490+ Surveying Solved MCQs

101.

In chain surveying tie lines are primarily provided

A. to check the accuracy of the survey
B. to take offsets for detail survey
C. to avoid long offsets from chain lines
D. to increase the number of chain lines.
Answer» C. to avoid long offsets from chain lines
102.

If f1 and f2 are the distances from the optical center of a convex lens of focal length f to conjugate two points P1 and P2 respectively, the following relationship holds good

A. f = f1 + f2
B. f = (f1 + f2)
C. 1/ f1 + 1/ f2
D. none of these.
Answer» C. 1/ f1 + 1/ f2
103.

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» B. a depression
104.

An imaginary line joining the points of equal elevation on the surface of the earth, represents

A. contour surface
B. contour gradient
C. contour line
D. level line
Answer» C. contour line
105.

In chain surveying field work is limited to

A. linear measurements only
B. angular measurements only
C. both linear and angular measurements
D. all the above
Answer» A. linear measurements only
106.

In quadrantal bearing system, back bearing of a line may be obtained from its forward bearing, by

A. adding 180°, if the given bearing is less than 180°
B. subtracting 180°, if the given bearing, is more than 180°
C. changing the cardinal points, i.e. substituting N for S and E for W and vice-versa
D. none of these.
Answer» C. changing the cardinal points, i.e. substituting N for S and E for W and vice-versa
107.

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

A. chain surveying
B. compass surveying
C. plan table surveying
D. tacheometric surveying.
Answer» C. plan table surveying
108.

While viewing through a level telescope and moving the eye slightly, a relative movement occurs between the image of the levelling staff and the cross hairs. The instrument is

A. correctly focused
B. not correctly focused
C. said to have parallax
D. free from parallax.
Answer» C. said to have parallax
109.

True meridians are generally preferred to magnetic meridians because

A. these converge to a point
B. these change due to change in time
C. these remain constant.
D. None of these.
Answer» C. these remain constant.
110.

The main principle of surveying is to work

A. from part to the whole
B. from whole to the part
C. from higher level to the lower level
D. from lower level to higher level.
Answer» B. from whole to the part
111.

Geodetic surveying is undertaken

A. for production of accurate maps of wide areas
B. for developing the science of geodesy
C. making use of most accurate instruments and methods of observation
D. all the above.
Answer» D. all the above.
112.

The best method of interpolation of contours, is by

A. estimation
B. graphical means
C. computation
D. all of these.
Answer» C. computation
113.

The conventional sign shown in below figure represents a

A. bridge carrying railway below road
B. bridge carrying road below railway
C. bridge carrying road and railway at the same level
D. a level crossing.
Answer» A. bridge carrying railway below road
114.

A relatively fixed point of known elevation above datum, is called

A. bench mark
B. datum point
C. reduced level
D. reference point.
Answer» A. bench mark
115.

Cross hairs in surveying telescopes, are fitted

A. in the objective glass
B. at the center of the telescope
C. at the optical center of the eye piece
D. in front of the eye piece.
Answer» D. in front of the eye piece.
116.

On a diagonal scale, it is possible to read up to

A. one dimension
B. two dimensions
C. three dimensions
D. Four dimensions.
Answer» C. three dimensions
117.

Plotting of inaccessible points on a plane table, is done by

A. intersection
B. traversing
C. radiation
D. none of these.
Answer» A. intersection
118.

Prismatic compass is considered more accurate than a surveyor's compass, because

A. it is provided with a better magnetic needle
B. it is provided with a sliding glass in the object vane
C. its graduations are in whole circle bearings
D. it is provided with a prism to facilitate reading of its graduated circle
Answer» D. it is provided with a prism to facilitate reading of its graduated circle
119.

Removal of parallax, may be achieved by focussing

A. the objective
B. the eye-piece
C. the objective and the eye-piece
D. none of these.
Answer» C. the objective and the eye-piece
120.

In an internal focusing telescope

A. the objective is at a fixed distance from the diaphragm
B. the focusing is done by the sliding of a divergent lens.
C. the focusing divergent lens is situated at about the middle of the tube
D. all the above.
Answer» D. all the above.
121.

