Explore topic-wise MCQs in Surveying.

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1.

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

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

As applied to staff readings, the corrections for curvature and refraction are respectively The above table shows a part of a level field book. The value of X should be

A. 98.70
B. 100.00
C. 102.30
D. 103.30
Answer» C. 102.30
3.

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

A. 77° N
B. 23° S
C. 13° E
D. 13° W
Answer» D. 13° W
4.

Invar tape is used for very high degree of precision,

A. True
B. False
C. none
D. all
Answer» B. False
5.

Control segment consists:

A. a master control station
B. an alternate master control station
C. Four dedicated ground antennas
D. All of above
Answer» E.
6.

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

A. Topographic Surveying
B. Hydrographic Surveying
C. Cadastral Surveying
D. City Surveying
Answer» D. City Surveying
7.

Anroid map used by GPS is:

A. Street map
B. Topographical map
C. Aerial photography
D. All of above
Answer» E.
8.

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.
9.

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

A. chain surveying
B. compass surveying
C. plan table surveying
D. tacheometric surveying.
Answer» D. tacheometric surveying.
10.

True bearing of a line = magnetic bearing + magnetic declination If declination is towards………

A. East
B. West
C. none
D. all
Answer» B. West
11.

If magnetic bearing of line AB is 279’ and magnetic declinations is 7’W.Find the true bearing.

A. 279’
B. 210-
C. 211’
D. 272’
Answer» E.
12.

A’level line’is a

A. horizontal line
B. line parallel to the mean spheriodal surface of earth
C. line passing through the center of cross hairs and the center of eye piece
D. line passing through the objective lens and the eye-piece of a dumpy or tilting level
Answer» C. line passing through the center of cross hairs and the center of eye piece
13.

Prismatic compass gives whole circle bearing reading.

A. True
B. False
C. none
D. all
Answer» B. False
14.

A well-conditioned triangle has no angle less than

A. 20°
B. 30°
C. 45°
D. 60°.
Answer» C. 45°
15.

A lower region surrounded by hills is called saddle.

A. True
B. False
C. none
D. all
Answer» B. False
16.

The main lines should form well-conditioned triangles is the condition to be fulfilled by survey lines or survey stations.

A. True
B. False
C. none
D. all
Answer» B. False
17.

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)
18.

If FB of line PQ is N 35’ W and FB of line QR is S 40’ W, find angle PQR.

A. 80
B. 75
C. 95
D. 85
Answer» C. 95
19.

In internal focusing telescope brilliancy of image reduces due to extra internal lens.

A. True
B. False
C. none
D. all
Answer» B. False
20.

Full form of RTK is…

A. Real time kinematic
B. Real talk kinematic
C. none
D. all
Answer» B. Real talk kinematic
21.

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

A. transiting
B. reversing
C. plunging
D. swinging
Answer» E.
22.

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

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
23.

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

A. 1 in 100
B. 1 in 250
C. 1 in 500
D. 1 in 1000
Answer» C. 1 in 500
24.

Which method is suitable for profile levelling?

A. HI method
B. Rise & fall method
C. none
D. all
Answer» B. Rise & fall method
25.

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

A. direct method
B. square method
C. cross-sections method
D. tacheometric method
Answer» E.
26.

If the true bearing of a line AB is 269° 30′, then the azimuthof the line AB is

A. 0° 30′
B. 89° 30′
C. 90° 30′
D. 269° 30′
Answer» D. 269° 30′
27.

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

A. 30°
B. 45°
C. 60°
D. 90°
Answer» C. 60°
28.

Convert 242’45’ into QB.

A. N 42’30’ E
B. S 62’45’ W
C. N 31’50’ W
D. S 53’45’ E
Answer» C. N 31’50’ W
29.

In surveyor’s compass, graduations are in a Q.B system.

A. True
B. False
C. none
D. all
Answer» B. False
30.

Closed contours of decreasing values towards their center, represent

A. a hill
B. a depression
C. a saddle or pass
D. a river bed.
Answer» C. a saddle or pass
31.

If the staff is not held vertical at a level¬ling station, the reduced level calculatedfrom 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
32.

Revenue chain is …….. Feet long & consist of ……….. Links.

A. 50 & 20
B. 33 & 16
C. 50 & 70
D. All of above
Answer» C. 50 & 70
33.

The imaginary line passing through the intersection of cross hairs and the optical center of theobjective, 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
34.

It is possible to set out angles 45’ or 90’ with help of ……….cross staff.

A. French cross staff
B. Open cross staff
C. Adjustable cross staff
D. Simple cross staff
Answer» B. Open cross staff
35.

Which of the following is not a chief method of Interpolation?

A. By estimation
B. By arithmetic calculation
C. By graphical method
D. By cross sections
Answer» E.
36.

Longest survey line passing through the center of the area to be surveyed is called as…..

A. Tie line
B. Base line
C. Check line
D. Offsets
Answer» C. Check line
37.

Full name of M.S.L is…..

A. Mean sea level
B. Mean Saturation level
C. Mean Standard level
D. None of this
Answer» B. Mean Saturation level
38.

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

A. contour line
B. horizontal equivalent
C. contour interval
D. contour gradient
Answer» E.
39.

The length of survey line measured with a 20 m chain was found to be 327 m. If the chain was3cm too long. Calculate the true length of the line.

A. 425m
B. 372 m
C. 453 m
D. 342 m
Answer» C. 453 m
40.

Contour lines cross a watershed or ridge line at _____

A. 90°
B. 100°
C. 45°
D. 30°
Answer» B. 100°
41.

It is possible to set out angles of 0’ to 360’ with help of ……….cross staff.

A. French cross staff
B. Open cross staff
C. Adjustable cross staff
D. Simple cross staff
Answer» D. Simple cross staff
42.

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

A. True
B. False
C. none
D. all
Answer» B. False
43.

Which are segment of GPS?

A. Space segment
B. Control segment
C. User segment
D. All of above
Answer» E.
44.

Determining different strata in the earth’s crust is called as_______

A. Mine Survey
B. Geological Survey
C. Geodetic Survey
D. Archaeological Survey
Answer» C. Geodetic Survey
45.

Which of the following does not belong to the instruments of plane table?

A. Spirit level
B. Plumb bob
C. Compass
D. Theodolite
Answer» E.
46.

Instrument for registering the number of revolutions of a wheel is _____

A. Odometer
B. Pedometer
C. Pedometer
D. Chaining
Answer» B. Pedometer
47.

Correction required for refraction for a distance of 10 km is….

A. 7.85 m
B. 1.22 m
C. 3.33 m
D. 5 m
Answer» C. 3.33 m
48.

In plane table surveying, plotting and recording of values are done simultaneously.

A. True
B. False
C. none
D. all
Answer» B. False
49.

Fiber glass tape is non-conductor of electricity.

A. True
B. False
C. none
D. all
Answer» B. False
50.

Which of the following methods of theodolite traversing is suitable for locatingthe 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