The 'fix' of a plane table from three known points, is good, if
(A) Middle station is nearest
(B) Middle station is farthest
(C) Either the right or left station is nearest
(D) None of these
Description : The 'fix' of a plane table station with three known points, is bad if the plane table station lies (A) In the great triangle (B) Outside the great triangle (C) On the circumference of the circumscribing circle (D) None of these
Last Answer : (C) On the circumference of the circumscribing circle
Description : One of the Lehmann's rules of plane tabling, is (A) Location of the instrument station is always distant from each of the three rays from the known points in proportion to their distances ( ... to the most distant point as the inter-section of the other two rays (D) None of these
Last Answer : (A) Location of the instrument station is always distant from each of the three rays from the known points in proportion to their distances
Description : Locating the position of a plane table station with reference to three known points, is known as (A) Intersection method (B) Radiation method (C) Resection method (D) Three point problem
Last Answer : (D) Three point problem
Description : In a plane-table survey, the process of determining the plotted position of a station occupied by the plane-table by means of sights taken towards known points, the locations of which have already been plotted, is known as (a) Radiation (b) Resection (c) Intersection (d) Traversing
Last Answer : (b) Resection
Description : The operation of resection involves the following steps 1. Rough orientation of the plane table 2. The three lines form a triangle of error 3. Drawing lines back through the three control points 4. Select a point in the triangle of error ... 2, 3, 4, 5 (C) 1, 4, 3, 2, 5 (D) 1, 3, 2, 4, 5
Last Answer : (A) 1, 3, 2, 4, 5
Description : While working on a plane table, the correct rule is: (A) Draw continuous lines from all instrument stations (B) Draw short rays sufficient to contain the points sought (C) Intersection ... drawing second rays (D) Take maximum number of sights as possible from each station to distant objects
Last Answer : (B) Draw short rays sufficient to contain the points sought
Description : For orientation of a plane table with three points A, B and C, Bessel's drill is (A) Align B through A and draw a ray towards C, align A through B and draw A ray towards C, finally ... the third point, which is sighted through the point of intersection of previously drawn rays in the final step.
Last Answer : (D) In the first two steps any two of the points may be used and a ray drawn towards the third point, which is sighted through the point of intersection of previously drawn rays in the final step.
Description : In setting up a plane table at any station (A) Levelling is done first (B) Centering is done first (C) Both levelling and centering are done simultaneously (D) Orientation is done first
Last Answer : (C) Both levelling and centering are done simultaneously
Description : While setting a plane table at a station it was found that the error in centering was 30 cm away from the ray of length 40 m drawn from the station. If the scale of the plan is 1 cm = 2 cm, the displacement of the end of ... true position will be (A) 0.02 cm (B) 0.15 cm (C) 0.2 cm (D) 0.1 cm
Last Answer : (B) 0.15 cm
Description : After fixing the plane table to the tripod, the main operations which are needed at each plane table station are (i) Levelling (ii) Orientation (iii) Centering The correct sequence of these operations is (A) (i), (ii), (iii) (B) (i), (iii), (ii) (C) (iii), (i), (ii) (D) (ii), (iii), (i)
Last Answer : (B) (i), (iii), (ii)
Description : Orientation of a plane table by solving two point problems is only adopted when (A) Saving of time is a main factor (B) Better accuracy is a main factor (C) Given points are inaccessible (D) None of these
Last Answer : (C) Given points are inaccessible
Description : To orient a plane table at a point with two inaccessible points, the method generally adopted, is (A) Intersection (B) Resection (C) Radiation (D) Two point problem
Last Answer : (D) Two point problem
Description : Regarding plane-table survey, which of the following statements does not hold? (a) All the plotting work including contouring can be done in the field (b) It is quite suitable for small scale survey (c) Less number of control points are required (d) It can be done in all seasons
Last Answer : (d) It can be done in all seasons
