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Define Surveying
2 F R
SO:Define Surveying.
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
The depth of a mine shaft was measured as 834.66 m using a 1000 m steel tape having a
crosssection of 10 mm2 and a mass of 0.08 kg/m. Determine the correct depth of the mine
shaft if the tape was standardized at a tension of 182 N. The Young’s modulus of elasticity of
6 P Ev
the tape material is 21 × 104 N/mm2 and g = 9.806 m/s 2 .
SO:Define ranging in chain surveying.
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
The object of surveying is to prepare a
a) drawing
b) cross section
c) elevation 1 C U
d) map
SO:Define Surveying.
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
The curvature of earth is ignored in
a) geodetic surveying
b) plane surveying
c) hydrographic surveying 1 F R
d) astronomical surveying
SO:Identify the classifications of surveying.
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
The main principle of surveying is to work from
a) the centre to the boundary
b) the whole to the part
c) the part to the whole 1 C R
d) the boundary to the centre
SO:List two principles of surveying.
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
Surveys which depict the natural features of a country are known as
a) Cadastral surveys
b) Topographical surveys
c) Engineering surveys 1 F U
d) Natural surveys
SO:Identify the classifications of surveying.
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
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The curvature of the earth is taken into account when the extent of the earth is more than
a) 50 km2
b) 100 km2
c) 150 km2
1 C R
d) 250 km2
SO:Identify the classifications of surveying.
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
The diagonal scale is used to read
a) one unit
b) two units
c) three consecutive units 1 F R
d) four consecutive units
SO:Illustrate the different scales and units.
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
A 20 m chain is divided into
a) 150 links
b) 100 links
c) 200 links 1 F U
d) 250 links
SO:Illustrate the different scales and units.
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
A 30 m chain is divided into
a) 100 links
b) 150 links
c) 300 links 1 F U
d) 350 links
SO:Identify different survey instruments.
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
The length of Gunter's chain is
a) 100 ft
b) 50 ft
c) 66 ft 1 F Ap
d) 72 ft
SO:Demonstrate and explain direct ranging
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
For ranging a line, the number of ranging rods required is
a) at least two
b) at least three
c) at least four 1 P Ap
d) at least five
SO:Demonstrate and explain direct ranging
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
The difference between the arc length and chord length for a distance of 18.2 km is only
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a) 5 cm
b) 10 cm
c) 15 cm 1 P An
d) 20 cm
SO:Demonstrate and explain direct ranging
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
Compensating error is proportional to
a) L
b)
c) L2 1 P An
d) L3
SO:Demonstrate and explain direct ranging
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
If be the angle of slope, and l be the sloping distance, slope correction is given by
a) l (l sin )
a) l (l cos )
a) l (l sec ) 1 C U
d) l (l tan )
SO:Carry out setting out of perpendiculars in chain surveying.
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
If l be the sloping distance and h the difference of level between two end points, slope
correction is given by
a)
b)
1 P An
c)
d)
SO:Demonstrate and explain direct ranging
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
If be the angle of slope and the length of chain be 30 m then correction to be applied per
chain length is
a) 30 (cos 1) m
b) 30 (sec ???1) m
c) 30 (tan ???1) m 1 C An
d) 30 (cot ???1) m
SO:Carry out setting out of perpendiculars in chain surveying.
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
One link means the distance from
a) centre to centre of middle rings
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b) centre to centre of inner rings
c) centre to centre of outer rings 1 F R
d) centre to centre of brass rings
SO:Define Surveying.
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
The end link is considered
a) excluding the length of handle
b) including the length of handle
c) from the centre of the handle 1 F U
d) from the groove of the handle
SO:Illustrate the different scales and units.
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
The walking step of a man is considered equal to
a) 80 cm
b) 50 cm
c) 90 cm 1 C U
d) 100 cm
SO:Identify different survey instruments.
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
Chain survey is recommended when the area is
a) crowded
b) undulating
c) simple and fairly level 1 C U
d) inaccessible areas
SO:Illustrate the different scales and units.
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
In chain survey, the area is divided into
a) rectangles
b) triangles
c) circles 1 F U
d) squares
SO:Retrieve about well conditioned triangles.
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
The sketch prepared during reconnaissance survey is known as the
a) hand sketch
b) index sketch
c) rough sketch 1 F R
d) smooth sketch
SO:Illustrate the different scales and units.
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
A triangle is said to be well conditioned when its angles should lie between
a) 30o and 120o
b) 20o and 150o
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c) 15o and 135o 1 C U
d) 10o and 100o
SO:Retrieve about well conditioned triangles.
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
The working principle of the optical square is based on
a) reflection
b) refraction
c) diffraction 1 C Ap
d) double reflection
SO:Illustrate setting perpendiculars for chaining
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
The chain man who drags the chain is called the
a) captain
b) leader
c) follower 1 P U
d) runner
SO:Illustrate indirect ranging.
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
The field records of the chain survey is entered in a/an
a) exercise book
b) field book
c) level book 1 F R
d) manual book
SO:Represent traversing using chain survey
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
The priliminary inspection of the area to be surveyed is known as the
a) primary survey
b) reconnaissance survey
c) route survey 1 C U
d) detailed survey
SO:Identify the classifications of surveying.
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
The limiting length of offset depends upon the
a) scale of plotting
b) method of measurement
c) method of layout 1 P An
d) method of section
SO:Represent traversing using chain survey
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
The main survey stations are located on the ground by
a) index sketches
b) reference sketches
1 F U
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c) line sketch
d) topo sketch
SO:Carry out plotting a chain survey.
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
In an optical square, the mirrors are fixed at an angle of
a) 30o
b) 60o
c) 90o
1 F U
d) 45o
SO:Illustrate the different scales and units.
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
Perpendicular offsets may be taken by setting the right angle in the ratio
a) 3 : 6: 9
b) 3 : 4: 5
c) 2 : 4: 5 1 F U
d) 2 : 6: 9
SO:Illustrate setting perpendiculars for chaining
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
In a prismatic compass, the zero is marked on the
a) north end
b) south end
c) west end 1 F U
d) east end
SO:Retrieve compass Surveying
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
In a surveyor's compass, the ring is graduated
a) from 0o to 360o
b) in quadrants 0o to 90o ???
c) in semicircle 0o to 180o ??? 1 F R
d) in anyway
SO:Identify the types of compass.
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
The compass box is made of
a) iron
b) aluminium
c) brass 1 F R
d) bronze
SO:Identify the types of compass.
