Civil Questions and Answers - Surveying PDF
Civil Questions and Answers - Surveying PDF
Civil Questions and Answers - Surveying PDF
This set of Basic Civil Engineering Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Basic
Surveying Terms”.
This set of Basic Civil Engineering Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Chain
Surveying”.
1. An offset is a _________ distance of an object measured from the survey line.
a) Lateral
b) Horizontal
c) Normal
d) Inclined
Answer: a
Explanation: Offsets are taken perpendicular to the survey lines. They are used to mark objects and
the lateral distance to them, using an offset rod.
This set of Basic Civil Engineering Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Compass
Surveying”.
a) N150o
b) E60oS
c) S30o
d) S30oE
Answer: d
Explanation: Reduced bearing involves measurement in shortest way possible. It is represented as S
30o E to indicate bearing of 30o in anticlockwise direction from South.
8. ________ is a term used that prevents the needle from pointing to the magnetic North in a given
locality.
a) Local attraction
b) Declination
c) Deviation
d) Local distraction
Answer: a
Explanation: While reading a compass, sometimes needle might be slightly deviated from magnetic
North. It can be due to any weather conditions, magnetic objects nearby. It has to be corrected to
get accurate readings.
9. ___________ line is the line drawn through points of the same declination.
a) Polygonic
b) Isogonic
c) Syngonic
d) Agonic
Answer: b
Explanation: Isogonic line passes through points of the same declination. Agonic line passes through
points of zero declination. Other options are invalid.
10. Which of the below is not a temporary adjustment of the prismatic compass?
a) Centring
b) Levelling
c) Focussing prism
d) Adjusting sight vane
Answer: d
Explanation: In a prismatic compass, the sight vanes are generally not adjustable. In surveyor’s
compass, it’s one of the permanent adjustments done.
This set of Basic Civil Engineering Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Plane
Table Surveying”.
This set of Basic Civil Engineering Questions and Answers for Entrance exams focuses on
“Equipments Used in Levelling”.
12. For accurate levelling __________ is attached inside telescope in an automatic level.
a) Alinometer
b) Compensator
c) Cross hairs
d) Double lens
Answer: b
Explanation: Compensator is also called stabilizer. It consists of 2 fixed prisms and it creates an
optical path between eye piece and objective. It results in exact positioning of the line of sight due to
gravity.
This set of Basic Civil Engineering Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on
“Methods of Levelling”.
4. In _________ levelling, the first and last point are at a far distance.
a) Fly
b) Differential
c) Profile
d) Reciprocal
Answer: b
Explanation: In differential levelling, a number of inter-stations are located and then the instrument
is shifted to each station and the elevation is observed.
This set of Basic Civil Engineering Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on
“Contouring”.
2. Contour Maps are not mandatory in civil engineering projects like road works, dams, canals,
etc.
a) True
b) False
Answer: b
Explanation: To identify a suitable site for these projects, to study the nature of ground and slopes
and to make an estimate for earth work, a contour map of that region is required.
6. Which of the below methods is used for interpolating contour points between 2 points?
a) Arithmetic calculation
b) Using measuring tapes
c) Taking pictures of area
d) Using a theodolite
Answer: a
Explanation: There are 3 different ways to interpolate contour points between 2 points; arithmetic
calculation, estimation and graphical or mechanical method.
8. The curves used for drawing lines between points in a contour line is:
a) Radial curve
b) French curve
c) C-curve
d) Inverted curve
Answer: b
Explanation: The contour points are first located. Corresponding points are joined by a smooth line
and for curves, a French curve is used.
10. The line which separates the catchment basin from the rest of the area is:
a) Ridge line
b) Dam line
c) Catchment line
d) Watershed line
Answer: d
Explanation: The area where rain water drains into the river is the catchment area of the river. The
watershed line is then marked. The area inside this line is measured in order to study flood levels.
This set of Basic Civil Engineering Questions and Answers for Campus interviews focuses on “EDM –
Total Station”.
8. How many types of EDM are there based on the reflector type?
a) 3
b) 5
c) 4
d) 2
Answer: a
Explanation: The 3 types are active, passive and no reflector. In active type, power is required to
operate reflectors. In passive type, a prism reflector is used.