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Question
Pick up the correct statement from the following
Options
A. the contour lines having the same elevation cannot unite and continue as one line
B. a contour can not end abruptly, but must ultimately close itself not necessarily within the limits of map.
C. the direction of steepest slope at a point on a contour is at right angles to the contour
D. all the above.
Correct Answer
all the above.
Surveying problems
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1. The Trapezoidal rule of volumes
V
of an embankment divided into a number of sections equidistant
D
, is given by
Options
A.
B.
C.
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D.
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Correct Answer:
2. The representation of general topography of a very flat terrain is possible only
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A. by drawing contours at large interval
B. by drawing contours at small interval
C. by giving spot levels at large interval
D. by giving spot levels to salient features at close interval.
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Correct Answer: by giving spot levels to salient features at close interval.
3. During levelling if back sight is more than foresight
Options
A. The forward staff is at lower point
B. The back staff is at lower point
C. The difference in level, cannot be ascertained.
D. none of these.
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Correct Answer: The back staff is at lower point
4. The surface of zero elevation around the earth, which is slightly irregular and curved, is known as
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A. mean sea level
B. geoid surface
C. level surface
D. horizontal surface.
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Correct Answer: geoid surface
5. The theodolites used for making tacheometric observations by optical wedge system, are
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A. provided with stadia hairs in front of eye piece
B. not provided with stadia hairs at all
C. fitted with a glass wedge inside the telescope
D. fitted with a glass wedge in front of telescope.
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Correct Answer: fitted with a glass wedge in front of telescope.
6. Pick up the correct statement from the following :
Options
A. The directions of plumb lines suspended at different points in a survey are not strictly parallel
B. In surveys of small extent, the effect of curvature may be ignored and the level surface of the earth is assumed as horizontal
C. In surveys of large extent, the effect of curvature of the earth must be considered
D. All the above.
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Correct Answer: All the above.
7. Correction per chain length of 100 links along a slope of ? radians, is
Options
A. 100 ?
2
B. 100 ?
C. 100 ?
3
D. 100 ?
-1
.
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Correct Answer: 100 ?
8. Two contour lines, having the same elevation
Options
A. cannot cross each other
B. can cross each other
C. cannot unite together
D. can unite together.
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Correct Answer: can unite together.
9. In geodetic surveys higher accuracy is achieved, if
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A. curvature of the earth surface is ignored
B. curvature of the earth surface is taken into account
C. angles between the curved lines are treated as plane angles
D. none of these.
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Correct Answer: curvature of the earth surface is taken into account
10. While working on a plane table, the correct rule is :
Options
A. Draw continuous lines from all instrument stations
B. Draw short rays sufficient to contain the points sought
C. Intersection should be obtained by actually drawing second rays
D. Take maximum number of sights as possible from each station to distant objects.
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Correct Answer: Draw short rays sufficient to contain the points sought
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