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
Open traverse is suitable in the survey of
a) ponds
b) rivers
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c) estates 1 C U
d) forests
SO:Illustrate traversing and plotting using compass surveying.
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
The sum of interior angles of a closed traverse is
a) (2n4) x 90
b) (2n+4) x 90
c) (n4) x 90
1 C U
d) (n+4) x 90
SO:Illustrate traversing and plotting using compass surveying.
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
At the equator the dip of the needle is
a) 180o
b) 0o
c) 30o 1 C Ap
d) 45o
SO:Retrieve compass Surveying
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
At the magnetic pole, the dip is
a) 0o
b) 45o
c) 30o 1 C Ap
d) 90o
SO:Retrieve compass Surveying
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
The true meridian passes through
a) geographical poles
b) magnetic poles
c) arbitrary poles 1 F U
d) grid poles
SO:Retrieve compass Surveying
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
The line passing through 'zero' declination is known as the
a) isogonic line
b) agonic line
c) contour line 1 C U
d) grid line
SO:Retrieve compass Surveying
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
In the WCB system, a line said to be free from local attraction, if the difference between FB
and BB is
a) 0o
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b) 45o??? 1 P Ev
c) 180o???
d) 90o???
SO:Compute errors and adjustments by graphical method.
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
In the QB system, a line is said to be free from local attraction, if the FB and BB are
a) numerically equal
b) numerically equal, with opposite quadrants
c) 90o
1 P Ev
d) anything
SO:Compute errors and adjustments by graphical method.
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
The accuracy of open traverse is checked by
a) cutoff line
b) auxilary line
c) random line 1 P Ap
d) agonic line
SO:Compute errors and adjustments by graphical method.
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
The angular error of closure should not exceed
a) 15' min
b) 30' min
c) min 1 C U
d) 45' min
SO:Compute errors and adjustments by graphical method.
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
The closing error in a closed traverse is adjusted by,
a) Lehmann's rule
b) Bowditch's rule
c) Slide rule 1 C An
d) Clan's rule
SO:Compute errors and adjustments by graphical method.
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
The relative closing error should not exceed
a)
b)
c) 1 P An
d)
SO:Define plane table surveying.
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
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The lines of force of earth's magnetic field are parallel to the earth's surface
a) near the poles
b) At right angles to the pole
c) At 45o to the line joining poles 1 C Ap
d) Near the equator
SO:Define plane table surveying.
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
The line drawn through the points of same declination is called
a) Magnetic line
b) Agonic line
c) Gonic line 1 C U
d) Isogonic line
SO:Define plane table surveying.
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
If the WCB of a line 170o 40', the quadrantal bearing is
a) S 9o 20' E
b) N 10o 40' W
c) 9o 20' 1 P Ev
d) S 9o 20' W
SO:Predict bearing system and conversions
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
Vertical angle between the horizontal axis of magnetic needle and the horozontal line at the
poit is called
a) bearing
b) magnetic bearing
c) dip 1 F R
d) azimuth
SO:Define plane table surveying.
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
In plane table survey, the opertaion which must be carried out is
a) resection
b) radiation
c) orientation 1 P R
d) intersection
SO:Identify plane table instruments.
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
The working edge of the alidade is aknown as the
a) fiducial edge
b) bevelled edge
c) parallel edge 1 F U
d) perpendicular edge
SO:Identify plane table instruments.
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
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The north line of the map is marked on the
a) right hand bottom corner
b) right hand top corner
c) left hand bottom corner 1 P U
d) left hand top corner
SO:Identify plane table instruments.
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
The Ufork and plumb pob are required for
a) centring
b) pointing
c) levelling
1 P U
d) orientation
SO:Retrieve radiation, intersection, resection.
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
In accessible points may be located by the
a) resection
b) radiation
c) two point 1 P Ap
d) intersection
SO:Illustrate radiation, intersection and resection methods.
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
The accuracy with which the instrument station can be established is known as the
a) strength of fix
b) strength of accuracy
c) strength of solution 1 P An
d) strength of problem
SO:Illustrate radiation, intersection and resection methods.
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
The principle of plane tabe is
a) parallelism
b) triangulation
c) traversing 1 C U
d) optical length
SO:Define plane table surveying.
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
The plane table map cannot be plotted to a different scale, as there is no
a) log book
b) level book
c) field book 1 C U
d) record book
SO:Retrieve radiation, intersection, resection.
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
The three point problem can be solved by
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a) tracing paper method
b) Bessel's method
1 C U
c) Leman's method
d) all the methods
SO:Resolve three point and two point problems
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
Intersection method of detailed plotting is most suitable for
a) forests
b) urban areas
c) hilly areas
1 C U
d) plains
SO:Illustrate radiation, intersection and resection methods.
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
The two point problem is a method of
a) resection
b) orientation
c) resection and orientation 1 C U
d) none of the above
SO:Identify three point and two point problems
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
Define surveying.
SO:Define Surveying. 2 F R
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
What are the primary divisions of surveying ?
SO:Illustrate the different scales and units. 2 F U
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
What are the types of surveying?
SO:Identify the classifications of surveying. 2 F U
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
State the principle of surveying.
SO:List two principles of surveying. 2 F R
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
Differentiate plan and map.
SO:Illustrate the different scales and units. 2 C U
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
Why not “part to whole” Explain
SO:List two principles of surveying. 2 F U
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
What are source of errors?
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SO:Demonstrate and explain direct ranging 2 F U
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
What are the kinds of errors? Give example?
SO:Define Surveying. 2 F R
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
Classify surveying based on accuracy?
SO:Illustrate the different scales and units. 2 F R
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
Mention the different types of chain
SO:Define ranging in chain surveying. 2 F R
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
Which type of areas is best suited for chain surveying?
SO:Define ranging in chain surveying. 2 F R
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
What are accessories used in chain surveying?
SO:Define ranging in chain surveying. 2 C U
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
What are errors in chaining?
SO:Illustrate setting perpendiculars for chaining 2 F U
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
Define Ranging?
SO:Define ranging in chain surveying. 2 C U
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
What are the types of Ranging?
SO:Define ranging in chain surveying. 2 F R
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
Defines check lines
SO:Carry out plotting a chain survey. 2 F R
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
Define tie stations
SO:Carry out plotting a chain survey. 2 F R
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
What is cross staff? Mention its types?
SO:Illustrate setting perpendiculars for chaining 2 F R
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
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What are the types of optical square?
2 F U
SO:Illustrate setting perpendiculars for chaining
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
What are the well conditioned and ill conditioned triangles?
