Basic Surveying MCQs (Part-1)

What is the primary purpose of leveling in surveying?

A Measuring angles
B Measuring horizontal distances
C Determining elevation differences
D Mapping contours

Which instrument is commonly used for measuring horizontal distances in chain surveying?

A Measuring tape
B Total station
C Theodolite
D Prism

What is the purpose of a theodolite in surveying?

A Measuring horizontal distances
B Mapping contours
C Determining elevation differences
D Measuring vertical and horizontal angles

What is the main advantage of using a total station in surveying?

A It measures only distances
B It measures angles and distances simultaneously
C It is used only for leveling
D It is a manual instrument

What is the term for a line of known length and direction used in surveying?

A Baseline
B Contour line
C Traverse line
D Meridian

Which method is used to measure large areas in surveying?

A Chain surveying
B Plane table surveying
C Triangulation
D Compass surveying

What is the purpose of contour lines on a map?

A To show boundaries
B To indicate elevation changes
C To measure distances
D To mark water bodies

Which instrument is used for measuring vertical angles in surveying?

A Compass
B Theodolite
C Plane table
D Chain

What is the primary use of a plane table in surveying?

A Measuring distances
B Measuring angles
C Plotting survey data directly in the field
D Leveling

What is the term for the process of determining the position of a point by measuring angles from known points?

A Traversing
B Triangulation
C Leveling
D Contouring

What is the purpose of a prism in total station surveying?

A To reflect the EDM signal
B To measure angles
C To level the instrument
D To plot data

Which method is used to measure the area of an irregular plot?

A Chain surveying
B Triangulation
C Traversing
D Simpson’s rule

What is the term for the process of measuring distances using electronic instruments?

A Chain surveying
B EDM surveying
C Compass surveying
D Plane table surveying

What is the primary purpose of a compass in surveying?

A Determining direction
B Measuring angles
C Measuring distances
D Leveling

What is the term for the process of setting out curves in road or railway construction?

A Traversing
B Triangulation
C Curve setting
D Leveling