In this article I am sharing a mcq about surveying and levelling . If you are preparing for a any competitive exams like ssc je , upsc and other exams then these all questions definitely helpful for your exam .
1. Prismatic compass invented by
A. Adam starkey
B. Charles schmalcalder
C. Berry bonsai
D. None of these
Answer. B
2. The least count of prismatic compass is
A.15°
B. 20°
C. 25°
D. 30°
Answer. D
3. The least count of surveying compass is
A. 15°
B. 20°
C. 25°
D. 30°
Answer. A
4. a gate cap is fitted with
A. Chain
B. Level
C. Prismatic compass
D. None of these
Answer. C
5. Hydrographic survey deal with the mapping of
A. Wave moment
B. Large bodies water
C. Rainfall data
D. None of these
Answer. B
6. Fine adjustment of theodolite is done by
A. Tangent screw
B. Foot screw
C. rivet screw
D. None of these
Answer. A
7. Theodolite is an instrument used for measuring
A. Vertical angles
B. Horizontal angles
C. Both a & b
D. None of these
Answer. C
8. In plane Surveying
A. Surface of the earth is assumed as a plane
B. Surface of the earth is assumed as a arc
C. Both a & b
D. None of these
Answer. A
9. Which statement correct about Geodetic surveying
A. it is less accurate and inferior
B. It is more accurate and superior
C. Neither a or b
D. None of these
Answer. B
10. How many links are in a Gunter chain
A. 100
B. 120
C. 130
D. 150
Answer. A
11. A fixed point of known elevation is called ______
A. Line of collimation
B. Bench mark
C. Height of instrument
D. None of these
Answer. B
12. The point indicating the shifting of level is known as
A. Change point
B. Reduced level
C. Intermediate sight
D. None of these
Answer. A
13. The box of prismatic compass is made of
A. aluminium
B. Steel
C. Iron
D. Brass
Answer. D
14. The rise and fall method of levelling provides a complete check on
A. Intermediate sight
B. Fore sight
C. Back sight
D. All
Answer. D
15. The angle between two plane mirrors of an optical square is based on
A. 45°
B. 60°
C. 90°
D. 180°
Answer. A
16. Benchmark is established by
A. Barometric levelling
B. Spirit levelling
C. Trigonometric levelling
D. None of these
Answer. B
17. Counter interval is
A. Larger for accurate work
B. Inversely proportional to the scale of the map
C. Directly proportional to the flatness ground
D. None of these
Answer. B
18. With the rise of temperature , the sensitivity of bubble tube
A. Increases
B. Remain same
C. Decreases
D. None of these
Answer. C
19. The needle of magnetic compass is generally supported on
A. Jewel bearing
B. Ball bearing
C. Needle bearing
D. None of these
Answer. A
20. Variance of a quantity is an indicator of
A. Accuracy
B. Precision
C. Randomness
D. None of these
Answer. B
21. Spring balance in linear managements is used
A. To apply the desired pull
B. To know the weight of tape
C. Both a & b
D. None of the above
Answer. A
22. A datum surface in levelling is a
A. Vertical surface
B. Level surface
C. Horizontal surface
D. None of these
Answer. B
23. Sensitivity of bubble tube depends on
A. the length of the vapour bubble
B. The radious of curvature
C. The smoothness of the inner surface of the bubble tube
D. All
Answer. D
24. Quadrantal bearing is always measured from
A. the north end of the magnetic meridian only
B. the south end of the magnetic meridian only
C. Either north end of the magnetic meridian or south end of the magnetic meridian as the case may be
D. None of these
Answer. C
25. Theory of error is applied to minimize
A. the random errors
B. the Gross errors
C. the Systematic error
D. All
Answer. A