Explore topic-wise MCQs in Surveying.

This section includes 10 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Surveying knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

In which of the following cases, orientation by back sighting is used?

A. When approximate levelling is required
B. When second point is available for orientation
C. When it is not possible to set instrument over station mark
D. When speed is important than accuracy
Answer» D. When speed is important than accuracy
Discussion
2.

By plotting and recording values simultaneously, there is a possibility to occur more errors.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
Discussion
3.

Which of the following indicates the correct set of alidade?

A. Plain, reverse
B. Complex, telescopic
C. Plain, theodolite
D. Plain, telescopic
Answer» E.
Discussion
4.

Orientation by trough compass is done for obtaining precise values.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
Discussion
5.

Orientation of table involves which among the following?

A. Traversing
B. Fore sighting
C. Back sighting
D. Measuring bearings
Answer» D. Measuring bearings
Discussion
6.

Alidade is used for___________

A. Sighting
B. Levelling
C. Transferring point to ground
D. Drawing lines
Answer» B. Levelling
Discussion
7.

For obtaining high precision values, which among the following is used?

A. Wooden table
B. Johnson table
C. Coast survey table
D. Traverse table
Answer» D. Traverse table
Discussion
8.

What are the dimensions of Johnson table?

A. 60*45 cm
B. 45*60 cm
C. 40*60 cm
D. 45*65 cm
Answer» C. 40*60 cm
Discussion
9.

In plane table surveying, plotting and recording of values are done simultaneously.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
Discussion
10.

Which of the following does not belong to the instruments of plane table?

A. Spirit level
B. Plumb bob
C. Compass
D. Theodolite
Answer» E.
Discussion