MPSC ATP · Topic 12

12 MPSC ATP Transportation questions with answers

10 questions from MPSC ATP Mock Test 1 with answers and MPSC ATP 2022 question paper with answers. Try each one, then tap Show answer.

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Modal split and travel demand

  1. Q1 Mock Test 1, Q62

    A binary logit mode-choice model gives utilities of U(car) = -1.0 and U(bus) = -1.5 for a trip. The probability of choosing bus is about:

    1. A0.38
    2. B0.50
    3. C0.62
    4. D0.33
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    Answer A. 0.38

    P(bus) = e^-1.5 / (e^-1.0 + e^-1.5) = 0.2231/(0.3679 + 0.2231) = 0.2231/0.5910 = 0.38 (and P(car) = 0.62).

    Source: Multinomial/binary logit model of mode choice

  2. Q2 Mock Test 1, Q66

    In mode-choice analysis, 'captive riders' of public transport are those who:

    1. AMake all their trips by walking and never use any vehicle at all
    2. BOwn two or more cars but use the metro on weekends for leisure
    3. CHave no access to a personal vehicle and must use public transport
    4. DChoose public transport only when it is faster than driving a car
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    Answer C. Have no access to a personal vehicle and must use public transport

    Captive users depend on public transport because they lack access to a personal vehicle; 'choice riders' can use either and switch based on time, cost and comfort.

    Source: Mode choice theory - captive vs choice riders

TOD

  1. Q3 Mock Test 1, Q63

    The National Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Policy, 2017 defines the 'influence zone' around a transit station as the area within a walking distance of about:

    1. A100-200 m
    2. B2-3 km
    3. C5 km
    4. D500-800 m (5-10 minute walk)
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    Answer D. 500-800 m (5-10 minute walk)

    The National TOD Policy (MoHUA, 2017) defines the TOD influence zone as the area within 500-800 m, i.e. a 5-10 minute walk, where high density mixed-use development is encouraged.

    Source: National Transit Oriented Development Policy 2017, MoHUA

Intersections

  1. Q4 Mock Test 1, Q64

    IRC:65-1976 recommends that a traffic rotary (roundabout) is suitable when the total traffic entering from all legs is in the range of:

    1. A50 to 300 vehicles per hour
    2. BAbove 10,000 vehicles per hour
    3. C500 to 3,000 vehicles per hour
    4. D3,000 to 10,000 vehicles per hour
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    Answer C. 500 to 3,000 vehicles per hour

    IRC:65 considers a rotary suitable when total entering traffic is about 500-3,000 veh/h; below that a simple intersection suffices and above it signals or grade separation are required.

    Source: IRC:65-1976, Recommended practice for traffic rotaries

Design standards

  1. Q5 Mock Test 1, Q65

    Camber on a road is provided for drainage of surface water; as per IRC the recommended camber for a cement concrete surface in an area of heavy rainfall is:

    1. A4.0% (1 in 25)
    2. B1.0% (1 in 100)
    3. C2.0% (1 in 50)
    4. D3.0% (1 in 33)
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    Answer C. 2.0% (1 in 50)

    IRC recommends camber of 2.0% (heavy rain) / 1.7% (light rain) for CC and high-type bituminous surfaces, 2.5-3.0% for WBM/gravel and 3-4% for earth roads; smoother surfaces need less camber.

    Source: IRC:73-1980 – Recommended values of camber

Purpose of traffic studies

  1. Q6 ATP 2022, Q47

    Traffic/transportation studies are mainly required to be conducted to

    1. Acollect data of buildings fronting on the road
    2. Bcollect data of layouts fronting on the road
    3. Cdetermine the type of traffic which is being accommodated by the road
    4. Dcollect data of animals which come across the road
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    Answer C. determine the type of traffic which is being accommodated by the road

    Traffic surveys (volume, composition, speed, O-D) establish the type and quantum of traffic using a road, which is the basis for planning and design of road improvements. (Answer matches the official MPSC final key, 26-12-2022.)

    Source: Kadiyali, Traffic Engineering & Transport Planning; IRC guidelines

Traffic volume definition

  1. Q7 ATP 2022, Q48

    The number of vehicles moving in a specified direction on a given roadway or lane that pass a given point or cross-section during a specified unit of time is called

    1. ATraffic volume
    2. BTraffic density
    3. CHighway capacity
    4. DBasic capacity
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    Answer A. Traffic volume

    Traffic volume (flow) is vehicles passing a point per unit time; density is vehicles per unit length of road, and capacity is the maximum flow the road can carry. (Answer matches the official MPSC final key, 26-12-2022.)

    Source: IRC:106-1990; traffic engineering fundamentals

On-street parking

  1. Q8 ATP 2022, Q49

    In case of ________, the vehicles are allowed to be parked on the kerb.

    1. Aon-street parking
    2. Boff-street parking
    3. Creserved parking
    4. Dcontrolled parking
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    Answer A. on-street parking

    On-street (kerb) parking is parking along the kerb of the carriageway itself; off-street parking is provided in separate lots or structures away from the carriageway. (Answer matches the official MPSC final key, 26-12-2022.)

    Source: Traffic engineering - parking studies

Traffic volume study

  1. Q9 ATP 2022, Q50

    Which study involves measurement of the number and type of vehicles crossing a section of a road per unit time at a selected period?

    1. ASpeed study
    2. BTraffic volume study
    3. CParking study
    4. DOrigin and destination study
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    Answer B. Traffic volume study

    A traffic volume (classified count) study counts the number and type of vehicles crossing a road section per unit time, giving flow and composition. (Answer matches the official MPSC final key, 26-12-2022.)

    Source: IRC:SP:19; Kadiyali, Traffic Engineering

NUTP 2014 priority of modes

  1. Q10 ATP 2022, Q99

    The correct descending order of priority of urban transport modes according to the National Urban Transport Policy, 2014 is:

    (i) Public Transport (road, rail and waterway)

    (ii) Personal motorized transport

    (iii) Walk and non-motorized transport (NMT)

    1. A(i), (ii), (iii)
    2. B(iii), (i), (ii)
    3. C(ii), (iii), (i)
    4. D(iii), (ii), (i)
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    Answer B. (iii), (i), (ii)

    NUTP 2014 prioritises people over vehicles: walking and NMT first, then public transport, and personal motor vehicles last. (Answer matches the official MPSC final key, 26-12-2022.)

    Source: National Urban Transport Policy 2014

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