Explore topic-wise MCQs in Surveying.

This section includes 11 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Surveying knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

Find the distance between the visible horizon, if the height of the station is given as 2.98m.

A. 8.66m
B. 6.88m
C. 8.68m
D. 2.86m
Answer» C. 8.68m
Discussion
2.

Determine the height of the station if the distance between the visible horizon is 44km.

A. 121.54m
B. 211.54m
C. 121.45m
D. 211.45m
Answer» B. 211.54m
Discussion
3.

Besides theodolite which among the following is used for taking angles.

A. Compass
B. Only theodolite
C. Total station
D. Sextant
Answer» E.
Discussion
4.

For proper identification, station marks are marked with___________

A. Wood
B. Plastic
C. Copper
D. Concrete
Answer» D. Concrete
Discussion
5.

While calculating h2 with reference to h1, line of sight must be ______ m above the point of tangency.

A. 5-6 m
B. 4-5 m
C. 3-4 m
D. 2-3 m
Answer» E.
Discussion
6.

Reconnaissance process will give best output only on elevated grounds.

A. False
B. True
Answer» C.
Discussion
7.

In the process of Reconnaissance, which of the following is determined?

A. Slope
B. Elevation
C. Gradient
D. Distance between stations
Answer» C. Gradient
Discussion
8.

Height of the station above datum is given as __________

A. (h = frac{D^2 (1-2m)}{2R} )
B. (h = frac{D^2 (1-2m)}{2} )
C. (h = frac{D^2 (1+2m)}{2R} )
D. (h = frac{D(1-2m)}{2R} )
Answer» B. (h = frac{D^2 (1-2m)}{2} )
Discussion
9.

Height of the instrument depends upon __________

A. Elevation differences
B. Type of terrain present
C. Type of instrument used
D. Distance between stations
Answer» E.
Discussion
10.

Which of the following is not necessary for Reconnaissance process?

A. Sextant
B. Theodolite
C. Chain
D. Aneroid Barometer
Answer» D. Aneroid Barometer
Discussion
11.

In the process of reconnaissance, map reference is taken.

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