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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Q11.
Offsets are measured with an accuracy of 1 in 40. If the point on the paper from both sources of error (due to angular and measurement errors) is not to exceed 0.05 cm on a scale of 1 cm = 20 m, the maximum length of offset should be limited to

a.

14.14

b.

28.28 m

c.

200 m

d.

none of these.

Discuss
Answer: (b).28.28 m
Q12.
The bearings of the lines AB and BC are 146° 30' and 68° 30'. The included angle ABC is

a.

102°

b.

78°

c.

45°

d.

none of these.

Discuss
Answer: (a).102°
Q13.
For a closed traverse the omitted measurements may be calculated

a.

length of one side only

b.

bearing of one side only

c.

both length and bearing of one side

d.

all the above.

Discuss
Answer: (d).all the above.
Q14.
The slope correction for a length of 30 m along a gradient of 1 in 20, is

a.

3.75 cm

b.

0.375 cm

c.

37.5 cm

d.

2.75 cm.

Discuss
Answer: (a).3.75 cm
Q15.
The main principle of surveying is to work

a.

from part to the whole

b.

from whole to the part

c.

from higher level to the lower level

d.

from lower level to higher level.

Discuss
Answer: (b).from whole to the part
Q16.
For the construction of highway (or railway)

a.

longitudinal sections are required

b.

cross sections are required

c.

both longitudinal and cross sections are required

d.

none of these.

Discuss
Answer: (c).both longitudinal and cross sections are required
Q17.
If the radius of a simple curve is R, the length of the chord for calculating offsets by the method of chords produced, should not exceed.

a.

R/10

b.

R/15

c.

R/20

d.

R/25.

Discuss
Answer: (c).R/20
Q18.
If f1 and f2 are the distances from the optical centre of a convex lens of focal length f to conjugate two points P1 and P2 respectively, the following relationship holds good

a.

A

b.

B

c.

C

d.

D

Discuss
Answer: (c).C
Q19.
If arithmetic sum of latitudes of a closed traverse is ∑Lat and closing error in latitude is dx, the correction for a side whose latitude is l, as given by Transit Rule, is

a.

A

b.

B

c.

C

d.

D

Discuss
Answer: (a).A
Q20.
If a 30 m chain diverges through a perpendicular distance d from its correct alignment, the error in length, is

a.

A

b.

B

c.

C

d.

D

Discuss
Answer: (a).A
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