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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Q221.
Designation of a curve is made by :

a.

angle subtended by a chord of any length

b.

angle subtended by an arc of specified length

c.

radius of the curve

d.

curvature of the curve.

Discuss
Answer: (c).radius of the curve
Q222.
The smaller horizontal angle between the true meridian and a survey line, is known

a.

declination

b.

bearing

c.

azimuth

d.

dip.

Discuss
Answer: (c).azimuth
Q223.
The distance between terminal points computed from a subsidiary traverse run between them, is generally known, as

a.

traverse leg

b.

a base

c.

traverse base

d.

all the above.

Discuss
Answer: (c).traverse base
Q224.
For locating a distant object visible from two transit stations, the method usually preferred to, is

a.

Angles and distances from transit stations

b.

Angles from two transit stations

c.

distance from two transit stations

d.

Angle from one transit station and distance from the other.

Discuss
Answer: (b).Angles from two transit stations
Q225.
Tacheometric formula for horizontal distances using horizontal sights can also suitable be employed for inclined sights through ฮธ by multiplying

a.

the constants by sin² ฮธ

b.

the constants by cos² ฮธ

c.

the constants by cos ฮธ

d.

the multiplying constant by cos² ฮธ and additive constant by cos ฮธ.

Discuss
Answer: (d).the multiplying constant by cos² ฮธ and additive constant by cos ฮธ.
Q226.
The method of reversal

a.

is usually directed to examine whether a certain part is truly parallel or perpendicular to another

b.

makes the erroneous relationship between parts evident

c.

both (a) and (b)

d.

neither (a) nor (b).

Discuss
Answer: (c).both (a) and (b)
Q227.
You have to observe an included angle with better accuracy than what is achievable by a vernier, you will prefer the method of

a.

repetition

b.

reiteration

c.

double observations

d.

exactness.

Discuss
Answer: (a).repetition
Q228.
If the plane table is not horizontal in a direction at right angles to the alidade, the line of sight is parallel to the fiducial edge only for

a.

horizontal sights

b.

inclined sights upward

c.

inclined sight downward

d.

none of these.

Discuss
Answer: (a).horizontal sights
Q229.
If the whole circle bearing of a line is 180°, its reduced bearing is

a.

S 0° E

b.

S 0° W

c.

S

d.

N.

Discuss
Answer: (c).S
Q230.
The chord of a curve less than peg interval, is known as

a.

small chord

b.

sub-chord

c.

normal chord

d.

short chord.

Discuss
Answer: (b).sub-chord
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