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41. As per IRC recommendations, the maximum limit of super elevation for mixed traffic in plain terrain is
A. 1 in 15
B. 1 in 12.5
C. 1 in 10
D. equal to camber
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42. The shoulder provided along the road edge should be
A. rougher than the traffic lanes
B. smoother than the traffic lanes
C. of same colour as that of the pavement
D. of very low load bearing capacity
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43. When the path travelled along the road surface is more than the circumferential movement of the wheels due to rotation, then it results in
A. slipping
B. skidding
C. turning
D. revolving
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44. The ruling design speed on a National Highway in plain terrain as per IRC recommendations is
A. 60 kmph
B. 80 kmph
C. 100 kmph
D. 120 kmph
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45. Compared to a level surface, on a descending gradient the stopping sight distance is
A. less
B. more
C. same
D. dependent on the speed
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