500 Best Surveying MCQ
Q97). The latitude and departure of a traverse line are both positive when the whole circle bearing of the line lies in the
a).first quadrant
b).second quadrant
c).third quadrant
d).fourth quadrant
Correct Answer:
first quadrant
Explanation:
Q98). When the latitudes and departures are so adjusted that the algebraic sum of the latitudes and departures are equal to zero, the operation is called
a).balancing the latitude
b).balancing the departure
c).balancing the traverse
d).none of these
Correct Answer:
balancing the traverse
Explanation:
Q99). When the angular and linear measurements are equally precise in traversing, the balancing of a traverse is done by
a).transit rule
b).empirical rule
c).bowditch’s rule
d).any one of these
Correct Answer:
bowditch’s rule
Explanation:
Q100). When the angular measurements of a traverse are more precise than the linear measurements, the balancing of a traverse is done by
a).transit rule
b).empirical rule
c).bowditch’s rule
d).any one of these
Correct Answer:
transit rule
Explanation:
Q101). The method of surveying used for determining the relative height of points on the surface of the earth is called
a).levelling
b).simple levelling
c).longitudinal levelling
d).differential levelling
Correct Answer:
levelling
Explanation:
Q102). A surface which is normal to the direction of gravity at all points, as indicated by a plumb line, is known as
a).datum surface
b).level surface
c).horizontal surface
d).vertical surface
Correct Answer:
level surface
Explanation:
Q103). An arbitrary surface with reference to which the elevation of points are measured and compared, is called
a).datum surface
b).level surface
c).horizontal surface
d).vertical surface
Correct Answer:
datum surface
Explanation:
Q104). A line normal to the plumb line at all pints is known as
a).horizontal line
b).vertical line
c).level line
d).line of collimation
Correct Answer:
level line
Explanation: