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1.	The direct angles may have any value between
A.	0? and 90?
B.	0? and 120?
C.	0? and 180?
D.	0? and 360?
Answer» E.

Discussion

2.	The length of peg interval for flat curves is
A.	15 m
B.	20 m
C.	25 m
D.	30 m
Answer» E.

Discussion

3.	When the position of a point is to be located accurately by a perpendicular offset, the direction of perpendicular is set out by means of
A.	theodolite
B.	optical square
C.	dumpy level
D.	planimeter
Answer» C. dumpy level

Discussion

4.	A line joining some fixed points on the main survey lines, is called a
A.	check line
B.	tie line
C.	base line
D.	none of these
Answer» C. base line

Discussion

5.	The fundamental requirement of the spiral curve is that its radius of curvature at any point shall vary inversely as the distance from the beginning of the curve.
A.	Agree
B.	Disagree
Answer» B. Disagree

Discussion

6.	The tachemometric method of contouring is particularly suitable
A.	when a contoured map of hill is required
B.	when the area is not very extensive
C.	in surveys of roads or railways
D.	all of these
Answer» B. when the area is not very extensive

Discussion

7.	In route surveys, the most suitable method of contouring is
A.	by squares
B.	by radial lines
C.	by cross-sections
D.	by tacheometer
Answer» D. by tacheometer

Discussion

8.	The curvature of the earth is taken into consideration if the limit of survey is
A.	50 to 100 km2
B.	100 to 200 km2
C.	200 to 250 km2
D.	more than 250 km2
Answer» E.

Discussion

9.	The degree of the curve is the angle subtended by a chord of
A.	15 m
B.	20 m
C.	25 m
D.	30 m
Answer» E.

Discussion

10.	The deflection angle may be directly obtained by setting the instrument to read
A.	0?
B.	90?
C.	180?
D.	270?
Answer» B. 90?

Discussion

11.	A stadia telescope, in a tacheometer, is fitted with
A.	two additional vretical hairs
B.	two additional horizontal hairs
C.	all of these
Answer» C. all of these

Discussion

12.	When the length of a chord is less than the peg interval, it is known as
A.	small chord
B.	short chord
C.	sub-chord
D.	normal chord
Answer» D. normal chord

Discussion

13.	The bearing observed with a prismatic compass is
A.	whole circle bearing
B.	quadrantal bearing
Answer» B. quadrantal bearing

Discussion

14.	The diurnal variation of the magnetic needle is more in
A.	summer than winter
B.	winter than summer
Answer» B. winter than summer

Discussion

15.	A staff reading taken on a bench mark or a point of known elevation is called
A.	fore sight reading
B.	back sight reading
C.	intermediate sight
D.	any one of these
Answer» C. intermediate sight

Discussion

16.	If the definition of a telescope is poor, it will produce a clear and district image.
A.	True
B.	False
Answer» C.

Discussion

17.	The reduced level of the plane of collimation is
A.	equal to
B.	less than
C.	greater than
Answer» B. less than

Discussion

18.	A reverse curve consists of
A.	a single curve of a circle connecting two straights
B.	two arcs of different radii bending in the same direction
C.	two arcs of equal radii bending in the same direction
D.	two arcs of equal or different radii bending in the opposite directions
Answer» E.

Discussion

19.	In a retrograde vernier, the smallest division of a vernier is
A.	equal to
B.	shorter than
C.	longer than
Answer» D.

Discussion

20.	When the anallatic lens is provided in the telescope of a tacheometer, the additive constant is zero.
A.	Agree
B.	Disagree
Answer» B. Disagree

Discussion

21.	In order to determine the natural features such as valleys, rivers, lakes etc., the surveying preferred is
A.	city surveying
B.	location surveying
C.	cadastral surveying
D.	topographical surveying
Answer» E.

Discussion

22.	The real image of an object formed by the objective must lie at the centre of telescope.
A.	Agree
B.	Disagree
Answer» C.

Discussion

23.	The strength of 'fix' of a plane table from three known points is good if the middle station is
A.	nearer
B.	farther
Answer» B. farther

Discussion

24.	The direction of a true meridian at a station is invariable.
A.	Right
B.	Wrong
Answer» B. Wrong

Discussion

25.	The spacing of cross-sections in a hilly country is usually
A.	5 m
B.	10 m
C.	15 m
D.	20 m
Answer» E.

Discussion

26.	The angle by which the forward tangent deflects from the back tangent of a curve is called
A.	deflection angle
B.	central angle
C.	angle of intersection
D.	none of these
Answer» B. central angle

Discussion

27.	To the sum of the first and last ordinates, add twice the sum of the intermediate ordinates. The total sum thus obtained is multiplied by the common distance between the ordinates. One-half of this product gives the required area. This rule of finding the area is called
A.	mid-ordinate rule
B.	trapezoidal rule
C.	average ordinate rule
D.	Simpson's rule
Answer» C. average ordinate rule

Discussion

28.	The deflection angle may have any value between
A.	0? and 45?
B.	0? and 90?
C.	0? and 120?
D.	0? and 180?
Answer» E.

Discussion

29.	In the cross-section method of indirect contouring, the spacing of cross-sections depends upon
A.	only (i)
B.	(i)and(ii)
C.	(ii) and (iii)
D.	(i), (ii) and (iii)
Answer» E.

