Explore topic-wise MCQs in Surveying.

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1.

Find the area of first prismoid if the areas of A1, A2 and A3 are 145.31, 257.43 and 59.67 respectively with a distance of 2.5 m.

A. 1208.91 cu. m
B. 1082.91 cu. m
C. 1028.91 cu. m
D. 1820.91 cu. m
Answer» D. 1820.91 cu. m
2.

Which of the following indicates the formula for prisomidal correction?

A. Cp = d n (h+h1)2/6
B. Cp = d n (h-h1)2/6
C. Cp = d n (h*h1)2/6
D. Cp = d n (h/h1)2/6
Answer» C. Cp = d n (h*h1)2/6
3.

If the area of mid section is 345.98 sq. m and the individual areas A1, A2 are 123.31 and 157.31 respectively, d = 5m. Find the volume of the pyramid.

A. 3187.11 cu. m
B. 1378.11 cu. m
C. 1837.11 cu. m
D. 1387.11 cu. m
Answer» E.
4.

Which of the following must be done for obtaining equivalent area?

A. Applying correction for bearings
B. Applying correction for angles
C. Applying correction for curvature
D. Applying correction for length
Answer» D. Applying correction for length
5.

In prisomidal rule, it is necessary to have odd number cross sections.

A. False
B. True
Answer» C.
6.

Calculate the total volume if number of sides = 3 and d = 2 m. The values of area can be given as 117.98 sq. m, 276.54 sq. m and 98.43 sq. m.

A. 1170.26 cu. m
B. 1710.26 cu. m
C. 1107.26 cu. m
D. 117.26 cu. m
Answer» B. 1710.26 cu. m
7.

The prismoidal formula is used for the calculation of__________

A. Perimeter
B. Traverse
C. Volume
D. Area
Answer» D. Area
8.

Prismoidal rule is also known as__________

A. Simpson’s rule
B. Trapezoidal rule
C. Curvature rule
D. Euler’s rule
Answer» B. Trapezoidal rule
9.

The trapezoidal and prismoidal formulae were derived based on the assumption that end sections are in parallel planes.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
10.

A prismoid is a combination of which of the following?

A. Trapezium, circle
B. Parallelogram, trapezium
C. Triangle, trapezium
D. Triangle, circle
Answer» D. Triangle, circle