Explore topic-wise MCQs in Basic Civil Engineering.

This section includes 4 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Basic Civil Engineering knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

How many types of variations in declination are there?

A. 4
B. 5
C. 2
D. 3
Answer» B. 5
2.

Which of the below is not a temporary adjustment of the prismatic compass?

A. Centring
B. Levelling
C. Focussing prism
D. Adjusting sight vane
Answer» E.
3.

___________ line is the line drawn through points of the same declination.

A. Polygonic
B. Isogonic
C. Syngonic
D. Agonic
Answer» C. Syngonic
4.

________ is a term used that prevents the needle from pointing to the magnetic North in a given locality.

A. Local attraction
B. Declination
C. Deviation
D. Local distraction
Answer» B. Declination