SO:Retrieve about well conditioned triangles. 2 C U
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
What is mean by representative fraction of scale?
SO:Illustrate the different scales and units. 2 C U
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
Why is it necessary to draw a scale on the map at the time of Plotting?
SO:Illustrate the different scales and units. 2 C An
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
Calculate the sag correction for a 100m tape weighing 1.3kg and used under a pull of 9 kg in
equal spans of 25m each.
2 P Ev
SO:Represent traversing using chain survey
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
Mention different types of compasses?
SO:Identify the types of compass. 2 F U
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
State the conversion rule for W.C.B to R.B
SO:Predict bearing system and conversions 2 P Ev
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
. What is different between fore bearing and back bearing?
SO:Predict bearing system and conversions 2 C U
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
Define the term Bearing
SO:Predict bearing system and conversions 2 F R
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
Define the term Meridian
SO:Retrieve radiation, intersection, resection. 2 F R
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
List the Types of bearing and meridian
SO:Define plane table surveying. 2 F U
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
. Convert a)124°30’ to RB b)N10°48’W to W.C.B
SO:Define plane table surveying. 2 P Ev
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CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
Define dip.
SO:Retrieve local attraction, magnetic declination, dip. 2 C R
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
How dip eliminated?
SO:Retrieve local attraction, magnetic declination, dip. 2 C U
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
Define magnetic declination. What are the types?
SO:Retrieve local attraction, magnetic declination, dip. 2 C U
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
Define agonic and isogonic lines
SO:Retrieve local attraction, magnetic declination, dip. 2 C R
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
What is local attraction?
SO:Retrieve local attraction, magnetic declination, dip. 2 F R
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
How local attraction can be detected?
SO:Retrieve local attraction, magnetic declination, dip. 2 C An
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
Define traverse?
SO:Retrieve radiation, intersection, resection. 2 C R
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
What are the equipments used in plane tabling?
SO:Identify plane table instruments. 2 P R
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
What are the methods of plane tabling?
SO:Retrieve radiation, intersection, resection. 2 C U
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
What is plane tabling?
SO:Define plane table surveying. 2 F R
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
. Mention the suitability and unsuitability of plane tabling?
SO:Define plane table surveying. 2 C U
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
State two point problem and threepoint problem.
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SO:Identify three point and two point problems 2 C U
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
What are the temporary adjustments in plane tabling?
SO:Illustrate radiation, intersection and resection methods. 2 P U
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
What is different between magnetic bearing and true bearing?
SO:Define plane table surveying. 2 C U
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
A 30m chain was found to be 0.1m too long after chaining 2400m. If the chain was correct
before commencement of the work, find the true distance.
SO:Carry out setting out of perpendiculars in chain surveying. 6 P Ev
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
What are the accessories for a chain survey? Explain the functions of each.
SO:Illustrate the different scales and units. 6 P U
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
Explain the different method of ranging with neat sketch.
SO:Carry out setting out of perpendiculars in chain surveying. 6 C R
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
Explain different corrections that can be applied to chain or tape.
SO:Carry out plotting a chain survey. 6 P U
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
A steel exactly 30m long at 18°C when supported throughout its length under a pull of 8 kg, A
line was measured with a tape under a pull of 12 kg and found to be 1602 m. The mean
temperature during the measurement was 26o C. Assuming the tape to be supported at every
30m, calculate the length of the line, given that cross sectional area of the tape is 0.04
sq.cm, the weight of 1 cc = 0.0077 kg, the coefficient of expansion = 0.000012 per 1°C, and 12 P Ev
the modulus of elasticity = 2.1 x 103 kg / sq.cm
SO:Represent traversing using chain survey
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
A 30m steel tape was standardized on the flat and was found to be exactly 3mm under no
pull at 66°F. It was used in catenar to measure a base of 5 bays the temperature during the
measurement was 92°F and the pull exerted during the measurement was 10kg. The area of
the cross section of the tape was 0.08 sq.cm and the specific weights of steel is 7.86 g/cc.
12 C Ev
A = 0.0000063 per 1°F and e = 2.109 x 106 kg/sq.cm. Find the true length of the line.
SO:Demonstrate and explain direct ranging
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
Explain the principles of surveying? With a simple sketch state the construction and use of a
cross staff
12 C U
SO:Explain two principles of surveying.
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CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
A chain was tested before starting a survey and was found to be exactly 20m and 20cm. The
area of the plan drawn to a scale 8cm to 1cm was 220sq.cm. Find the true area of the field.
12 P Ev
SO:Illustrate the different scales and units.
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
The following angles were observed in clockwise direction in an open traverse angle ABC =
124°15’, angle BCD = 156°30’ angle CDE = 102°0’ angle DEF = 95°15’ angle EFG = 215°30’
magnetic bearing of line AB was 241°30’.what would be the bearing of line FG = ?. 12 P Ev
SO:Retrieve local attraction, magnetic declination, dip.
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
Explain with neat sketches the different types of compasses.
SO:Identify the types of compass. 12 F U
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
Differentiate prismatic and surveyor compass.
SO:Identify the types of compass. 6 F U
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
Explain different method of plotting a compass traverse?
SO:Illustrate traversing and plotting using compass surveying. 6 F U
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
Explain radiation method of plane tabling.
SO:Retrieve radiation, intersection, resection. 6 C U
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
Explain intersection method of plane tabling.
SO:Define plane table surveying. 12 C U
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
Explain threepoint problem.
SO:Define plane table surveying. 12 P An
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
Explain twopoint problem.
SO:Resolve three point and two point problems 12 P An
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
What are the temporary adjustments in plane tabling?
SO:Define plane table surveying. 6 P U
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
Classify surveying on the basis of instruments used and name all equipment necessary for
field work involving anyone of them.
12 C U
SO:Identify the classifications of surveying.
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CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
The sides of a triangle are 12.0, 16.5 and 23.0 m respectively.Examine whether the triangle
is well conditioned?
6 P Ev
SO:Retrieve about well conditioned triangles.
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
A plan represents an area of 39,672 m2 and measures 4.75 cm x 5.22 cm.Find the scale of
the plot and indicate through a sketch how a suitable scale can be constructed to read up to
1 m on the plan. 6 C An
SO:Predict the application of survey instruments.
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
Describe briefly how plane surveying differs from geodetic surveying.
SO:Identify the classifications of surveying. 6 C An
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
Describe how you will measure the distance between two stations on fairly level ground
SO:Define Surveying. 6 C Ap
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
What are the sources of error in chaining?What precautions would you take to guard against
them.
