Civil Engineering MCQJE Level Civil Engineering
In a flexible pavement, the base course is placed
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Choose the correct answer
A
below the sub-base
B
over the sub-base
C
over the sub-grade but below the sub-base
D
over the wearing course when surface renewal is needed
Correct Answer
B. over the sub-base
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From the bottom up the order is sub-grade, sub-base, base course, surface course, so the base course lies over the sub-base.
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This MCQ belongs to WBPSC JE (Civil) Previous Years Questions Series. Full tests include timed attempts, rank comparison and subject-wise analysis.