1.Which of these tests on bitumen is categorised under aging tests?

a. Penetration
b. Softening point
c. Rolling thin film oven
d. Viscosity

2. Viscosity grading of bitumen is based on viscosity test conducted at _____0C

a. 250C
b. 600C
c. 1350C
d. 400C

3. Maximum permissible water absorption for aggregates as per MORTH specifications is __

a. 1%
b. 0.5%
c. 2%
d. None of the above

4. The theoretical maximum specific gravity and bulk specific gravity of a bituminous mix are
2.497 and 2.368 respectively. Find the percentage air voids.
a. 3.26
b. 7.53
c. 5.18
d .4.00

5. As per IRC 111-2009, for the design of bituminous mix, the binder content at 4%
_____________ is selected as the optimum.
a. VMA
b. Flow
c. Air voids
d. Stability
6. Calculate the bulk specific gravity from the following data.
Weight of sample in air, gm =1213.9
Saturated surface dry weight of sample, gm = 1214.1
Weight of sample in water, gm = 701.0
a. 2.351
b. 2.366
c. 2.371
d. 2.359

7. Which of these is a binder/base course

i). DBM
ii) . BC
iii). SDBC
iv). BM
a. i & iv
b. ii & iii
c. only i
d. All of the above

8. The performance grading system for bitumen is denoted by two numbers, for example in
PG 64 – 22 bitumen what does the numbers 64 and 22 indicate?
a. Viscosity range of 6400 poise to 2200 poise
b. Temperature range of 64OC to 22oC
c. Temperature range of 64OC to -22oC
d. Viscosity of 2200 poise and temperature upto 64OC

9. Which of the following statements are true?

In the design of flexible pavements,
i). mechanistic-empirical design approach is followed.
ii). linear elastic layered theory is selected for analysis of pavements
iii). Pavement is modelled as a single layer system.

a. i & ii are true

b. ii & iii are true
c. i & iii are true
d. All of the above are true

10. The specified method for bituminous mix design in India is?
a. Hveem method
b. Marshall method
c. Hubbard method
d. Super paver mix method

11. The water sensitivity of aggregates should retain __________

a. 75% of tensile strength
b. 80% of tensile strength
c. 95% of tensile strength
d. 100% of tensile strength1

12. _____________test determines the amount of asphalt present in a bituminous mix

a. Distillation
b. Extraction
c. Solubility
d. Compression

13. Emulsified asphalt that has a positive charge particle is usually classified as
a. Anionic 
b. Cationic
c. Pozzolanic
d. Ultrasonic

14. Bituminous material used for treating an aggregate base course before an asphalt mix
overlay

a. Seal coat

b. Prime coat

c. Tack coat

d. Any of the above

15. In extraction test of compacted mix the Wt, of original sample is 850 gms. And the Wt.
After extraction is 802 gms. The bitumen content percent by weight mix will be __ percent.

a. 6

b. 5.98

c. 5

d. 5.65

16. The load transfer to lower layers in flexible pavements is by

a. bending action of layers

b. shear deformation

c. grain to grain contact

d. consolidation of subgrade

17. Consider the following statements regarding pavements:

1. Rigid pavements are more suitable than flexible pavements for stage construction.
2. Rigid pavements are more affected by temperature variations than flexible pavements.
3. In a flexible pavement, any deformation in the top layers is transferred to underlaid layers;
but, in rigid pavements, there is slab or beam action due to which any deformation is only
in the top layer of the concrete slab.

a. 1 and 2 only
b. 1 and 3 only
c. 1,2 and 3 only
d. 2 and 3 only

18. Consider the following statements regarding pavements:

As per IRC 37-2018,

1. Vertical compressive strain on top of the subgrade is considered to be critical mechanistic

for controlling subgrade rutting.
2. Vertical compressive strain at the bottom of base layer is to be considred for controlling
rutting.
3. Horizontal tensile strain at the bottom of the bottom bituminous layer has to be limited to
control bottom-up cracking in bituminous layers
4. Horizontal tensile strain at the top of the bituminous layer has to be considered for limiting
bottom–up cracking in bituminous layers.

