Home» Online Test » Civil Engineering » Surveying Online Test » Paper 1 » Paper 2 » Paper 3 0% Sorry, time's up. To complete the online test, please restart it. Created by Vikash chaudhary This is a FREE online test. Beware of scammers who ask for money to attend this test. Get fresh, new questions in each attempt. Total Questions: 50 Time Allotted: 50 minutes Passing Score: 70% Randomization: Yes Certificate: Yes Do not refresh the page! 👍 All the best! 1 / 50 1. The method of tacheometry in which the stadia hair intercept is fixed is known as a) movable hair method b) fixed hair method c) tangential hair method d) substense hair method 2 / 50 2. The shape of the vertical curve generally used is a) circular b) parabolic c) spiral d) elliptical 3 / 50 3. The angular error of closure or summation error should not exceed (Where N is the number of stations or sides.) a) 15√N b) 153√N c) √N d) 3√N 4 / 50 4. A Cadastral Map is a map having a) small-scale map b) medium-scale map c) large-scale map d) all of the above 5 / 50 5. The two-point problem as compared to the three-point problem is: a) more laborious b) more accurate c) quicker d) all of the above 6 / 50 6. The surface perpendicular to the direction of gravity is a) horizontal surface b) level surface c) horizon d) none of the above 7 / 50 7. If the temperature increases, the sensitivity of a bubble tube a) increases b) decreases c) remains constant d) none of the above 8 / 50 8. In a survey, it was recorded that Σrise = 0, then a) the ground is sloping b) it is continuously rising c) it is continuously falling d) the survey had many inverts 9 / 50 9. The observed reading on a leveling staff was 3.525 m. If the staff was 0.125m off from the original ground level, what should be the correct reading? a) 3.65m b) 3.525m c) 3.4m d) all of the above 10 / 50 10. Ranging is the process of a) marking some intermediate points in a straight line, joining the two endpoints in the field b) fixing ranging rods on the extremities of the area c) taking offsets from a chain line d) none of the above 11 / 50 11. Boning rod is used a) setting out of sewer b) setting out of road c) setting out of canal d) all of the above 12 / 50 12. The angle which the true meridian makes with the magnetic meridian is called a) magnetic declination or declination b) true declination c) dip d) azimuth 13 / 50 13. Metallic tapes are made of a) steel b) invar c) cloth and wires d) nickel 14 / 50 14. The main difference between theodolite and level is: a) the power of the theodolite is always greater than the level b) level is cheaper than theodolite c) level can't measure horizontal angle, but theodolite can measure horizontal angle d) in level, the telescope can't be revolved in a vertical plane about the horizontal axis of the telescope 15 / 50 15. The types of leveling used for Geodetic survey is a) fly leveling b) precise leveling c) profile leveling d) none of the above 16 / 50 16. Azimuth (direct angles) is an angle measured in a) c.w. direction b) a.c.w. direction c) both d) none of the above 17 / 50 17. The main difference between an optical square and a prism square is a) no adjustment is required in a prism Square as the angle between the reflecting surfaces is fixed b) an optical square is more accurate c) the principle of working is different d) all of the above 18 / 50 18. The sensitivity of the bubble tube can be increased by a) decreasing the radius of curvature of the tube b) decreasing the length of the bubble c) increasing the diameter of the tube d) increasing the viscosity of the fluid 19 / 50 19. The direction of the steepest slope on a contour is a) along the contour b) at an angle to the contour c) at right angles to the contour d) none of the above 20 / 50 20. In normal condition, the difference of fore and back bearing should be? a) 0° b) 90° c) 135° d) 180° 21 / 50 21. Direct distance measurement method is more suitable to measure in a) hilly area b) plain area c) line of sight d) none of the above 22 / 50 22. Fifteen readings were recorded in a level field book. If the instrument was shifted after the 5th, 10th, and 15th readings, then the foresight readings are a) 1st, 3rd, and 7th readings b) 5th, 10th, and 15th readings c) 2nd and 6th reading d) 3rd, 4th, 5th, 7th, 8th, 9th, and 10th reading 23 / 50 23. If the needle of the compass is sluggish the type of error will be a) instrumental error b) personal error c) natural error d) none of the above 24 / 50 24. The method most suitable for plotting in hilly areas is: a) radiation b) resection c) intersection d) traversing 25 / 50 25. Actually, which is not the method of plane tabling? a) radiation b) intersection c) resection d) traversing 26 / 50 26. The quadrantal bearing of a line is determined by: a) prismatic compass b) surveyor's compass c) celestial observations d) none of the above 27 / 50 27. The difference between the sum of the measured