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MCQs of Curves

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11.
Designation (i.e. sharpness of curvature) of a curve is expressed by
(a) Degree of curve
(b) Radius of curve
(c) Both A and B
(d) None of above
Answer:

Option (c)

12.
The chord joining the point of curvature to the point of tangency is known as ___________.
(a) Sub chord
(b) Normal chord
(c) Long chord
(d) All of above
Answer:

Option (c)

13.
Which of following are the angular methods of setting out the simple circular curve ?
(a) Rankine's method
(b) Two theodolite method
(c) Tacheometric method
(d) All of above
Answer:

Option (d)

14.
The reverse curve are also known as ________________ because of their shape.
(a) Sectional curve
(b) Serpentine curve
(c) parallel curve
(d) None of Above
Answer:

Option (b)

15.
_________________ is provided on curves by raising the outer edges of road with respect to inner edge of road.
(a) Superelevation
(b) Cant
(c) Both A and B
(d) None of above
Answer:

Option (c)

16.
Super elevation is provided to counter balance the ____________________.
(a) Frictional force
(b) Centrifugal force
(c) Both A and B
(d) None of above
Answer:

Option (b)

17.
The ratio of the centrifugal force to the weight of vehicle is known as ____________.
(a) Centrifugal ratio
(b) Aspect ratio
(c) Curvature ratio
(d) None of above
Answer:

Option (a)

18.
To avoid the discomfort while travelling, the maximum value of centrifugal ratio on highways are kept as _______.
(a) 1/3
(b) 1/4
(c) 1/8
(d) 1/6
Answer:

Option (b)

19.
A vertical curve is designed on the basis of _________.
(a) Radius of curve
(b) Change in gradient
(c) deflection angle
(d) Minimum sight distance
Answer:

Option (d)

20.
The tangent line ____________ the beginning of curve is known as back tangent.
(a) After
(b) Before
(c) Between
(d) All of these
Answer:

Option (b)

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