In locating the details of an object whose direct measurement is not possible due to some obstruction, the method used is

by distance from two different stations

by angles and distances from the same station

by angle from one station and distance from the other station

by distance from two different stations

by angles from two different stations

When the whole circle bearing of a traverse line is between 90? and 180?, then

both the latitude and departure are positive

the latitude is positive and departure is negative

the departure is positive and latitude is negative

both the latitude and departure are positive

both the latitude and departure are negative

In a whole circle system, the bearing of a line is measured

always clockwise from the south point of the reference meridian towards the line right round the circle

clockwise or anticlockwise from the east or west whichever is nearer the line towards north or south

clockwise or anticlockwise from the north or south whichever is nearer the line towards east or west

The object of introducing a transition curve at each end of the circular curve is

to obtain a gradual increase of curvature from zero at the tangent point to the specified quantity at the junction of the transition curve with the circular curve

to provide a satisfactory means of obtaining a gradual increase of super-elevation from zero on the tangent point to the specified amount on the main circular curve

to accomplish gradually the transition from the tangent to the circular curve and from the circular curve to the tangent

In the surveying telescopes, cross hairs are fitted in

optical centre of the eye piece

in measuring horizontal angles, the theodolite should be turned

anticlockwise from the forward station to the back station

clockwise from the forward station to the back station

clockwise from the back station to the forward station

anticlockwise from the forward station to the back station

anticlockwise from the back station to the forward station

According to Lehman's rule of plane tabling

the distance to the point sought from each of the three rays is proportional to the distance of the three known points from the instrument station

when the instrument station is outside the great circle, the point sought is always on the same side of the ray drawn to the most distant point as the intersection of the other two rays

when looking in the direction of the reference points, the point sought is on the same side of each of the three rays

The brightness of the image

varies directly as the square of

varies inversely as the square of

The horizon glass in an optical square is

one-fourth silvered and three-fourth unsilvered

half silvered and half unsilvered

In order to measure a horizontal angle more accurately than a vernier, a

method of deflection angles is used

method of double observations is used

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201.	When 1 cm on a map represents 10 m on the ground, the representative fraction of the scale is
A.	1?10
B.	1?100
C.	1?1000
D.	1?10000
Answer» D. 1?10000

202.	For setting out an offset at an angle of 45?,
A.	open
B.	french
C.	adjustable
Answer» C. adjustable

203.	In locating the details of an object whose direct measurement is not possible due to some obstruction, the method used is
A.	by angles and distances from the same station
B.	by angle from one station and distance from the other station
C.	by distance from two different stations
D.	by angles from two different stations
Answer» C. by distance from two different stations

204.	The method of measuring distance by pacing is chiefly used in
A.	reconnaissance surveys
B.	preliminary surveys
C.	location surveys
D.	all of these
Answer» B. preliminary surveys

205.	The method of surveying used for dtermining the relative height of points on the surface of the earth is called
A.	levelling
B.	simple levelling
C.	longitudinal levelling
D.	differential levelling
Answer» B. simple levelling

206.	In the surveying telescope, diaphragm is held
A.	inside the eye piece
B.	inside the objective
C.	nearer to the eye piece
D.	nearer to the objective
Answer» D. nearer to the objective

207.	The representative fraction of the scale is the ratio of the distance on the map or drawing to the corresponding distance on the ground
A.	Yes
B.	No
Answer» B. No

208.	The bearing observed with a surveyor's compass is
A.	whole circle bearing
B.	quadrantal bearing
Answer» C.

209.	The point on which the instrument is set up, is called station point
A.	True
B.	False
Answer» C.

210.	The angle between the reflecting surfaces of a prism square is
A.	30?
B.	45?
C.	60?
D.	75?
Answer» C. 60?

211.	A plain scale is used to read
A.	one dimension
B.	two dimensions
C.	three dimensions
D.	all of these
Answer» C. three dimensions

213.	When the whole circle bearing of two lines AB and AC are 115? and 41? respectively, then the included angle BAC will be
A.	41?
B.	74?
C.	115?
D.	156?
Answer» C. 115?

215.	In a whole circle bearing system N 25? 15' W corresponds to
A.	115? 15'
B.	154? 45'
C.	205? 15'
D.	334? 45'
Answer» E.

216.	In a whole circle bearing system, S 25? 15' E corresponds to
A.	115? 15'
B.	154? 45'
C.	205? 15'
D.	334? 45'
Answer» C. 205? 15'

221.	Due to the magnetic influence of the earth, the magnetic needle of the prismatic compass will be inclined downward towards the pole. This inclination of the needle with the horizontal is known as
A.	true bearing
B.	dip
C.	local attraction
D.	magnetic declination
Answer» C. local attraction

212.	The projection of a traverse line on a line parallel to the meridian is known as
A.	latitude
B.	departure
C.	bearing
Answer» B. departure

214.	The latitude and departure of a traverse line are both positive when the whole circle bearing of the line lies in the
A.	first quadrant
B.	second quadrant
C.	third quadrant
D.	fourth quadrant
Answer» B. second quadrant

217.	When the whole circle bearing of a traverse line is between 90? and 180?, then
A.	the latitude is positive and departure is negative
B.	the departure is positive and latitude is negative
C.	both the latitude and departure are positive
D.	both the latitude and departure are negative
Answer» C. both the latitude and departure are positive

218.	In a whole circle system, the bearing of a line is measured
A.	always clockwise from the south point of the reference meridian towards the line right round the circle
B.	clockwise or anticlockwise from the east or west whichever is nearer the line towards north or south
C.	clockwise or anticlockwise from the north or south whichever is nearer the line towards east or west
D.	none of the above
Answer» E.

