Which of the following methods of offsets involves less measurement on the ground?

method of perpendicular offsets

all involve equal measurement on the ground

For accurate work, the steel band should always be used in preference to chain because the steel band

can be easily repaired in the field

is practically inextensible and is not liable to kinks when in use

can be easily repaired in the field

Which of the following errors can be eliminated by taking mean of bot face observations ?

error due to imperfect graduations

error due to eccentricity of verniers

error due to imperfect adjustment of plate levels

error due to line of collimation not being perpendicular to horizontal axis

Which of the following methods of theodolite traversing is suitable for locating the details which are far away from transit stations ?

measuring angle at one station and distance from other

measuring angle and distance from one transit station

measuring angles to the point from at least two stations

measuring angle at one station and distance from other

measuring distance from two points on traverse line

Which of the following errors is not eliminated by the method of repetition of horizontal angle measurement ?

error due to wrong adjustment of line of collimation and trunnion axis

error due to eccentricity of verniers

error due to displacement of station signals

error due to wrong adjustment of line of collimation and trunnion axis

error due to inaccurate graduation

For which of the following permanent adjustments of theodolite, the spire test is used ?

adjustment of altitude bubble and vertical index frame

Which of the following errors can be neutralised by setting the level midway between the two stations ?

error due to both curvature and re-fraction

Which of the following methods of theodolite traversing is suitable for locating the details which are far away from transit stations ?

measuring angle at one station and distance from other

measuring angle and distance from one transit station

measuring angles to the point from at least two stations

measuring angle at one station and distance from other

measuring distance from two points on traverse line

Transit rule of adjusting the consecutive coordinates of a traverse is used where________________?

linear measurements are more accurate than angular measurements

linear and angular measurements of the traverse are of equal accuracy

angular measurements are more accurate than linear measurements

linear measurements are more accurate than angular measurements

Theodolite is an instrument used for_________________?

tightening the capstan-headed nuts of level tube

measurement of horizontal angles only

measurement of vertical angles only

measurement of both horizontal and vertical angles

The sensitivity of a bubble tube can be increased by________________?

decreasing the length of bubble

increasing the diameter of the tube

decreasing the length of bubble

increasing the viscosity of liquid

decreasing the radius of curvature of tube

The rise and fall method_______________?

quicker and less tedious for large number of intermediate sights

is less.accurate than height of instrument method

is not suitable for levelling with tilting levels

provides a check on the reduction of intermediate point levels

quicker and less tedious for large number of intermediate sights

492 + Mcqs in Surveying in Civil Engineering Page 2 McqOptions

51.	If is the difference in height between end points of a chain of length , the required slope correction is
A.	3
B.	.
Answer» B. .

Discussion

52.	For a well-conditioned triangle, no angle should be less than
A.	20
B.	30
C.	45
D.	60
Answer» C. 45

Discussion

53.	The angle of intersection of the two plane mirrors of an optical square is
A.	30
B.	45
C.	60
D.	90
Answer» C. 60

Discussion

54.	The permissible error in chaining for measurement with chain on rough or hilly ground is
A.	1 in 100
B.	1 in 250
C.	1 in 500
D.	1 in 1000
Answer» C. 1 in 500

Discussion

55.	Which of the following methods of offsets involves less measurement on the ground?
A.	method of perpendicular offsets
B.	method of oblique offsets
C.	method of ties
D.	all involve equal measurement on the ground
Answer» B. method of oblique offsets

Discussion

56.	For accurate work, the steel band should always be used in preference to chain because the steel band
A.	is lighter than chain
B.	is easier to handle
C.	is practically inextensible and is not liable to kinks when in use
D.	can be easily repaired in the field
Answer» D. can be easily repaired in the field

Discussion

57.	If the true bearing of a line AB is 269 30 , then the azimuth of the line AB is
A.	0 30
B.	89 30
C.	90 30
D.	269 30
Answer» D. 269 30

Discussion

58.	The horizontal angle between the true meridian and magnetic meridian at a place is called
A.	azimuth
B.	declination
C.	local attraction
D.	magnetic bearing
Answer» C. local attraction

Discussion

59.	The temporary adjustments of a prismatic compass arei) Centeringii) Levellingiii) Focusing the prismThe correct order is
A.	(0, (iii), 00
B.	(0, (ii), (iii)
C.	(ii), (iii), 0)
D.	(in), (i), (ii)
Answer» C. (ii), (iii), 0)

Discussion

60.	The graduations in prismatic compassi) are invertedii) are uprightiii) run clockwise having 0 at southiv) run clockwise having 0 at northThe correct answer is
A.	(i) and (iii)
B.	(i) and (iv)
C.	(ii) and (iii)
D.	(ii) and (iv)
Answer» B. (i) and (iv)

