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.
In chain surveying field work is limited to

a.

linear measurements only

b.

angular measurements only

c.

both linear and angular measurements

d.

all the above.

Discuss
Answer: (a).linear measurements only
Q12.
Two concave lenses of 60 cm focal length are cemented on either side of a convex lens of 15 cm focal length. The focal length of the combination is

a.

10 cm

b.

20 cm

c.

30 cm

d.

40 cm

Discuss
Answer: (c).30 cm
Q13.
One of the tacheometric constants is additive, the other constant, is

a.

subtractive constant

b.

multiplying constant

c.

dividing constant

d.

indicative constant.

Discuss
Answer: (b).multiplying constant
Q14.
The limiting length of an offset does not depend upon

a.

accuracy of the work

b.

method of setting out perpendiculars

c.

scale of plotting

d.

indefinite features to be surveyed.

Discuss
Answer: (d).indefinite features to be surveyed.
Q15.
Let angular value of one graduation of a tube of length x be ฯ† seconds and R be the radius of its internal curved surface, then

a.

A

b.

B

c.

C

d.

D

Discuss
Answer: (a).A
Q16.
A tape of length l and weight W kg/m is suspended at its ends with a pull of P kg, the sag correction is

a.

A

b.

B

c.

C

d.

D

Discuss
Answer: (a).A
Q17.
If the sight distance (S) is equal to the length of the vertical-curve (2l) joining two grades g1% and - g2%, the height of the apex will be

a.

A

b.

B

c.

C

d.

D

Discuss
Answer: (b).B
Q18.
If the area calculated form the plan plotted with measurements by an erroneous chain, accurate area of the plan is

a.

A

b.

B

c.

C

d.

D

Discuss
Answer: (d).D
Q19.
If ฮธ 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
Q20.
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
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