219.	When the curve is to be set out over a rough ground, the method used is
A.	Rankine's method
B.	two theodolite method
C.	tacheometric method
D.	either (b) or (c)
Answer» E.

220.	In order to fix up the directions of the survey lines in the compass survey, the horizontal angle between the survey line and a fixed line of reference is measured. This fixed line reference is the magnetic meridian.
A.	True
B.	False
Answer» B. False

222.	The building is an example of obstacle in which chaining and vision are both obstructed.
A.	Correct
B.	Incorrect
Answer» B. Incorrect

223.	The distance by which the last point of the traverse falls short to coincide with the starting point is called the closing error.
A.	Right
B.	Wrong
Answer» B. Wrong

224.	The obstacle, which obstructs chaining but not vision, is a
A.	river
B.	hill
C.	rising ground
D.	all of these
Answer» B. hill

225.	The contour interval
A.	should be constant
B.	need not be constant
Answer» B. need not be constant

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When 1 cm on a map represents 10 m on the ground, the representative fraction of the scale is

For setting out an offset at an angle of 45?,

In locating the details of an object whose direct measurement is not possible due to some obstruction, the method used is

The method of measuring distance by pacing is chiefly used in

The method of surveying used for dtermining the relative height of points on the surface of the earth is called

In the surveying telescope, diaphragm is held

The representative fraction of the scale is the ratio of the distance on the map or drawing to the corresponding distance on the ground

The bearing observed with a surveyor's compass is

The point on which the instrument is set up, is called station point

The angle between the reflecting surfaces of a prism square is

A plain scale is used to read

The projection of a traverse line on a line parallel to the meridian is known as

When the whole circle bearing of two lines AB and AC are 115? and 41? respectively, then the included angle BAC will be

The latitude and departure of a traverse line are both positive when the whole circle bearing of the line lies in the

In a whole circle bearing system N 25? 15' W corresponds to

In a whole circle bearing system, S 25? 15' E corresponds to

When the whole circle bearing of a traverse line is between 90? and 180?, then

In a whole circle system, the bearing of a line is measured

When the curve is to be set out over a rough ground, the method used is

In order to fix up the directions of the survey lines in the compass survey, the horizontal angle between the survey line and a fixed line of reference is measured. This fixed line reference is the magnetic meridian.

Due to the magnetic influence of the earth, the magnetic needle of the prismatic compass will be inclined downward towards the pole. This inclination of the needle with the horizontal is known as

The building is an example of obstacle in which chaining and vision are both obstructed.

The distance by which the last point of the traverse falls short to coincide with the starting point is called the closing error.

The obstacle, which obstructs chaining but not vision, is a

The contour interval

The line of collimation must be parallel to the horizontal axis.

In a prismatic compass, the zero of the graduated ring is located at

When the object lies on the left hand side of the chain line, then while taking offset with an optical square, it is held in

When the length of offset is 20 m, it is called

When several contours coincide, it indicates

The plotting of small areas which can be commanded from a single station, is usually done on the plane table by the method of

The longest of the chain lines used in making a survey is generally regarded as a base line.

When the centres of the arcs lie on the opposite sides of the common tangent at the junction of the two curves, it is known as a

The positive error makes the measured distance

The object of introducing a transition curve at each end of the circular curve is

In the surveying telescopes, cross hairs are fitted in

The instrument, belonging to a class of reflecting instrument, is

in measuring horizontal angles, the theodolite should be turned

According to Lehman's rule of plane tabling

The axis of bubble tube must be perpendicular to the vertical axis.

The brightness of the image

An angle between the inclined line of sight and the horizontal is called

A back sight indicates the

The horizon glass in an optical square is

In a well conditioned triangle, no angle should be less than

In order to measure a horizontal angle more accurately than a vernier, a

A line joining the apex of a triangle to some fixed point on the opposite side is called a

226.	The line of collimation must be parallel to the horizontal axis.
A.	Yes
B.	No
Answer» C.

227.	In a prismatic compass, the zero of the graduated ring is located at
A.	north end
B.	south end
C.	east end
D.	west end
Answer» C. east end

228.	When the object lies on the left hand side of the chain line, then while taking offset with an optical square, it is held in
A.	left hand upside down
B.	right hand upside down
C.	left hand upright
D.	right hand upright
Answer» E.

229.	When the length of offset is 20 m, it is called
A.	short
B.	long
Answer» C.

230.	When several contours coincide, it indicates
A.	a vertical cliff
B.	a valley
C.	a ridge
Answer» B. a valley

231.	The plotting of small areas which can be commanded from a single station, is usually done on the plane table by the method of
A.	radiation
B.	intersection
C.	traversing
D.	resection
Answer» B. intersection

232.	The longest of the chain lines used in making a survey is generally regarded as a base line.
A.	Agree
B.	Disagree
Answer» B. Disagree

233.	When the centres of the arcs lie on the opposite sides of the common tangent at the junction of the two curves, it is known as a
A.	simple curve
B.	vertical curve
C.	compound curve
D.	reverse curve
Answer» E.

234.	The positive error makes the measured distance
A.	less than
B.	more than
Answer» C.

235.	The object of introducing a transition curve at each end of the circular curve is
A.	to obtain a gradual increase of curvature from zero at the tangent point to the specified quantity at the junction of the transition curve with the circular curve
B.	to provide a satisfactory means of obtaining a gradual increase of super-elevation from zero on the tangent point to the specified amount on the main circular curve
C.	to accomplish gradually the transition from the tangent to the circular curve and from the circular curve to the tangent
D.	all of the above
Answer» E.