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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Q251.
The staff intercept will be

a.

greater farther off the staff is held

b.

smaller, farther off the staff is held

c.

smaller, nearer the staff is held

d.

same, wherever the staff is held.

Discuss
Answer: (b).smaller, farther off the staff is held
Q252.
Horizontal distances obtained tacheometerically are corrected for

a.

slope correction

b.

temperature correction

c.

refraction and curvature correction

d.

all the above.

Discuss
Answer: (c).refraction and curvature correction
Q253.
If the long chord and tangent length of a circular curve of radius R are equal the angle of deflection, is

a.

30°

b.

60°

c.

90°

d.

120°

Discuss
Answer: (d).120°
Q254.
Pick up the correct statement from the following :

a.

an observation or the resulting reading with the level on a levelling staff is called sight

b.

a back sight is the first sight taken after setting up the instrument in any position

c.

the first sight on each change point is a fore sight

d.

all the above.

Discuss
Answer: (d).all the above.
Q255.
In setting up a plane table at any station

a.

levelling is done first

b.

centering is done first

c.

both levelling and centering are done simultaneously

d.

orientation is done first.

Discuss
Answer: (c).both levelling and centering are done simultaneously
Q256.
The angle of intersection of a contour and a ridge line, is

a.

30°

b.

45°

c.

60°

d.

90°.

Discuss
Answer: (d).90°.
Q257.
The area of any irregular figure of the plotted map is measured with

a.

pentagraph

b.

sextant

c.

clinometer

d.

planimeter

Discuss
Answer: (d).planimeter
Q258.
Probable accidental error in precise levelling as recommended by International Geodetic Association, should not exceed (where k is in kilometers.)

a.

± 0.1 √k mm

b.

± 0.5 √k mm

c.

± 1 √k mm

d.

± 2 √k mm

Discuss
Answer: (c).± 1 √k mm
Q259.
The curvature of the earth's surface, is taken into account only if the extent of survey is more than

a.

100 sq km

b.

160 sq km

c.

200 sq km

d.

260 sq km.

Discuss
Answer: (d).260 sq km.
Q260.
In chain surveying, perpendiculars to the chain line, are set out by

a.

a theodolite

b.

a prismatic compass

c.

a level

d.

an optical square

Discuss
Answer: (d).an optical square
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