Departmental (other) • 2026 • Engineering Paper-II (Civil Wing)
Which of the following is not cross drainage structure?
A)
Culvert
B)
Causeway
C)
Small bridge
D)
Sub surface drain
Option D is correct: Sub surface drain.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Engineering Paper-II (Civil Wing)
The aggregate impact value of aggregate to be used in water bound macadam base course is:
A)
Less than or equal to 35%
B)
Less than or equal to 40%
C)
Less than 45%
D)
More than 30%
Option B is correct: Less than or equal to 40%.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Engineering Paper-II (Civil Wing)
Highest level of ground water table should be kept well below the level of subgrade, preferably by at least:
A)
1.5m
B)
1.2m
C)
1.7m
D)
1.0m
Option B is correct: 1.2m.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Engineering Paper-II (Civil Wing)
Based on structural behavior, pavements are generally classified into two categories, namely:
A)
Bituminous & Concrete
B)
Flexible and rigid
C)
WBM & WMM
D)
All weather and fair weather
Option B is correct: Flexible and rigid.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Engineering Paper-II (Civil Wing)
Which of the following is not the correct cause of changes in moisture content of subgrade?
A)
Fluctuations in ground water table seepage flow
B)
Percolation of rain water
C)
Movement of capillary water and even water vapour
D)
Intensity of traffic on the pavement
Option D is correct: Intensity of traffic on the pavement.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Engineering Paper-II (Civil Wing)
The minimum width of single lane village road is:
A)
3.5m
B)
3.25m
C)
3.0m
D)
3.75m
Option D is correct: 3.75m.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Engineering Paper-II (Civil Wing)
The thickness design of pavement primarily depends on:
A)
Type of aggregate used
B)
Width of the pavement
C)
Design wheel load
D)
Type of Binder such as Cement/ Bitumen used.
Option C is correct: Design wheel load.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Engineering Paper-II (Civil Wing)
The recommended values of Camber for different thin Bituminous road surface in Heavy rainfall areas is:
A)
2.5%
B)
3.0%
C)
1.7%
D)
4.0%
Option B is correct: 3.0%.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Engineering Paper-II (Civil Wing)
The desired temperature range of Bitumen when mixing is:
A)
120 degree centigrade – 130 degree centigrade
B)
110 degree centigrade – 140 degree centigrade
C)
150 degree centigrade – 177 degree centigrade
D)
160 degree centigrade – 187 degree centigrade
Option C is correct: 150 degree centigrade – 177 degree centigrade.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Engineering Paper-II (Civil Wing)
Roadway width (Formation width) for Other District Road with two lane is:
A)
12m
B)
9.0m
C)
10.5m
D)
10.0m
Option B is correct: 9.0m.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Engineering Paper-II (Civil Wing)
The width of carriage way for multiple lane pavement is
A)
3.0m per lane
B)
3.5m per lane
C)
3.25m per lane
D)
3.75m per lane
Option B is correct: 3.5m per lane.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Engineering Paper-II (Civil Wing)
The gradient of catch water drain should be:
A)
1 in 25 to 1 in 33
B)
1 in 50 to 1 in 33
C)
1 in 100 to 1 in 75
D)
1 in 100 to 1 in 50
Option D is correct: 1 in 100 to 1 in 50.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Engineering Paper-II (Civil Wing)
Which of the following is not the desirable property of soil as highway material?
A)
Stability
B)
Good drainage
C)
Ease of compaction
D)
Compressibility
Option D is correct: Compressibility.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Engineering Paper-II (Civil Wing)
The extra width provided for Single lane pavement for curve radius between 21 to 60m is:
A)
0.6m
B)
0.5m
C)
0.9m
D)
1.2m
Option A is correct: 0.6m.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Engineering Paper-II (Civil Wing)
What type of pavement is most suitable for waterlogged areas?
A)
WBM with BC
B)
WMM with PMC and seal coat
C)
Boulder layer with BM& BC
D)
Concrete
Option D is correct: Concrete.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Engineering Paper-II (Civil Wing)
What is the limiting gradient on steep terrain?
A)
1:16
B)
1:16.7
C)
1:14.3
D)
1:20
Option B is correct: 1:16.7.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Engineering Paper-II (Civil Wing)
Rigid pavement does not possess.
A)
Flexural strength
B)
Tensile strength
C)
Compressive strength
D)
Better riding quality than flexible pavement
Option D is correct: Better riding quality than flexible pavement.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Engineering Paper-II (Civil Wing)
Dry lean concrete is use in Concrete pavement as:
A)
Wearing course
B)
Base course
C)
Subgrade
D)
Sub-surface drainage
Option B is correct: Base course.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Engineering Paper-II (Civil Wing)
The recommended minimum gradient/slope for kutcha open drains (soil drains) is:
A)
1 in 50
B)
1 in 150
C)
1 in 100
D)
1 in 75
Option C is correct: 1 in 100.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Engineering Paper-II (Civil Wing)
Rolling of Bituminous layer is done:
A)
From centre to edge
B)
From edge to centre
C)
In anyway the operator like but at required speed
D)
Start on the two edges and then to centre
Option B is correct: From edge to centre.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Engineering Paper-II (Civil Wing)
The rolling speed for rolling Bituminous concrete is:
A)
Not more than 10km/hr
B)
Between 5 – 10 km/hr
C)
Not more than 5km/hr
D)
Mot more than 7km/hr
Option C is correct: Not more than 5km/hr.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Engineering Paper-II (Civil Wing)
The floor of cross drain ( culvert etc) is given longitudinal slope of:
A)
1 in 7
B)
1 in 10
C)
1 in 5
D)
1 in 20
Option D is correct: 1 in 20.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Engineering Paper-II (Civil Wing)
Which is the code of practice for Road signs?
A)
IRC 25-2001
B)
IRC 67-2010
C)
IRC SP 35-2011
D)
IRC 23- 2000
Option B is correct: IRC 67-2010.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Engineering Paper-II (Civil Wing)
To improve the durability of Road pavement, attempt is made to keep the variation of moisture in subgrade:
A)
To a maximum.
B)
To a minimum
C)
To optimum
D)
To average
Option B is correct: To a minimum.
Departmental (other) • 2026 • Engineering Paper-II (Civil Wing)
A per IRC SP 35-1990, Routine inspection of bridges in hilly terrain prone to effect of landslide is to be carried out at least:
A)
Twice a year ( Before and after monsoon)
B)
Once a year (after monsoon)
C)
Twice a year ( At the beginning of financial year and after monsoon)
D)
Thrice a year
Option A is correct: Twice a year ( Before and after monsoon).
