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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Q111.
Which one of the following procedures for getting accurate orientation is the most distinctive feature of the art of plane tabling

a.

radiation

b.

intersection

c.

traversing

d.

resection.

Discuss
Answer: (d).resection.
Q112.
A clinometer is used for

a.

measuring angle of slope

b.

correcting line of collimation

c.

setting out right angles

d.

defining natural features.

Discuss
Answer: (a).measuring angle of slope
Q113.
Diurnal variation of magnetic declination is

a.

greater at equator than nearer the poles

b.

less at equator than nearer the poles

c.

less in summer than in winter

d.

same at all latitudes and during different months.

Discuss
Answer: (b).less at equator than nearer the poles
Q114.
The 'fix' of a plane table from three known points, is good, if

a.

middle station is nearest

b.

middle station is farthest

c.

either the right or left station is nearest

d.

none of these.

Discuss
Answer: (a).middle station is nearest
Q115.
The construction of optical square is based, on the principle of optical

a.

reflection

b.

refraction

c.

double refraction

d.

double reflection.

Discuss
Answer: (d).double reflection.
Q116.
If the smallest division of a vernier is longer than the smallest division of its primary scale, the vernier is known as

a.

direct vernier

b.

double vernier

c.

retrograde vernier

d.

simple vernier.

Discuss
Answer: (c).retrograde vernier
Q117.
Cross-staff is used for

a.

setting out right angles

b.

measuring contour gradient

c.

taking levels

d.

measuring distances

Discuss
Answer: (a).setting out right angles
Q118.
The 'point of curve' of a simple circular curve, is

a.

point of tangency

b.

point of commencement

c.

point of intersection

d.

mid-point of the curve

Discuss
Answer: (b).point of commencement
Q119.
For orientation of a plane table with three points A, B and C, Bessel's drill is

a.

Align b through a and draw a ray towards c, align a through b and draw a ray towards c, finally align c through the point of intersection of the previously drawn rays

b.

Align c through a and draw a ray towards b, align a through c and draw a ray towards b, finally align b through the point of intersection of the previously drawn rays

c.

Align c through b and draw a ray towards a, align b through c and draw a ray towards a, finally align a, through the point of intersection of the previously, drawn rays

d.

In the first two steps any two of the points may be used and a ray drawn towards the third point, which is sighted through the point of intersection of previously drawn rays in the final step.

Discuss
Answer: (d).In the first two steps any two of the points may be used and a ray drawn towards the third point, which is sighted through the point of intersection of previously drawn rays in the final step.
Q120.
The minimum range for sliding the focusing lens in the internal focusing telescope for focusing at all distances beyond 4 m is

a.

5 mm

b.

10 mm

c.

15 mm

d.

20 mm.

Discuss
Answer: (d).20 mm.
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