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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Q281.
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
Q282.
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
Q283.
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.
Q284.
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
Q285.
The difference in the lengths of an arc and its subtended chord on the earth surface for a distance of 18.2 km, is only

a.

1 cm

b.

5 cm

c.

10 cm

d.

100 cm.

Discuss
Answer: (c).10 cm
Q286.
The boundary of water of a still lake, represents

a.

level surface

b.

horizontal surface

c.

contour line

d.

a concave surface.

Discuss
Answer: (c).contour line
Q287.
Diaphragm of a surveying telescope is held inside

a.

eye-piece

b.

objective

c.

telescope tube at its mid point

d.

telescope at the end nearer the eye-piece

Discuss
Answer: (d).telescope at the end nearer the eye-piece
Q288.
In a precision traverse, included angles are measured by setting the vernier

a.

to read zero exactly on back station

b.

to read 5° exactly on back station

c.

some where near zero and reading both verniers on back station

d.

all the above.

Discuss
Answer: (c).some where near zero and reading both verniers on back station
Q289.
Pick up the correct statement from the following :

a.

the framework which consists of a series of connected lines, the lengths and directions of which are found from measurements, is called a traverse.

b.

the system of a series of lines which forms a circuit which ends at the starting point, is called a closed traverse

c.

the traverse that starts from a point already fixed in some survey system and ends on another such point, is called a controlled traverse

d.

all the above.

Discuss
Answer: (d).all the above.
Q290.
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 perpendicular offset for the transition curve, is

a.

0.70 m

b.

1.70 m

c.

2.70 m

d.

3.70 m

Discuss
Answer: (c).2.70 m
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