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WorksheetsD42 MASTER THE DAY
Total questions: 146
Worksheet time: 2hrs 26mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Which instrument is used to check right angles in chain surveying?
a)
Line ranger
b)
Cross staff
c)
Telescope
d)
Arrow
2.
What is the permissible error for a 20 m chain as per IS 1492?
a)
±2 mm
b)
±5 mm
c)
±10 mm
d)
±8 mm
3.
What is the purpose of folding chains after use?
a)
For lubrication
b)
For easy storage and transport
c)
To reduce weight
d)
To correct errors
4.
How many arrows are provided with a 30 m chain?
a)
10
b)
20
c)
9
d)
15
5.
The zero end of a chain is generally marked by:
a)
Brass ring
b)
Arrow head
c)
Tally
d)
Red ribbon
6.
Which method is used to avoid cumulative errors in chain surveying?
a)
Using new chain every time
b)
Standardizing the chain
c)
Replacing links
d)
Using measuring tape
7.
What is the main function of a ranging rod?
a)
Measure distance
b)
Determine elevation
c)
Align survey lines
d)
Take offsets
8.
Which is the standard length of a Gunter's chain?
a)
20 m
b)
30 m
c)
66 ft
d)
100 ft
9.
What is the effect of temperature on chain measurement?
a)
No effect
b)
Shortens chain
c)
Lengthens chain
d)
Only affects steel tape
10.
Which line is run to locate interior details in chain surveying?
a)
Check line
b)
Tie line
c)
Base line
d)
Offset line
11.
The accuracy of chain surveying is affected MOST by:
a)
Magnetic declination
b)
Ranging errors
c)
Soil type
d)
Contour interval
12.
Which of the following is not part of a chain surveying field book entry?
a)
Chain line
b)
Offsets
c)
Angles
d)
Sketches
13.
What is the maximum permissible length difference for a 30 m chain as per IS?
a)
±5 mm
b)
±8 mm
c)
±10 mm
d)
±15 mm
14.
The most suitable method for ranging when stations are not intervisible is:
a)
Reciprocal ranging
b)
Direct ranging
c)
Angular method
d)
Pacing
15.
Which component divides the chain into meters in a metric chain?
a)
Handles
b)
Tallies
c)
Links
d)
Rings
16.
Which of the following is used for minor survey work where high precision is not required?
a)
Steel tape
b)
Linen tape
c)
Invar tape
d)
Band tape
17.
Which line is used to verify the accuracy of chaining between two stations?
a)
Tie line
b)
Check line
c)
Base line
d)
Offset line
18.
Which method is best suited for measuring sloping ground in chain surveying?
a)
Direct chaining
b)
Taping along slope
c)
Stepping method
d)
Offset method
19.
Which of the following is NOT used in chain surveying?
a)
Plumb bob
b)
Ranging rod
c)
Tacheometer
d)
Cross staff
20.
Assertion (A): Offsets are essential in chain surveying.
Reason (R): They are used to locate details that are away from the chain line.
a)
Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
b)
Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
c)
A is true, R is false
d)
A is false, R is true
21.
Assertion (A): Chain surveying is best suited for small, open, and level areas.
Reason (R): In chain surveying, only linear measurements are taken.
a)
Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
b)
Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
c)
A is true, R is false
d)
A is false, R is true
22.
Which of the following is NOT a type of offset in chain surveying?
a)
Perpendicular
b)
Oblique
c)
Curved
d)
Swing
23.
What is the correct method to read a field book entry?
a)
Left to right
b)
Right to left
c)
Center outward
d)
Bottom to top
24.
Taping is preferred over chaining when:
a)
The slope is gentle
b)
Obstacles are present
c)
Greater accuracy is needed
d)
In flat terrain
25.
Which line is measured with the highest accuracy in chain surveying?
a)
Base line
b)
Tie line
c)
Offset line
d)
Check line
26.
What is the number of links in a 20 m metric chain?
a)
100
b)
150
c)
66
d)
200
27.
Which of the following causes cumulative error in chain surveying?
a)
Wrong booking
b)
Incorrect ranging
c)
Incorrect chain length
d)
Sagging
28.
The unit of a link in metric chain is:
a)
1 m
b)
20 cm
c)
10 cm
d)
5 cm
29.
What is the main difference between tape and chain measurement?
a)
Tape is lighter
b)
Chain is more accurate
c)
Tape gives angular readings
d)
Chain is used in closed traverse
30.
Which type of error arises due to non-horizontal chaining?
a)
Random error
b)
Systematic error
c)
Gross error
d)
Instrumental error
31.
What is the limiting length of perpendicular offsets?
a)
15 m
b)
20 m
c)
30 m
d)
10 m
32.