Description : The plotting of inaccessible points in a plane-table survey can be done by the method of (a) Interpolation (b) Radiation (c) Intersection (d) Traversing
Last Answer : (c) Intersection
Description : In setting up a plane table at any station (a) Leveling is done first (b) Centering is done first (c) Both leveling and centering are done simultaneously * (d) Orientation is done first
Last Answer : c) Both leveling and centering are done simultaneously *
Description : At either end of a plane frame, maximum number of possible transverse shear forces, are (A) One (B) Two (C) Three (D) Four
Last Answer : (A) One
Description : At either end of a plane frame, maximum number of possible bending moments, are (A) Zero (B) One (C) Two (D) Three
Last Answer : (A) Zero
Description : If three forces acting in one plane upon a rigid body, keep it in equilibrium, then they must either (A) Meet in a point (B) Be all parallel (C) At least two of them must meet (D) All the above are correct
Last Answer : (D) All the above are correct
Description : Pick up the correct statement from the following: (A) The theodolite in which telescope can be rotated in vertical plane is called a transmit (B) When the vertical circle is to the left of ... the telescope during observation, it is called to be in right face (D) All the above
Last Answer : (D) All the above
Description : If the plane table is not horizontal in a direction at right angles to the alidade, the line of sight is parallel to the fiducial edge only for (A) Horizontal sights (B) Inclined sights upward (C) Inclined sight downward (D) None of these
Last Answer : (A) Horizontal sights
Description : Pick up the correct statement from the following: (A) The surface defined by the locus of points having same phase, is called a wave front (B) The wave whose surface of constant phase are parallel planes, ... waves is important and not the absolute phase of a point on the wave (D) All of these
Last Answer : Answer: Option D
Description : The operation of revolving a plane table about its vertical axis so that all lines on the sheet become parallel to corresponding lines on the ground, is known (A) Levelling (B) Centering (C) Orientation (D) Setting
Last Answer : (C) Orientation
Description : In a solution of the three-point problem in plane table surveying, the converging of error is attained through : (a) Concyclic concept (b) Bessel’s method (c) Triangle of error (d) Tracing paper method
Last Answer : (c) Triangle of error
Description : Spring tides occur when : (1) the moon, the sun and the earth are in the same line (2) the sun is closest to earth (3) the moon is farthest from earth (4) the earth is at right angles with the sun and the moon
Last Answer : (1) the moon, the sun and the earth are in the same line Explanation: The combined tide raising forces of the Moon and the Sun are at their greatest effect when the Sun and the Moon are in line with the Earth. World Geography (Set: 01)
Description : Spring tides occur when: (1) the moon, the sun and the earth are in the same line (2) the sun is closest to earth (3) the moon is farthest from earth (4) the earth is at right angles with the sun and the moon
Last Answer : (1) the moon, the sun and the earth are in the same line Explanation: The combined tide raising forces of the Moon and the Sun are at their greatest effect when the Sun and the Moon are in line with the Earth.
Description : Once upon a time, in a temple, there were three deities: Truth, Lie and Wisdom. The Truth Deity always told the truth. The Lie Deity always told the lie. The Wisdom Deity sometimes told the ... the middle deitie?'- 'Lie', the deity answered.How could the sage distinguish the three deities? -Riddles
Last Answer : The left deity is Wisdom; the middle one is Lie, and the right one is Truth. Explain: The left deity (L) said that the middle one (M) is Truth; therefore, L cannot be Truth (because there cannot be two ... cannot be Truth. Thus, R is Truth. According to him, M is Lie and as a result, L is Wisdom.
Description : The atmospheric layer farthest from the Earth's surface is known as– (1) Stratosphere (2) Exosphere (3) Ionosphere (4) (4)Mesosphere
Last Answer : (2) Exosphere Explanation: The Radio waves are reflected back to Earth in the Ionosphere which is an electrically charged layer of the upper atmosphere. This process is used to communicate beyond the horizon, at intercontinental distances, mostly in the shortwave frequency bands.
