Explore topic-wise MCQs in Surveying.

This section includes 412 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Surveying knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

401.

Disinfection of drinking water, is done to remove

A. odour
B. bacterias
C. turbidity
D. colour
Answer» C. turbidity
402.

Aeration of water is done to remove

A. odour
B. colour
C. bacterias
D. hardness
Answer» B. colour
403.

Corrosion of well pipes may not be reduced by

A. reducing the draw down and the pumping rate
B. reducing the flow velocity
C. using thicker pipes
D. using screens having larger area of openings
Answer» E.
404.

The maximum depth of sedimentation tanks is limited to

A. 3 m
B. 4 m
C. 5 m
D. 6 m
Answer» E.
405.

Asbestos pipes are

A. light in weight and easy to transport
B. highly resistant to corrosion
C. very much smooth and hydraulically efficient
D. all the above
Answer» E.
406.

The expected discharge to be obtained from an open well sunk in coarse sand is 0.0059 cumec. If the working depression head of the well is 3 m, the minimum diameter of the well, is

A. 2 m
B. 2.25 m
C. 2.50 m
D. 3.00 m
Answer» E.
407.

Turbidity of raw water is a measure of

A. Suspended solids
B. Acidity of water
C. B.O.D
D. None of these
Answer» B. Acidity of water
408.

If the chosen diameter of a pipe, is less than the economical diameter

A. Cost of pipe will be less
B. Head loss will be high
C. Cost of pumping will be more than saving
D. All the above
Answer» E.
409.

In centrifugal pump installation,

A. Pump is properly primed before starting
B. The diameter of the pipe at inlet as well as at outlet, is kept smaller than the delivery pipe
C. The motor may burn out if it is started with empty delivery pipe and with open gate valve
D. All the above
Answer» E.
410.

Sunlight

A. helps growth of bacterias
B. impedes growth of algae
C. increases dissolved oxygen content
D. reduces turbidity
Answer» C. increases dissolved oxygen content
411.

As per IS : 1172-1963, water required per head per day for average domestic purposes, is

A. 65 litres
B. 85 litres
C. 105 litres
D. 135 litres
Answer» E.
412.

The R.L. of ground water table on the sides of a valley is 1505 m whereas R.L. of the stream water is 1475 m. If 60° slope consists of pervious soil between R.L. 1485 m to 1500 m, the gravity spring may be expected at the point of reduced level

A. 1500 m
B. 1505 m
C. 1475 m
D. 1485 m.
Answer» E.