Surveying MCQs
Contour interval selected is
A) directly proportional to flatness of ground
B) larger if the purpose of contouring is for earthwork calculation
C) inversely proportional to the scale of map
D) directly proportional to time and fund available
Check Answer
C) inversely proportional to the scale of map
A theodolite is considered to be in proper condition, if
A) the axis of the plate is perpendicular to the vertical axis
B) the trunnion axis is perpendicular to the vertical axis
C) the axis of the altitude level is parallel to the line of collimation
D) all the above
Check Answer
D) all the above
Which one of the following methods is superior in finding area of map?
A) Give and take rule.
B) Subdivision into squares.
C) Subdivision into trapezoids
D) Using a planimeter
Check Answer
D) Using a planimeter
The tangent, which is before the commencement of a curve is called
A) back tangent
B) rear tangent
C) first tangent
D) all of the above
Check Answer
D) all of the above
Which one of the following is not a transition curve?
A) Cubic spiral
B) Cubic parabola
C) Bermalli’s leminiscale
D) Sag curve
Check Answer
D) Sag curve
Electromagnetic distance measurements instruments are
A) microwave instruments
B) infrared instruments
C) visible light instruments
D) any of the above
Check Answer
D) any of the above
In external focussing telescope for focussing
A) eyepiece is moved
B) objective tube is moved
C) either eyepiece or objective piece is moved
D) neither eyepiece nor objective piece is moved
Check Answer
C) either eyepiece or objective piece is moved
In levelling height of instrument means
A) height of telescope from the ground where instrument is set
B) level of the point with respect to assumed datum
C) it is the elevation of plane of sight from the assumed datum
D) none of the above
Check Answer
C) it is the elevation of plane of sight from the assumed datum
The process of turning the telescope through 180° in vertical plane is known as
A) transiting
B) plunging
C) reversing
D) any one of the above
Check Answer
A) transiting
Spire test is to check the following permanent adjustment of theodolite
A) plate level axis is perpendicular to vertical axis
B) horizontal axis is perpendicular to vertical axis
C) the line of sight coincides with the optical axis of the telescope
D) the axis of altitude level is parallel to the line of sight
Check Answer
B) horizontal axis is perpendicular to vertical axis
