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  1. If α is the angle between the polar ray and the tangent at the point of commencement of a lemniscate curve, the equation of the curve, is

  2. A.

    l = k \(\sqrt{ sinα}\)

    B.

    l = k\(\sqrt{ sin 2α}\)

    C.

    l = k\(\sqrt{ sin 3α}\)

    D.

    l = k\(\sqrt{ tan 2α}\)

    E.

    l = k\(\sqrt{ cos 2α}\)


  3. Pick up the correct statement from the following :

  4. A.

    If the slope of the curve of a mass diagram in the direction of increasing abscissa is downward, it indicates an embankment

    B.

    The vertical distance between a maximum ordinate and the next forward maximum ordinate represents the whole volume of the embankment

    C.

    The vertical distance between a minimum ordinate and the next forward maximum ordinate represents the whole volume of a cutting

    D.

    The area enclosed by a loop of the curve and balancing line, measures the haul in that direction.

    E.

    all the above.


  5. Pick up the correct statement from the following :

  6. A.

    if the image of the object does not fall on the plane of the cross-lines, parallax exists

    B.

    parallax has nothing to do with the eyepiece

    C.

    the eyepiece is adjusted for clear vision of the cross hairs

    D.

    all the above.


  7. The slope correction may be ignored if

  8. A.

    the slope of the ground is less than 3°

    B.

    to slope of the ground is say 1 in 19

    C.

    both (a) and (b)

    D.

    neither (a) nor (b)


  9. If Δ is the angle of deflection of the curve, T1 and T2 are its points of tangencies, the angle between the tangent at T1 and long chord T1 T2 will be

  10. A.

    \(\frac { Δ} {4 } \)

    B.

    \(\frac { Δ} {3 } \)

    C.

    \(\frac { Δ} { 2} \)

    D.

    Δ

    E.


  11. If a tacheometer is fitted with an anal-latic lens

  12. A.

    additive constant is 100, multiplying constant is zero

    B.

    multiplying constant is 100, additive constant is zero

    C.

    both multiplying and additive constants are 100

    D.

    both multiplying and additive constants are 100


  13. Volume of the earth work may be calculated by

  14. A.

    mean areas

    B.

    end areas

    C.

    Prismoidal formula

    D.

    Trapezoidal

    E.

    all the above.


  15. Which one of the following mistakes/errors may be cumulative + or - :

  16. A.

    bad ranging

    B.

    bad straightening

    C.

    erroneous length of chain

    D.

    sag.


  17. The orthographical projection of a traverse leg upon the reference meridian, is known as

  18. A.

    departure of leg

    B.

    latitude to the leg

    C.

    co-ordinate of the leg

    D.

    bearing of the leg.


  19. The whole circle bearing of a line is 290°. Its reduced bearing is

  20. A.

    N 20° E

    B.

    N 20° W

    C.

    N 70° W

    D.

    S 70° E