State any four classification of surveying based on instrument uesd.

State any four classification of surveying based on instrument uesd. 
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i) Chain survey ii) Plane table survey iii) Theodolite survey, iv) Tachometric survey v) compass survey vi) photographic survey, vii) Aerial survey 
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State the situation where plane table is suitable.

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State the purposes of following methods of leveling. i)Profile leveling, ii)Fly leveling, iii)Check leveling iv)Reciprocal leveling

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State fundamental lines and their relationships with each other of dumpy level.

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State two advantages of telescopic alidade over simple alidade.

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Define orientation. State two methods of orientation. Which method is most accurate and why?

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State temporary adjustments of prismatic compass

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Define local attraction. State two causes of local attraction.

Description : Define local attraction. State two causes of local attraction.

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What is bench mark? State the types of bench mark and explain any one type.

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Describe quadrantal bearing system. State the purpose it is used.

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State and describe the types of offsets.

Description : State and describe the types of offsets. 

Last Answer : 1. Perpendicular offset- When the offset is taken at 900 to the survey line, then it is known as perpendicular offset. 2. Oblique offset- When the offset is taken at an angle other than 900 ( ... when offset is set by swinging chain or tape to survey line, such formed offset is called Swing offset.

State any two uses of survey.

Description : State any two uses of survey.

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