Surveying – Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. 85. What is "field work" in surveying?

   • A. Drawing the map
   • B. Collecting data and making measurements on the ground
   • C. Calculating areas
   • D. Analyzing results

2. 86. What is the "chain" in chain surveying?

   • A. A metal tape
   • B. A measuring instrument made of steel links
   • C. A type of rope
   • D. A wooden stick

3. 87. The "ranging" in direct ranging is performed by:

   • A. One surveyor
   • B. Two surveyors
   • C. Three surveyors
   • D. Four surveyors

4. 88. What is the "base line" in triangulation?

   • A. Any line in the network
   • B. The longest line in the network
   • C. A carefully measured line that forms the basis for calculations in a triangulation system
   • D. A line connecting two hilltops

5. 89. The "well-conditioned triangle" in triangulation has angles between:

   • A. 0° and 30°
   • B. 30° and 120°
   • C. 120° and 180°
   • D. 0° and 180°

6. 90. What is "traverse" in surveying?

   • A. A series of connected lines whose lengths and directions are measured
   • B. A single straight line
   • C. A curved line
   • D. A closed loop

7. 91. The "error of closure" in a traverse indicates:

   • A. The accuracy of the survey
   • B. The amount by which the traverse fails to close
   • C. The length of the traverse
   • D. The area of the traverse

8. 92. What is "Gauging" in surveying?

   • A. Measuring distances
   • B. Measuring the flow of water in a channel
   • C. Measuring angles
   • D. Measuring elevations

9. 93. The "index error" in a level or theodolite is:

   • A. An error due to parallax
   • B. An error due to the instrument not being perfectly adjusted
   • C. A reading error
   • D. A personal error

10. 94. What is "permanent adjustment" of a surveying instrument?

    • A. Adjustment done in the field frequently
    • B. Adjustment done once after manufacturing
    • C. Adjustment done at the workshop to correct errors
    • D. Adjustment done by the surveyor

11. 95. The "temporary adjustments" of a level include:

    • A. Centering
    • B. Levelling
    • C. Focussing the eyepiece
    • D. All of the above

12. 96. What is the "true meridian"?

    • A. A line pointing to the magnetic north
    • B. A line pointing to the true geographical north
    • C. A line pointing to the east
    • D. A line pointing to the west