6 F U
SO:Carry out adjustments in survey instruments
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
What is 'closing error' in a traverse? Describe, with neat sketch, how such an error is
adjusted.
6 P An
SO:Predict bearing system and conversions
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
The following bearings were observed in a closed traverse. Find the included angles and
cotrrect the bearings of the lines. Draw the sketch of the plot, if AB = 90 M, BC=90 m and
CD=60 m and show in it all included angles.
LINE FB BB
AB 1400 15' 3180??? 15'
BC 2160 30' 380
6 P Ev
CD 2090 15' 300 15'
DE 3190 45' 1390 45'
EA 600 15' 2400 15'
SO:Retrieve local attraction, magnetic declination, dip.
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
What are the methods of plane tabling? describe any one of them with aneat sketch
SO:Indicate the accessories used with different plane table instruments. 6 C U
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
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Describe the procedure of setting up the plane table over a station.
SO:Define plane table surveying. 6 F U
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
What are the advantages and disadvantages of plane tabling
SO:Retrieve radiation, intersection, resection. 6 F An
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
Describe with a neat sketch how plane table traversing is done.
SO:Illustrate radiation, intersection and resection methods. 6 C U
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
The radius of curvature of the arc of the bubble tube is generally kept
a. 10 m
b. 25 m
c. 50 m 1 F R
d. 100 m
SO:define level line.
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
An imaginary line joining the points of equal elevation on the surface of the earth, represents
a. level line
b. contour gradient
1 F R
c. contour line
d. contour surface
SO:define level line.
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
Closed contours of decreasing values towards their centre, represent
a. a saddle or pass
b. a depression
1 F R
c.a river bed.
d. a hill
SO:define level line.
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
The sensitiveness of a level tube decreases if
a) diameter of the tube is increased
b) length of the vapour bubble is increased
1 F R
c) radius of curvature of its inner surface is increased
d) both viscosity and surface tension are increased.
SO:define level line.
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CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
For the construction of highway (or railway)
a. both longitudinal and cross sections are required
b. only longitudinal section
1 F R
c. only cross section
d. only slope
SO:define level line.
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
Accuracy of ‘fix’ by two point problem, is
a. bad
b. good
1 F R
c. not reliable
d. unique
SO:define level line.
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
Total latitude of a point is positive if it lies
a. east of the reference parallel
b. north of the reference parallel
1 F R
c. west of the reference parallel.
d. south of the reference parallel
SO:define level line.
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
The method of finding out the difference in elevation between two points for eliminating the
effect of curvature and refraction, is
a. precise levelling
b. reciprocal levelling 1 F R
c. differential levelling
d. flying levelling
SO:identify the suitable type of leveling method for a road project
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
The constant vertical distance between two adjacent contours, is called
a. horizontal interval
b. horizontal equivalent
1 F R
c. vertical equivalent
d. contour interval
SO:identify the suitable type of leveling method for a road project
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
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The line formed along the intersection of the ground surface and a level surface is known as
a
a) contour line
b) watershed line
c) level line 1 C R
d)horizontal line
SO:define level line.
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
A contour line intersects a ridge line or valley line
a) obliquely
b) perpendicularly
c) horizontally 1 C U
d) vertically
SO:list the three types of leveling.
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
The contour interval for a particular map is
a) kept constant
b) made variable
c) made irregular
d) always variable 1 M U
SO:identify the suitable type of leveling method for a road project
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
When contour lines touch one another ata particular zone, it indicates a
a) level surface
b) vertical cliff
c) vertical surface 1 C Ap
d) horizontal surface
SO:identify the suitable type of leveling method for a road project
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
When lower values are inside the loop, it indicates a
a) high ground
b) level ground
c) a depression 1 F U
d) a cliff
SO:identify the suitable type of leveling method for a road project
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
The contour interval is inversely proportional to the
a) steepness of the area
b) extent of the area
c) scale of the map 1 F U
d) depression of the area
SO:identify the suitable type of leveling method for a road project
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
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When a contour interval is fixed between 0.25 and 0.50 m, it indicates
a) a steep slope
b) flattish slope
c) almost level ground 1 C Ap
d) a valley slope
SO:identify the suitable type of leveling method for a road project
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
The alignments of highways are generally taken along
a) the ridge line
b) the valley line
c) across the contour line 1 P An
d) lowest contour line
SO:list the three types of leveling.
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
When contours of different elevation cross each other, it indicates a/an
a) vertcal cliff
b) saddle
c) overhanging cliff 1 P An
d) inert cliff
SO:list the three types of leveling.
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
The horizontal distance between two consecutive contours is termed a
a) contour interval
b) horizontal equivalent
c) horizontal interval 1 C U
d) vertical equivalent
SO:list the four methods to find area.
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
When consecutive contour lines run close together, it indicates a
a) steep slope
b) flatter slope
c) vertical surface 1 F U
d) horizontal surface
SO:list the four methods to find area.
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
A series of closely spaced contour lines is represented as a
a) steep slope
b) gentle slope
c) uniform slope
d) plane surface 1 C U
SO:identify the suitable type of leveling method for a road project
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
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The suitable contour interval for a map with a scale of 1 :1000 is
a) 2 m
b) 5 m
1 P An
c) 10 m
d) 20 m
SO:explain the method of profile leveling
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
In direct method of contouring, the process of locating points lying on a contour is called
a) ranging
b) centering
c) horizontal control 1 C R
d) vertical control
SO:differentiate trapezoidal and simpson's rule.
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
In the cross section method od indirect contouring, the spacing of the cross section depends
on
a) contour interval
b) scale of plan
c) characteristics of ground 1 C Ap
d) all the above
SO:list the four methods to find area.
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
The intersection method of detailed plotting is most suitable for
a) forests
b) urban areas
c) hilly areas 1 F U
d) plains
SO:explain the method of computation of area by prismoidal rule
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
The datum adopted for India is the
a) MSL at Madras
b) MSL at Bombay
c) MSL at Karachi 1 C R
d) MSL at Calicut
SO:identify the suitable type of leveling method for a road project
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
The BM established by the survey of India is jknown as the
a) permanent BM
b) GTS BM
c) arbitrary BM 1 P U
d) approximate BM
SO:explain the method of profile leveling
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
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The surface of still water is considered to be
a) level
b) horizontal
1 C U
c) smooth
d) rough
SO:differentiate trapezoidal and simpson's rule.