Imaginary line passing through points having equal magnetic declination is termed as

A. isogon
B. agonic line
C. isoclinic line
D. none of these
Answer» A. isogon
122.

While measuring a chain line between two stations A and B intervened by a raised ground

A. vision gets obstructed
B. chaining gets obstructed
C. both vision and chaining get obstructed
D. all the above.
Answer» A. vision gets obstructed
123.

A clinometer is used for

A. measuring angle of slope
B. correcting line of collimation
C. setting out right angles
D. defining natural features.
Answer» A. measuring angle of slope
124.

The whole circle bearing of a line is 290°. Its reduced bearing is

A. N 20° E
B. N 20° W
C. N 70° W
D. S 70° E
Answer» C. N 70° W
125.

The reduced bearing of a line is N 87° W. Its whole circle bearing is

A. 87°
B. 273°
C. 93°
D.
Answer» B. 273°
126.

Surveys which are carried out to depict mountains, rivers, water bodies, wooded areas and other cultural details, are known as

A. cadastral surveys
B. city surveys
C. topographical surveys
D. guide map surveys
Answer» C. topographical surveys
127.

Magnetic declination at any place

A. remains constant
B. does not remain constant
C. fluctuates
D. changes abruptly.
Answer» B. does not remain constant
128.

The method of finding out the difference in elevation between two points for eliminating the effect of curvature and refraction, is

A. reciprocal levelling
B. precise levelling
C. differential levelling
D. flying levelling
Answer» A. reciprocal levelling
129.

The horizontal angle between true meridian and magnetic meridian, is known

A. bearing
B. magnetic declination
C. dip
D. convergence.
Answer» B. magnetic declination
130.

Ranging in chain survey means

A. looking at an isolated point not on the line
B. establishing an intermediate point on the line
C. determining the distance between end points
D. determining the offset distance
Answer» B. establishing an intermediate point on the line
131.

Reduced bearing of a line is an angle between

A. north line and given line measured clockwise
B. north line and given line measured anticlockwise
C. east or west and the given line
D. given line and the part of the meridian whether N end or S end, lying adjacent to it.
Answer» D. given line and the part of the meridian whether N end or S end, lying adjacent to it.
132.

The magnetic meridian at any point, is the direction indicated by a freely suspended

A. magnetic needle
B. and properly balanced magnetic needle
C. properly balanced and uninfluenced by local attractive force
D. magnetic needle over an iron pivot.
Answer» C. properly balanced and uninfluenced by local attractive force
133.

The zero of the graduated circle of a prismatic compass is located at

A. north end
B. east end
C. south end
D. west end.
Answer» C. south end
134.

Profile levelling is usually done for determining

A. contours of an area
B. capacity of a reservoir
C. elevations along a straight line
D. boundaries of property
Answer» C. elevations along a straight line
135.

The line of collimation method of reduction of levels, does not provide a check on

A. intermediate sights
B. fore sights
C. back sights
D. reduced levels.
Answer» A. intermediate sights
136.

A well-conditioned triangle has no angle less than

A. 20°
B. 30°
C. 45°
D. 60°.
Answer» B. 30°
137.

Check lines (or proof lines) in Chain Surveying, are essentially required

A. to plot the chain lines
B. to plot the offsets
C. to indicate the accuracy of the survey work
D. to increase the out-turn
Answer» C. to indicate the accuracy of the survey work
138.

The operation of revolving a plane table about its vertical axis so that all lines on the sheet become parallel to corresponding lines on the ground, is known

A. levelling
B. centering
C. orientation
D. setting.
Answer» C. orientation
139.

There are two stations A and B. Which of the following statements is correct :

A. the fore bearing of AB is AB
B. the back bearing of AB is BA
C. the fore and back bearings of AB differ by 180°
D. all the above.
Answer» D. all the above.
140.

