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.
Simpson's rule for calculating areas states that the area enclosed by a curvilinear figure divided into an even number of strips of equal width, is equal to

a.

half the width of a strip, multiplied by the sum of two extreme offsets, twice the sum of remaining odd offsets, and thrice the sum of the even offsets

b.

one third the width of a strip, multiplied by the sum of two extreme offsets, twice the sum of remaining odd offsets and four times the sum of the even offsets

c.

one third the width of a strip, multiplied by the sum of two extreme offsets, four times the sum of the remaining odd offsets, and twice the sum of the even offsets

d.

one sixth the width of a strip, multiplied by the sum of the two extreme offsets, twice the sum of remaining odd offsets and four times the sum of the even offsets

Discuss
Answer: (b).one third the width of a strip, multiplied by the sum of two extreme offsets, twice the sum of remaining odd offsets and four times the sum of the even offsets
Q152.
In a constant level tube, size of the bubble remains constant because upper wall is

a.

of relatively larger radius

b.

of relatively smaller radius

c.

flat

d.

convex downwards.

Discuss
Answer: (a).of relatively larger radius
Q153.
The direction of steepest slope on a contour, is

a.

along the contour

b.

at an angle of 45° to the contour

c.

at right angles to the contour

d.

none of these.

Discuss
Answer: (c).at right angles to the contour
Q154.
Back bearing of a line is equal to

a.

Fore bearing ± 90°

b.

Fore bearing ± 180°

c.

Fore bearing ± 360°

d.

Fore bearing ± 270°

Discuss
Answer: (b).Fore bearing ± 180°
Q155.
In an internal focusing telescope

a.

the objective is at a fixed distance from the diaphragm

b.

the focusing is done by the sliding of a divergent lens.

c.

the focusing divergent lens is situated at about the middle of the tube

d.

all the above.

Discuss
Answer: (d).all the above.
Q156.
The longitudinal section of the surface of bubble tube is

a.

straight

b.

circular

c.

parabolic

d.

elliptic.

Discuss
Answer: (b).circular
Q157.
Imaginary line passing through points having equal magnetic declination is termed as

a.

isogon

b.

agonic line

c.

isoclinic line

d.

none of these.

Discuss
Answer: (a).isogon
Q158.
The reduced bearing of a line is N 87° W. Its whole circle bearing is

a.

87°

b.

273°

c.

93°

d.

3°

Discuss
Answer: (b).273°
Q159.
Surveys which are carried out to depict mountains, rivers, water bodies, wooded areas and other cultural details, are known as

a.

cadastral surveys

b.

city surveys

c.

topographical surveys

d.

guide map surveys

Discuss
Answer: (c).topographical surveys
Q160.
Which of the following introduces an error of about 1 in 1000 if 20 m chain is used

a.

length of chain 20 mm wrong

b.

one end of the chain 0.9 m off the line

c.

one end of chain 0.9 m higher than the other

d.

all the above.

Discuss
Answer: (d).all the above.
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