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
The surface tangential to a level surface is said to be a
a) vertical surface
b) horizontal surface
c) ground surface 1 P Ap
d) slope
SO:list the four methods to find area.
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
The line of collimation and axis of the telescope should
a) coincide
b) be parallel
c) be perpendicular 1 C U
d) be normal
SO:list the four methods to find area.
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
What is a datum surface?
SO:identify the suitable type of leveling method for a road project 2 C R
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
What are bench marks?
SO:identify the suitable type of leveling method for a road project 2 F U
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
What is the datum adopted for GTS benchmarks?
SO:compare level line and a datum line 2 P U
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
What are the types of BM that you know of?
SO:identify the suitable type of leveling method for a road project 2 P U
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
What is the difference between a level surface and a horizontal surface?
SO:explain the method of profile leveling 2 C R
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
What is a change point?
SO:identify the suitable type of leveling method for a road project 2 P U
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
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What is the difference between the line of collimation and axis of the telescope?
2 C U
SO:list the three types of leveling.
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
What is the relation between the line of collimation and the axis of a telescope?
SO:list the three types of leveling. 2 F Ap
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
In a particular set up of the level, suppose four readings are taken. How should they be
entered in the level book?
2 C R
SO:list the two methods of contouring.
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
How is the level centred?
SO:identify the suitable type of leveling method for a road project 2 C U
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
What is a change point?
SO:identify the suitable type of leveling method for a road project 2 C Ap
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
What is fly levelling?
SO:list the three types of leveling. 2 C R
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
What is check levelling?
SO:define level line. 2 C Ap
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
What is the object of preparing a contour map?
SO:retrieve the characteristics of a contour 2 C U
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
State the uses of contour map?
SO:retrieve the characteristics of a contour 2 P Ap
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
How will you distinguish between a valley line and a ridge line?
SO:explain the method of block contouring and sketch a map. 2 P U
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
State the trapezoidal rule. What are the considerations and limitations of this rule?
SO:differentiate trapezoidal and simpson's rule. 2 C R
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
What is a planimeter?
SO:explain the method of computation of area by prismoidal rule 2 P R
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CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
What is the limitation of prismoidal formula?
SO:explain the method of computation of area by prismoidal rule 2 C R
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
What is a temporary bench mark?
SO:identify the suitable type of leveling method for a road project 2 C U
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
A theodolite in which the telescope can be revolved through a complete revolution in a
vertical plane is known as a
a) nontransit theodolite
b) tilting theodolite
c) transit theodolite 1 C U
d) swing theodolite
SO:interpret the various functions of theodolite
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
The size of the theodolite is defined accordinf to the
a) diameter of graduated horizontal circle
b) length of the telescope
c) width of the standard
d) height of the standard 1 F R
SO:interpret the various functions of theodolite
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
The face left position is also called
a) telescope inverted
b) telescope normal
c) telescope reversed 1 C R
d) telescope tilted
SO:list the components of a theodolite.
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
If d is the smallest value of the main scale and v, the smallest value of the vernier scale then
the least count of the vernier is given by
a) dv
b) vd
c) d/v 1 F U
d) d*v
SO:list the components of a theodolite.
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
If f be the focal length of the objective and f1, that of the eyepiece then magnifying power is
given by
a) f1/f
b) f/f1
1 C R
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c) f1*f
d) f1f
SO:list the components of a theodolite.
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
If N be the number of sides of the traverse then the sum of measured exterior angles should
be equal to
a) (2n4) X 90
b) (2n+4) X 90
c) (n+4) X 90 1 C U
d) (n4) X 90
SO:list the components of a theodolite.
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
For important traverse surveys, the permissible angular error
a) 1'
b) 30"
c) 15" 1 F U
d) 5"
SO:list the components of a theodolite.
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
If be the RB of a line of length L then departure is given by
a) L cos
b) L sin
c) L tan 1 C U
d) L cosec
SO:interpret the various functions of theodolite
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
Lines AB and BC intersect at B and B is measured by theodolite then the deflection angle
of line BC is given by
a) 180o B
b) 270o B
1 F U
c) 90o B
d) 90o+ B
SO:list the components of a theodolite.
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
In a closed traverse, the algebraic sum of departure and latitude must be equal to
a) 90o
b) 180o
c) 45o
1 C R
d) 0o
SO:list the components of a theodolite.
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
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Fine adjustment in a theodolite is done by the
a) focussing screw
b) tangent screw
c) clamp screw 1 C U
d) tie screw
SO:list the components of a theodolite.
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
The included angles of a traverse are measured
a) clockwise
b) anticlockwise
c) either way 1 P U
d) none of the above
SO:list the components of a theodolite.
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
For improved accuracy, the included angle is measured by the
a) reiteration method
b) repetition method
c) deflection angle method 1 C U
d) exterior angle method
SO:list the components of a theodolite.
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
The characteristic of Gale's table is that the independent coordinates of all points are brought
to the
a) fourth quadrant
b) first quadrant
c) second quadrant 1 P Ap
d) third quadrant
SO:interpret the various functions of theodolite
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
Balancing of traverse is done according to the
a) transit rule
b) prismoidal rule
c) trapezoidal rule 1 P R
d) circular rule
SO:interpret the various functions of theodolite
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
While taking a back sight with a theodolite, the screw which is fastened first is the
a) upper clamp screw
b) lower clamp screw
c) upper tangent screw 1 P R
d) lower tangent screw
SO:interpret the various functions of theodolite
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
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When L denotes latitude and D denotes departure then the function of closing error is given
by
a) sin1 ( D / L)
b) tan1 ( D / L) 1 F R
c) cot1 ( D / L)
d) cos 1 ( D / L)
SO:interpret the various functions of theodolite
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
In a theodolite, a straight line tangential to the longitudianl curve of the level tube at its centre
is known as the
a) tube centre
b) horizontal axis
c) bubble line 1 C R
d) line of sight
SO:list the components of a theodolite.
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
In an internal focusing type telescope, the lens provided is
a) concave
b) convex
c) planoconvex 1 C R
d) planoconcave
SO:list the components of a theodolite.
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
The angle between the prolongation of the preceding line and the forward line of a traverse is
called
a) deflection angle
b) included angle
c) direct angle 1 C U
d) none of the above
SO:list the components of a theodolite.
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
The latitude and departure of a point calculated with reference to the preceding point for what
are called
a) consecutive coordinates
b) independent coordinates
c) dependent coordinates 1 F U
d) algebraic coordinates
SO:list the components of a theodolite.
