Conventional Surveying MCQ for GATE Civil Engineering
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L1 · Foundation · 545 Qs
L2 · Understanding · 107 Qs
L3 · Application · 230 Qs
L4 · Analysis · 109 Qs
L5 · GATE Ready · 0 Qs
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Q1 · Level 1 · SV-CSV-1549
In the context of field surveying, the term 'orthographic projection' primarily refers to:
Q2 · Level 1 · SV-CSV-1259
Identify the correct assertion regarding contour maps and surveying.
Q3 · Level 1 · SV-CSV-1444
When employing a scale for fieldwork, its straight edge should never be utilized for:
Q4 · Level 2 · SV-CSV-1175
The designation for the smaller horizontal angle measured between the true north direction and a particular survey line is:
Q5 · Level 2 · SV-CSV-1104
Under standard surveying conditions, what should be the expected difference between the fore-bearing and back-bearing of a line?
Q6 · Level 2 · SV-CSV-1059
How many horizontal stadia hairs are typically present in a stadia diaphragm?
Q7 · Level 3 · SV-CSV-1341
What is a significant benefit of incorporating an anallatic lens in a tacheometer?
Q8 · Level 3 · SV-CSV-1334
In stadia surveying, given 'k' as the stadia interval factor, 's' as the staff reading intercepted between the upper and lower stadia hairs, and 'c' as the instrument's additive constant, which formula accurately represents the horizontal distance 'D'?
Q9 · Level 3 · SV-CSV-1110
In the context of fieldwork, what term describes the acute angle between a surveyed line and the geographic North?
Q10 · Level 3 · SV-CSV-1063
Which of the following best describes the fundamental difference in operation between an optical square and a prism square?
Q11 · Level 3 · SV-CSV-1436
The accessible area on a drawing sheet designated for graphic representation is defined by:
Q12 · Level 4 · SV-CSV-1353
If 'd' represents the horizontal separation between a staff reading point and the observation station, the error introduced by the Earth's curvature is proportional to:
Q13 · Level 4 · SV-CSV-1350
What geometric shape best describes the longitudinal profile of a bubble tube's surface?
Q14 · Level 4 · SV-CSV-1396
If the instrument tripod sinks into the ground between the time a backsight and the subsequent foresight reading are taken, how will this affect the calculated elevation of the turning point?
Q15 · Level 4 · SV-CSV-1234
Which of the following terms is not typically associated with the process of determining elevations in surveying?