Which type of offset is taken when the object is not perpendicular to chain line?
a)
Perpendicular offset
b)
Oblique offset
c)
Swing offset
d)
Tie offset
33.
How many tallies are there in a 20 m chain?
a)
5
b)
4
c)
6
d)
9
34.
The ends of chains are provided with:
a)
Handles
b)
Clamps
c)
Weights
d)
Brass tally
35.
Which is the most accurate method of ranging?
a)
Using eye estimation
b)
Using theodolite
c)
Using line ranger
d)
Using staff and tape
36.
How is a line ranged when both end stations are not visible from one another?
a)
Using reciprocal ranging
b)
Using cross staff
c)
Using compass
d)
Using pegs
37.
What is the usual cross-sectional shape of a ranging rod?
a)
Rectangular
b)
Circular
c)
Triangular
d)
Square
38.
Which type of measurement error is caused by incorrect recording in the field book?
a)
Instrumental error
b)
Random error
c)
Personal error
d)
Booking error
39.
Which of the following is NOT a standard accessory with a chain?
a)
Arrows
b)
Handles
c)
Telescope
d)
Tallies
40.
If a 30 m chain is 5 cm too short, what is the correction per meter?
a)
0.0017 m
b)
0.0025 m
c)
0.0010 m
d)
0.0033 m
41.
Which method is used to check a survey by measuring diagonals?
a)
Reciprocal ranging
b)
Chain triangulation
c)
Check lines
d)
Diagonal check
42.
What is the length of each link in a 30 m chain having 150 links?
a)
0.2 m
b)
0.5 m
c)
0.25 m
d)
0.3 m
43.
Which of the following lines helps to locate details away from the main survey line?
a)
Main line
b)
Base line
c)
Tie line
d)
Check line
44.
Why is a ranging rod painted in alternate colors?
a)
For easy length marking
b)
To improve durability
c)
For easy visibility
d)
To indicate center
45.
What is the function of an arrow in chain surveying?
a)
To set out 90°
b)
To locate intermediate stations
c)
To mark chain lengths
d)
To record readings
46.
Which tape material is most accurate for measurement?
a)
Steel
b)
Cloth
c)
Linen
d)
Plastic
47.
What is the standard width of a chain link?
a)
3 mm
b)
5 mm
c)
6 mm
d)
8 mm
48.
In chain surveying, the field book is maintained to:
a)
Plot angles
b)
Record observations
c)
Calculate heights
d)
Draw maps
49.
The most suitable instrument for setting 90° angles in chain survey is:
a)
Optical square
b)
Prism square
c)
Line ranger
d)
Compass
50.
Which device ensures that the chain is not twisted during measurement?
a)
Handle
b)
Tally
c)
Ring
d)
Swivel joint
51.
Which of the following is a method of indirect ranging?
a)
Using compass
b)
Reciprocal ranging
c)
Using prismatic square
d)
Offset method
52.
A chain is to be tested against a standard steel tape on a flat ground. This procedure is called:
a)
Permanent adjustment
b)
Calibration
c)
Temporary adjustment
d)
Standardization
53.
A field sketch showing lines, stations and offsets is called:
a)
Plot
b)
Index map
c)
Key plan
d)
Sketch plan
54.
The process of marking survey stations using pegs or ranging rods is called:
a)
Marking
b)
Centering
c)
Stationing
d)
Fixing
55.
For measuring horizontal distances over sloping ground, which method is most suitable?
a)
Chaining along slope
b)
Offset method
c)
Stepping method
d)
Leveling method
56.
Which type of tape is most commonly used in field work for quick measurements?
a)
Linen tape
b)
Steel tape
c)
Invar tape
d)
Cloth tape
57.
Which of the following is not a direct method of distance measurement?
a)
Pacing
b)
Chaining
c)
Taping
d)
Trigonometrical method
58.
Which IS code specifies standard for metric chains used in surveying?
a)
IS 1492
b)
IS 456
c)
IS 875
d)
IS 800
59.
Assertion (A): Arrows are used in chain surveying to count the number of chains laid.
Reason (R): Arrows are inserted into the ground at every 10 m distance.
a)
Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
b)
Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
c)
A is true, R is false
d)
A is false, R is true
60.
Assertion (A): Taping on sloped ground leads to errors in horizontal measurement.
Reason (R): Tape sag increases accuracy of length measurement.
a)
Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
b)
Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
c)
A is true, R is false
d)
A is false, R is true
61.
