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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Q231.
Mistakes which may produce a very serious effect upon the final results arise due to

a.

in attention

b.

in experience

c.

carelessness

d.

all of these.

Discuss
Answer: (d).all of these.
Q232.
A well conditioned triangle has no angle less than

a.

20°

b.

30°

c.

45°

d.

60°.

Discuss
Answer: (b).30°
Q233.
Contour lines of different elevations can unite to form one line, only in the case of

a.

a vertical cliff

b.

a saddle

c.

a water shed line

d.

a hill top.

Discuss
Answer: (a).a vertical cliff
Q234.
The line of sight is kept as high above ground surface as possible to minimise the error in the observed angles due to

a.

shimmering

b.

horizontal refraction

c.

vertical refraction

d.

both shimmering and horizontal refraction.

Discuss
Answer: (d).both shimmering and horizontal refraction.
Q235.
Number of subdivisions per metre length of a levelling staff is

a.

100

b.

200

c.

500

d.

1000

Discuss
Answer: (b).200
Q236.
A lemniscate curve between the tangents will be transitional throughout if the polar deflection angle of its apex, is

a.

ฮ”/2

b.

ฮ”/3

c.

ฮ”/4

d.

ฮ”/6

Discuss
Answer: (d).ฮ”/6
Q237.
Pick up the correct statement from the following :

a.

the diaphragm is placed between eyepiece and the objective but nearer to the former

b.

the diaphragm is placed between the eyepiece and objective but nearer to the later

c.

the outer component of the objective is a double-convex lens of crown glass

d.

all the above.

Discuss
Answer: (d).all the above.
Q238.
Prolongation of chain line across an obstruction in chain surveying, is done by

a.

making angular measurements

b.

drawing perpendiculars with a chain

c.

solution of triangles

d.

all the above.

Discuss
Answer: (b).drawing perpendiculars with a chain
Q239.
Check lines (or proof lines) in Chain Surveying, are essentially required

a.

to plot the chain lines

b.

to plot the offsets

c.

to indicate the accuracy of the survey work

d.

to increase the out-turn

Discuss
Answer: (c).to indicate the accuracy of the survey work
Q240.
While measuring the distance between two points along upgrade with the help of a 20 m chain, the forward end of the chain is shifted forward through a distance

a.

20 (sin ฮธ - 1)

b.

20 (cos ฮธ - 1)

c.

20 (sec ฮธ - 1)

d.

20 (cosec ฮธ - 1).

Discuss
Answer: (c).20 (sec ฮธ - 1)
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