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Surveying MCQs - JDO Exam

1. An instrument used for ranging is

(a) optical square

(b) line ranger

(c) clinometer

(d) pedometer

Answer: (b) line ranger
The instrument used for ranging is the line ranger. It's used to align points in a straight line during surveying.
2. Survey plotting can be done with an accuracy of

(a) 0.25 mm

(b) 0.5 mm

(c) 1 mm

(d) 1 cm

Answer: (a) 0.25 mm
Survey plotting can be done with an accuracy of 0.25 mm, ensuring detailed and precise measurements.
3. A chain may get elongated due to

(a) change in temperature

(b) difference in pull

(c) opening of rings

(d) kinks in links

Answer: (c) opening of rings
A chain may get elongated due to the opening of rings, which loosens the chain links.
4. A chain is made up of mild steel or galvanised iron wire of diameter

(a) 1 mm

(b) 4 mm

(c) 5 mm

(d) 1 cm

Answer: (b) 4 mm
Chains used in surveying are made from mild steel or galvanized iron wire, typically of 4 mm diameter, ensuring strength and durability.
5. Handles of chains are made up of

(a) mild steel

(b) galvanized iron

(c) brass

(d) copper

Answer: (c) brass
The handles of chains are made of brass, which is resistant to corrosion and wear.
6. Handles are connected to the link by

(a) flexible joint

(b) rigid joint

(c) ball and socket joint

(d) swivel joint

Answer: (d) swivel joint
The handles of the chain are connected by a swivel joint, allowing flexibility in movement during surveying.
7. Distance between two neighbouring brass rings is

(a) less than 20 cm

(b) 20 cm

(c) 1m

(d) 5 m

Answer: (b) 20 cm
The distance between neighbouring brass rings on a chain is 20 cm, which helps in easier measurement.
8. The length of a link of Gunter's chain is

(a) 20 cm

(b) 1'

(c) 0.66'

(d) 2.065'

Answer: (c) 0.66'
The length of a link in Gunter's chain is 0.66 feet, which is part of the overall chain measurement system.
9. Indirect ranging is adopted when the two ends of chain line are

(a) mutually invisible

(b) too distant

(c) on a sloping ground

(d) separated by a valley

Answer: (a) mutually invisible
Indirect ranging is adopted when the two ends of the chain line are mutually invisible, such as when there are obstructions between them.
10. A 30 m chain after measuring a distance of 6000 m was found to be 10 cm more than the designated length. If the chain was standardised before the commencement of survey then the true length is

(a) 6020 m

(b) 6010 m

(c) 5990 m

(d) 5980 m

Answer: (b) 6010 m
The true length of the measured distance is 6010 meters when a chain elongation of 10 cm is accounted for after measuring a distance of 6000 meters.