Question

What will be the ruling gradient in hills on “Other district roads”?

(a) 1 in 20

(b) 1 in 5

(c) 1 in 10

(d) 1 in 3

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This intriguing question originated from General Specifications of Modern Road in section Specifications, Estimation of Quantities of Materials and Transport of Civil Engineering Drawing

Answer 1

Correct answer is (c) 1 in 10

Easiest explanation: Ruling gradient (plural ruling gradients) (rail transport) The steepest uphill gradient in one direction on a section of railway line, which determines the load that can be pulled by one locomotive over that section, according to the power rating of the locomotive. A typical ruling gradient could be 1:50 (2%).