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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Q31.
One of the tacheometric constants is additive, the other constant, is

a.

subtractive constant

b.

multiplying constant

c.

dividing constant

d.

indicative constant.

Discuss
Answer: (b).multiplying constant
Q32.
The limiting length of an offset does not depend upon

a.

accuracy of the work

b.

method of setting out perpendiculars

c.

scale of plotting

d.

indefinite features to be surveyed.

Discuss
Answer: (d).indefinite features to be surveyed.
Q33.
The most reliable method of plotting a theodolite traverse, is

a.

by consecutive co-ordinates of each station

b.

by independent co-ordinates of each station

c.

by plotting included angles and scaling off each traverse leg

d.

by the tangent method of plotting.

Discuss
Answer: (b).by independent co-ordinates of each station
Q34.
The difference of level between a point below the plane of sight and one above, is the sum of two staff readings and an error would be produced equal to

a.

the distance between the zero of gradient and the foot of the staff

b.

twice the distance between the zero of graduation and the foot of the staff

c.

thrice the distance between the zero of graduation and the foot of the staff

d.

none of the above.

Discuss
Answer: (b).twice the distance between the zero of graduation and the foot of the staff
Q35.
Offsets are measured with an accuracy of 1 in 40. If the point on the paper from both sources of error (due to angular and measurement errors) is not to exceed 0.05 cm on a scale of 1 cm = 20 m, the maximum length of offset should be limited to

a.

14.14

b.

28.28 m

c.

200 m

d.

none of these.

Discuss
Answer: (b).28.28 m
Q36.
The bearings of the lines AB and BC are 146° 30' and 68° 30'. The included angle ABC is

a.

102°

b.

78°

c.

45°

d.

none of these.

Discuss
Answer: (a).102°
Q37.
For a closed traverse the omitted measurements may be calculated

a.

length of one side only

b.

bearing of one side only

c.

both length and bearing of one side

d.

all the above.

Discuss
Answer: (d).all the above.
Q38.
The slope correction for a length of 30 m along a gradient of 1 in 20, is

a.

3.75 cm

b.

0.375 cm

c.

37.5 cm

d.

2.75 cm.

Discuss
Answer: (a).3.75 cm
Q39.
The main principle of surveying is to work

a.

from part to the whole

b.

from whole to the part

c.

from higher level to the lower level

d.

from lower level to higher level.

Discuss
Answer: (b).from whole to the part
Q40.
For the construction of highway (or railway)

a.

longitudinal sections are required

b.

cross sections are required

c.

both longitudinal and cross sections are required

d.

none of these.

Discuss
Answer: (c).both longitudinal and cross sections are required
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