2 - Introduction to Highway Engineering
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Practice Questions
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What is highway engineering?
💡 Hint: Think about what roads need to be functional.
Name one characteristic of Roman roads.
💡 Hint: What unique features made them lasting?
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Interactive Quizzes
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Which civilization is credited with building the first extensive road system?
💡 Hint: Think about who constructed roads across Europe.
True or False: The Jayakar Committee recommended that the Indian government handle road development.
💡 Hint: Focus on what the committee proposed regarding responsibility.
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Propose a plan for improving road infrastructure in a significant urban area that faces congestion.
💡 Hint: Think about what needs to be prioritized.
Analyze the historical context of highway engineering and its influence on current urban planning.
💡 Hint: Consider what lessons we can take from history.
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