D47 QUIZ OF THE DAY

Which method of road construction was introduced by Pierre Tresaguet in 1775?

• Tresaguet Method
• Macadam Method
• Telford Method
• Roman Method

Answer explanation

Pierre Tresaguet introduced the Tresaguet Method in 1775.

What is the total depth of roads constructed using the Telford method?

• 250 mm
• 300 mm
• 410 mm
• 500 mm

Answer explanation

The Telford method uses a total road depth of 410 mm.

Who is known as the father of modern road construction?

• John Metcalf
• John Macadam
• Pierre Tresaguet
• Thomas Telford

Answer explanation

John Macadam is known as the father of modern road construction.

What was the target road density in the Bombay Road Plan?

• 32 km per 100 sq km
• 16 km per 100 sq km
• 82 km per 100 sq km
• 100 km per 100 sq km

Answer explanation

The Bombay Road Plan targeted 32 km of road per 100 sq km.

Which is the longest National Highway in India?

• NH 44
• NH 27
• NH 66
• NH 5

Answer explanation

NH 44 is the longest National Highway in India.

Which road plan introduced expressways in India?

• Lucknow Road Plan
• Nagpur Road Plan
• Bombay Road Plan
• Delhi Road Plan

Answer explanation

The Bombay Road Plan introduced expressways in India.

What is the maximum speed limit on National Highways (NH) in India?

• 80 kmph
• 100 kmph
• 50 kmph
• 60 kmph

Answer explanation

The maximum speed limit on National Highways is 100 kmph.

Which road type is primarily used for high-speed traffic with limited entry and exit points?

• Expressway
• State Highway
• Village Roads
• Major District Roads

Answer explanation

Expressways are designed for high-speed traffic with limited access.

Which organization is responsible for constructing border roads in India?

• Border Road Organisation
• Public Works Department
• Ministry of Road Transport
• Indian Road Congress

Answer explanation

Border Roads Organisation is responsible for constructing border roads.

Which road pattern is based on a star and grid arrangement?

• Rectangular pattern
• Radial or star and grid pattern
• Radial or star and circular pattern
• Grid pattern

Answer explanation

Radial or star and grid pattern is a type of road network arrangement.