4/4/2019 Earth Excavation - Highway Engineering Questions and Answers - Sanfoundry

This set of Highway Engineering Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Excavation of
Earth”.

1. The removal of earth for highway formation is

a) Embankment
b) Sub grade
c) Excavation
d) Filling
View Answer

Ans : c
Explanation: The process of removal of earth for construction is called excavation, it may be done by manual
or machine.

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2. The best time to remove soil is during

a) Summer
b) Winter
c) Rainy season
d) During storm
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Answer: a
Explanation: The best time to remove soil is during summer, if it is removed in winter there may be chances of
rain so it’s better to remove in summer.

3. The equipment used for short haul distance of 100 m is

a) Bulldozer
b) Scrapper
c) Power shovel
d) Hoe
View Answer

Ans: a
Explanation: The bulldozer is a versatile earth equipment used for a short distance of 100m, if it exceeds 100
m other equipment can also be used.

4.The blade angle of bulldozer is usually

a) 60
b) 90
c) 15
d) 45
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Answer: b
Explanation: The blade angle of a bulldozer is usually kept perpendicular, which is always 90 degrees to the
soil.

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5.The precise control of excavation is possible by

a) Scrapper
b) Hoe
c) Shovel
d) Bulldozer
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Answer: a
Explanation: The precise control of the excavation is possible by scrapper, but they can’t be used for greater
depth.

6. The boom is supported by

a) Cab
b) Dipper stick
c) Hoist line
d) Crawler
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Answer: c
Explanation: The hoist line gives the support to boom which is attached to the cab, cab is the place where
controls are placed and boom is the support.

7.Dragline cannot excavate

a) Soft rocks
b) Black cotton soil
c) Clay
d) Stiff material
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Answer: d
Explanation: The dragline can’t exert high pressure and remove stiff materials, it can remove only soft rocks.

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a) Dragline
b) Hoe
c) Power shovel
d) Scrapper
View Answer

Answer :b
Explanation: How is one equipment which can exert high tooth pressure and excavate stiff materials from
ground.

9. The equipment having a bucket is

a) Shovel
b) Clam shell
c) Dragline
d) Hoe
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: A clam shell consists of a bucket which is used to carry soil or any other material from a greater
depth.

10. The compaction of sand is done by

a) Rollers
b) Animals
c) Vibrator
d) Jetting
View Answer

Answer: d
Explanation: The jetting of the sand cannot be done by using roller or vibrator, it requires effective techniques
like jetting and pounding with water.

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