HWY-1084
According to the recommendations of the Indian Roads Congress (IRC), the maximum permissible width for a standard vehicle is:
Q14 · Level 4 · TE-HWY-1223
Which type of pavement construction is most appropriate for accommodating both pneumatic tires and rigid iron wheels?
Q15 · Level 4 · TE-HWY-1012
For a vehicle traversing a horizontal curve, where 'b' is the distance between the wheels (track width) and 'h' is the height of its center of gravity above the road, the centrifugal ratio must be maintained below which value to prevent overturning and lateral slipping?
Q16 · Level 5 · TE-HWY-0005
In a Marshall stability test for bituminous mix design, the two primary properties determined are: