Error due to incorrect ranging is obtained from the relation R = 40 d m , when the chain used is length equal to . . . . . . . .
Select an option to see the answer and solution.
The object glass is provided in Dumpy level with a . . . . . . . .
A. Tie
B. Ray shade
C. Focusing screw
D. Telescope
Select an option to see the answer and solution.
In internal focussing telescope, the additional concave lens inside the short tube can be moved between the object lens and diaphragm by means of . . . . . . . . arrangement.
A. Ball and socket
B. Rock and pinion
C. Clutch and ball
D. All
Select an option to see the answer and solution.
Basic principal of the instrument pantagraph is . . . . . . . .
A. Similar triangles
B. Simpsonrle
C. Right angle triangle
D. None
Select an option to see the answer and solution.
The process of establishing intermediate points on a straight line connecting two stations . . . . . . . .
A. Crossing
B. Ranging
C. Leading
D. Terminator
Select an option to see the answer and solution.
Reciprocal ranging is used when alignment is to be done across . . . . . . . .
A. Pond
B. Tall building
C. Big river
D. Two stations when they are not intervisible
Select an option to see the answer and solution.
What is SPS . . . . . . . .
A. Standard positioning service
B. Geographical information system
C. Special police service
D. Satilite positioning system
Select an option to see the answer and solution.
The combined effect of curvature and refraction in levelling is an error which is
A. Additive
B. Subtractive
C. Multiplication
D. Divisive
Select an option to see the answer and solution.
One of the disadvantages of steel band is it . . . . . . . .
A. Difficult to read the markings
B. Easily broken difficult to repair
C. Kinks whole taking measurements
D. Heavier than chain
Select an option to see the answer and solution.
A line joining two stations which is used to locate details, for away from the main line is called . . . . . . . .
Select an option to see the answer and solution.
In optical reading instruments.
A. The vertical circle is usually continuous from 0 - 359
B. The readings increase when the telescope is elevated in the face left position
C. The readings decrease when the telescope is elevated in the face right poriton
D. All
Select an option to see the answer and solution.
The main function of levelling is either to determine the elevations and to determine . . . . . . . . in elevation of the given points.
A. Addition
B. Difference
C. Equal
D. All
Select an option to see the answer and solution.
The line joining the point of commencement to point of tangency called . . . . . . . .
A. Short chord
B. Long chord
C. Sub chord
D. Mid chord
Select an option to see the answer and solution.
Error due to imperfect focussing of eye piece and object lens cdmes under.
A. Faulty focussing
B. Curvature and refraction
C. Sighting
D. High winds
Select an option to see the answer and solution.
Length of the chord calculated by the formule.
A. 180 ∏ R ϕ
B. R Tan 2 ϕ
C. 2 R sin 2 ϕ
D. R ( sec 2 ϕ − 1 )
Select an option to see the answer and solution.
The whole circle bearings of two lines are 80°and 300°.The interior angle included between two lines is . . . . . . . .
Select an option to see the answer and solution.
The horizontal angle which the magnetic meridian makes with the true meridian is known . . . . . . . .
A. Declination
B. Local altraction
C. Dip
D. Back bearing
Select an option to see the answer and solution.
Chain triangulation involves measurement of . . . . . . . .
A. Three sides of angle
B. Two sides and one angle
C. A base line and two angles
D. Base lines and three angles
Select an option to see the answer and solution.
The curve which is having a single arc of a circle connecting two straights called
A. Compound curve
B. Transition curve
C. Reverse curve
D. Simple curve
Select an option to see the answer and solution.
For a curve of radious 100m and normal chord 10m, the Rankine's deflection angle is
A. 0° 25'.95
B. 1° 25'.95
C. 1° 35'.95
D. 1° 45'.95
Select an option to see the answer and solution.