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
The coordinates of any point with respect to a common origin are said to be the
a) consecutive coordinates
b) independent coordinates
c) dependent coordinates 1 C U
d) algebraic coordinates
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SO:list the components of a theodolite.
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
The theodolite consists of ______ spindles or axis
a) two
b) three
c) four 1 C R
d) five
SO:list the components of a theodolite.
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
It is a triangular plate carrying three foot screws at its ends
a) trivet
b) foot screws
c) tribarch 1 P R
d) spindles
SO:list the components of a theodolite.
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
The setting of a theodolite exactly over the station mar by means of a plumb bob is known as
a) transiting
b) centring
c) telescope normal 1 C R
d) telescope inverted
SO:list the components of a theodolite.
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
The method of turning the telescope about its horizontal axis in avertical plane through
180o is termed as
a) transiting
b) centring
c) telescope normal 1 P U
d) telescope inverted
SO:list the components of a theodolite.
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
______ means the vertical circle of the theodolite is on the left of the observer at the time of
taking readings
a) face left
b) face right
c) telescope normal 1 C U
d) telescope inverted
SO:list the components of a theodolite.
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
Telescope normal is refererred as
a) bubble up
b) changing face
c) bubble down 1 P U
d) swinging
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SO:list the components of a theodolite.
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
________ indicates the turning of the telescope in a horizontal plane.
a) transiting
b) swinging
c) face left 1 F R
d) face right
SO:list the components of a theodolite.
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
The setting of theodolite over a station at the time of taking any observation is called
a) temporary adjustment
b) permanent adjustment
c) telescope inverted 1 C R
d )telescope normal
SO:list the components of a theodolite.
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
The operation of bringing the vertical circle from one side of the observer to the other is
known as the
a) transiting
b) face left
c) face right 1 C R
d) changing face
SO:demonstrate the working procedure of a transit theodolite
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
A transit theodolite fitted with stadia diaphragm and anallatic lens is known as a/an
a) tacheometer
b) subtense theodolite
c) astronomical theodolite 1 C R
d) transit theodolite
SO:Retrieve tacheometry.
CO:Prepare topographic map including contours of any site
The stadia diaphragm is used for measuring
a) elevation
b) bearing
c) vertical distance
d) horizontal distance 1 P R
SO:Retrieve tacheometry.
CO:Prepare topographic map including contours of any site
An anallatic lens is provided to make the additive constant equal to
a) 0
b) 45
c) 90 1 C U
d) 100
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SO:Retrieve tacheometry.
CO:Prepare topographic map including contours of any site
The multiplying constant is denoted by
a) f/i
b) i/f
c) i x f 1 P Ap
d) i + f
SO:Identify Instruments used in tacheometry.
CO:Prepare topographic map including contours of any site
The additive constant is denoted by
a) fd
b) f+d
c) f/d 1 C U
d) f+i
SO:Identify Instruments used in tacheometry.
CO:Prepare topographic map including contours of any site
Calculation of diatance by application of the appropriate formula is very laborious. So, for
easy computation a method is employed in field work which involves the use of a
a) logarithmic table
b) tacheometric table
c) computation table 1 C R
d) Gale's table
SO:Identify Instruments used in tacheometry.
CO:Prepare topographic map including contours of any site
The subtense bar is used to measure
a) vertical distance
b) horizontal distance
c) elevation 1 C R
d) angle
SO:Illustrate the three methods of tacheometry.
CO:Perform a highway road alignment project.
As the distance between the thcheometer and the staff increases, the staff intercep by stadia
hair
a) increases
b) decreases
c) remain constant
1 C R
d) increases or decreases
SO:List two tacheometric or stadia constants.(
CO:Prepare topographic map including contours of any site
In tangential tacheometry, the staff is held
a) inclined
b) normal to the line of sight
c) vertically 1 P R
d) none of the above
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SO:List two tacheometric or stadia constants.(
CO:Prepare topographic map including contours of any site
Stadia tacheometry is based on the principle that
a) trignometrical formulae can be used to calculate distance from verticcal angles
b) intercepts on measuring rods are proportional to the distance
c) horizontal distance varies linearly as vertical angles 1 P U
d) none of the above
SO:List two tacheometric or stadia constants.(
CO:Prepare topographic map including contours of any site
A stadia diaphragm has
a) a single cross wire at the centre
b) two cross wires at equal distace from the centre
c) two cross wires, one at the centre and another above or below it 1 C U
d) three cross wires, one at the centre and another two at equal distances on either side
SO:List two tacheometric or stadia constants.(
CO:Prepare topographic map including contours of any site
By using an anallatic lens,
a) the multiplying constant is made 100
b) the multiplying constant is made 0
c) the additive constant is made 0 1 C U
d) the additive constant is made 100
SO:List two tacheometric or stadia constants.(
CO:Prepare topographic map including contours of any site
The usual value of multiplying constant
a) 100
b) 150
c) 0 1 F R
d) 200
SO:List two tacheometric or stadia constants.(
CO:Prepare topographic map including contours of any site
The stadia markings are made on
a) eye piece
b) diaphragm
c) object glass
1 C U
d) none of the above
SO:List two tacheometric or stadia constants.(
CO:Prepare topographic map including contours of any site
Tacheometry involves mainly _____ methods
a) two
b) three
c) four 1 C U
d) five
SO:List two tacheometric or stadia constants.(
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CO:Prepare topographic map including contours of any site
The distance between the stadia hais are fixed in
a) stadia method
b) fixed hair method
c) moveable hair method 1 C U
d) tangential tacheometry
SO:List the methods of tacheometry.
CO:Perform a highway road alignment project.
The stadia hairs are not fixed in
a) stadia method
b) fixed hair method
c) moveable hair method 1 C U
d) tangential tacheometry
SO:List the methods of tacheometry.
CO:Perform a highway road alignment project.
In ________ method, the diaphragm of the tacheometer is not provided with stadia hair
a) stadia method
b) fixed hair method
c) moveable hair method 1 F U
d) tangential tacheometry
SO:List the methods of tacheometry.
CO:Perform a highway road alignment project.
The minimum reading that can be taken from stadia rod is
a) 0.01 m
b) 0.1 m
c) 0.001 m 1 C R
d) 0.005 m
SO:Retrieve tacheometry.
CO:Prepare topographic map including contours of any site
The additive constants may vary from
a) 30 cm to 60 cm
b) 10 cm to 30 cm
c) 40 cm to 70 cm 1 P R
d) 20 cm to 50 cm
SO:Retrieve tacheometry.
