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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Q151.
A traverse deflection angle is

a.

less than 90°

b.

more than 90° but less than 180°

c.

the difference between the included angle and 180°

d.

the difference between 360° and the included angle.

Discuss
Answer: (c).the difference between the included angle and 180°
Q152.
While measuring a chain line between two stations A and B intervened by a raised ground

a.

vision gets obstructed

b.

chaining gets obstructed

c.

both vision and chaining get obstructed

d.

all the above.

Discuss
Answer: (a).vision gets obstructed
Q153.
The Random errors tend to accumulate proportionally to

a.

numbers of operations involved

b.

reciprocal of operations involved

c.

square root of the number of operation involved

d.

cube root of the number of operation involved.

Discuss
Answer: (c).square root of the number of operation involved
Q154.
The true meridian of a place is the line in which earth's surface is intersected by a plane through

a.

east and west points

b.

zenith and nadir points

c.

north and south geographical poles

d.

north and south magnetic poles.

Discuss
Answer: (c).north and south geographical poles
Q155.
The least count of a vernier scale is

a.

sum of the smallest divisions of main and vernier scales

b.

value of one division of the primary scale divided by total number of divisions of vernier scale

c.

value of one division of vernier scale divided by total number of divisions of primary scale

d.

none of these.

Discuss
Answer: (b).value of one division of the primary scale divided by total number of divisions of vernier scale
Q156.
Prismatic compass is considered more accurate than a surveyor's compass, because

a.

it is provided with a better magnetic needle

b.

it is provided with a sliding glass in the object vane

c.

its graduations are in whole circle bearings

d.

it is provided with a prism to facilitate reading of its graduated circle

Discuss
Answer: (d).it is provided with a prism to facilitate reading of its graduated circle
Q157.
In reciprocal levelling, the error which is not completely eliminated, is due to

a.

earth's curvature

b.

non-adjustment of line of collimation

c.

refraction

d.

non-adjustment of the bubble tube.

Discuss
Answer: (c).refraction
Q158.
In tacheometrical observations, vertical staff holding is generally preferred to normal staffing, due to

a.

ease of reduction of observations

b.

facility of holding

c.

minimum effect of careless holding on the result

d.

none of these.

Discuss
Answer: (c).minimum effect of careless holding on the result
Q159.
Removal of parallax, may be achieved by focussing

a.

the objective

b.

the eye-piece

c.

the objective and the eye-piece

d.

none of these.

Discuss
Answer: (c).the objective and the eye-piece
Q160.
Pick up the correct statement from the following :

a.

A level surface is perpendicular at all points to the direction of gravity

b.

A level line lies in level surface

c.

A horizontal surface is normal to the direction of gravity at only one point

d.

All the above.

Discuss
Answer: (d).All the above.
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