1. Which of the following statement is correct ?

The indirect ranging is resorted to when the ends of a line are not intervisible due to high ground

The chainman at the forward end of the chain is called leader

The line ranger is used for fixing intermediate points on the chain lines

all of the above

Answer: all of the above

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2. In locating the details of an object whose direct measurement is not obstruction, the method used is possible due to ?

by angles from two different stations

by distance from two different stations

by angle from one station and distance from the other station

by angles and distances from the same station

Answer: by angle from one station and distance from the other station

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3. The spacing of cross-sections in a hilly country is usually ?

20 m

5 m

10 m

15 m

Answer: 20 m

Explanation:


4. When the angular measurements of a traverse are more precise than the linear measurements, the balancing of a traverse is done by ?

Bowditch's rule

transit rule

empirical rule

any one of these

Answer: transit rule

Explanation:


5. The difference between the sum of the angles of a spherical triangle on the earth's surface and the angles of the corresponding plane triangle for every 195.5 kmĀ² of area is only ?

15 second

10 second

1 second

5 second

Answer: 1 second

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6. The principle of tacheometry is used ?

for filling in detail in topographic surveys

on hydrographic surveys

for locating contours

all of these

Answer: all of these

Explanation:


7. Which of the following statement is wrong ?

The distance measured parallel to the north-south line is called latitude

The departure is negative when measured to the left or westward

The distance measured parallel to the east-west line is called departure of the line

The latitude is positive when measured downward or southward

Answer: The latitude is positive when measured downward or southward

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8. The tacheometric method of contouring is particularly suitable ?

when the area is not very extensive

in surveys of roads or railways

when a contoured map of hill is required

all of these

Answer: when a contoured map of hill is required

Explanation:


9. The fundamental principle of surveying is to work from the ?

higher level to lower level

whole to the part

lower level to higher level

part to the whole

Answer: whole to the part

Explanation:


10. When the angular and linear measurements are equally precise in traversing, the balancing of & traverse is done by ?

Bowditch's rule

transit rule

any one of these

empirical rule

Answer: Bowditch's rule

Explanation: