Surveying MCQs

Welcome to our comprehensive collection of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) on Surveying, a fundamental topic in the field of Civil Engineering. Whether you're preparing for competitive exams, honing your problem-solving skills, or simply looking to enhance your abilities in this field, our Surveying MCQs are designed to help you grasp the core concepts and excel in solving problems.

In this section, you'll find a wide range of Surveying mcq questions that explore various aspects of Surveying problems. Each MCQ is crafted to challenge your understanding of Surveying principles, enabling you to refine your problem-solving techniques. Whether you're a student aiming to ace Civil Engineering tests, a job seeker preparing for interviews, or someone simply interested in sharpening their skills, our Surveying MCQs are your pathway to success in mastering this essential Civil Engineering topic.

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Q91.
If the angular measurements of a traverse are more precise than its linear measurements, balancing of the traverse, is done by

a.

Bowditch's rule

b.

Transit rule

c.

Empirical rule

d.

all of the above.

Discuss
Answer: (b).Transit rule
Q92.
The branch of surveying in which both horizontal and vertical positions of a point, are determined by making instrumental observations, is known

a.

tacheometry

b.

tachemetry

c.

telemetry

d.

all the above.

Discuss
Answer: (d).all the above.
Q93.
In levelling operation

a.

when the instrument is being shifted, the staff must not be moved

b.

when the staff is being carried forward, the instrument must remain stationary

c.

both (a) and (b)

d.

neither (a) nor (b).

Discuss
Answer: (c).both (a) and (b)
Q94.
Keeping the instrument height as 1.5 m, length of staff 4 m, the up gradient of the ground 1 in 10, the sight on the up slope must be less than

a.

25 cm

b.

20 m

c.

45 m

d.

10 m

Discuss
Answer: (c).45 m
Q95.
True meridian of different places

a.

converge from the south pole to the north pole

b.

converge from the north pole to the south pole

c.

converge from the equator to the poles

d.

run parallel to each other.

Discuss
Answer: (c).converge from the equator to the poles
Q96.
Pick up the correct statement from the following :

a.

the length of the brass handle is included in the length of chain

b.

the handles are on swivel joints to prevent twisting of the chain

c.

the fifth tag from either end of the chain is numbered 5

d.

all the above.

Discuss
Answer: (d).all the above.
Q97.
Two hill tops A and B 20 km apart are intervened by a third top C. If the top most contour of the three hill tops are of the same value, state whether the line of sight AB

a.

passes clear of hill top C

b.

passes below the hill top C

c.

grazes the hill top C

d.

none of these.

Discuss
Answer: (b).passes below the hill top C
Q98.
Deviation of the actual road gradient from the proposed contou'r gradient up hill side, involves

a.

embankment on the centre line

b.

excavation on the centre line

c.

earth work on the centre line

d.

none of these.

Discuss
Answer: (b).excavation on the centre line
Q99.
Measuring with a 30 m chain, 0.01 m too short, introduces

a.

positive compensating error

b.

negative compensating error

c.

positive cumulative error

d.

negative cumulative error.

Discuss
Answer: (c).positive cumulative error
Q100.
Setting out a curve by two theodolite method, involves

a.

linear measurements only

b.

angular measurements only

c.

both linear and angular measurements

d.

none of these.

Discuss
Answer: (b).angular measurements only
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