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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Q241.
Subtense tacheometry is generally preferred to if ground is

a.

flat

b.

undulating

c.

mountaineous

d.

deserts.

Discuss
Answer: (b).undulating
Q242.
For high sensivity of the bubble tube

a.

a liquid of low viscosity is used

b.

a liquid of low surface tension is used

c.

the bubble space should be long

d.

all the above.

Discuss
Answer: (d).all the above.
Q243.
Short offsets are measured with

a.

an ordinary chain

b.

an invar tape

c.

a metallic tape

d.

a steel tape.

Discuss
Answer: (a).an ordinary chain
Q244.
The operation of revolving a plane table about its vertical axis so that all lines on the sheet become parallel to corresponding lines on the ground, is known

a.

levelling

b.

centering

c.

orientation

d.

setting.

Discuss
Answer: (c).orientation
Q245.
If a linear traverse follows a sharp curve round a large lake where it is difficult to have long legs, the accuracy of the traverse may be improved by

a.

taking short legs

b.

making repeated observations of angular and linear measurements

c.

making a subsidiary traverse to determine the length of a long leg

d.

all the above.

Discuss
Answer: (c).making a subsidiary traverse to determine the length of a long leg
Q246.
Perpendicular offset from a tangent to the junction of a transition curve and circular curve is equal to

a.

shift

b.

twice the shift

c.

thrice the shift

d.

four times the shift.

Discuss
Answer: (d).four times the shift.
Q247.
Rankine's deflection angle in minutes is obtained by multiplying the length of the chord by

a.

degree of the curve

b.

square of the degree of the curve

c.

inverse of the degree of the curve

d.

none of these.

Discuss
Answer: (a).degree of the curve
Q248.
The approximate formula for radial or perpendicular offsets from the tangent, is

a.

x/2R

b.

x²/2R

c.

x/R

d.

x²/R

Discuss
Answer: (b).x²/2R
Q249.
The line of collimation method of reduction of levels, does not provide a check on

a.

intermediate sights

b.

fore sights

c.

back sights

d.

reduced levels.

Discuss
Answer: (a).intermediate sights
Q250.
The chaining on sloping ground is

a.

easier along the falling gradient

b.

easier along the up gradient

c.

equally convenient along falling as well as up gradient

d.

all the above.

Discuss
Answer: (a).easier along the falling gradient
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