angles and the theoretical sum of the angles of a closed traverse is called the a) angular closing error b) closing error in bearing c) relative closing error d) all of the above 28 / 50 28. It is more difficult to obtain good results while measuring the horizontal distance by the stepping method a) up-hill b) down-hill c) in low undulations d) in plain areas 29 / 50 29. The trunion axis or transverse axis is a) the axis about which the telescope can be rotated in a vertical plane b) the axis about which the telescope can be rotated in a horizontal plane c) also known as the line of collimation d) none of the above 30 / 50 30. Find the R.F. of 1cm = 5m a) 1/5 b) 1/50 c) 1/500 d) 1/5000 31 / 50 31. Which one is the simplest survey? a) chain survey b) compass survey c) plane table survey d) leveling 32 / 50 32. The resection by a two-point problem as compared to the three-point problem: a) requires more labor b) takes less time c) gives more accurate results d) none of the above 33 / 50 33. Pick up the odd statement a) temporary adjustment of Dumpy level are to be performed at every setup b) the eyepiece need not be adjusted after the first setup when the same surveyor is taking readings c) parallax error is completely eliminated when there is no change in the staff reading when the eye is moved up and down d) focus the objective towards a white or bright background for the clear visibility of crosshairs 34 / 50 34. A curve consists of two areas of different radii bending in the same direction and lying on the same side of their common tangent and their centers being on the same side of the curve is known as a a) transition curve b) vertical curve c) compound curve d) reverse curve 35 / 50 35. If the formation level is less than the ground level, the difference between them at any point will give the a) height of embankment b) depth of cutting c) proposed gradient d) none of the above 36 / 50 36. The types of survey in which fieldwork and plotting proceed simultaneously are: a) plane table b) compass c) leveling d) tacheometric 37 / 50 37. Find the RL of the collimation line. If the RL of BM is 100 m & BS staff reading is 5.35 m a) 105.35m b) 94.65m c) 100m d) 5.35m 38 / 50 38. A 30m chain was found to be 20cm too long after chaining 1500m. The correct length of the total distance chained will be a) 1495m b) 1500m c) 1505m d) none of the above 39 / 50 39. If the included angle is less than 180°, the deflection angle is a) right-handed or positive b) left-handed or negative c) 90° d) none of the above 40 / 50 40. If the staff is held vertical and the angle of elevation and depression are kept the same, then the horizontal distance between the instrument and staff station computed by observation will be a) greater at an angle of elevation b) greater at an angle of depression c) same in both cases d) none of the above 41 / 50 41. Find the length of curve if radius of curve a) 60 m b) 63 m c) 10 m d) 47 m 42 / 50 42. In a double-line river, contours are a) stopped at the bank of the river b) stopped at the edge of the river c) drawn across the water d) none of the above 43 / 50 43. If the image formed by the objective of the telescope is not in the plane of crosshairs, it is called a) indistinct focusing b) parallax c) aberration d) none of the above 44 / 50 44. Ten readings were recorded in a level field book. If the instrument was shifted after the 2nd and 6th readings, then the foresight readings are a) 1st, 2nd, and 7th readings b) 2nd, 6th, and 10th readings c) 2nd and 6th readings. d) 3rd, 4th, 5th, 7th, 8th, and 10th readings 45 / 50 45. If a chain is found too short on testing, it can be adjusted by a) straightening the links b) inserting additional circular rings c) flattening the circular rings d) any of the above 46 / 50 46. Crosshairs in a surveying telescope are fitted a) in the objective glass b) in the ground c) in the optical center of the eyepiece d) all of the above 47 / 50 47. In a closed traverse by included angles, the sum of measured interior angles should be equal to a) (N-4) right angles b) (2N-4) right angles c) (2N+4) right angles d) none of the above 48 / 50 48. For Y level, Cooke's, and Cushing levels, the line of collimation should coincide with a) bubble tube axis b) vertical axis c) axis of the telescope d) none of the above 49 / 50 49. The contour lines are perpendicular to the a) ridge line b) valley line c) both (a) and (b) of above d) none of the above 50 / 50 50. The types of instrument generally used in the survey of gravity water supply system are: a) abney level b) dumpy level c) theodolite d) clinometer Please provide accurate information so we can send your Achievement Certificate by mail. NameEmailPhone Number Your score isShare your achievement! LinkedIn Facebook 0% Restart Test Please provide your feedback. Thank you for your valuable feedback. Send feedback Buy Surveying MCQ PDF for Offline Study