Match the following:
A. Chain length B. 20 m chain C. Steel tape D. Arrows
1.100 links 2.200 links 3.More accurate 4.Count full chains
a)
A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4
b)
A-2, B-1, C-3, D-4
c)
A-1, B-2, C-4, D-3
d)
A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3
62.
What is the most accurate method to measure a horizontal distance on sloping ground?
a)
By measuring along the slope
b)
By using a theodolite
c)
By stepping method
d)
By reciprocal ranging
63.
Which of the following is not an error in chaining?
a)
Incorrect length of chain
b)
Sag in chain
c)
Incorrect ranging
d)
Incorrect compass reading
64.
The error due to expansion of metallic chain is known as:
a)
Sag error
b)
Incorrect booking
c)
Temperature error
d)
Incorrect ranging
65.
The number of links in a 20 m metric chain is:
a)
100
b)
150
c)
200
d)
250
66.
Chain survey is suitable for:
a)
Large area with many details
b)
Very steep terrain
c)
Small open areas with simple details
d)
Forested regions
67.
The standard length of an arrow used in chain surveying is:
a)
100 mm
b)
200 mm
c)
400 mm
d)
500 mm
68.
Which type of ranging is performed using intermediate stations?
a)
Direct ranging
b)
Reciprocal ranging
c)
Triangulation
d)
Rough ranging
69.
Which instrument is used to align intermediate points in chain surveying?
a)
Telescope
b)
Line ranger
c)
Plumb bob
d)
Tripod
70.
In chain surveying, how are offsets classified?
a)
Short and long
b)
Direct and reciprocal
c)
Right and oblique
d)
Simple and compound
71.
What is the usual width of a chain link?
a)
2 mm
b)
4 mm
c)
6 mm
d)
8 mm
72.
What is the primary purpose of a ranging rod?
a)
Measure height
b)
Leveling
c)
Mark station points
d)
Check angular measurements
73.
Which method is best for plotting survey data with perpendicular offsets?
a)
Compass method
b)
Radiation method
c)
Offset method
d)
Tacheometry
74.
Which line connects survey stations and forms the framework of chain survey?
a)
Check line
b)
Tie line
c)
Base line
d)
Offset line
75.
Which error occurs when a chain is not properly straightened while measuring?
a)
Sag error
b)
Alignment error
c)
Incorrect length
d)
Temperature error
76.
Which of the following is used for measuring offsets up to 15 m?
a)
Ranging rod
b)
Steel tape
c)
Chain
d)
Cross staff
77.
Which method is used for plotting details in chain survey when the area is large?
a)
Radiation method
b)
Offset method
c)
Cross staff method
d)
Perpendicular method
78.
What is the main purpose of a check line in chain survey?
a)
To locate details
b)
To measure offsets
c)
To verify accuracy of survey
d)
To establish base line
79.
Which type of offset is used when the feature is located at an angle other than 90°?
a)
Perpendicular offset
b)
Oblique offset
c)
Right offset
d)
Intermediate offset
80.
What is the role of a tie line in chain survey?
a)
To form triangle
b)
To verify angle
c)
To locate details
d)
To mark check points
81.
Which of the following does not form part of a chain?
a)
Handles
b)
Brass rings
c)
Tapes
d)
Swivels
82.
Which is the standard color of ranging rods used in surveying?
a)
Red and yellow
b)
Red and white
c)
Black and white
d)
Blue and white
83.
The purpose of providing brass tallies in chains is to:
a)
Avoid sagging
b)
Increase length
c)
Mark length intervals
d)
Hold the chain
84.
Which type of offset is perpendicular to the main survey line?
a)
Oblique offset
b)
Short offset
c)
Right angle offset
d)
Intermediate offset
85.
Which tool is primarily used to measure the distance between two stations in chain surveying?
a)
Tape
b)
Level
c)
Theodolite
d)
Compass
86.
Which factor causes sag in a chain during measurement?
a)
Temperature
b)
Tension
c)
Gravity
d)
Length
87.
How can the cumulative error in chaining be minimized?
a)
Use metallic tape
b)
Take back bearings
c)
Use tension handles
d)
Correct chain length regularly
88.
In chain surveying, which of the following is considered an occasional error?
a)
Wrong alignment
b)
Sag in chain
c)
Bad ranging
d)
Improper folding
89.
Which error in chain surveying can be corrected using a pull of known magnitude?
a)
Sag error
b)
Length error
c)
Alignment error
d)
Tension error
90.
Which is a limitation of chain surveying?
a)
Used in open areas
b)
Limited to flat terrain
c)
Used for large projects
d)
Provides angular data
91.
What is the unit length of a Gunter’s chain?
a)
66 feet
b)
33 feet
c)
100 feet
d)
20 meters
92.