The boundary of water of a still lake, represents

A. level surface
B. horizontal surface
C. contour line
D. a concave surface.
Answer» C. contour line
141.

The imaginary line passing through the intersection of cross hairs and the optical center of the objective, is known as

A. line of sight
B. line of collimation
C. axis of the telescope
D. none of these.
Answer» B. line of collimation
142.

The rise and fall method of reduction of levels, provides a check on

A. back sights
B. fore sights
C. intermediate sights
D. all of these.
Answer» D. all of these.
143.

The constant vertical distance between two adjacent contours, is called

A. horizontal interval
B. horizontal equivalent
C. vertical equivalent
D. contour interval
Answer» D. contour interval
144.

The line normal to the plumb line is known as

A. horizontal line
B. level line
C. datum line
D. vertical line.
Answer» B. level line
145.

Contours of different elevations may cross each other only in the case of

A. an overhanging cliff
B. a vertical cliff
C. a saddle
D. an inclined plane.
Answer» A. an overhanging cliff
146.

In plan scale is …

A. 1cm = 10 m or < 10 m
B. >10 m
C. none
D. all
Answer» A. 1cm = 10 m or < 10 m
147.

If area is less than 250 km2 which method is used?

A. Geodetic survey
B. Plane Survey
C. none
D. all
Answer» B. Plane Survey
148.

Scale can be represent by

A. Engineers scale
B. RF
C. Graphical Scale
D. All of above
Answer» D. All of above
149.

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

A. East
B. West
C. none
D. all
Answer» A. East
150.

Is a known as a marking pin?

A. Arrow
B. Peg
C. none
D. all
Answer» A. Arrow
151.

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

A. 50 & 20
B. 33 & 16
C. 50 & 70
D. All of above
Answer» B. 33 & 16
152.

Which method is simplest method of plane tabling?

A. Method of radiation
B. Method of intersection
C. Method of traversing
D. Method of resection
Answer» A. Method of radiation
153.

The horizontal distance between any two consecutive contours is known as…..

A. Horizontal distance
B. Lateral distance
C. Length
D. Horizontal equivalent
Answer» D. Horizontal equivalent
154.

Contour interval depends on:

A. The nature of ground
B. The scale of map
C. The purpose and extent of survey
D. All of above
Answer» D. All of above
155.

A lower region surrounded by hills is called saddle.

A. True
B. False
C. none
D. all
Answer» A. True
156.

Two contour lines of different elevation do not cross each other.

A. True
B. False
C. none
D. all
Answer» A. True
157.

Correction required for curvature for a distance of 1500 m is….

A. 0.500 m
B. 1m
C. 0.176 m
D. 0.300 m
Answer» C. 0.176 m
158.

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» B. 1.22 m
159.

Combined correction for curvature and refraction for 800 m distance is……

A. 0.0431m
B. 1m
C. 0.5m
D. 2 m
Answer» A. 0.0431m
160.

Which method is less tedious and more rapid for calculation of RL?

A. HI method
B. Rise & fall method
C. none
D. all
Answer» A. HI method
161.

Which method is more accurate for calculation of RL?

A. HI method
B. Rise & fall method
C. none
D. all
Answer» B. Rise & fall method
162.

Which method is suitable for profile levelling?

A. HI method
B. Rise & fall method
C. none
D. all
Answer» A. HI method
163.

Which method is suitable for precise levelling?

A. HI method
B. Rise & fall method
C. none
D. all
Answer» B. Rise & fall method
164.

Full name of M.S.L is…..

A. Mean sea level
B. Mean Saturation level
C. Mean Standard level
D. None of this
Answer» A. Mean sea level
165.

In which telescope length is comparatively less?

A. Internal focusing telescope
B. External focusing telescope
C. none
D. all
Answer» A. Internal focusing telescope
166.

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

A. True
B. False
C. none
D. all
Answer» A. True
167.

In modern telescope internal focusing telescope is used.

A. True
B. False
C. none
D. all
Answer» A. True
168.

Least count of self-reading staff is…..

A. 5mm
B. 0.5mm
C. none
D. all
Answer» A. 5mm
169.

Least count of target staff is…..

A. 5mm
B. 0.5mm
C. none
D. all
Answer» B. 0.5mm
170.

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» D. 272’
171.

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» B. 75
172.

Fore bearing of line Ab is S35’W calculate its back bearing.

A. N35’E
B. S40’W
C. E35’W
D. E35’N
Answer» A. N35’E
173.

Back bearing of line Ab is 185’, calculate its fore bearing.

