Explore topic-wise MCQs in Surveying.

This section includes 13 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Surveying knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

In which of the following compass sighting and reading taking can be done simultaneously from one position of the observer?

A. Prismatic compass
B. Surveyor’s compass
C. Theodolite
D. Sextant
Answer» B. Surveyor’s compass
2.

In which of the following compass graduations are engraved inverted?

A. Prismatic compass
B. Surveyor’s compass
C. Theodolite
D. Sextant
Answer» B. Surveyor’s compass
3.

In prismatic compass, graduations are in W.C.B system.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
4.

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A. Prismatic compass
B. Surveyor’s compass
C. Theodolite
D. Sextant
Answer» B. Surveyor‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√ë‚àö¬•s compass
5.

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A. Prismatic compass
B. Surveyor’s compass
C. Theodolite
D. Sextant
Answer» B. Surveyor‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√ë‚àö¬•s compass
6.

In prismatic compass, graduations are in W.C.B system?

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
7.

Which of the following instruments can be used without a tripod?

A. Prismatic compass
B. Surveyor’s compass
C. Theodolite
D. Sextant
Answer» B. Surveyor‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√ë‚àö¬•s compass
8.

In which of the following compass graduated card ring is attached with the needle?

A. Prismatic compass
B. Surveyor’s compass
C. Theodolite
D. Sextant
Answer» B. Surveyor‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√ë‚àö¬•s compass
9.

In which of the following compass needle does not act as an index?

A. Prismatic compass
B. Surveyor’s compass
C. Theodolite
D. Sextant
Answer» B. Surveyor‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√ë‚àö¬•s compass
10.

In prismatic compass needle is of edge bar type.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
11.

Which of the following is not a part of the prismatic compass?

A. Agate cap
B. Prism cap
C. Brake pin
D. Jewel bearing
Answer» E.
12.

Which of the following is the most convenient and portable instrument for direct measurement of directions?

A. Prismatic compass
B. Surveyor’s compass
C. Theodolite
D. Sextant
Answer» B. Surveyor‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√ë‚àö¬•s compass
13.

Prismatic compass is an instrument for measuring angles.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.