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.
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
Q132.
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
Q133.
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
Q134.
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.
Q135.
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.
Q136.
The distance between steps for measuring down hill to obtain better accuracy

a.

decreases with decrease of slope

b.

increases with increase of slope

c.

decreases with increase of slope

d.

decreases with decrease of weight of the chain.

Discuss
Answer: (c).decreases with increase of slope
Q137.
The tangent to the liquid surface in a level tube, is parallel to the axis of the level tube at

a.

every point of the bubble

b.

either end of the bubble

c.

the mid-point of the bubble

d.

no where.

Discuss
Answer: (c).the mid-point of the bubble
Q138.
In case of reduction of levels by the height of instrument method,

a.

∑ B.S. - ∑ F.S. = difference in R.L.S of the first station and last station

b.

∑ (R.L. + I + F.S.) - first R.L = ∑ (H.I. + No. of R.L.s.)

c.

both (a) and (b) above

d.

neither (a) nor (b).

Discuss
Answer: (d).neither (a) nor (b).
Q139.
A theodolite is said to be in perfect adjustment if

a.

rotation axis is vertical to the transit axis

b.

transit axis is perpendicular to line of collimation

c.

line of collimation sweeps out a vertical plane while the telescope is elevated or depressed

d.

all the above.

Discuss
Answer: (d).all the above.
Q140.
While rotating the theodolite in the horizontal plane, the bubble of the bubble tube takes up the same position in its tube, it indicates

a.

the rotation axis is vertical

b.

the trummion axis is horizontal

c.

the line of collimation is perpendicular to vertical axis

d.

none of the above

Discuss
Answer: (a).the rotation axis is vertical
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