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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Q251.
Profile levelling is usually done for determining

a.

contours of an area

b.

capacity of a reservoir

c.

elevations along a straight line

d.

boundaries of property

Discuss
Answer: (c).elevations along a straight line
Q252.
For indirect ranging, number of ranging rods required, is

a.

1

b.

2

c.

3

d.

4

Discuss
Answer: (d).4
Q253.
Correction per chain length of 100 links along a slope having a rise of 1 unit in n horizontal units, is

a.

100/n²

b.

100 n2

c.

100/n³

d.

100/n

Discuss
Answer: (a).100/n²
Q254.
The ratio of the distances at which a stated length can be distinguished by the telescope and the human eye, respectively, is called

a.

brightness of telescope

b.

magnification of telescope

c.

resolving power of telescope

d.

none of these.

Discuss
Answer: (c).resolving power of telescope
Q255.
Bergchrund is a topograhical feature in

a.

plains

b.

water bodies

c.

hills

d.

glaciated region

Discuss
Answer: (b).water bodies
Q256.
To orient a plane table at a point P roughly south of the mid-point of two inaccessible conical hill stations A and B in the plains, a point C is selected in line with AB and table is oriented at C by bringing ab in line with AB. A ray is then drawn towards P and at P the table is oriented by back ray method. The orientation so obtained, is

a.

unique and correct

b.

incorrect

c.

manifold and correct

d.

not reliable.

Discuss
Answer: (c).manifold and correct
Q257.
Which one of the following statements is correct ?

a.

when the axes of rotation of the graduated circle and the verniers are not coincident, the instrument possesses eccentricity

b.

the mean of the readings of the two verniers gives correct reading free from the eccentricity

c.

one vernier may be used if the readings of two verniers differ by a constant

d.

all the above.

Discuss
Answer: (d).all the above.
Q258.
Pick up the correct statement from the following

a.

1 second of arc corresponds to a displacement ratio of 1:206, 300

b.

1 degree of arc corresponds to a displacement ratio of 1:57

c.

the angular errors tend to propagate themselves along a traverse as the square root of the number of stations

d.

all the above.

Discuss
Answer: (d).all the above.
Q259.
The bearing of C from A is N 30° E and from B, 50 metres east of A, is N 60° W. The departure of C from A is

a.

50 m

b.

50 √3 m

c.

25 √3 m

d.

25 m

Discuss
Answer: (d).25 m
Q260.
Pick up the correct statement from the following :

a.

it is difficult to eliminate an error completely at first trial

b.

instability of the instrument makes it almost impossible to adjust it satisfactorily

c.

adjustment screws must be left bearing firmly but should never be forced

d.

all the above.

Discuss
Answer: (d).all the above.
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