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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Q61.
If S is the length of a subchord and R is the radius of simple curve, the angle of deflection between its tangent and sub-chord, in minutes, is equal to

a.

573 S/R

b.

573 R/S

c.

171.9 S/R

d.

1718.9 S/R.

Discuss
Answer: (d).1718.9 S/R.
Q62.
The real image of an object formed by the objective, must lie

a.

in the plane of cross hairs

b.

at the centre of the telescope

c.

at the optical centre of the eye-piece

d.

anywhere inside the telescope.

Discuss
Answer: (a).in the plane of cross hairs
Q63.
In chain surveying tie lines are primarily provided

a.

to check the accuracy of the survey

b.

to take offsets for detail survey

c.

to avoid long offsets from chain lines

d.

to increase the number of chain lines.

Discuss
Answer: (c).to avoid long offsets from chain lines
Q64.
Pick up the correct statement from the following :

a.

the tangent screw enables to give small movement under conditions of smooth and positive control

b.

standing on the tripod is the levelling head or trib arch

c.

the levelling screws are used to tilt the instrument so that its rotation axis is truly vertical

d.

all the above.

Discuss
Answer: (d).all the above.
Q65.
Diopter is the power of a lens having a focal length of

a.

25 cm

b.

50 cm

c.

75 cm

d.

100 cm

Discuss
Answer: (d).100 cm
Q66.
An imaginary line joining the points of equal elevation on the surface of the earth, represents

a.

contour surface

b.

contour gradient

c.

contour line

d.

level line

Discuss
Answer: (c).contour line
Q67.
The 'fix' of a plane table station with three known points, is bad if the plane table station lies

a.

in the great triangle

b.

outside the great triangle

c.

on the circumference of the circumscribing circle

d.

none of these.

Discuss
Answer: (c).on the circumference of the circumscribing circle
Q68.
If R is the radius of the main curve, θ the angle of deflection, S the shift and L the length of the transition curve, then, total tangent length of the curve, is

a.

(R - S) tan θ/2 - L/2

b.

(R + S) tan θ/2 - L/2

c.

(R + S) tan θ/2 + L/2

d.

(R - S) tan θ/2 + L/2

Discuss
Answer: (c).(R + S) tan θ/2 + L/2
Q69.
Hydrographic surveys deal with the mapping of

a.

large water bodies

b.

heavenly bodies

c.

mountaineous region

d.

canal system

Discuss
Answer: (a).large water bodies
Q70.
An ideal vertical curve to join two gradients, is

a.

circular

b.

parabolic

c.

elliptical

d.

hyperbolic

Discuss
Answer: (b).parabolic
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