Discussion

61.	The length of survey line measured with a 20 m chain was found to be 327 m. If the chain was 3cm too long. Calculate the true length of the line.
A.	425m
B.	372 m
C.	453 m
D.	342 m
Answer» C. 453 m

Discussion

62.	If altitude bubble is provided both on index frame as well as on telescope of a theodolite, then the instrument is levelled with reference toi) altitude bubble on index frameii) altitude bubble on index frame if it is to be used as a leveliii) altitude bubble on telescopeiv) altitude bubble on telescope if it is to be used as a level The correct answer is
A.	only (i)
B.	both (i) and (iv)
C.	only (iii)
D.	both (ii) and (iii)
Answer» C. only (iii)

Discussion

63.	Which of the following errors can be eliminated by taking mean of bot face observations ?
A.	error due to imperfect graduations
B.	error due to eccentricity of verniers
C.	error due to imperfect adjustment of plate levels
D.	error due to line of collimation not being perpendicular to horizontal axis
Answer» E.

Discussion

64.	Which of the following methods of theodolite traversing is suitable for locating the details which are far away from transit stations ?
A.	measuring angle and distance from one transit station
B.	measuring angles to the point from at least two stations
C.	measuring angle at one station and distance from other
D.	measuring distance from two points on traverse line
Answer» C. measuring angle at one station and distance from other

Discussion

65.	The methods used for locating the plane table stations arei) radiationii) traversingiii) intersectioniv) resectionThe correct answer is
A.	(i) and (ii)
B.	(iii) and (iv)
C.	(ii) and (iv)
D.	(i) and (iii)
Answer» D. (i) and (iii)

Discussion

66.	In direct method of contouring, the process of locating or identifying points lying on a contour is called
A.	ranging
B.	centring
C.	horizontal control
D.	vertical control
Answer» E.

Discussion

67.	After fixing the plane table to the tripod, the main operations which are needed at each plane table station arei) levellingii) orientationiii) centeringThe correct sequence of these operations is
A.	(i), (ii),.(iii)
B.	(i), (iii), (ii)
C.	(iii), (i), (ii)
D.	(ii), (Hi), (i)
Answer» C. (iii), (i), (ii)

Discussion

68.	The process of turning the telescope about the vertical axis in horizontal plane is known as
A.	transiting
B.	reversing
C.	plunging
D.	swinging
Answer» E.

Discussion

69.	Pick up the method of surveying in which field observations and plotting proceed simultaneously from the following
A.	chain surveying
B.	compass surveying
C.	plan table surveying
D.	tacheometric surveying.
Answer» D. tacheometric surveying.

Discussion

70.	Which of the following errors is not eliminated by the method of repetition of horizontal angle measurement ?
A.	error due to eccentricity of verniers
B.	error due to displacement of station signals
C.	error due to wrong adjustment of line of collimation and trunnion axis
D.	error due to inaccurate graduation
Answer» C. error due to wrong adjustment of line of collimation and trunnion axis

Discussion

71.	If the R.L. of a B.M. is 100.00 m, the back- sight is 1.215 m and the foresight is 1.870 m, the R.L. of the forward station is
A.	99.345 m
B.	100.345 m
C.	100.655m
D.	101.870m
Answer» B. 100.345 m

Discussion

72.	In which of the following compass sighting and reading taking cannot be done simultaneously from one position of the observer?
A.	Prismatic compass
B.	Surveyor s compass
C.	Theodolite
D.	Sextant
Answer» C. Theodolite

Discussion

73.	What type of surveys needs to fix the boundaries of municipalities and of state and federal jurisdictions?
A.	Topographic Surveying
B.	Hydrographic Surveying
C.	Cadastral Surveying
D.	City Surveying
Answer» D. City Surveying

Discussion

74.	For which of the following permanent adjustments of theodolite, the spire test is used ?
A.	adjustment of plate levels
B.	adjustment of line of sight
C.	adjustment of horizontal axis
D.	adjustment of altitude bubble and vertical index frame
Answer» D. adjustment of altitude bubble and vertical index frame

Discussion

75.	Which of the following methods of con-touring is most suitable for a hilly terrain ?
A.	direct method
B.	square method
C.	cross-sections method
D.	tacheometric method
Answer» E.

Discussion

76.	Which of the following type of levelling is necessary across a river ravine or any obstacle requiring a long site between two points?
A.	Barometric levelling
B.	Trigonometric levelling
C.	Reciprocal levelling
D.	Spirit levelling
Answer» D. Spirit levelling

Discussion

77.	Which branch of surveying is used to find the elevations of given points with respect to given or assumed datum?
A.	Levelling
B.	Contouring
C.	Traversing
D.	Plane table surveying
Answer» B. Contouring

Discussion

78.	An imaginary line lying throughout the surface of ground and preserving a constant inclination to the horizontal is known as
A.	contour line
B.	horizontal equivalent
C.	contour interval
D.	contour gradient
Answer» E.

