Surveying – Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. 1. Which of the following is the primary objective of surveying?

   • A. To construct buildings
   • B. To determine the relative positions of points on or near the Earth's surface
   • C. To design bridges
   • D. To manage traffic

2. 2. What is the fundamental principle of surveying?

   • A. Working from part to whole
   • B. Working from whole to part
   • C. Working from specific to general
   • D. Working from general to specific

3. 3. The process of determining the relative positions of points on the Earth's surface by measuring horizontal distances and angles is called:

   • A. Levelling
   • B. Traversing
   • C. Triangulation
   • D. Tacheometry

4. 4. Which instrument is used for measuring angles in both horizontal and vertical planes?

   • A. Level
   • B. Theodolite
   • C. Compass
   • D. Chain

5. 5. What is the main purpose of 'levelling' in surveying?

   • A. To measure horizontal distances
   • B. To determine the relative heights or elevations of points
   • C. To measure angles
   • D. To establish property boundaries

6. 6. The line passing through the optical center of the objective lens and the intersection of the crosshairs is called the:

   • A. Axis of bubble tube
   • B. Line of collimation
   • C. Vertical axis
   • D. Horizontal axis

7. 7. What is a "bench mark" in levelling?

   • A. A temporary turning point
   • B. A permanent reference point of known elevation
   • C. A point where levelling instrument is set up
   • D. A point on a chain

8. 8. The method of surveying in which only linear measurements are taken is:

   • A. Traversing
   • B. Levelling
   • C. Chain surveying
   • D. Plane table surveying

9. 9. What is "magnetic declination"?

   • A. The horizontal angle between true meridian and magnetic meridian
   • B. The vertical angle between true meridian and magnetic meridian
   • C. The inclination of the magnetic needle
   • D. The variation in magnetic intensity

10. 10. The main principle of plane table surveying is:

    • A. Triangulation
    • B. Intersection
    • C. Traversing
    • D. Parallelism

11. 11. What is "contour interval"?

    • A. The horizontal distance between two contour lines
    • B. The vertical distance between two consecutive contour lines
    • C. The slope of the ground
    • D. The length of a contour line

12. 12. Which of the following describes a "contour line"?

    • A. A line connecting points of equal temperature
    • B. A line connecting points of equal rainfall
    • C. A line connecting points of equal elevation
    • D. A line connecting points of equal pressure