Discussion

30.	If a chain is used at a temperature
A.	equal to
B.	lower than
C.	higher than
Answer» D.

Discussion

31.	In railway and highway works, the method of measuring the
A.	direct angles
B.	deflection angles
Answer» C.

Discussion

32.	With a simple vernier, readings can be taken in one direction only.
A.	Yes
B.	No
Answer» B. No

Discussion

33.	The reduced level of a point on the ground is called
A.	spot level
B.	spot height
C.	either (a) or (b)
D.	none of these
Answer» D. none of these

Discussion

34.	The contour interval of any survey is inversely proportional to the scale of the map.
A.	Agree
B.	Disagree
Answer» B. Disagree

Discussion

35.	The curve of varying radius is known as
A.	simple curve
B.	compound curve
C.	reverse curve
D.	transition cruve
Answer» E.

Discussion

36.	The plane table surveying is
A.	most suitable for preparing small-scale maps
B.	particularly advantageous in magnetic areas
C.	less costly than a theodolite survey
D.	all of the above
Answer» E.

Discussion

37.	The angle of field of the telescope
A.	is independent of the size of the object galss
B.	increases as the size of the eye piece increases
C.	decreases as the distance between eye piece and object increases
D.	all of the above
Answer» E.

Discussion

38.	Two theodolite method of setting out a curve involves
A.	linear measurements only
B.	angular measurements only
C.	both linear and angular measurements
D.	none of these
Answer» C. both linear and angular measurements

Discussion

39.	To the sum of the first and last ordinates, add twice the sum of the remaining odd ordinates and four times the sum of all the even ordinates. The total sum thus obtained is multiplied by one-third of the common distance between the ordinates and the result gives the required area. This rule of finding the area is called.
A.	mid-ordinate rule
B.	trapezoidal rule
C.	average ordinate rule
D.	Simpson's rule
Answer» E.

Discussion

40.	In plane tabling, the instrument used to measure horizontal and vertical distances directly, is known as
A.	plane alidade
B.	telescopic alidade
C.	tacheometer
D.	clinometer
Answer» C. tacheometer

Discussion

41.	The line in which the plane passing through the given point and the north and south poles intersects the surface of the earth, is called
A.	arbitrary meridian
B.	magnetic meridian
C.	true meridian
D.	none of these
Answer» D. none of these

Discussion

42.	A fixed point of reference of known elevation is called
A.	change point
B.	station point
C.	bench mark
D.	datum
Answer» D. datum

Discussion

43.	A scale used for measuring fractional parts of the smallest division of the main scale is known as vernier scale.
A.	Correct
B.	Incorrect
Answer» B. Incorrect

Discussion

44.	A method of differential levelling is used in order to find the difference in elevation between two points when
A.	they are too far apart
B.	there are obstacles between them
C.	the difference in elevation between them is too great
D.	all of the above
Answer» E.

Discussion

45.	A base line in a chain survey
A.	checks the accuracy of the framework
B.	enables the surveyor to locate the interior details which are far away from the main chain lines
C.	fixes up the directions of all other lines
D.	all of the above
Answer» D. all of the above

Discussion

46.	The surveying used to determine additional details such as boundaries of fields, is called
A.	city surveying
B.	location surveying
C.	cadastral surveying
D.	topographical surveying
Answer» D. topographical surveying

Discussion

47.	The area of any irregular figure can be calculated accurately with the help of a planimeter.
A.	True
B.	False
Answer» B. False

Discussion

48.	The vertical distance above or below the datum is called
A.	reduced level of the point
B.	elevation of the point
C.	height of the instrument
D.	either (a) or (b)
Answer» E.

Discussion

49.	When the effect of curvature is taken into account in levelling, the true staff reading is obtained by
A.	adding
B.	subtracting
Answer» C.

Discussion

50.	The shift of a curve is
A.	equal to
B.	one-half
C.	one-third
D.	one-fourth
Answer» E.

Discussion

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A method of differential levelling is used in order to find the difference in elevation between two points when

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