Description : The atmospheric layer farthest from the Earth’s surface is known as (1) Stratosphere (2)Exosphere (3) Ionosphere (4)Mesosphere
Last Answer : Exosphere
Description : Which of the following methods of theodolite traversing is suitable for locating the details which are far away from transit stations? (A) Measuring angle and distance from one transit station (B) ... at one station and distance from other (D) Measuring distance from two points on traverse line
Last Answer : (B) Measuring angles to the point from at least two stations
Description : In a square beam loaded longitudinally, shear develops (A) On middle fibre along horizontal plane (B) On lower fibre along horizontal plane (C) On top fibre along vertical plane (D) Equally on each fibre along horizontal plane
Last Answer : (D) Equally on each fibre along horizontal plane (D) Equally on each fibre along horizontal plane
Description : When a rectangular beam is loaded longitudinally, shear develops on (A) Bottom fibre (B) Top fibre (C) Middle fibre (D) Every-horizontal plane
Last Answer : (D) Every-horizontal plane
Description : The true meridian of a place is the line in which earth's surface is intersected by a plane through (A) East and west points (B) Zenith and nadir points (C) North and south geographical poles (D) North and south magnetic poles
Last Answer : (C) North and south geographical poles
Description : Forces are called concurrent when their lines of action meet in (A) One point (B) Two points (C) Plane (D) Perpendicular planes
Last Answer : (A) One point
Description : Two dimensional flows occurs when (A) The direction and magnitude of the velocity at all points are identical (B) The velocity of successive fluid particles, at any point, is the same at ... fluid particles move in plane or parallel planes and the streamline patterns are identical in each plan
Description : Uniform flow occurs when (A) The direction and magnitude of the velocity at all points are identical (B) The velocity of successive fluid particles, at any point, is the same at ... fluid particles move in plane or parallel planes and the streamline patterns are identical in each pleasure
Last Answer : Answer: Option C
Description : True one-dimensional flow occurs when (A) The direction and magnitude of the velocity at all points are identical (B) The velocity of successive fluid particles, at any point, is the same ... fluid particles move in plane or parallel planes and the streamline patterns are identical in each plane
Last Answer : Answer: Option A
Description : Non uniform flow occurs when (A) The direction and magnitude of the velocity at all points are identical (B) The velocity of successive fluid particles, at any point, is the same at ... The fluid particles move in plane or parallel planes and the streamline patterns are identical in each plane
Description : Steady flow occurs when (A) The direction and magnitude of the velocity at all points are identical (B) The velocity of successive fluid particles, at any point, is the same at successive ... fluid particles move in plane or parallel planes and the streamline patterns are identical in each plane
Last Answer : Answer: Option B
Description : Select the incorrect statement from the following In eccentrically loaded columns, [ A ] The tensile strength of concrete is ignored [ B ] Design stress - strain curve for steel in compression is the ... different points in the section will be same [ D ] Plane section remain plane even after bending
Last Answer : [ C ] The strain at different points in the section will be same
Description : The method generally preferred to for contouring an undulating area, is (A) Chain surveying (B) Plane table surveying (C) Tacheometrical surveying (D) Compass surveying
Last Answer : (C) Tacheometrical surveying
Description : The instrument used for accurate centering in plane table survey is (A) Spirit level (B) Alidade (C) Plumbing fork (D) Trough compass
Last Answer : (C) Plumbing fork
Description : The type of surveying which requires least office work is (A) Tachometry (B) Trigonometrical levelling (C) Plane table surveying (D) Theodolite surveying
Last Answer : (C) Plane table surveying
Description : To orient a plane table at a point roughly south of the mid-point of two inaccessible conical hill stations and in the plains, a point is selected in line with AB and table is oriented at by bringing ab ... , is (A) Unique and correct (B) Incorrect (C) Manifold and correct (D) Not reliable
Last Answer : (C) Manifold and correct
Description : The methods used for locating the plane table stations are (i) Radiation (ii) Traversing (iii) Intersection (iv) Resection The correct answer is (A) (i) and (ii) (B) (iii) and (iv) (C) (ii) and (iv) (D) (i) and (iii)
Last Answer : (C) (ii) and (iv)
Description : Which of the following methods of plane table surveying is used to locate the position of an inaccessible point? (A) Radiation (B) Intersection (C) Traversing (D) Resection
Last Answer : (B) Intersection
Description : The size of a plane table is (A) 750 mm × 900 mm (B) 600 mm × 750 mm (C) 450 mm × 600 mm (D) 300 mm × 450 mm
Last Answer : (B) 600 mm × 750 mm
Description : Which one of the following statements is not correct ? (a) A surveyor's compass has two sight vanes (b) A prismatic compass has an object vane and an eye vane (c) A trough compass ... table (d) In a prismatic compass the graduations on the aluminimum disc rotate and the index remains stationary
Last Answer : (a) A surveyor’s compass has two sight vanes
Description : A pile of length carrying a uniformly distributed load per metre length is suspended at the centre and from other two points 0.15 L from either end ; the maximum hogging moment will be (A) WL²/15 (B) WL²/30 (C) WL²/60 (D) WL²/90
Description : To ensure that the hogging bending moment at two points of suspension of a pile of length L equals the sagging moment at its centre, the distances of the points of suspension from either end, is (A) 0.107 L (B) 0.207 L (C) 0.307 L (D) 0.407 L
Description : The plane that divides tha body into right and left haves is called
Last Answer : The plane that divides tha body into right and left haves is called A. Transverse B. Frontal C. Sagittal D. Radial