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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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curvature of the earth surface is taken into account

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3. 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.

4. 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.

5. The Trapezoidal rule of volumes V of an embankment divided into a number of sections equidistant D, is given by
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A.
B.
C. V = [A₁ + A_n + 2(A₂ + A₄ + ... + A_{n - 1}) + 4(A₃ + A₅ + ... + A_{n - 2})]
D. V = [A₁ + A_n + 4(A₂ + A₄ + ... + A_{n - 1}) + 4(A₃ + A₅ + ... + A_{n - 2})].

6. While working on a plane table, the correct rule is :
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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.

8. The lens equation is applicable
Options
A. when the thickness of the lens is small
B. only to conjugate distances along the principal axis
C. the computed quantities are accurate enough for geometrical optics of simple distances
D. all the above.

10. A transit is oriented by setting its vernier A to read the back azimuth of the preceding line. A back sight on the preceding transit station taken and transit is rotated about its vertical axis. The vernier A reads
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A. azimuth of the forward line
B. bearing of the. forward line
C. back bearing of the forward line
D. equal to 360�-azimuth of the forward line.

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