CO:Prepare topographic map including contours of any site
Disadvantage of anallatic lens is
a) focal length is small
b) image is inverted
c) object is magnified
1 P R
d) brightness of image is reduced
SO:Retrieve tacheometry.
CO:Prepare topographic map including contours of any site
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Which method of tacheometry is more commonly used?
a) stadia hair method
b) fixed hair method
c) moveable hair method 1 C U
d) tangential tacheometry
SO:Illustrate the three methods of tacheometry.
CO:Perform a highway road alignment project.
Advantage of tangential tacheometry is
a) easy
b) less time required
c) less number of persons required to do 1 C U
d) conducted by ordinary transit theodolite,
SO:Illustrate the three methods of tacheometry.
CO:Perform a highway road alignment project.
Reductions of bearings involves
a) trignometric tables
b) tacheometric tables
c) haul diagrams 1 P Ap
d) mass diagrams
SO:List two tacheometric or stadia constants.(
CO:Prepare topographic map including contours of any site
Reductions of bearings involves
a) trignometric tables
b) bearing tables
c) reduction diagrams 1 P Ap
d) mass diagrams
SO:List two tacheometric or stadia constants.(
CO:Prepare topographic map including contours of any site
The Jeff Cott Direct reading tacheometer carries _______ pointers in diaphragm
a) two
b) three
c) four 1 C U
d) five
SO:List two tacheometric or stadia constants.(
CO:Prepare topographic map including contours of any site
The right hand moveable pointer in Jeff Cott Direct Reading tacheometer is
a) elevation pointer
b) distance pointer
c) angle pointer
1 C R
d) vernier pointer
SO:Illustrate the working of direct reading tacheometer.
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
The left hand moveable pointer in Jeff Cott Direct Reading tacheometer is
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a) elevation pointer
b) distance pointer
1 C R
c) angle pointer
d) vernier pointer
SO:Illustrate the working of direct reading tacheometer.
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
The subtense bar is a metal bar of length
a) 1 to 2 m
b) 2 to 3 m
c) 3 to 4 m 1 C R
d) 4 to 5 m
SO:Illustrate the working of direct reading tacheometer.
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
_____ instrument carries a scale of tangents of vertical angles engraved in a glass arc.
a) Jeff cott direct reading tacheometer
b) Szepessy direct reading tacheometer
c) Hammer Fennel Auto reduction tacheometer 1 P U
d) Subtense bar
SO:Illustrate the working of direct reading tacheometer.
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
What is tacheometry
SO:Retrieve tacheometry. 2 C U
CO:Prepare topographic map including contours of any site
What is the difference betwen a theodolite and a tacheometer?
SO:Retrieve tacheometry. 2 C U
CO:Prepare topographic map including contours of any site
Why is an anallatic lens provided in a tacheometer?
SO:Retrieve tacheometry. 2 C Ap
CO:Prepare topographic map including contours of any site
What is the difference between a fixed hair tacheometer and a subtense theodolite?
SO:Identify Instruments used in tacheometry. 2 C Ap
CO:Prepare topographic map including contours of any site
What are the multiplying constant and aditive constant of a tacheometer?
SO:Illustrate characteristics and principle of tacheometry. 2 C Ap
CO:Prepare topographic map including contours of any site
What is a subtense bar?
SO:Explain the measurement of horizontal diatance by subtense bar 2 C Ap
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
What is tangential tacheometry?
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SO:Applications of anallatic lens 2 C Ap
CO:Prepare topographic map including contours of any site
What is the principle of tacheometry?
SO:Applications of anallatic lens 2 C Ap
CO:Prepare topographic map including contours of any site
What does 'reduction of readings' mean?
SO:List the methods of tacheometry. 2 C Ap
CO:Perform a highway road alignment project.
What are the various types of direct reading tacheometers?
SO:List the methods of tacheometry. 2 P U
CO:Perform a highway road alignment project.
What are the sources of error in tacheometry?
SO:List the methods of tacheometry. 2 C An
CO:Perform a highway road alignment project.
What do you mean by reduction of readings?
SO:List two methods of determination of constants. 2 P U
CO:Prepare topographic map including contours of any site
List any two charcaterisctics of a tacheometer.
SO:List two methods of determination of constants. 2 C R
CO:Prepare topographic map including contours of any site
List the methods of tacheometry.
SO:List two methods of determination of constants. 2 F R
CO:Prepare topographic map including contours of any site
What is Gale's table?what is the characteristic of this table?
SO:List two tacheometric or stadia constants.( 2 F U
CO:Prepare topographic map including contours of any site
What is least count? How can it be found our for a particular instrument?
SO:List two tacheometric or stadia constants.( 2 C U
CO:Prepare topographic map including contours of any site
How can the height of a tower be determined when it is inaccessible?
SO:List two tacheometric or stadia constants.( 2 C U
CO:Prepare topographic map including contours of any site
What are the sign conventions of latitudes and departures?
SO:List two tacheometric or stadia constants.( 2 C U
CO:Prepare topographic map including contours of any site
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What are latitude and departure?
2 C U
SO:List two tacheometric or stadia constants.(
CO:Prepare topographic map including contours of any site
What do the terms 'consecutive coordinates' and 'independent coordinates' mean?
SO:List two tacheometric or stadia constants.( 2 C U
CO:Prepare topographic map including contours of any site
Name some modern theodolites.
SO:list the components of a theodolite. 2 C U
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
What do you know about repeating theodolites and direction theodolites?
SO:list the components of a theodolite. 2 C U
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
Why are two vernier readings taken in a theodolite?
SO:list the components of a theodolite. 2 C U
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
Why are face left and face right observations taken?
SO:list the components of a theodolite. 2 C U
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
What is a deflection angle?
SO:list the components of a theodolite. 2 C U
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
How can a theodolite be used as a level?
SO:list the components of a theodolite. 2 C U
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
What is the least count of a theodolite?
SO:list the components of a theodolite. 2 C U
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
What does 'Swinging the telescope' mean
SO:list the components of a theodolite. 2 C U
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
What is 'transiting a theodolite' mean?
SO:list the components of a theodolite. 2 C U
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
What is a trunnion axis?
SO:list the components of a theodolite. 2 F R
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
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What do the term 'telescope normal' and telescope inverted' mean?
SO:list the components of a theodolite. 2 F R
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
What do the terms 'face left' and 'face right' mean?
SO:list the components of a theodolite. 2 C R
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
What are the functions of the clamp screw, tangent screw and clip screw?