Discussion

79.	If the staff is not held vertical at a level ling station, the reduced level calculated from the observation would be
A.	true R.L.
B.	more than true R.L.
C.	less than true R.L.
D.	none of the above
Answer» D. none of the above

Discussion

80.	In the cross-section method of indirect contouring, the spacing of cross-sections depends uponi) contour intervalii) scale of planiii) characteristics of groundThe correct answer is
A.	only (i)
B.	(i)and(ii)
C.	(ii) and (iii)
D.	(i), (ii) and (iii)
Answer» E.

Discussion

81.	Which of the following errors can be neutralised by setting the level midway between the two stations ?
A.	error due to curvature only
B.	error due to refraction only
C.	error due to both curvature and re-fraction
D.	none of the above
Answer» D. none of the above

Discussion

82.	Survey lines must be as few as possible is the condition to be fulfilled by survey lines or survey stations.
A.	True
B.	False
C.	none
D.	all
Answer» B. False

Discussion

83.	The imaginary line passing through the intersection of cross hairs and the optical center of the objective, is known as
A.	line of sight
B.	line of collimation
C.	axis of the telescope
D.	none of these.
Answer» C. axis of the telescope

Discussion

84.	With the rise of temperature, the sensitivity of a bubble tube______________?
A.	decreases
B.	increases
C.	remains unaffected
D.	none of the above
Answer» B. increases

Discussion

85.	Which of the following methods of theodolite traversing is suitable for locating the details which are far away from transit stations ?
A.	measuring angle and distance from one transit station
B.	measuring angles to the point from at least two stations
C.	measuring angle at one station and distance from other
D.	measuring distance from two points on traverse line
Answer» C. measuring angle at one station and distance from other

Discussion

86.	Which of the following methods of con-touring is most suitable for a hilly terrain ?
A.	direct method
B.	square method
C.	cross-sections method
D.	tacheometric method
Answer» E.

Discussion

87.	Transit rule of adjusting the consecutive coordinates of a traverse is used where________________?
A.	linear and angular measurements of the traverse are of equal accuracy
B.	angular measurements are more accurate than linear measurements
C.	linear measurements are more accurate than angular measurements
D.	all of the above
Answer» C. linear measurements are more accurate than angular measurements

Discussion

88.	Three point problem can be solved by_________________?
A.	Tracing paper method
B.	Bessels method
C.	Lehman’s method
D.	all of the above
Answer» E.

Discussion

89.	Theodolite is an instrument used for_________________?
A.	tightening the capstan-headed nuts of level tube
B.	measurement of horizontal angles only
C.	measurement of vertical angles only
D.	measurement of both horizontal and vertical angles
Answer» E.

Discussion

90.	The type of surveying which requires least office work is________________?
A.	tacheomefry
B.	trigonometrical levelling
C.	plane table surveying
D.	theodolite surveying
Answer» D. theodolite surveying

Discussion

91.	The two point problem and three point problem are methods of________________?
A.	resection
B.	orientation
C.	traversing
D.	resection and orientation
Answer» E.

Discussion

92.	The suitable contour interval for a map with scale 1 : 10000 is______________?
A.	2 m
B.	5m
C.	10 m
D.	20 m
Answer» B. 5m

Discussion

93.	The size of a plane table is________________?
A.	750 mm x 900 mm
B.	600 mm x 750 mm
C.	450 mm x 600 mm
D.	300 mm x 450 mm
Answer» C. 450 mm x 600 mm

Discussion

94.	The sensitivity of a bubble tube can be increased by________________?
A.	increasing the diameter of the tube
B.	decreasing the length of bubble
C.	increasing the viscosity of liquid
D.	decreasing the radius of curvature of tube
Answer» B. decreasing the length of bubble

Discussion

95.	The R.L, of the point A which is on the floor is 100 m and back sight reading on A is 2.455 m. If the foresight reading on the point B which is on the ceiling is 2.745 m, the R.L. of point B will be_______________?
A.	94.80 m
B.	99.71 m
C.	100.29 m
D.	105.20 m
Answer» E.

Discussion

96.	The rise and fall method_______________?
A.	is less.accurate than height of instrument method
B.	is not suitable for levelling with tilting levels
C.	provides a check on the reduction of intermediate point levels
D.	quicker and less tedious for large number of intermediate sights
Answer» D. quicker and less tedious for large number of intermediate sights

Discussion

97.	The rise and fall method of levelling provides a complete check on_______________?
A.	backsight
B.	intermediate sight
C.	foresight
D.	all of the above
Answer» E.

