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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Q331.
The additional lines which are measured to show the correctness of the chain surveying are called:

a.

check clines

b.

proof lines

c.

tie lines

d.

all of these.

Discuss
Answer: (d).all of these.
Q332.
The line normal to the plumb line is known as

a.

horizontal line

b.

level line

c.

datum line

d.

vertical line.

Discuss
Answer: (b).level line
Q333.
The angle of intersection of a curve is the angle between

a.

back tangent and forward tangent

b.

prolongation of back tangent and forward tangent

c.

forward tangent and long chord

d.

back tangent and long chord.

Discuss
Answer: (a).back tangent and forward tangent
Q334.
Planimeter is used for measuring

a.

volume

b.

area

c.

contour gradient

d.

slope angle

Discuss
Answer: (b).area
Q335.
In a perfect prismatic compass

a.

magnetic axis and geometric axis of the needle coincide

b.

ends of the needle and pivot are in same vertical and horizontal planes

c.

pivot is vertically over the centre of the graduated circle

d.

all the above.

Discuss
Answer: (d).all the above.
Q336.
The defect of a lens whereby rays of white light proceeding from a point get dispersed into their components and conveyed to various foci, forming a blurred and coloured image is known as

a.

chromatic aberration

b.

spherical aberration

c.

astigmatism

d.

coma.

Discuss
Answer: (a).chromatic aberration
Q337.
Under ordinary conditions, the precision of a theodolite traverse is affected by

a.

systematic angular errors

b.

accidental linear errors

c.

systematic linear errors

d.

accidental angular errors.

Discuss
Answer: (c).systematic linear errors
Q338.
Pick up the incorrect statement from the following :

a.

while measuring a distance with a tape of length 100.005 m, the distance to be increasing by 0.005 m for each tape length

b.

an increase in temperature causes a tape to increase in length and the measured distance is too large

c.

the straight distance between end points of a suspended tape is reduced by an amount called the sag correction

d.

a 100 m tape of cross section 10 mm x 0.25 mm stretches about 10 mm under 5 kg pull.

Discuss
Answer: (b).an increase in temperature causes a tape to increase in length and the measured distance is too large
Q339.
Stadia techeometry was discovered by James Watt in the year.

a.

1670

b.

1770

c.

1870

d.

1900.

Discuss
Answer: (b).1770
Q340.
The bearing of lines OA and OB are 16° 10' and 332° 18', the value of the included angle BOA is

a.

316° 10'

b.

158° 28'

c.

348° 08'

d.

43° 52'

Discuss
Answer: (d).43° 52'
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