The prismatic compass and surveyor’s compass________________?

both give QB of a line and WCB of a line

give whole circle bearing (WCB. of a line and quadrantal bearing (QB. of a line respectively

both give QB of a line and WCB of a line

The length of a chain is measured from_______________?

outside of one handle to inside of other handle

centre of one handle to centre of other handle

outside of one handle to outside of other handle

outside of one handle to inside of other handle

inside of one handle to inside of other handle

The following sights are taken on a “turning point”________________?

foresight and intermediate sight

The error due to eccentricity of inner and outer axes can be eliminated by________________?

taking both face observations and taking the mean of the two

reading both verniers and taking the mean of the two

taking both face observations and taking the mean of the two

taking mean of several readings distributed over different portions of the graduated circle

The difference of levels between two stations A and B is to be determined. For best results, the instrument station should be_______________?

as far as possible from the line AB

The difference between a level line and a horizontal line is that_______________?

level line is normal to plumb line while horizontal line may not be normal to plumb line at the tangent point to level line

level line is a curved line while hori-zontal line is a straight line

level line is normal to plumb line while horizontal line may not be normal to plumb line at the tangent point to level line

horizontal line is normal to plumb line while level line may not be normal to the plumb line

The cross hairs in the surveying telescope are placed_____________?

much closer to the objective lens than to the eye piece

midway between eye piece and objec¬tive lens

much closer to the eye-piece than to the objective lens

much closer to the objective lens than to the eye piece

anywhere between eye-piece and objective lens

The correction for sag is_________________?

sometimes additive and sometimes subtractive

The allowable length of an offset depends upon the______________?

method of setting out the perpendiculars and nature of ground

The adjustment of horizontal cross hair is required particularly when the instrument is used for_____________?

measurement of horizontal angles

Refraction correction________________?

adds to the curvature correction

completely eliminates curvature correction

partially eliminates curvature correction

adds to the curvature correction

has no effect on curvature correction

Normal tension is that pull which_______________?

makes the correction due to sag equal to zero

is used at the time of standardising the tape

neutralizes the effect due to pull and sag

makes the correction due to sag equal to zero

makes the correction due to pull equal to zero

Local attraction in compass surveying may exist due to________________?

incorrect levelling of the magnetic needle

loss of magnetism of the needle

friction of the needle at the pivot

presence of magnetic substances near the instrument

In the prismatic compass______________?

the graduated circle is fixed to the box and the magnetic needle always remains in the N-S direction

the magnetic needle moves with the box

the line of the sight does not move with the box

the magnetic needle and graduated circle do not move with the box

the graduated circle is fixed to the box and the magnetic needle always remains in the N-S direction

If the lower clamp screw is tightened and upper clamp screw is loosened, the theodolite may be rotated____________?

on its inner spindle without a relative motion between the vernier and the graduated scale of lower plate

on its outer spindle with a relative motion between the vernier and graduated scale of lower plate

on its outer spindle without a relative motion between the vernier and gra-duated scale of lower plate

on its inner spindle with a relative motion between the vernier and the graduated scale of lower plate

on its inner spindle without a relative motion between the vernier and the graduated scale of lower plate

If the length of a chain is found to be short on testing, it can be adjusted by______________?

removing one or more small circular rings

closing the joints of the rings if opened out

Horizontal distances obtained by thermometric observations_________________?

require slope and tension corrections

do not require slope and tension corrections

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

For a line AB_______________?

the forebearing of AB and back bearing of BA differ by 180°

the forebearing of AB and back bearing of AB differ by 180°

the forebearing of AB and back bearing of BA differ by 180°

Dumpy level is most suitable when______________?

the instrument is to be shifted frequently

fly levelling is being done over long distance

many readings are to be taken from a single setting of the instrument

492 + Mcqs in Surveying in Civil Engineering Page 3 McqOptions

101.	The prismatic compass and surveyor’s compass________________?
A.	give whole circle bearing (WCB. of a line and quadrantal bearing (QB. of a line respectively
B.	both give QB of a line and WCB of a line
C.	both give QB of a line
D.	both give WCB of a line
Answer» B. both give QB of a line and WCB of a line

Discussion

102.	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

103.	The number of horizontal cross wires in a stadia diaphragm is ________________?
A.	one
B.	two
C.	three
D.	four
Answer» D. four

Discussion

104.	The methods used for locating the plane table stations are_______________?_x005F_x000D_1. radiation_x005F_x000D_2. traversing_x005F_x000D_3.intersection_x005F_x000D_4. resection_x005F_x000D_The correct answer is
A.	(1) and (2)
B.	(3) and (4)
C.	(2) and (4)
D.	(1) and (3)
Answer» D. (1) and (3)

Discussion

105.	The maximum tolerance in a 20 m chain is_______________?
A.	±2 mm
B.	±3 mm
C.	±5 mm
D.	±8 mm
Answer» D. ±8 mm

Discussion

106.	The length of a chain is measured from_______________?
A.	centre of one handle to centre of other handle
B.	outside of one handle to outside of other handle
C.	outside of one handle to inside of other handle
D.	inside of one handle to inside of other handle
Answer» C. outside of one handle to inside of other handle

Discussion

107.	The instrument used for accurate centering in plane table survey is________________?
A.	spirit level
B.	alidade
C.	plumbing fork
D.	trough compass
Answer» D. trough compass

Discussion

108.	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

109.	The graduations in prismatic compass_____________?_x005F_x000D_1. are inverted_x005F_x000D_2. are upright_x005F_x000D_3. run clockwise having 0° at south_x005F_x000D_4. run clockwise having 0° at north_x005F_x000D_The correct answer is ?
A.	(1) and (3)
B.	(1) and (4)
C.	(2) and (3)
D.	(2) and (4)
Answer» B. (1) and (4)

Discussion

110.	The following sights are taken on a “turning point”________________?
A.	foresight only
B.	backsight only
C.	foresight and backsight
D.	foresight and intermediate sight
Answer» D. foresight and intermediate sight

Discussion

111.	The error due to eccentricity of inner and outer axes can be eliminated by________________?
A.	reading both verniers and taking the mean of the two
B.	taking both face observations and taking the mean of the two
C.	double sighting
D.	taking mean of several readings distributed over different portions of the graduated circle
Answer» B. taking both face observations and taking the mean of the two

Discussion

112.	The difference of levels between two stations A and B is to be determined. For best results, the instrument station should be_______________?
A.	equidistant from A and B
B.	closer to the higher station
C.	closer to the lower station
D.	as far as possible from the line AB
Answer» B. closer to the higher station

Discussion

113.	The difference between a level line and a horizontal line is that_______________?
A.	level line is a curved line while hori-zontal line is a straight line
B.	level line is normal to plumb line while horizontal line may not be normal to plumb line at the tangent point to level line
C.	horizontal line is normal to plumb line while level line may not be normal to the plumb line
D.	both are same
Answer» B. level line is normal to plumb line while horizontal line may not be normal to plumb line at the tangent point to level line

Discussion

114.	The cross hairs in the surveying telescope are placed_____________?
A.	midway between eye piece and objec¬tive lens
B.	much closer to the eye-piece than to the objective lens
C.	much closer to the objective lens than to the eye piece
D.	anywhere between eye-piece and objective lens
Answer» C. much closer to the objective lens than to the eye piece

Discussion

115.	The correction for sag is_________________?
A.	always additive
B.	always subtractive
C.	always zero
D.	sometimes additive and sometimes subtractive
Answer» C. always zero

Discussion

116.	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

117.	The angle between the prolongation of the preceding line and the forward line of a traverse is called ________________?
A.	deflection angle
B.	included angle
C.	direct angle
D.	none of the above
Answer» B. included angle

Discussion

118.	The allowable length of an offset depends upon the______________?
A.	degree of accuracy required
B.	method of setting out the perpendiculars and nature of ground
C.	scale of plotting
D.	all of the above
Answer» E.

Discussion

119.	The adjustment of horizontal cross hair is required particularly when the instrument is used for_____________?
A.	leveling
B.	prolonging a straight line
C.	measurement of horizontal angles
D.	all of the above
Answer» B. prolonging a straight line

Discussion

120.	Refraction correction________________?
A.	completely eliminates curvature correction
B.	partially eliminates curvature correction
C.	adds to the curvature correction
D.	has no effect on curvature correction
Answer» C. adds to the curvature correction

Discussion

121.	Overturning of vehicles on a curve can be avoided by using ________________?
A.	compound curve
B.	vertical curve
C.	reverse curve
D.	transition curve
Answer» E.

Discussion

122.	Normal tension is that pull which_______________?
A.	is used at the time of standardising the tape
B.	neutralizes the effect due to pull and sag
C.	makes the correction due to sag equal to zero
D.	makes the correction due to pull equal to zero
Answer» C. makes the correction due to sag equal to zero

Discussion

123.	Local attraction in compass surveying may exist due to________________?
A.	incorrect levelling of the magnetic needle
B.	loss of magnetism of the needle
C.	friction of the needle at the pivot
D.	presence of magnetic substances near the instrument
Answer» E.

