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  • If the smallest division of a vernier is longer than the smallest division of its primary scale, the vernier is known as


  • Options
  • A. direct vernier
  • B. double vernier
  • C. retrograde vernier
  • D. simple vernier.

  • Correct Answer
  • retrograde vernier 


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    • 1. In reciprocal levelling, the error which is not completely eliminated, is due to

    • Options
    • A. earth's curvature
    • B. non-adjustment of line of collimation
    • C. refraction
    • D. non-adjustment of the bubble tube.
    • Discuss
    • 2. Simpson's rule for calculating areas states that the area enclosed by a curvilinear figure divided into an even number of strips of equal width, is equal to

    • Options
    • A. half the width of a strip, multiplied by the sum of two extreme offsets, twice the sum of remaining odd offsets, and thrice the sum of the even offsets
    • B. one third the width of a strip, multiplied by the sum of two extreme offsets, twice the sum of remaining odd offsets and four times the sum of the even offsets
    • C. one third the width of a strip, multiplied by the sum of two extreme offsets, four times the sum of the remaining odd offsets, and twice the sum of the even offsets
    • D. one sixth the width of a strip, multiplied by the sum of the two extreme offsets, twice the sum of remaining odd offsets and four times the sum of the even offsets
    • E. none of these
    • Discuss
    • 3. A theodolite is said to be in perfect adjustment if

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    • A. rotation axis is vertical to the transit axis
    • B. transit axis is perpendicular to line of collimation
    • C. line of collimation sweeps out a vertical plane while the telescope is elevated or depressed
    • D. all the above.
    • Discuss
    • 4. The 'point of curve' of a simple circular curve, is

    • Options
    • A. point of tangency
    • B. point of commencement
    • C. point of intersection
    • D. mid-point of the curve
    • Discuss
    • 5. Which one of the following procedures for getting accurate orientation is the most distinctive feature of the art of plane tabling

    • Options
    • A. radiation
    • B. intersection
    • C. traversing
    • D. resection.
    • Discuss
    • 6. In tacheometrical observations, vertical staff holding is generally preferred to normal staffing, due to

    • Options
    • A. ease of reduction of observations
    • B. facility of holding
    • C. minimum effect of careless holding on the result
    • D. none of these.
    • Discuss
    • 7. Pick up the correct statement from the following :

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    • A. If the slope of the curve of a mass diagram in the direction of increasing abscissa is downward, it indicates an embankment
    • B. The vertical distance between a maximum ordinate and the next forward maximum ordinate represents the whole volume of the embankment
    • C. The vertical distance between a minimum ordinate and the next forward maximum ordinate represents the whole volume of a cutting
    • D. The area enclosed by a loop of the curve and balancing line, measures the haul in that direction.
    • E. all the above.
    • Discuss
    • 8. Imaginary line passing through points having equal magnetic declination is termed as

    • Options
    • A. isogon
    • B. agonic line
    • C. isoclinic line
    • D. none of these.
    • Discuss
    • 9. Pick up the correct statement from the following :

    • Options
    • A. A level surface is perpendicular at all points to the direction of gravity
    • B. A level line lies in level surface
    • C. A horizontal surface is normal to the direction of gravity at only one point
    • D. A horizontal line is tangential to the level surface
    • E. All the above.
    • Discuss
    • 10. Volume of the earth work may be calculated by

    • Options
    • A. mean areas
    • B. end areas
    • C. Prismoidal formula
    • D. Trapezoidal
    • E. all the above.
    • Discuss


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