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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Q141.
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
Q142.
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
Q143.
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).
Q144.
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.
Q145.
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
Q146.
The main plate of a transit is divided into 1080 equal divisions. 60 divisions of the vernier coincide exactly with 59 divisions of the main plate. The transit can read angles accurate upto

a.

5"

b.

10"

c.

15"

d.

20"

Discuss
Answer: (d).20"
Q147.
Pick up the correct statement from the following :

a.

the lines of sight while observing back sight and fore sight lie in the same horizontal plane

b.

the staff readings are measurements made vertically downwards from a horizontal plane

c.

the horizontal plane with reference to which staff readings are taken, coincides with the level surface through the telescope axis

d.

all the above.

Discuss
Answer: (d).all the above.
Q148.
Pick up the correct statement from the following :

a.

If the slope of the curve of a mass diagram in the direction of increasing abscissa is downward, it indicates an embankment

b.

The vertical distance between a maximum ordinate and the next forward maximum ordinate represents the whole volume of the embankment

c.

The vertical distance between a minimum ordinate and the next forward maximum ordinate represents the whole volume of a cutting

d.

all the above.

Discuss
Answer: (d).all the above.
Q149.
Pick up the correct statement from the following :

a.

if the image of the object does not fall on the plane of the cross-lines, parallax exists

b.

parallax has nothing to do with the eyepiece

c.

the eyepiece is adjusted for clear vision of the cross hairs

d.

all the above.

Discuss
Answer: (d).all the above.
Q150.
The slope correction may be ignored if

a.

the slope of the ground is less than 3°

b.

to slope of the ground is say 1 in 19

c.

both (a) and (b)

d.

neither (a) nor (b)

Discuss
Answer: (c).both (a) and (b)
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