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  1. A lead line or sounding line

  2. A.

    is stretched thoroughly when wet before it is graduated

    B.

    should be soaked in water for about one hour prior to taking soundings

    C.

    is adjusted at regular interval

    D.

    is generally used for depths exceeding 6 m

    E.

    all the above.


  3. The smoothened surface of the front face of the guay walls, is known as fending which is made of

  4. A.

    granite stone

    B.

    timber

    C.

    steel

    D.

    all the above.


  5. The shore line survey includes :

  6. A.

    depicting the shore line

    B.

    depicting the prominent details on shore line

    C.

    depicting the high water line

    D.

    depicting the low water line

    E.
    all the above.

  7.  

    Which one of the following statements is not relevant to hydrographic survey :

  8. A.

    establishment of a chain of bench marks near the shore line

    B.

    establishment of horizontal control points on the shore

    C.

    determination of the sea bed profile

    D.

    depicting the irregularities in the shore line, islands and projecting rocks

    E.

    none of these.


  9. The important component of a sea port is

  10. A.

    terminal buildings

    B.

    the docks

    C.

    the harbour

    D.
    all of these.

  11. Cretans :

  12. A.

    are the harbours established on the island south east of Greek mainland

    B.

    are the natives of crete, an island south of Greek mainland

    C.

    are the plants, grown in the neighbourhood of harbours

    D.

    none of the above.


  13. The fixed mooring does not require

  14. A.

    The fixed mooring does not require

    B.

    bollard

    C.

    anchors

    D.

    capstan.


  15. The low water datum for a lake is defined as the surface of the lake when it is at elevation

  16. A.

    180.5 m above M.S.L.

    B.

    190.5 m above M.S.L.

    C.

    170.5 m above M.S.L.

    D.

    200.0 m above M.S.L.


  17. P and Q are two stations on the shore line at distance d. If the angle between Q and the boat O and P is a and the angle between P and Q at boat O is ÃŽŠƒ2;, the x and y. Coordinate along PQ and perpendicular to PQ from O are :

  18. A.

    B.

    C.

    D.

    none of the above.


  19. A harbour is a place where

  20. A.

    ships get shelter and protection against destructive forces due to sea waves

    B.

    facilities are provided for receiving cargo and passengers

    C.

    port buildings are constructed for commercial purposes

    D.

    all the above.