SO:list the components of a theodolite. 2 F U
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
State the procedure involved in bringing the bubble to the centre?
SO:list the components of a theodolite. 2 C R
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
What is the function of the shifting head?
SO:list the components of a theodolite. 2 C R
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
Describe the location and function of the plate bubble and the altitude bubble?
SO:list the components of a theodolite. 2 C R
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
What is a 12 cm theodolite?
SO:list the components of a theodolite. 2 C R
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
What is a transit theodolite?
SO:list the components of a theodolite. 2 C R
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
Define face left.
SO:list the components of a theodolite. 2 F R
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
Define face right.
SO:list the components of a theodolite. 2 C R
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
The following consecutive readings were taken with a level and 4m levelling staff on a
continuously sloping ground at common intervals of 30 m.
0.905(on A), 1.745, 2.345, 3.125, 3.725, 0.545, 1.390, 2.055, 2.955, 3.455, 0.595, 1.015,
1.850, 2.655, and 2.945(on B).
The RL of A was 395.500. Calculate the RLs of different points and find the gradient of the 12 C R
line AB.
SO:define level line.
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A page of a level book is shown in the following. Fill in the missing readings and calculate the
RL of all points. Apply the usual checks.
Station BS IS FS Rise Fall RL Remarks
1 2.150 450.000 BM I
2 1.645 ? 0.500
3 2.345
4 ? 1.965
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5 2.050 1.825 0.400
6 ? ? 451.500 BM II
7 1.690 1.570 0.120
8 2.865 2.100
9 ? 451.250 BM III
SO:define level line.
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
Show the neat sketches of contour line s of the following
a) a pond, b) a hill, c) a ridge, d) a valley, and e) a vertical cliff
12 C R
SO:define level line.
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
What are the characteristics of contour lines?
SO:list the two methods of contouring. 6 C R
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
Define the terms contour line, contour interval and horizontal equaivalent.
SO:list the two methods of contouring. 6 C R
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
SO:list the two methods of contouring. 6 C R
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
Calculate the area of the figure corresponding to the following data recorded by planimeter.
a) IR= 2.346, b) FR =7.745, c) M=100 cm2, d) C=20.00, e)The figure traversed clockwise
with the anchor point inside and the zero of the dial passed the index mark once in the
reverse direction. 6 C R
SO:list the four methods to find area.
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
The following perpendicular offsets were taken at 10 m intervals from a chain line to an
irregular boundary line.
3.10, 4.20, 5.35, 6.45, 7.15, 8.25, 7.95, and 5.20 m
Find the area by i)trapezoidal rule ii)Simpson's rule 12 C R
SO:list the four methods to find area.
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The formation width of a road is 8 m and the side slope is 2: 1. The surface of the ground has
a transverse slope of 1 in 10. If the depths of cutting at the centres of three sections 40 m
apart are 1.5, 2.5 and 2.0 m respectively.Determine the volume of earth work 6 C R
SO:list the four methods to find area.
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
Describe the process of repetition and reiteration.
SO:list the components of a theodolite. 6 F R
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
What is the temporary adjustment of a theodolite? Describe the process of such adjustment.
SO:list the components of a theodolite. 6 C R
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
Describe the process of permanent adjustment of a transit theodolite.
SO:list the components of a theodolite. 6 C R
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
Describe the process of measuring the magnetic bearing of a line by theodolite.
SO:list the components of a theodolite. 6 C R
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
Describe the methods of checking the accuracy of closed and open traverse.
SO:list the components of a theodolite. 6 C R
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
The measured lengths and bearings of the sides of a closed traverse ABCDEA run in an
anticlockwise direction, and are tabulated below:
Line Length Bearing
AB 298.7 0o0'
BC 205.7 N 25o12' W
CD L1 S 75o6' W 12 P U
DE L2 S 56o24' E
EA 213.4 N 35o36' E
Calculate the lengths of CD and DE
SO:list the components of a theodolite.
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
The following records are obtained in a traverse survey, where the length and bearing of the
last line were not recorded.
Line Length(m) Bearing
AB 75.50 30o24'
BC 180.50 110o36'
12 P U
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SO:list the components of a theodolite.
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
The readings taken from a closed traverse are given
Line Length Latitude Departure
AB 70.0 21.5 65.45
BC 80.0 80.755 5.250
CD 43.0 41.000 13.550
DE 38 14.250 35.150 12 P An
SO:list the components of a theodolite.
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
The readings taken from a closed traverse are given
Line Length Latitude Departure
AB 70.0 21.5 65.45
BC 80.0 80.755 5.250
CD 43.0 41.000 13.550
12 P An
DE 38 14.250 35.150
EA 115 114.15 22.315
Balance the traverse by using Third rule.
SO:list the components of a theodolite.
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
Discuss the methods of tacheometry
SO:Retrieve tacheometry. 6 C Ap
CO:Prepare topographic map including contours of any site
Describe with a neat sketch the construction and working of a subtense bar.
SO:Illustrate the working of direct reading tacheometer. 6 C Ap
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
Desdcribe the direct reading tacheometers commonly used
SO:Illustrate the working of direct reading tacheometer. 6 C U
CO:Demonstrate the various functional aspects of surveying instruments
What are the sources of error in tacheometry?What are the permissible errors?
SO:List two tacheometric or stadia constants.( 6 F R
CO:Prepare topographic map including contours of any site
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Describe the method of determining the constants of a tacheometer from field measurements
SO:Identify Instruments used in tacheometry. 12 F R
CO:Prepare topographic map including contours of any site
Derive the expressions for horizontal and vertical distances in the fixed hair method when the
staff is held vertically and the measured angle is that of elevation.
12 F R
SO:Illustrate the three methods of tacheometry.
CO:Perform a highway road alignment project.
A tacheometer fitted with an anallatic lens and having a multiplying constant of 100 was set
up at R which is an intermediate point on a traverse leg AB .The following readings were
taken with staff held vertically.calculate the length AB and the level difference between A and
B
Staff station Bearing Vertical Angle Intercept Axial Hair reading
.
SO:List the methods of tacheometry.
CO:Perform a highway road alignment project.
A tacheometer was set up at a station C and the following readings were obtained on a staff
vertically held.Calculate the horizontal distance CD and RL of D, when the constants of
instrument are 100 and 0.15.
Inst. Station Staff station Vertical angle Hair readings Remark
C D 8o12' 0.75, 1.50,2.25
SO:List the methods of tacheometry.
CO:Perform a highway road alignment project.
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