A. 7’
B. 10’
C. 5’
D. 9’
Answer» C. 5’
174.

Convert N30’15’E into WCB.

A. 32’15’
B. 70’15’
C. 30’15’
D. 210’15’
Answer» C. 30’15’
175.

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» B. S 62’45’ W
176.

Prismatic compass gives whole circle bearing reading.

A. True
B. False
C. none
D. all
Answer» A. True
177.

Surveyor’s compass is less costly.

A. True
B. False
C. none
D. all
Answer» A. True
178.

Prismatic compass gives more accuracy than surveyors compass.

A. True
B. False
C. none
D. all
Answer» A. True
179.

……………… is used for large scale.

A. Single line field book.
B. Double line field book.
C. none
D. all
Answer» A. Single line field book.
180.

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» B. Base line
181.

A line joining apex of triangle to a fixed point on the opposite side is called…..

A. Tie line
B. Base line
C. Check line
D. Offsets
Answer» C. Check line
182.

The length of survey line measured with a 20 m chain was found to be 327 m. If the chain was 3cm too long. Calculate the true length of the line.

A. 425m
B. 372 m
C. 453 m
D. 342 m
Answer» B. 372 m
183.

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» C. Adjustable cross staff
184.

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» A. French cross staff
185.

To mark position of station …………. is used.

A. Pegs
B. Arrow
C. none
D. all
Answer» A. Pegs
186.

Fiber glass tape is non-conductor of electricity.

A. True
B. False
C. none
D. all
Answer» A. True
187.

Invar tape is used for very high degree of precision,

A. True
B. False
C. none
D. all
Answer» A. True
188.

If 1cm = 50 m RF =?

A. 1:500
B. 1:5000
C. 1:50
D. 1:5
Answer» B. 1:5000
189.

Which of the following is made in connection with the construction of streets, water supply systems, sewers?

A. Traverse surveying
B. Hydrographic surveying
C. Cadastral surveying
D. City surveying
Answer» D. City surveying
190.

Determining the relative positions of points on above or beneath the surface of the earth by means of direct or indirect measurements of distance and direction and elevation is called as _________

A. Surveying
B. Levelling
C. Measuring
D. Contouring
Answer» A. Surveying
191.

Type of surveying in which the shape of the earth taken into account is __________

A. Topographic Surveying
B. Hydrographic Surveying
C. Geodetic Surveying
D. Plane Surveying
Answer» C. Geodetic Surveying
192.

Which of the following is not among the methods of linear measurements?

A. Direct measurements
B. Measurements by optical means
C. Indirect measurements
D. Electromagnetic methods or EDM
Answer» C. Indirect measurements
193.

In which method measurements of distances are chiefly confined to the preliminary surveys and explorations where a surveyor is called upon to make a rough survey as quickly as possible?

A. Chaining
B. Pacing
C. Measurements with passometer
D. Measurements with theodolite
Answer» B. Pacing
194.

Instrument shaped like a watch and is carried in pocket or attached to one leg is _______

A. Pedometer
B. Odometer
C. Passometer
D. Speedometer
Answer» C. Passometer
195.

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

A. Odometer
B. Pedometer
C. Pedometer
D. Chaining
Answer» A. Odometer
196.

What is required to transfer points to the ground, while chaining along the sloping ground?

A. Spirit level
B. Plumb bob
C. Butt rod
D. Pegs
Answer» B. Plumb bob
197.

Chains are made up of ______

A. High steel carbon
B. Galvanized mild steel
C. Copper coated iron
D. Iron
Answer» B. Galvanized mild steel
198.

What is provided at every meter in case of 20m and 30m chains?

A. Tallies
B. Pegs
C. Arrows
D. Brass rings
Answer» D. Brass rings
199.

Which of the following tape is not made?

A. Linen tape
B. Invar tape
C. Steel tape
D. Iron tape
Answer» D. Iron tape
200.

Direct ranging is done when the two ends of the survey lines are _______

A. Invisible
B. Intervisible
C. Visible from a particular point
D. Faraway from each other
Answer» B. Intervisible
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