a. 1 and 2 only
b. 1 and 3 only
c. 2 and 4 only
d. 2 and 3 only

19. The load transfer in a SMA pavements is by

a. aggregate interlocking

b. shear deformation

c. stone to stone contact

d. consolidation of subgrade

20. In 500 gm sample of coarse aggregate, there are 100 gm flaky particles and 80 gm elongated
partiles. What is the combined flakiness and elongation index as per IS?

a.) 40%
b.) 36%
c.) 18%
d.) 4%

21. Match list 1 with list 2

List 1 List 2
A. Viscosity Test 1. Overlay Design
B. Marshall Test 2. Design of BC Mix
C. Ring and Ball Test 3. Gradation of Bitumen
D. Benkelman Beam Test 4. Softening Point

Which of the following is the correct match

Codes :

a.) A-2 B-3 C-1 D-4

b.) A-3, B-2, C-4, D-1
c.) A-2, B-3, C-1, D-4
d.) A-1,B-4,C-3, D-2

22. Cutback bitumen is produced by diluting bitumen with suitable petroleum distillates. Match List
1 (Types of Cutback Bitumen) with List two (Solvents Used)
 List 1 List 2
A. Rapid Curing 1. Trichloroethylene
B. Medium Curing 2. High Boiling Point Gas Oil
C. Slow Curing 3. Kerosine
4. Naptha and Gasoline

Which of the following is the correct matching

Codes :

a.) A-2 B-3 C-1

b.) A-3, B-4, C-2
c.) A-4, B-3, C-2
d.) A-1,B-4,C-3

23. A typical Marshall test graph as shown below, The variable on Y axis is :

a. %Air Voids
b. Stability
c. Flow Value
d. %VMA

24. Which of the following are grades of Bitumen

1. Viscosity Grade

2. Penetration Grade

3. Temperature Grade

4. Performance Grade

5. Stiffness Grade

a.) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
b.) 1, 2, 4
c.) 1, 2, 5
d) 1, 2, 3, 5
25. In VG-20, what does 20 represents?
a.) Should be used in temperature above 20OC
b.) Should not be used in temperature above 20 OC
c.) Kinematic viscosity of 200 CSt +/- 20%
d.) Absolute viscosity of 2000 Poise +/- 20%

26. Which Indian Standard codes suggest the suitable Viscosity Grade based on average air
temperature?
a.) IS 217 1988
b.) IS 5916 1970
c.) IS 73 2013
d.) IS: 1206 (PART II) 1978

27. Which of the following statements about bitumen is correct?

1. Bitumen consist of Mainly two Components – Asphaltenes and Maltenes

2. On ageing bitumen tends to loose its stiffness.

3. Asphaltenes, Saturates, Aromatics, Resins are the constituents in bitumen.

4. Bitumen is a viscoelastic material.

a.) All 4 Statements are correct

b.) Only 1 and 4 is correct.

c.) Only 1, 3 and 4 is correct

d.) Only 3 and 4 is correct

28. For a mix design coarse aggregate and fine aggregates are taken in a 1:1 ratio. A
bitumen content of 5.3% by weight of mix is used. Find the effective specific gravity and the
absorbed bitumen from the follwing data.

Bulk Specific Gravity of coarse aggregare = 2.716

Bulk Specific Gravity of fine aggregare = 2.689

Specific Gravity of bitumen = 1.030

Maximum theoritical specific gravity of the mix = 2.535

a.) Effective Specific gravity = 2.761 and Absorbed bitumen = 0.8 % by weight of
aggregate
 b.) Effective Specific gravity = 2.431 and Absorbed bitumen = 0.2 % by weight of
aggregate
c.) Effective Specific gravity = 2.65 and Absorbed bitumen = 8 % by weight of aggregate
d.) Effective Specific gravity = 2.725 and Absorbed bitumen = 0.6 % by weight of
aggregate

29. In a bituminous mix, if Bulk specific gravity of total aggregares is 2.703, the bulk specific
gravity of compacted mixture is 2.442 and the bitumen content is 5.3% by weight of mix, find
the voids in mineral aggregates VMA

a.) 15

b.) 17.6

c.) 22.5

d.) 14.4

30.) For bituminous mix design, aggregate are propotioned in a dry desing by the following
methods,

1. Trial and Error Method

2. Rothfutch’s Method

3. Analytical Method

4. Rutherfords’s Method

a.) only 2 and 4 is correct

b.) only 1,2 and 3 correct

c.) Only 2 and 3 correct

d.) all the 4 are correct.