GATE Civil Engineering Practice Quiz

Question 1

In chain surveying, the primary condition for selecting a framework of triangles is that each triangle should preferably be

Accepted Answer

equilateral or nearly equilateral

Question 2

In a closed traverse, the algebraic sum of latitudes is +0.12 m and the algebraic sum of departures is -0.05 m. The linear error of closure is closest to

Accepted Answer

0.13 m

Question 3

In a leveling operation, the staff reading taken on a point of known RL immediately after setting up the instrument is called

Accepted Answer

backsight

Question 4

In tacheometry using a stadia diaphragm with additive constant zero and multiplying constant 100, if the staff intercept is 1.25 m and the line of sight is horizontal, the horizontal distance is

Accepted Answer

125 m

GATE Civil Engineering — Syllabus & notes

Syllabus and study notes