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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Q361.
While working on a plane table, the correct rule is :

a.

Draw continuous lines from all instrument stations

b.

Draw short rays sufficient to contain the points sought

c.

Intersection should be obtained by actually drawing second rays

d.

Take maximum number of sights as possible from each station to distant objects.

Discuss
Answer: (b).Draw short rays sufficient to contain the points sought
Q362.
Pick up the correct statement from the following

a.

the contour lines having the same elevation cannot unite and continue as one line

b.

a contour can not end abruptly, but must ultimately close itself not necessarily within the limits of map.

c.

the direction of steepest slope at a point on a contour is at right angles to the contour

d.

all the above.

Discuss
Answer: (d).all the above.
Q363.
In case of a double line river, contours are

a.

stopped at the banks of the river

b.

stopped at the edge of the river

c.

drawn across the water

d.

drawn by parabolic curves having their vertex at the centre of the water.

Discuss
Answer: (b).stopped at the edge of the river
Q364.
In case of a direct vernier scale

a.

graduations increase in opposite direction in which graduations of the main scale increase

b.

smallest division is longer than smallest division of the main scale

c.

graduations increase in the same direction in which graduations of the main scale increase

d.

none of these.

Discuss
Answer: (c).graduations increase in the same direction in which graduations of the main scale increase
Q365.
Permanent adjustments of a level are

a.

2 in number

b.

3 in number

c.

4 in number

d.

6 in number

Discuss
Answer: (a).2 in number
Q366.
The radius of a simple circular curve is 300 m and length of its specified chord is 30 m. The degree of the curve is

a.

5.73°

b.

5.37°

c.

3.57°

d.

3.75°.

Discuss
Answer: (a).5.73°
Q367.
During levelling if back sight is more than foresight

a.

The forward staff is at lower point

b.

The back staff is at lower point

c.

The difference in level, cannot be ascertained.

d.

none of these.

Discuss
Answer: (b).The back staff is at lower point
Q368.
Two contour lines, having the same elevation

a.

cannot cross each other

b.

can cross each other

c.

cannot unite together

d.

can unite together.

Discuss
Answer: (d).can unite together.
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