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.

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Q181.
Transition curves are introduced at either end of a circular curve, to obtain

a.

gradually decrease of curvature from zero at the tangent point to the specified quantity at the junction of the transition curve with main curve

b.

gradual increase of super-elevation from zero at the tangent point to the specified amount at the junction of the transition curve with main curve

c.

gradual change of gradient from zero at the tangent point to the specified amount at the junction of the transition curve with main curve

d.

none of these.

Discuss
Answer: (b).gradual increase of super-elevation from zero at the tangent point to the specified amount at the junction of the transition curve with main curve
Q182.
The horizontal angle between true meridian and magnetic meridian, is known

a.

bearing

b.

magnetic declination

c.

dip

d.

convergence.

Discuss
Answer: (b).magnetic declination
Q183.
For preparation of a contour plan for a route survey

a.

method of squares is used

b.

method of trace contour is used

c.

method of cross profile is used

d.

indirect method of contouring is used.

Discuss
Answer: (c).method of cross profile is used
Q184.
Flint glass

a.

has slightly the greater refracting power than crown glass

b.

has roughly double refracting power than that of crown

c.

and crown glass proportions yield the required focal length and neutralise the dispersion produced by the convex lens at the emergence from the concave

d.

all the above.

Discuss
Answer: (d).all the above.
Q185.
The zero of the graduated circle of a prismatic compass is located at

a.

north end

b.

east end

c.

south end

d.

west end.

Discuss
Answer: (c).south end
Q186.
The ratio of the linear displacement at the end of a line, subtended by an arc of one second to the length of the line, is

a.

1:206 300

b.

1:3440

c.

1:57

d.

1:100.

Discuss
Answer: (a).1:206 300
Q187.
The co-ordinate of a point measured perpendicular to the parallel, is called

a.

total latitude

b.

meridian distance

c.

total departure

d.

consecutive co-ordinate.

Discuss
Answer: (a).total latitude
Q188.
The magnetic meridian at any point, is the direction indicated by a freely suspended

a.

magnetic needle

b.

and properly balanced magnetic needle

c.

properly balanced and uninfluenced by local attractive force

d.

magnetic needle over an iron pivot.

Discuss
Answer: (c).properly balanced and uninfluenced by local attractive force
Q189.
If the radius of a simple curve is 600 m, the maximum length of the chord for calculating offsets, is taken

a.

10 m

b.

15 m

c.

20 m

d.

30 m.

Discuss
Answer: (d).30 m.
Q190.
Accuracy of elevation of various points obtained from contour map is limited to

a.

1/2 of the contour interval

b.

1/4th of the contour interval

c.

1/3rd of the contour interval

d.

1/5th of the contour interval.

Discuss
Answer: (a).1/2 of the contour interval
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