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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Q21.
The ratio of the radius and apex distance of a curve deflecting through ฮ”°, is

a.

A

b.

B

c.

C

d.

D

Discuss
Answer: (a).A
Q22.
ฮฑ, ฮฒ are the horizontal angles measured at the ends of a base line AB to a hill top whose angle of elevation from station A is ฮธ°. The height of the hill top above the trunnion axis of the theodolite station, is

a.

A

b.

B

c.

C

d.

D

Discuss
Answer: (d).D
Q23.
Correct distance obtained by an erroneous chain is:

a.

A

b.

B

c.

C

d.

D

Discuss
Answer: (a).A
Q24.
If h is the difference in height between end points of a chain of length l, the required slope correction is

a.

A

b.

B

c.

C

d.

D

Discuss
Answer: (a).A
Q25.
In quadrantal bearing system, back bearing of a line may be obtained from its forward bearing, by

a.

adding 180°, if the given bearing is less than 180°

b.

subtracting 180°, if the given bearing, is more than 180°

c.

changing the cardinal points, i.e. substituting N for S and E for W and vice-versa

d.

none of these.

Discuss
Answer: (c).changing the cardinal points, i.e. substituting N for S and E for W and vice-versa
Q26.
Pick up the correct statement from the following:

a.

the theodolite in which telescope can be rotated in vertical plane is called a transmit

b.

when the vertical circle is to the left of the telescope during observation, it is called to be in left face

c.

when the vertical circle is to the right of the telescope during observation, it is called to be in right face

d.

all the above.

Discuss
Answer: (d).all the above.
Q27.
Pick up the method of surveying in which field observations and plotting proceed simultaneously from the following

a.

chain surveying

b.

compass surveying

c.

plan table surveying

d.

tacheometric surveying.

Discuss
Answer: (c).plan table surveying
Q28.
While viewing through a level telescope and moving the eye slightly, a relative movement occurs between the image of the levelling staff and the cross hairs. The instrument is

a.

correctly focussed

b.

not correctly focussed

c.

said to have parallax

d.

free from parallax.

Discuss
Answer: (c).said to have parallax
Q29.
In chain surveying field work is limited to

a.

linear measurements only

b.

angular measurements only

c.

both linear and angular measurements

d.

all the above.

Discuss
Answer: (a).linear measurements only
Q30.
Two concave lenses of 60 cm focal length are cemented on either side of a convex lens of 15 cm focal length. The focal length of the combination is

a.

10 cm

b.

20 cm

c.

30 cm

d.

40 cm

Discuss
Answer: (c).30 cm
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