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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Q351.
The surface of zero elevation around the earth, which is slightly irregular and curved, is known as

a.

mean sea level

b.

geoid surface

c.

level surface

d.

horizontal surface.

Discuss
Answer: (b).geoid surface
Q352.
The lens equation 1/f = 1/f1 + 1/f2 is applicable

a.

when the thickness of the lens is small

b.

only to conjugate distances along the principal axis

c.

the computed quantities are accurate enough for geometrical optics of simple distances

d.

all the above.

Discuss
Answer: (d).all the above.
Q353.
The representation of general topography of a very flat terrain is possible only

a.

by drawing contours at large interval

b.

by drawing contours at small interval

c.

by giving spot levels at large interval

d.

by giving spot levels to salient features at close interval.

Discuss
Answer: (d).by giving spot levels to salient features at close interval.
Q354.
The bearing of line AB is 152° 30' and angle ABC measured clockwise is 124° 28'. The bearing of BC is

a.

27° 52'

b.

96° 58'

c.

148° 08'

d.

186° 58'

Discuss
Answer: (b).96° 58'
Q355.
A transit is oriented by setting its vernier A to read the back azimuth of the preceding line. A back sight on the preceding transit station taken and transit is rotated about its vertical axis. The vernier A reads

a.

azimuth of the forward line

b.

bearing of the. forward line

c.

back bearing of the forward line

d.

equal to 360°-azimuth of the forward line.

Discuss
Answer: (a).azimuth of the forward line
Q356.
Pick up the correct statement from the following :

a.

The directions of plumb lines suspended at different points in a survey are not strictly parallel

b.

In surveys of small extent, the effect of curvature may be ignored and the level surface of the earth is assumed as horizontal

c.

In surveys of large extent, the effect of curvature of the earth must be considered

d.

All the above.

Discuss
Answer: (d).All the above.
Q357.
If Δ is the angle of deflection of a simple curve of radius R, the length of its long chord, is

a.

R cosΔ/2

b.

2R cosΔ/2

c.

R sinΔ/2

d.

2R sinΔ/2

Discuss
Answer: (d).2R sinΔ/2
Q358.
In geodetic surveys higher accuracy is achieved, if

a.

curvature of the earth surface is ignored

b.

curvature of the earth surface is taken into account

c.

angles between the curved lines are treated as plane angles

d.

none of these.

Discuss
Answer: (b).curvature of the earth surface is taken into account
Q359.
Determining the difference in elevation between two points on the surface of the earth, is known as

a.

levelling

b.

simple levelling

c.

differential levelling

d.

longitudinal levelling.

Discuss
Answer: (c).differential levelling
Q360.
Contours of different elevations may cross each other only in the case of

a.

an over hanging cliff

b.

a vertical cliff

c.

a saddle

d.

an inclined plane.

Discuss
Answer: (a).an over hanging cliff
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