Discussion

124.	Intersection method of detailed plotting is most suitable for________________?
A.	forests
B.	urban areas
C.	hilly areas
D.	plains
Answer» D. plains

Discussion

125.	In the quadrantal bearing system, a whole circle bearing of 293° 30′ can be expressed as______________?
A.	W23°30’N
B.	N66°30’W
C.	S113°30’N
D.	N23°30’W
Answer» C. S113°30’N

Discussion

126.	In the prismatic compass______________?
A.	the magnetic needle moves with the box
B.	the line of the sight does not move with the box
C.	the magnetic needle and graduated circle do not move with the box
D.	the graduated circle is fixed to the box and the magnetic needle always remains in the N-S direction
Answer» D. the graduated circle is fixed to the box and the magnetic needle always remains in the N-S direction

Discussion

127.	In the double application of principle of reversion, the apparent error is_______________?
A.	equal to true error
B.	half the true error
C.	two times the true error
D.	four times the true error
Answer» E.

Discussion

128.	In the cross-section method of indirect contouring, the spacing of cross-sections depends upon_____________?_x005F_x000D_1. contour interval_x005F_x000D_2. scale of plan_x005F_x000D_3. characteristics of ground_x005F_x000D_The correct answer is ?
A.	only (1)
B.	(1) and (2)
C.	(2) and (3)
D.	(1), (2) and (3)
Answer» E.

Discussion

129.	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

130.	In an internal focussing type of telescope, the lens provided is_______________?
A.	concave
B.	convex
C.	plano-convex
D.	plano-concave
Answer» B. convex

Discussion

131.	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

132.	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

133.	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

134.	If the reduced bearing of a line AB is N60°W and length is 100 m, then the latitude and departure respectively of the line AB will be________________?
A.	+50 m, +86.6 m
B.	+86.6 m, -50 m
C.	+50m, -86.6 m
D.	+70.7 m,-50 m
Answer» C. +50m, -86.6 m

Discussion

135.	If the magnetic bearing of the sun at a place at noon in southern hemisphere is 167°, the magnetic declination at that place is________________?
A.	77° N
B.	23° S
C.	13° E
D.	13° W
Answer» D. 13° W

Discussion

136.	If the lower clamp screw is tightened and upper clamp screw is loosened, the theodolite may be rotated____________?
A.	on its outer spindle with a relative motion between the vernier and graduated scale of lower plate
B.	on its outer spindle without a relative motion between the vernier and gra-duated scale of lower plate
C.	on its inner spindle with a relative motion between the vernier and the graduated scale of lower plate
D.	on its inner spindle without a relative motion between the vernier and the graduated scale of lower plate
Answer» D. on its inner spindle without a relative motion between the vernier and the graduated scale of lower plate

Discussion

137.	If the length of a chain is found to be short on testing, it can be adjusted by______________?
A.	straightening the links
B.	removing one or more small circular rings
C.	closing the joints of the rings if opened out
D.	all of the above
Answer» B. removing one or more small circular rings

Discussion

138.	If the intercept on a vertical staff is ob-served as 0.75 m from a tacheometer, the horizontal distance between tacheometer and staff station is________________?
A.	7.5 m
B.	25 m
C.	50
D.	75 m
Answer» E.

Discussion

139.	If the horizontal distance between the staff point and the point of observation is d, then the error due to curvature of earth is proportional to_______________?
A.	d
B.	1/d
C.	d2
D.	1/d2
Answer» D. 1/d2

Discussion

140.	If the focal length of the object glass is 25 cm and the distance from object glass to the trunnion axis is 15 cm, the additive constant is_______________?
A.	0.1
B.	0.4
C.	0.6
D.	1.33
Answer» C. 0.6

Discussion

141.	If in a closed traverse, the sum of the north latitudes is more than the sum of the south latitudes and also the sum of west departures is more than the sum of the east departures, the bearing of the closing line is in the________________?
A.	NE quadrant
B.	SE quadrant
C.	NW quadrant
D.	SW quadrant
Answer» C. NW quadrant

Discussion

142.	If altitude bubble is provided both on index frame as well as on telescope of a theodolite, then the instrument is levelled with reference to_________________?_x005F_x000D_1. altitude bubble on index frame_x005F_x000D_2. altitude bubble on index frame if it is to be used as a level_x005F_x000D_3. altitude bubble on telescope_x005F_x000D_4. altitude bubble on telescope if it is to be used as a level_x005F_x000D_The correct answer is?
A.	only (1)
B.	both (1) and (4)
C.	only (3)
D.	both (2) and (3)
Answer» C. only (3)

Discussion

143.	If a tripod settles in the interval that elapses between taking a back sight reading and the following foresight reading, then the elevation of turning point will_________________?
A.	increase
B.	decrease
C.	not change
D.	either ‘a’ or ‘b’
Answer» B. decrease

Discussion

144.	Horizontal distances obtained by thermometric observations_________________?
A.	require slope correction
B.	require tension correction
C.	require slope and tension corrections
D.	do not require slope and tension corrections
Answer» E.

