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(1)
Cross staff is an instrument used for
[A]
measuring approximate horizontal angles
[B]
setting out right angles
[C]
measuring bearings of the lines
[D]
none of the above
Answer: setting out right angles
(2)
The correction for sag is
[A]
always additive
[B]
always subtractive
[C]
always zero
[D]
sometimes additive and sometimes subtractive
Answer: always subtractive
(3)
The permissible error in chaining for measurement with chain on rough or hilly ground is
[A]
1 in 100
[B]
1 in 250
[C]
1 in 500
[D]
1 in 1000
(4)
Which of the following methods of offsets involves less measurement on the ground?
[A]
method of perpendicular offsets
[B]
method of oblique offsets
[C]
method of ties
[D]
all involve equal measurement on the ground
Answer: method of perpendicular offsets
(5)
Which of the following angles can be set out with the help of French cross staff?
[A]
45° only
[B]
90° only
[C]
either 45° or 90°
[D]
any angle
Answer: either 45° or 90°
(6)
The allowable length of an offset depends upon the
[A]
degree of accuracy required
[B]
method of setting out the perpendiculars and nature of ground
[C]
scale of plotting
[D]
all of the above
(7)
The angle of intersection of the two plane mirrors of an optical square is
[A]
30°
[B]
45°
[C]
60°
[D]
90°
(8)
For a well-conditioned triangle, no angle should be less than
[A]
20°
[B]
30°
[C]
45°
[D]
60°
(9)
A metallic tape is made of
[A]
steel
[B]
invar
[C]
linen
[D]
cloth and wires
(10)
During chaining along a straight line, the . leader of the party has 4 arrows in his hand while the follower has 6. Distance of the follower from the starting point is
[A]
4 chains
[B]
6 chains
[C]
120 m
[D]
180m
(11)
For a line AB
[A]
the forebearing of AB and back bearing of AB differ by 180°
[B]
the forebearing of AB and back bearing of BA differ by 180°
[C]
both (a) and (b) are correct
[D]
none is correct
Answer: the forebearing of AB and back bearing of AB differ by 180°
(12)
In the prismatic compass
[A]
the magnetic needle moves with the box
[B]
the line of the sight does not move with the box
[C]
the magnetic needle and graduated circle do not move with the box
[D]
the graduated circle is fixed to the box and the magnetic needle always remains in the N-S direction
Answer: the magnetic needle and graduated circle do not move with the box
(13)
If the true bearing of a line AB is 269° 30′, then the azimuth of the line AB is
[A]
0° 30′
[B]
89° 30′
[C]
90° 30′
[D]
269° 30′
(14)
Select the incorrect statement.
[A]
The true meridians at different places are parallel to each other.
[B]
The true meridian at any place is not variable.
[C]
The true meridians converge to a point in northern and southern hemispheres.
[D]
The maps prepared by national survey departments of any country are based on true meridians.
Answer: The true meridians at different places are parallel to each other.
(15)
The length of a chain is measured from
[A]
centre of one handle to centre of other handle
[B]
outside of one handle to outside of other handle
[C]
outside of one handle to inside of other handle
[D]
inside of one handle to inside of other handle
Answer: outside of one handle to outside of other handle
(16)
For accurate work, the steel band should always be used in preference to chain because the steel band
[A]
is lighter than chain
[B]
is easier to handle
[C]
is practically inextensible and is not liable to kinks when in use
[D]
can be easily repaired in the field
Answer: is practically inextensible and is not liable to kinks when in use
(17)
The maximum tolerance in a 20 m chain is
[A]
±2 mm
[B]
±3 mm
[C]
±5 mm
[D]
±8 mm
(18)
If the length of a chain is found to be short on testing, it can be adjusted by
[A]
straightening the links
[B]
removing one or more small circular rings
[C]
closing the joints of the rings if opened out
[D]
all of the above
Answer: straightening the links
(19)
Which of the following is not used in measuring perpendicular offsets ?
[A]
line ranger
[B]
steel tape
[C]
optical square
[D]
cross staff
(20)
Normal tension is that pull which
[A]
is used at the time of standardising the tape
[B]
neutralizes the effect due to pull and sag
[C]
makes the correction due to sag equal to zero
[D]
makes the correction due to pull equal to zero
Answer: neutralizes the effect due to pull and sag
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