Top 350+ Solved Surveying MCQ Questions Answer
Q. The theodolite is an instrument used for measuring very accurately
a. horizontal angles only
b. vertical angles only
c. horizontal and vertical angles
d. linear measurements
Q. The diurnal variation of the magnetic needle is more in
a. summer than winter
b. winter than summer
Q. A reverse curve consists of
a. a single curve of a circle connecting two straights
b. two arcs of different radii bending in the same direction
c. two arcs of equal radii bending in the same direction
d. two arcs of equal or different radii bending in the opposite directions
Q. It is more convenient and gives better results while measuring horizontal distance
a. down the hill
b. up the hill
Q. The true or geographical meridiams through the various stations
a. are parallel
b. converge to the poles
c. converge from north pole to south pole
d. converge from south pole to north pole
Q. The angle of intersection of the horizon glass and index glass in an optical square is
a. 30?
b. 45?
c. 60?
d. 75?
Q. The power of a telescope to form distinguishable images of objects separated by small angular distance is called its
a. definition
b. brightness
c. sensitivity
d. resolving power
Q. The method of plane tabling commonly used for establishing the instrument stations only, is a
a. method of radiation
b. method of intersection
c. method of traversing
d. method of resection
Q. In an optical square, the angle between the first incident ray and the last reflected ray is
a. 60?
b. 90?
c. 120?
d. 150?
Q. The process of turning the telescope of a theodolite over its supporting axis through 180? in a vertical plane, is called
a. transiting
b. reversing
c. plunging
d. any one of these