Explore topic-wise MCQs in Surveying.

This section includes 12 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Surveying knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

Using transit method, calculate the correction for latitude of BC.

A. 184.78
B. 183.789
C. 185.879
D. 183.987View Answer
Answer» C. 185.879
2.

Calculate the correction for departure of BC, using Bowditch’s rule.

A. 362.969
B. 326.969
C. 326.696
D. 323.969View Answer
Answer» C. 326.696
3.

Among the following, the most commonly used method of balancing a traverse is_________

A. Graphical method
B. Transit method
C. Axis method
D. Bowditch’s method
Answer» E.
4.

Independent co-ordinates can be calculated by using___________

A. Geometric co-ordinates
B. Cylindrical co-ordinates
C. Consecutive co-ordinates
D. Spherical co-ordinates
Answer» D. Spherical co-ordinates
5.

Sum of interior angles must be equal to____________

A. (2n/4) right angles
B. (2n*4) right angles
C. (2n+4) right angles
D. (2n-4) right angles
Answer» E.
6.

In order to complete traverse computations, which of the following steps is to be carried out first?

A. Adjusting interior angles
B. Calculating ∑L and ∑D
C. Calculating bearings of the angles
D. Applying corrections
Answer» B. Calculating ∑L and ∑D
7.

Bowditch method can be applied even linear and angular measurements are not precise.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
8.

Which method can also be known as Compass rule?

A. Transit method
B. Bowditch’s method
C. Graphical method
D. Axis method
Answer» C. Graphical method
9.

Balancing methods can be applied only when________

A. Survey forms a closed triangle traverse
B. Survey forms an irregular shaped traverse
C. Survey forms a closed polygon traverse
D. Survey forms a closed circular traverse
Answer» D. Survey forms a closed circular traverse
10.

Which of the following method doesn’t require the calculation of latitudes and departures?

A. Graphical method
B. Axis method
C. Bowditch’s method
D. Transit method
Answer» B. Axis method
11.

Angles are less affected by the corrections applied due to the Transit method than Bowditch’s method.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
12.

Which of the following implies the correct set of methods employed for balancing the traverse?

A. Bowditch’s method, Transit method
B. Bowditch’s method, Graphical method
C. Axis method, Transit method, Gale’s method, Co-ordinate method
D. Bowditch’s method, Axis method, Graphical method, Transit method
Answer» E.