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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Q301.
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
Q302.
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.
Q303.
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
Q304.
The magnetic bearing of a line is 32° and the magnetic declination is 10° 15' W. The true bearing is

a.

21° 45'

b.

42° 15'

c.

42° 15' W

d.

21° 45' W

Discuss
Answer: (a).21° 45'
Q305.
If deflection angles are measured in a closed traverse, the difference between the sum of the right-hand and that of the left hand angles should be equal to

a.

0°

b.

90°

c.

180°

d.

360°

Discuss
Answer: (d).360°
Q306.
Locating the position of a plane table station with reference to three known points, is known as

a.

intersection method

b.

radiation method

c.

resection method

d.

three point problem.

Discuss
Answer: (d).three point problem.
Q307.
If D is the degree of the curve of radius R, the exact length of its specified chord, is

a.

radius of the curve x sine of half the degree

b.

diameter of the curve x sine of half the degree

c.

diameter of the curve x cosine of half the degree

d.

diameter of the curve x tangent of half the degree.

Discuss
Answer: (b).diameter of the curve x sine of half the degree
Q308.
If the chain line which runs along N-S direction is horizontal and the ground in E-W direction is sloping

a.

it is possible to set offsets correctly on east side

b.

it is possible to set offsets correctly on east side

c.

it is not possible to set offsets correctly on west side

d.

it is possible to set offsets correctly on both sides.

Discuss
Answer: (d).it is possible to set offsets correctly on both sides.
Q309.
A lens or combination of lenses in which the following defect is completely eliminated is called aplanatic

a.

spherical aberration

b.

chromatic aberration

c.

coma

d.

astigmatism.

Discuss
Answer: (a).spherical aberration
Q310.
While setting a plane table at a station it was found that the error in centering was 30 cm away from the ray of length 40 m drawn from the station. If the scale of the plan is 1 cm = 2 cm, the displacement of the end of the ray in plan from the true position will be

a.

0.02 cm

b.

0.15 cm

c.

02 cm

d.

0.1 cm

Discuss
Answer: (b).0.15 cm
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