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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Q161.
The curve composed of two arcs of different radii having their centres on the opposite side of the curve, is known

a.

a simple curve

b.

a compound curve

c.

a reverse curve

d.

a vertical curve.

Discuss
Answer: (c).a reverse curve
Q162.
The ratio of the angles subtended at the eye, by the virtual image and the object, is known as telescope's

a.

resolving power

b.

brightness

c.

field of view

d.

magnification.

Discuss
Answer: (d).magnification.
Q163.
The bubble tube is nearly filled with

a.

alcohol or chloroform

b.

a liquid which is very mobile

c.

a liquid having low freezing point

d.

all the above.

Discuss
Answer: (d).all the above.
Q164.
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
Q165.
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
Q166.
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
Q167.
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°
Q168.
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.
Q169.
The longitudinal section of the surface of bubble tube is

a.

straight

b.

circular

c.

parabolic

d.

elliptic.

Discuss
Answer: (b).circular
Q170.
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
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