Q.1

A lemniscate curve will not be transitional throughout, if its deflection angle, is

  • 45°
  • 60°
  • 90°
  • 120°
  • 180°
Q.2

If whole circle bearing of a line is 120°, its reduced bearing is

  • S 20° E
  • S 60° E
  • N 120° E
  • N 60° E.
Q.3

Total latitude of a point is positive if it lies

  • north of the reference parallel
  • south of the reference parallel
  • east of the reference parallel
  • west of the reference parallel.
Q.4

If L is in kilometres, the curvature correction is

  • 58.2 L2 mm
  • 64.8 L2 mm
  • 74.8 L2 mm
  • 78.4 L2 mm.
Q.5

The staff intercept will be

  • greater farther off the staff is held
  • smaller, farther off the staff is held
  • smaller, nearer the staff is held
  • same, wherever the staff is held.
Q.6

To avoid large centering error with very short legs, observations are generally made

  • to chain pins
  • by using optical system for centering the theodolite
  • to a target fixed on theodolite tripod on which theodolite may be fitted easily
  • all the above.
Q.7

Rankine's deflection angle in minutes is obtained by multiplying the length of the chord by

  • degree of the curve
  • square of the degree of the curve
  • inverse of the degree of the curve
  • none of these.
Q.8

In chain surveying, perpendiculars to the chain line, are set out by

  • a theodolite
  • a prismatic compass
  • a level
  • an optical square
Q.9

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

  • north end
  • east end
  • south end
  • west end.
Q.10

The line of sight is kept as high above ground surface as possible to minimise the error in the observed angles due to

  • shimmering
  • horizontal refraction
  • vertical refraction
  • both shimmering and horizontal refraction.
Q.11

To avoid large centering error with very short legs, observations are generally made

  • to chain pins
  • by using optical system for centering the theodolite
  • to a target fixed on theodolite tripod on which theodolite may be fitted easily
  • all the above.
Q.12

The area of any irregular figure of the plotted map is measured with

  • pentagraph
  • sextant
  • clinometer
  • planimeter
  • optical square
Q.13

Pick up the correct statement from the following :

  • it is difficult to eliminate an error completely at first trial
  • instability of the instrument makes it almost impossible to adjust it satisfactorily
  • adjustment screws must be left bearing firmly but should never be forced
  • all the above.
Q.14

Prolongation of chain line across an obstruction in chain surveying, is done by

  • making angular measurements
  • drawing perpendiculars with a chain
  • solution of triangles
  • all the above.
Q.15

A sewer is laid from a manhole A to a manhole B,m away along a gradient of 1 inIf the reduced level of the invert at A is 205.m and the height of the boning rod is 3 m, the reduced level of the sight rail at B, is

  • 208.75 m
  • 202.75 m
  • 206.75 m
  • 211.75 m
Q.16

For indirect ranging, number of ranging rods required, is

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
Q.17

If the plane table is not horizontal in a direction at right angles to the alidade, the line of sight is parallel to the fiducial edge only for

  • horizontal sights
  • inclined sights upward
  • inclined sight downward
  • none of these.
Q.18

If h is the difference in height between end points of a chain of length l, the required slope correction is

  • 3.
Q.19

Horizontal distances obtained tacheometerically are corrected for

  • slope correction
  • temperature correction
  • refraction and curvature correction
  • all the above.
Q.20

During secular variation of magnetic meridian at different places

  • range of oscillations is constant
  • period of oscillation is constant
  • range and period of oscillation both vary
  • period of oscillation only varies.
Q.21

Ranging is an operation of

  • reconnaissance
  • judging the distance
  • determination of slope
  • establishing intermediate points between terminals.
Q.22

The tangent to the liquid surface in a level tube, is parallel to the axis of the level tube at

  • every point of the bubble
  • either end of the bubble
  • the mid-point of the bubble
  • no where.
Q.23

The difference in the lengths of an arc and its subtended chord on the earth surface for a distance of 18.2 km, is only

  • 1 cm
  • 5 cm
  • 10 cm
  • 100 cm.
Q.24

An imaginary line lying throughout on the surface of the earth and preserving a constant inclination to the horizontal, is called

  • contour line
  • contour gradient
  • level line
  • line of gentle scope.
Q.25

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

  • back sights
  • fore sights
  • intermediate sights
  • all of these.
Q.26

Tacheometric formula for horizontal distances using horizontal sights can also suitable be employed for inclined sights through θ by multiplying

  • the constants by sin2 θ
  • the constants by cos2 θ
  • the constants by cos θ
  • the constants by sin θ
  • the multiplying constant by cos2 θ and additive constant by cos θ.
Q.27

