Which term corresponds to a drawing that shows both the roadway plan view and its profile on the same sheet?

• A. Plan
• B. Plan and Profile
• C. Pitch
• D. Plinth

Answer: (B)

In road design drawings, the horizontal layout (plan) and the vertical elevation along the route (profile) are often shown together on one sheet so you can see how the road sits on the ground and how its elevations change along its length. When both views are combined on a single sheet, this is called a Plan and Profile. It lets you relate a point along the plan to its corresponding elevation, grades, and vertical curves, which is essential for evaluating cut/fill, drainage, and sight distances all in one place.

The other terms don’t describe this combined format. A plan alone shows only the top-down layout; pitch refers to slope but isn’t a sheet name; and plinth is a structural base, not a drawing category.