1. An arbitrary surface with reference to which the elevation of points are measured and compared, is called ?

datum surface

level surface

horizontal surface

vertical surface

Answer: datum surface

Explanation:


2. The image formed by the objective in the plane of cross hairs is and inverted ?

real and straight

real and inverted

virtual and straight

virtual and inverted

Answer: real and inverted

Explanation:


3. An imaginary line tangential to the longitudinal curve of the bubble tube at its middle point called ?

axis of telescope

axis of level tube

level line

line of collimation

Answer: axis of level tube

Explanation:


4. The working from whole to the part is done in surveying in order to ensure that ?

survey work is completed more quickly

number of errors is minimum

plotting is done more quickly

errors and mistakes of one portion do not affect the remaining portion

Answer: errors and mistakes of one portion do not affect the remaining portion

Explanation:


5. The value of additive constant for the tachometer varies from ?

0 to 15 cm

15 to 30 cm

30 to 45 cm

45 to 60 cm

Answer: 30 to 45 cm

Explanation:


6. The reduced level of a point on the ground is called ?

spot level

spot height

either (a) or (b)

none of these

Answer: either (a) or (b)

Explanation:


7. The height of instrument is equal to ?

reduced level of bench mark + back sight

reduced level of bench mark + fore sight

reduced level of bench mark + intermediate

back sight + fore sight

Answer: reduced level of bench mark + back sight

Explanation:


8. In a quadrantal system, the bearing of a line is measured ?

always clockwise from the south point of the reference meridian towards the line right round the circle

clockwise or anticlockwise from the east or west whichever is nearer the line towards north or south

clockwise or anticlockwise from the north or south whichever is nearer the line towards east or west

none of the above

Answer: clockwise or anticlockwise from the north or south whichever is nearer the line towards east or west

Explanation:


9. The angle between the reflecting surfaces of a prism square is ?

30°

45°

60°

75°

Answer: 45°

Explanation:


10. A deflection angle is ?

less than 90°

more than 90° but less than 180°

equal to the difference between the angle of intersection and 180°

equal to the difference between the angle of intersection and 360°

Answer: equal to the difference between the angle of intersection and 180°

Explanation: