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.
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.
Q92.
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
Q93.
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
Q94.
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
Q95.
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
Q96.
When the bubble of the level tube of a level, remains central

a.

line of sight is horizontal

b.

axis of the telescope is horizontal

c.

line of collimation is horizontal

d.

geometrical axis of the telescope is horizontal.

Discuss
Answer: (a).line of sight is horizontal
Q97.
The operation of making the algebraic sum of latitudes and departures of a closed traverse, each equal to zero, is known

a.

balancing the sights

b.

balancing the departures

c.

balancing the latitudes

d.

balancing the traverse.

Discuss
Answer: (d).balancing the traverse.
Q98.
Orientation of a plane table by solving two point problem is only adopted when

a.

saving of time is a main factor

b.

better accuracy is a main factor

c.

given points are inaccessible

d.

none of these.

Discuss
Answer: (c).given points are inaccessible
Q99.
A back sight

a.

is always taken on a point of known elevation or can be computed

b.

is added to the known level to obtain the instrument height

c.

taken on an inverted staff is treated as negative

d.

all the above.

Discuss
Answer: (d).all the above.
Q100.
Metric chains are generally available in

a.

10 m and 20 m length

b.

15 m and 20 m length

c.

20 m and 30 m length

d.

25 m and 100 m length

Discuss
Answer: (c).20 m and 30 m length
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