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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Q271.
Pick up the correct statement from the following :

a.

The horizontal angle between magnetic meridian and true meridian at a place is called magnetic declination or variance of the compass

b.

the imaginary lines which pass through points at which the magnetic declinations are equal at a given time are called isogonic lines

c.

the isogonic lines through places at which the declination is zero are termed agonic lines

d.

all the above.

Discuss
Answer: (d).all the above.
Q272.
The distances AC and BC are measured from two fixed points A and B whose distance AB is known. The point C is plotted by intersection. This method is generally adopted in

a.

chain surveying

b.

traverse method of surveys

c.

triangulation

d.

none of these.

Discuss
Answer: (a).chain surveying
Q273.
The first reading from a level station is

a.

foresight

b.

intermediate sight

c.

back-sight

d.

any sight.

Discuss
Answer: (c).back-sight
Q274.
If the length of a transition curve to be introduced between a straight and a circular curve of radius 500 m is 90 m, the maximum deflection angle to locate its junction point, is

a.

1°43' 08"

b.

1°43' 18"

c.

1°43' 28"

d.

1°43' 38"

Discuss
Answer: (c).1°43' 28"
Q275.
The length of a traverse leg may be obtained by multiplying the latitude and

a.

secant of its reduced bearing

b.

sine of its reduced bearing

c.

cosine of its reduced bearing

d.

tangent of its reduced bearing.

Discuss
Answer: (a).secant of its reduced bearing
Q276.
Pick up the correct statement from the following :

a.

a refracting telescope consists optically of two lenses

b.

the principal axes of both the lenses coincide the optical axis of the telescope

c.

the lens nearer the object to be viewed is convex and is called objective

d.

all the above.

Discuss
Answer: (d).all the above.
Q277.
An internal focussing type surveying telescope, may be focussed by the movement of

a.

objective glass of the telescope

b.

convex-lens in the telescope

c.

concave lens in the telescope

d.

plano-convex lens in the telescope.

Discuss
Answer: (c).concave lens in the telescope
Q278.
An imaginary line lying throughout on the surface of the earth and preserving a constant inclination to the horizontal, is called

a.

contour line

b.

contour gradient

c.

level line

d.

line of gentle scope.

Discuss
Answer: (b).contour gradient
Q279.
An angles of 45° with a chain line may be set out with

a.

optical square

b.

open cross staff

c.

Fench cross staff

d.

prismatic square.

Discuss
Answer: (c).Fench cross staff
Q280.
Pick up the correct statement from the following :

a.

spherical aberration may be reduced by diminishing the aperture

b.

spherical aberration may be minimised by replacing the single lens by a combination of the lenses.

c.

in telescope objectives, a combination of convex lens and concave lens is used.

d.

all the above.

Discuss
Answer: (d).all the above.
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