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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Q131.
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
Q132.
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.
Q133.
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.
Q134.
If a tacheometer is fitted with an anal-latic lens

a.

additive constant is 100, multiplying constant is zero

b.

multiplying constant is 100, additive constant is zero

c.

both multiplying and additive constants are 100

d.

both multiplying and additive constants are 50.

Discuss
Answer: (b).multiplying constant is 100, additive constant is zero
Q135.
Volume of the earth work may be calculated by

a.

mean areas

b.

end areas

c.

Prismoidal formula

d.

all the above.

Discuss
Answer: (d).all the above.
Q136.
Which one of the following mistakes/errors may be cumulative + or - :

a.

bad ranging

b.

bad straightening

c.

erroneous length of chain

d.

sag.

Discuss
Answer: (c).erroneous length of chain
Q137.
The orthographical projection of a traverse leg upon the reference meridian, is known as

a.

departure of leg

b.

latitude to the leg

c.

co-ordinate of the leg

d.

bearing of the leg.

Discuss
Answer: (b).latitude to the leg
Q138.
The whole circle bearing of a line is 290°. Its reduced bearing is

a.

N 20° E

b.

N 20° W

c.

N 70° W

d.

S 70° E

Discuss
Answer: (c).N 70° W
Q139.
Pick up the correct statement from the following :

a.

in the earth's magnetic field, a magnetic needle rests in magnetic meridian

b.

the angle between the true meridian and the magnetic meridian is called magnetic variation

c.

one end of the magnetic needle supported at its centre of gravity tends to dip down towards the. nearer magnetic pole of the earth

d.

all the above.

Discuss
Answer: (d).all the above.
Q140.
Ramsden eye-piece consists of

a.

two convex lenses short distance apart

b.

two concave lenses short distance apart

c.

one convex lens and one concave lens short distance apart

d.

two plano-convex lenses short distance apart, with the convex surfaces facing each other.

Discuss
Answer: (d).two plano-convex lenses short distance apart, with the convex surfaces facing each other.
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