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.

The formula for shrunk scale can be given as___________

A. Original scale*shrinking factor
B. Shrunk scale*shrinking factor
C. Vernier scale* shrinking factor
D. Diagonal scale* shrinking factor
Answer» B. Shrunk scale*shrinking factor
2.

Horizontal angle measured clockwise from geographic meridian to the direction of progress of a line is known as _______

A. Horizontal meridian
B. Vertical meridian
C. Azimuth
D. Horizontal bearing
Answer» D. Horizontal bearing
3.

Design a vernier for a theodolite circle divided into degrees and one fourth degrees to read to 20 .

A. 55
B. 45
C. 65
D. 35
Answer» C. 65
4.

Which among the following is one of the principles of surveying?

A. Taking measurements
B. Covering entire area
C. Determining the elevation differences
D. Working from whole to part
Answer» E.
5.

Which among the following methods is used for determining the precise position on the earth surface?

A. Geological surveying
B. Geodic surveying
C. Land surveying
D. Plane Surveying
Answer» C. Land surveying
6.

Which among the following scales is used to determine the original scale when the plan on the drawing sheet shrinks due to atmospheric conditions?

A. Vernier scale
B. Plane scale
C. Shrunk scale
D. Diagonal scale
Answer» D. Diagonal scale
7.

The ratio of map distance to corresponding ground distance is called as__________

A. Representative factor
B. Representation factor
C. Reciprocating factor
D. Recurring factor
Answer» B. Representation factor
8.

Which of the following units measurement system is generally employed?

A. Centesimal system
B. Hours system
C. Minutes system
D. Sexagesimal system
Answer» E.
9.

Representing large scale on the surface of the earth is____________

A. Plan
B. Map
C. Scale
D. Area
Answer» B. Map
10.

In which surveying, shape of earth is taken into consideration?

A. Plane surveying
B. Geodic surveying
C. Topographic surveying
D. Geological surveying
Answer» C. Topographic surveying
11.

Determining unearthing relics of antiquity is called as_______

A. Mine Survey
B. Geological Survey
C. Geodetic Survey
D. Archaeological Survey
Answer» E.
12.

Determining different strata in the earth s crust is called as_______

A. Mine Survey
B. Geological Survey
C. Geodetic Survey
D. Archaeological Survey
Answer» C. Geodetic Survey