What are the metallic rings connecting links in a surveying chain called?
a)
Swivels
b)
Loops
c)
Rings
d)
Handles
93.
Which of the following is used to test the accuracy of a chain?
a)
Steel tape
b)
Standard gauge
c)
Standard length marked on ground
d)
Cross staff
94.
A chain is said to be too long if:
a)
Measured distance is more than actual
b)
Measured distance is less than actual
c)
Sag is reduced
d)
Links are tightened
95.
In chain survey, a triangle should be:
a)
Equilateral
b)
Isosceles
c)
Well-conditioned
d)
Acute-angled
96.
Which method is commonly used for locating details in chain survey?
a)
Plane tabling
b)
Offset method
c)
Total station
d)
Tacheometry
97.
The most common scale used in chain survey field books is:
a)
1:500
b)
1:100
c)
1:1000
d)
1:50
98.
Which error is caused due to incorrect marking of stations?
a)
Cumulative error
b)
Tension error
c)
Alignment error
d)
Random error
99.
Which of the following is not a source of error in chain surveying?
a)
Sag in chain
b)
Incorrect tension
c)
Incorrect compass bearing
d)
Alignment error
100.
How many arrows are supplied with a standard 30 m chain?
a)
8
b)
10
c)
12
d)
15
101.
The term 'tie station' refers to:
a)
Station used for triangulation
b)
Station fixed using GPS
c)
Point used to locate details away from main line
d)
Station on base line
102.
Statement 1: Chain surveying is suitable for large hilly areas.
Statement 2: Chain surveying is preferred in open areas with flat terrain.
a)
Both statements are true
b)
Only Statement 1 is true
c)
Only Statement 2 is true
d)
Both statements are false
103.
Statement 1: Cross-staff is used for setting out angles in chain surveying.
Statement 2: Cross-staff can be used to set 90° angles to the chain line.
a)
Both statements are true
b)
Only Statement 1 is true
c)
Only Statement 2 is true
d)
Both statements are false
104.
Which device helps to establish the right angle from the baseline in chain surveying?
a)
Line ranger
b)
Cross-staff
c)
Compass
d)
Plumb bob
105.
Which chain is commonly used for engineering surveys in India?
a)
Gunter's chain
b)
Revenue chain
c)
Metric chain
d)
Engineer’s chain
106.
What is the function of brass tallies in a survey chain?
a)
Reduce friction
b)
Improve accuracy
c)
Indicate distance
d)
Hold the handles
107.
In chain surveying, how is the baseline selected?
a)
Shortest distance
b)
Between least accessible points
c)
Longest and most level line
d)
Along the boundary
108.
What does 'well-conditioned triangle' mean in chain surveying?
a)
Equilateral triangle
b)
Triangle with one obtuse angle
c)
Triangle with angles between 30° and 120°
d)
Triangle with all acute angles
109.
What causes cumulative errors in chaining?
a)
Sag in chain
b)
Improper ranging
c)
Incorrect chain length
d)
Incorrect reading
110.
What should be the ideal condition for a field where chain survey is to be conducted?
a)
Crowded and built-up
b)
Flat and open
c)
Hilly and forested
d)
Swampy and irregular
111.
Which is not a component of a chain?
a)
Brass handle
b)
Arrow
c)
Link
d)
Tallies
112.
Statement 1: Arrows are used in chain surveying to mark the end of a chain length.
Statement 2: Arrows are permanent fixtures attached to the chain.
a)
Both statements are true
b)
Only Statement 1 is true
c)
Only Statement 2 is true
d)
Both statements are false
113.
The instrument used to align points in a straight line is:
a)
Plumb bob
b)
Optical square
c)
Ranging rod
d)
Cross staff
114.
Which of the following tools helps measure intermediate offsets accurately?
a)
Steel tape
b)
Arrow
c)
Cross staff
d)
Optical square
115.
The standard length of a metric chain commonly used is:
a)
10 m
b)
20 m
c)
30 m
d)
40 m
116.
Which error is caused due to incorrect holding of ranging rods?
a)
Sag error
b)
Tension error
c)
Alignment error
d)
Length error
117.
In a 20 m chain, brass tallies are fixed at every:
a)
1 m
b)
2 m
c)
5 m
d)
10 m
118.
What does the term 'offset' mean in surveying?
a)
Main survey line
b)
Distance measured perpendicular or oblique from chain line
c)
Chain length
d)
Base line direction
119.
Which method is NOT used to set perpendicular offsets?
a)
Cross staff method
b)
Optical square
c)
Swinging tape method
d)
Compass method
120.
Which is the most important line in a chain survey?
a)
Tie line
b)
Check line
c)
Base line
d)
Offset line
121.