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

  • to plot the chain lines
  • to plot the offsets
  • to indicate the accuracy of the survey work
  • to increase the out-turn
Q.28

The Huygen's telescope eye piece

  • is aplanatic
  • achromatic
  • both (a) and (b)
  • neither (a) nor (b).
Q.29

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

  • levelling
  • centering
  • orientation
  • setting.
Q.30

If the whole circle bearing of a line is 180°, its reduced bearing is

  • S 0° E
  • S 0° W
  • S
  • N.
Q.31

Tacheometric formula for horizontal distances using horizontal sights can also suitable be employed for inclined sights through θ by multiplying

  • the constants by sin2 θ
  • the constants by cos2 θ
  • the constants by cos θ
  • the constants by sin θ
  • the multiplying constant by cos2 θ and additive constant by cos θ.
Q.32

If the long chord and tangent length of a circular curve of radius R are equal the angle of deflection, is

  • 30°
  • 60°
  • 90°
  • 120°
  • 150°.
Q.33

Designation of a curve is made by :

  • angle subtended by a chord of any length
  • angle subtended by an arc of specified length
  • radius of the curve
  • curvature of the curve.
Q.34

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

  • intermediate sights
  • fore sights
  • back sights
  • reduced levels.
Q.35

Total latitude of a point is positive if it lies

  • north of the reference parallel
  • south of the reference parallel
  • east of the reference parallel
  • west of the reference parallel.
Q.36

Pick up the correct statement from the following :

  • mistakes arise from inattention, inexperience or carelessness
  • systematic errors persist and have regular effects in the survey performances
  • accidental errors occur inspite of every precaution is taken
  • all the above.
Q.37

The boundary of water of a still lake, represents

  • level surface
  • horizontal surface
  • contour line
  • a concave surface.
Q.38

An angles ofwith a chain line may be set out with

  • optical square
  • open cross staff
  • Fench cross staff
  • prismatic square.
Q.39

Probable accidental error in precise levelling as recommended by International Geodetic Association, should not exceed
(where k is in kilometers.)

  • ± 0.1 k mm
  • ± 0.5 k mm
  • ± 1 k mm
  • ± 2 k mm
  • ± 5 k mm.
Q.40

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

  • intermediate sights
  • fore sights
  • back sights
  • reduced levels.
Q.41

In tangential tacheometry, an ordinary level staff is used

  • leaning towards the instrument for inclined sights upward
  • leaning away from the instrument for inclined sights downwards
  • vertical in all cases
  • none of these.
Q.42

Probable accidental error in precise levelling as recommended by International Geodetic Association, should not exceed
(where k is in kilometers.)

  • ± 0.1 k mm
  • ± 0.5 k mm
  • ± 1 k mm
  • ± 2 k mm
  • ± 5 k mm.
Q.43

Correction per chain length oflinks along a slope having a rise of 1 unit in n horizontal units, is

  • 100 n2
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Q.44

Pick up the correct statement from the following :

  • an observation or the resulting reading with the level on a levelling staff is called sight
  • a back sight is the first sight taken after setting up the instrument in any position
  • the first sight on each change point is a fore sight
  • the second sight on each change point is a back sight
  • all the above.
Q.45

Surveys which are carried out to provide a national grid of control for preparation of accurate maps of large areas, are known

  • plane surveys
  • geodetic surveys
  • geographical surveys
  • topographical surveys.
Q.46

If the radius of a simple curve ism, the maximum length of the chord for calculating offsets, is taken

  • 10 m
  • 15 m
  • 20 m
  • 25 m
  • 30 m.
Q.47

Diaphragm of a surveying telescope is held inside

  • eye-piece
  • objective
  • telescope tube at its mid point
  • telescope at the end nearer the eye-piece
  • telescope at its end nearer the objective.
Q.48

Pick up the correct statement from the following :

  • spherical aberration may be reduced by diminishing the aperture
  • spherical aberration may be minimised by replacing the single lens by a combination of the lenses.
  • in telescope objectives, a combination of convex lens and concave lens is used.
  • in eyepieces, two plano-convex lenses placed at a certain distance apart are used
  • all the above.
Q.49

The curvature of the earth's surface, is taken into account only if the extent of survey is more than

  • 100 sq km
  • 160 sq km
  • 200 sq km
  • 260 sq km.
Q.50

The instrument which is used in plane tabling for obtaining horizontal and vertical distances directly without resorting to chaining, is known as

  • Plane alidade
  • telescopic alidade
  • clinometer
  • tacheometer.
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