Discussion

98.	The resection by two point problem as compared to three point problem_______________?
A.	gives more accurate problem
B.	takes less time
C.	requires more labour
D.	none of the above
Answer» D. none of the above

Discussion

99.	The process of turning the telescope about the vertical axis in horizontal plane is known as______________?
A.	transiting
B.	reversing
C.	plunging
D.	swinging
Answer» E.

Discussion

100.	The process of determining the locations of the instrument station by drawing re sectors from the locations of the known stations is called_________________?
A.	radiation
B.	intersection
C.	resection
D.	traversing
Answer» D. traversing

Discussion

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If is the difference in height between end points of a chain of length , the required slope correction is

For a well-conditioned triangle, no angle should be less than

The angle of intersection of the two plane mirrors of an optical square is

The permissible error in chaining for measurement with chain on rough or hilly ground is

Which of the following methods of offsets involves less measurement on the ground?

For accurate work, the steel band should always be used in preference to chain because the steel band

If the true bearing of a line AB is 269 30 , then the azimuth of the line AB is

The horizontal angle between the true meridian and magnetic meridian at a place is called

The temporary adjustments of a prismatic compass arei) Centeringii) Levellingiii) Focusing the prismThe correct order is

The graduations in prismatic compassi) are invertedii) are uprightiii) run clockwise having 0 at southiv) run clockwise having 0 at northThe correct answer is

The length of survey line measured with a 20 m chain was found to be 327 m. If the chain was 3cm too long. Calculate the true length of the line.

Which of the following errors can be eliminated by taking mean of bot face observations ?

Which of the following methods of theodolite traversing is suitable for locating the details which are far away from transit stations ?

The methods used for locating the plane table stations arei) radiationii) traversingiii) intersectioniv) resectionThe correct answer is

In direct method of contouring, the process of locating or identifying points lying on a contour is called

After fixing the plane table to the tripod, the main operations which are needed at each plane table station arei) levellingii) orientationiii) centeringThe correct sequence of these operations is

The process of turning the telescope about the vertical axis in horizontal plane is known as

Pick up the method of surveying in which field observations and plotting proceed simultaneously from the following

Which of the following errors is not eliminated by the method of repetition of horizontal angle measurement ?

If the R.L. of a B.M. is 100.00 m, the back- sight is 1.215 m and the foresight is 1.870 m, the R.L. of the forward station is

In which of the following compass sighting and reading taking cannot be done simultaneously from one position of the observer?

What type of surveys needs to fix the boundaries of municipalities and of state and federal jurisdictions?

For which of the following permanent adjustments of theodolite, the spire test is used ?

Which of the following methods of con-touring is most suitable for a hilly terrain ?

Which of the following type of levelling is necessary across a river ravine or any obstacle requiring a long site between two points?

Which branch of surveying is used to find the elevations of given points with respect to given or assumed datum?

An imaginary line lying throughout the surface of ground and preserving a constant inclination to the horizontal is known as

If the staff is not held vertical at a level ling station, the reduced level calculated from the observation would be

In the cross-section method of indirect contouring, the spacing of cross-sections depends uponi) contour intervalii) scale of planiii) characteristics of groundThe correct answer is

Which of the following errors can be neutralised by setting the level midway between the two stations ?

Survey lines must be as few as possible is the condition to be fulfilled by survey lines or survey stations.

The imaginary line passing through the intersection of cross hairs and the optical center of the objective, is known as

With the rise of temperature, the sensitivity of a bubble tube______________?

Which of the following methods of theodolite traversing is suitable for locating the details which are far away from transit stations ?

Which of the following methods of con-touring is most suitable for a hilly terrain ?

Transit rule of adjusting the consecutive coordinates of a traverse is used where________________?

Three point problem can be solved by_________________?

Theodolite is an instrument used for_________________?

The type of surveying which requires least office work is________________?

The two point problem and three point problem are methods of________________?

The suitable contour interval for a map with scale 1 : 10000 is______________?

The size of a plane table is________________?

The sensitivity of a bubble tube can be increased by________________?

The R.L, of the point A which is on the floor is 100 m and back sight reading on A is 2.455 m. If the foresight reading on the point B which is on the ceiling is 2.745 m, the R.L. of point B will be_______________?

The rise and fall method_______________?

The rise and fall method of levelling provides a complete check on_______________?

The resection by two point problem as compared to three point problem_______________?

The process of turning the telescope about the vertical axis in horizontal plane is known as______________?

The process of determining the locations of the instrument station by drawing re sectors from the locations of the known stations is called_________________?