The purpose of a check line in chain survey is to:
a)
Form triangles
b)
Check accuracy of measurements
c)
Mark offsets
d)
Join baseline ends
122.
Which of the following is NOT used for ranging?
a)
Line ranger
b)
Ranging rod
c)
Cross staff
d)
Eye estimation
123.
Which type of offset is more accurate for longer distances?
a)
Right angle offset
b)
Oblique offset
c)
Swing offset
d)
Tape offset
124.
What is the maximum allowable length error in a 30 m chain as per IS code?
a)
±2 mm
b)
±5 mm
c)
±8 mm
d)
±10 mm
125.
Which among the following is a standard surveying chain?
a)
Metric chain
b)
Engineer’s chain
c)
Revenue chain
d)
All of these
126.
Which of the following is NOT a type of ranging?
a)
Direct ranging
b)
Reciprocal ranging
c)
Triangular ranging
d)
Eye ranging
127.
Which tool is used to measure depth or height in inaccessible locations during surveying?
a)
Ranging rod
b)
Leveling staff
c)
Plumb bob
d)
Tape
128.
The links in a survey chain are made of:
a)
Brass
b)
Mild steel
c)
Aluminum
d)
Stainless steel
129.
Which is a temporary adjustment of a chain?
a)
Cleaning chain
b)
Calibrating tally
c)
Stretching chain
d)
Straightening links
130.
A line is measured on a slope of 1 in 10. If the measured length is 200 m, what is its horizontal equivalent?
a)
195.0 m
b)
199.0 m
c)
193.5 m
d)
192m
131.
A tape 30 m long is held with a sag of 0.1 m. Find the sag correction (Cₛ).
a)
-0.00056 m
b)
-0.000167 m
c)
-0.00334 m
d)
-0.00278 m
132.
Tape 20 m used in 40°C, standard temp is 20°C. Coefficient of expansion = 11×10^-6 /°C. Find correction.
a)
0.0022 m
b)
0.0044 m
c)
0.0088 m
d)
0.0011 m
133.
A 30 m tape is standardized to be 30.05 m. A line is measured as 450 m. What is the true length?
a)
450.75m
b)
448.5 m
c)
450 m
d)
452.25 m
134.
Measured length = 1000 m; elevation = 500 m; Earth's radius = 6370 km. Reduce to MSL length?
a)
999.92 m
b)
999.80 m
c)
999.95 m
d)
999.98 m
135.
Field scale = 1:1000, measured length on map = 5 cm. Actual field length?
a)
10 m
b)
50 m
c)
20 m
d)
5 m
136.
If a tape is applied with tension 100 N more than standard, α = 1.5×10^-6 /N, L = 30 m. Find correction.
a)
0.0045 m
b)
0.006 m
c)
0.003 m
d)
0.009 m
137.
Offset distance = 8 m, length between two stations = 200 m. What is area added by offset?
a)
800 m²
b)
1600 m²
c)
200 m²
d)
400 m²
138.
A line measured with sag shows 0.3 m less than actual. What is the correction?
a)
+0.3 m
b)
-0.3 m
c)
+3.0 m
d)
-3.0 m
139.
A rectangle plotted on map measures 6 cm by 4 cm. Scale = 1:2000. What is field area?
a)
9600m²
b)
480 m²
c)
1440 m²
d)
1920 m²
140.
A 20 m chain was found 0.06 m too long. If a length of 500 m is measured, what is the corrected length?
a)
498.5 m
b)
501.5 m
c)
502.0 m
d)
499.4 m
141.
Calculate sag correction for 30 m tape with tension 100 N. Use w = 0.1 kg/m.
a)
-0.0012 m
b)
-0.0021 m
c)
-0.0031 m
d)
-0.0018 m
142.
At scale 1:2500, what is the field length corresponding to 6.5 cm on map?
a)
162.5 m
b)
162.0 m
c)
165.0 m
d)
160.5 m
143.
Plotted area = 30 cm² at 1:1000. Calculate actual ground area.
a)
3000 m²
b)
30000 m²
c)
300000 m²
d)
30 m²
144.
If slope = 1 in 5 and measured line = 250 m, what is vertical difference?
a)
50 m
b)
40 m
c)
45 m
d)
30 m
145.
Measured length = 900 m, elevation = 300 m, reduce to MSL (R = 6370000 m).
a)
899.96 m
b)
893.93 m
c)
890.85 m
d)
880.89 m
146.
A chain is 30 m, but standardized as 30.1 m. Measured = 750 m. True length?
a)
752.5 m
b)
747.5 m
c)
755 m
d)
749.25 m
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