Explore topic-wise MCQs in Surveying.

This section includes 5 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Surveying knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

For short sights of about _____ m or less, an ordinary levelling staff may be used. For long sights, special staff called stadia rod is generally used.

A. 50
B. 100
C. 150
D. 200
Answer» C. 150
Discussion
2.

The magnifying power of the eyepiece is also smaller than for an ordinary transit to produce a clearer image of a staff held far away.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
Discussion
3.

What should be the aperture required for tacheometer?

A. 30mm
B. 40mm
C. 25mm
D. 15mm
Answer» C. 25mm
Discussion
4.

The magnification of the telescope in tacheometer should be at least _______ to _______ diameters.

A. 10 to 20
B. 10 to 30
C. 20 to 30
D. 20 to 40
Answer» D. 20 to 40
Discussion
5.

Which of the following is the branch of angular surveying in which both the horizontal and vertical positions of points are determined from the instrumental observations, the chain surveys being entirely eliminated?

A. Tacheometry
B. Contouring
C. Ranging
D. Random line method
Answer» B. Contouring
Discussion