Discussion

145.	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

146.	For a well-conditioned triangle, no angle should be less than______________?
A.	20°
B.	30°
C.	45°
D.	60°
Answer» C. 45°

Discussion

147.	For a tacheometer the additive and multi-plying constants are respectively________________?
A.	0 and 100
B.	100 and 0
C.	0 and 0
D.	100 and 100
Answer» B. 100 and 0

Discussion

148.	For a line AB_______________?
A.	the forebearing of AB and back bearing of AB differ by 180°
B.	the forebearing of AB and back bearing of BA differ by 180°
C.	both (A. and (B. are correct.
D.	none is correct
Answer» B. the forebearing of AB and back bearing of BA differ by 180°

Discussion

149.	During chaining along a straight line, the . leader of the party has 4 arrows in his hand while the follower has 6. Distance of the follower from the starting point is_____________?
A.	4 chains
B.	6 chains
C.	120 m
D.	180m
Answer» C. 120 m

Discussion

150.	Dumpy level is most suitable when______________?
A.	the instrument is to be shifted frequently
B.	fly levelling is being done over long distance
C.	many readings are to be taken from a single setting of the instrument
D.	all of the above
Answer» D. all of the above

Discussion

Explore topic-wise MCQs in Civil Engineering.

The prismatic compass and surveyor’s compass________________?

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

The number of horizontal cross wires in a stadia diaphragm is ________________?

The methods used for locating the plane table stations are_______________?_x005F_x000D_1. radiation_x005F_x000D_2. traversing_x005F_x000D_3.intersection_x005F_x000D_4. resection_x005F_x000D_The correct answer is

The maximum tolerance in a 20 m chain is_______________?

The length of a chain is measured from_______________?

The instrument used for accurate centering in plane table survey is________________?

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

The graduations in prismatic compass_____________?_x005F_x000D_1. are inverted_x005F_x000D_2. are upright_x005F_x000D_3. run clockwise having 0° at south_x005F_x000D_4. run clockwise having 0° at north_x005F_x000D_The correct answer is ?

The following sights are taken on a “turning point”________________?

The error due to eccentricity of inner and outer axes can be eliminated by________________?

The difference of levels between two stations A and B is to be determined. For best results, the instrument station should be_______________?

The difference between a level line and a horizontal line is that_______________?

The cross hairs in the surveying telescope are placed_____________?

The correction for sag is_________________?

The angle of intersection of the two plane mirrors of an optical square is______________?

The angle between the prolongation of the preceding line and the forward line of a traverse is called ________________?

The allowable length of an offset depends upon the______________?

The adjustment of horizontal cross hair is required particularly when the instrument is used for_____________?

Refraction correction________________?

Overturning of vehicles on a curve can be avoided by using ________________?

Normal tension is that pull which_______________?

Local attraction in compass surveying may exist due to________________?

Intersection method of detailed plotting is most suitable for________________?

In the quadrantal bearing system, a whole circle bearing of 293° 30′ can be expressed as______________?

In the prismatic compass______________?

In the double application of principle of reversion, the apparent error is_______________?

In the cross-section method of indirect contouring, the spacing of cross-sections depends upon_____________?_x005F_x000D_1. contour interval_x005F_x000D_2. scale of plan_x005F_x000D_3. characteristics of ground_x005F_x000D_The correct answer is ?

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

In an internal focussing type of telescope, the lens provided is_______________?

If the true bearing of a line AB is 269° 30′, then the azimuth of the line AB is_____________?

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

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_________________?

If the reduced bearing of a line AB is N60°W and length is 100 m, then the latitude and departure respectively of the line AB will be________________?

If the magnetic bearing of the sun at a place at noon in southern hemisphere is 167°, the magnetic declination at that place is________________?

If the lower clamp screw is tightened and upper clamp screw is loosened, the theodolite may be rotated____________?

If the length of a chain is found to be short on testing, it can be adjusted by______________?

If the intercept on a vertical staff is ob-served as 0.75 m from a tacheometer, the horizontal distance between tacheometer and staff station is________________?

If the horizontal distance between the staff point and the point of observation is d, then the error due to curvature of earth is proportional to_______________?

If the focal length of the object glass is 25 cm and the distance from object glass to the trunnion axis is 15 cm, the additive constant is_______________?

If in a closed traverse, the sum of the north latitudes is more than the sum of the south latitudes and also the sum of west departures is more than the sum of the east departures, the bearing of the closing line is in the________________?

If a tripod settles in the interval that elapses between taking a back sight reading and the following foresight reading, then the elevation of turning point will_________________?

Horizontal distances obtained by thermometric observations_________________?

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

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

For a tacheometer the additive and multi-plying constants are respectively________________?

For a line AB_______________?

During chaining along a straight line, the . leader of the party has 4 arrows in his hand while the follower has 6. Distance of the follower from the starting point is_____________?

Dumpy level is most suitable when______________?