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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Q121.
The latitude of a traverse leg is obtained by multiplying its length by

a.

tangent of its reduced bearing

b.

sign of its reduced bearing

c.

cosine of its reduced bearing

d.

cosecant of its reduced bearing.

Discuss
Answer: (c).cosine of its reduced bearing
Q122.
For a curve of radius 100 m and normal chord 10 m, the Rankine's deflection angle, is

a.

0°25'.95

b.

0°35'.95

c.

1°25'.53

d.

2°51'.53.

Discuss
Answer: (d).2°51'.53.
Q123.
A uniform slope was measured by the method of stepping. If the difference in level between two points is 1.8 m and the slope distance between them is 15 m, the error is approximately equal to

a.

cumulative, + 0.11 m

b.

compensating, ± 0.11 m

c.

cumulative, - 0.11 m

d.

none of these

Discuss
Answer: (a).cumulative, + 0.11 m
Q124.
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.
Q125.
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
Q126.
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
Q127.
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
Q128.
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.
Q129.
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
Q130.
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
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