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.

Note: Each of the following question comes with multiple answer choices. Select the most appropriate option and test your understanding of Surveying. You can click on an option to test your knowledge before viewing the solution for a MCQ. Happy learning!

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Q11.
If θ is the probable error of an observed bearing of a line of length l, the error over the whole length of the traverse of n lines of length l is

a.

A

b.

B

c.

C

d.

D

Discuss
Answer: (a).A
Q12.
The conventional sign shown in below figure represents a

a.

bridge carrying railway below road

b.

bridge carrying road below railway

c.

bridge carrying road and railway at the same level

d.

a level crossing

Discuss
Answer: (a).bridge carrying railway below road
Q13.
The area of a plane triangle ABC, having its base AC and perpendicular height h, is

a.

A

b.

B

c.

Both C and D

d.

All of the above

Discuss
Answer: (d).All of the above
Q14.
The formula for the horizontal distances for inclined sights, on staff held normal is

a.

minus sign is used for angle of depression

b.

plus sign is used for angle of depression

c.

minus sign is used for angle of elevation

d.

None of these

Discuss
Answer: (a).minus sign is used for angle of depression
Q15.
If α is the angle between the polar ray and the tangent at the point of commencement of a lemniscate curve, the equation of the curve, is

a.

A

b.

B

c.

C

d.

D

Discuss
Answer: (a).A
Q16.
If Δ is the angle of deflection of the curve, T1 and T2 are its points of tangencies, the angle between the tangent at T1 and long chord T1 T2 will be

a.

A

b.

B

c.

C

d.

D

Discuss
Answer: (c).C
Q17.
If d is the distance between equidistant odd ordinates, the Simpson's rule for the areas, is

a.

A

b.

B

c.

C

d.

D

Discuss
Answer: (b).B
Q18.
To set out a parallel from a given inaccessible point to a given line AB, the following observations and made
Distance AB and angle PAM = a and angle PBA = b are measured where M is a point on the line BA produced. The perpendicular to the desired parallel line from A and B are :

a.

A

b.

B

c.

C

d.

D

Discuss
Answer: (a).A
Q19.
The distance between the point of intersection of an up grade + g1% and downgrade g2% and the highest point of the vertical curve of length L, is

a.

A

b.

B

c.

C

d.

D

Discuss
Answer: (d).D
Q20.
If V is the speed of a locomotive in km per hour, g is the acceleration due to gravity, G is the distance between running faces of the rails and R is the radius of the circular curve, the required super elevation is

a.

A

b.

B

c.

C

d.

D

Discuss
Answer: (d).D
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