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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Q101.
On a diagonal scale, it is possible to read up to

a.

one dimension

b.

two dimensions

c.

three dimensions

d.

four dimensions.

Discuss
Answer: (c).three dimensions
Q102.
Plotting of inaccessible points on a plane table, is done by

a.

intersection

b.

traversing

c.

radiation

d.

none of these.

Discuss
Answer: (a).intersection
Q103.
A dumpy level is set up with its eye-piece vertically over a peg A. The height from the top of peg A to the centre of the eye-piece is 1.540 m and the reading on peg B is 0.705 m. The level is then setup over B. The height of the eye-piece above peg B is 1.490 m and a reading on A is 2.195 m. The difference in level between A and B is

a.

2.900 m

b.

3.030 m

c.

0.770 m

d.

0.785 m

Discuss
Answer: (c).0.770 m
Q104.
Probable systematic error in precise levelling as recommended by International Geodetic Association should not exceed (where k is in kilometers.)

a.

± 0.1 √k mm

b.

± 0.2 √k mm

c.

± 0.1 √k

d.

0.2 √k mm

Discuss
Answer: (d).0.2 √k mm
Q105.
The diaphragm of a stadia theodolite is fitted with two additional

a.

horizontal hairs

b.

vertical hairs

c.

horizontal and two vertical hairs

d.

none of these.

Discuss
Answer: (a).horizontal hairs
Q106.
Centering error of a theodolite produces an error

a.

in all angles equally

b.

which does not vary with the direction or pointing

c.

which varies with the direction of pointing and inversely with the length of sight

d.

none of these.

Discuss
Answer: (c).which varies with the direction of pointing and inversely with the length of sight
Q107.
In levelling operation

a.

if second reading is more than first, it represents a rise

b.

if first reading is more than second, it represents a rise

c.

if first reading is less than second, it represents a fall

d.

both (b) and (c).

Discuss
Answer: (d).both (b) and (c).
Q108.
Pick up the correct statement from the following :

a.

in astronomical telescope, the rays from the object after refraction at the objective are brought to a focus before entering the eyepiece to produce a real inverted image in front of the eye piece

b.

in Galileo's telescope, the rays from the object get refracted at the objective and are intercepted by the eyepiece before a real image is formed

c.

a line passing through the optical centre of the objective traversing through the eyepiece, is called line of sight

d.

all the above.

Discuss
Answer: (d).all the above.
Q109.
In optical reading instruments

a.

the vertical circle is usually continuous from 0° to 359°

b.

the readings increase when the telescope is elevated in the face left position

c.

the readings decrease when the telescope is elevated in the face right position

d.

all the above.

Discuss
Answer: (d).all the above.
Q110.
For setting out a simple curve, using two theodolites.

a.

offsets from tangents are required

b.

offsets from chord produced are required

c.

offsets from long chord are required

d.

none of these.

Discuss
Answer: (d).none of these.
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