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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Q191.
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
Q192.
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
Q193.
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
Q194.
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.
Q195.
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
Q196.
Magnetic bearing of a survey line at any place

a.

remains constant

b.

changes systematically

c.

varies differently in different months of the year

d.

is always greater than true bearing.

Discuss
Answer: (c).varies differently in different months of the year
Q197.
Perpendicularity of an offset may be judged by eye, if the length of the offset is

a.

5 m

b.

10 m

c.

15 m

d.

20 m.

Discuss
Answer: (c).15 m
Q198.
The bearings of two traverse legs AB and BC are N52° 45' E and N34° 30' E respectively. The deflection angle is

a.

18° 15' E

b.

18° 15' N

c.

18° 15' W

d.

18° 15' L

Discuss
Answer: (d).18° 15' L
Q199.
A lemniscate curve will not be transitional throughout, if its deflection angle, is

a.

45°

b.

60°

c.

90°

d.

120°

Discuss
Answer: (a).45°
Q200.
A standard steel tape of length 30 m and cross-section 15 x 1.0 mm was standardised at 25°C and at 30 kg pull. While measuring a base line at the same temperature, the pull applied was 40 kg. If the modulus of elasticity of steel tape is 2.2 x 10⁶ kg/cm², the correction to be applied is

a.

- 0.000909 m

b.

+ 0.0909 m

c.

0.000909 m

d.

none of these

Discuss
Answer: (a).- 0.000909 m
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