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.
Reduced bearing of a line is an angle between

a.

north line and given line measured clockwise

b.

north line and given line measured anticlockwise

c.

east or west and the given line

d.

given line and the part of the meridian whether N end or S end, lying adjacent to it.

Discuss
Answer: (d).given line and the part of the meridian whether N end or S end, lying adjacent to it.
Q182.
While measuring with a metallic tape of 30 m length pull should be applied

a.

1 kg

b.

2 kg

c.

3 kg

d.

4 kg

Discuss
Answer: (c).3 kg
Q183.
With usual notations, the expression V²/gR represents

a.

centrifugal force

b.

centrifugal ratio

c.

super elevation

d.

radial acceleration.

Discuss
Answer: (b).centrifugal ratio
Q184.
An angle of deflection right, may be directly obtained by setting the instrument to read

a.

zero on back station

b.

180° on back station

c.

90°

d.

270° on back station.

Discuss
Answer: (a).zero on back station
Q185.
The method of finding out the difference in elevation between two points for eliminating the effect of curvature and refraction, is

a.

reciprocal levelling

b.

precise levelling

c.

differential levelling

d.

flying levelling

Discuss
Answer: (a).reciprocal levelling
Q186.
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
Q187.
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
Q188.
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
Q189.
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.
Q190.
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
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