The distances AC and BC are measured from two fixed points A and B whose distance AB is known. The point C is plotted by intersection. This method is generally adopted in (A) Chain surveying (B) Traverse method of surveys (C) Triangulation (D) None of these

The distances AC and BC are measured from two fixed points A and B whose distance AB is known.
The point C is plotted by intersection. This method is generally adopted in
(A) Chain surveying
(B) Traverse method of surveys
(C) Triangulation
(D) None of these
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(A) Chain surveying
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