Explore topic-wise MCQs in Surveying.

This section includes 14 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Surveying knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

An offset is laid out 2° from its true direction on the field. If the scale of plotting is 10 m to 1 cm, find the maximum length of the offset so that the displacement of the point on the paper may not exceed 0.25 mm?

A. 7.10 m
B. 7.16 m
C. 7.11 m
D. 7.14 m
Answer» C. 7.11 m
2.

The work in running a survey line is ____________ fold.

A. one
B. two
C. three
D. four
Answer» C. three
3.

Whenever possible, a survey station must be fixed with reference to a minimum ____ number of permanent objects.

A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Answer» C. 3
4.

Which of the following details need not be given at the beginning of a particular chain survey lines?

A. Name of the line
B. Name of the station marked
C. Bearing of the line
D. Length of line
Answer» E.
5.

The chain line may be represented either by a single line or by two lines spaced about ____ to _____ cm apart.

A. 1.5 to 2
B. 2 to 3
C. 1.5 to 2.5
D. 2.5 to 3.5
Answer» B. 2 to 3
6.

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A. 7.10 m
B. 7.16 m
C. 7.11 m
D. 7.14 m
Answer» C. 7.11 m
7.

THE_WORK_IN_RUNNING_A_SURVEY_LINE_IS______________FOLD.?$

A. one
B. two
C. three
D. four
Answer» C. three
8.

Whenever possible, a survey station must be fixed with reference to a minimum ____ number of permanent objects?

A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Answer» C. 3
9.

At what step of chain surveying surveyor should investigate various difficulties that may arise and think of their solution?

A. Before selecting survey stations
B. after selecting survey stations
C. During reconnaissance
D. After marking survey stations
Answer» B. after selecting survey stations
10.

Which of the following details need not be given at the beginning of a particular chain survey?

A. Date of survey
B. Names of surveyors
C. Details of survey lines
D. Type of soil
Answer» E.
11.

The chain line may be represented either by a single line or by two lines spaced about ____ to _____ cm apart.

A. 1.5 to 2
B. 2 to 3
C. 1.5 to 2.5
D. 2.5 to 3.5
Answer» B. 2 to 3
12.

What is the size of a field book?

A. 20 cm x 20 cm
B. 25 cm x 20 cm
C. 20 cm x 25 cm
D. 25 cm x 25 cm
Answer» B. 25 cm x 20 cm
13.

The book in which the chain or tape measurements are entered is called the _______

A. Assistant book
B. Surveyor book
C. Field book
D. Survey book
Answer» D. Survey book
14.

What is the prominent point on the chain line and can be either at the beginning of the chain line or at the end?

A. Subsidiary station
B. Surveyor station
C. Main station
D. Tie stations
Answer» D. Tie stations