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Which of the following angles can be set out with the help of French cross staff?

  • (A)  45° only
  • (B)  90° only
  • (C)  either 45° or 90°
  • (D)  any angle
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Local attraction in compass surveying may exist due to________________?

  • (A)  incorrect levelling of the magnetic needle
  • (B)  loss of magnetism of the needle
  • (C)  friction of the needle at the pivot
  • (D)  presence of magnetic substances near the instrument
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The horizontal angle between the true meridian and magnetic meridian at a place is called______________?

  • (A)  azimuth
  • (B)  declination
  • (C)  local attraction
  • (D)  magnetic bearing
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In the quadrantal bearing system, a whole circle bearing of 293° 30′ can be expressed as______________?

  • (A)  W23°30’N
  • (B)  N66°30’W
  • (C)  S113°30’N
  • (D)  N23°30’W
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In the prismatic compass______________?

  • (A)  the magnetic needle moves with the box
  • (B)  the line of the sight does not move with the box
  • (C)  the magnetic needle and graduated circle do not move with the box
  • (D)  the graduated circle is fixed to the box and the magnetic needle always remains in the N-S direction
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For accurate work, the steel band should always be used in preference to chain because the steel band______________?

  • (A)  is lighter than chain
  • (B)  is easier to handle
  • (C)  is practically inextensible and is not liable to kinks when in use
  • (D)  can be easily repaired in the field
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The maximum tolerance in a 20 m chain is_______________?

  • (A)  ±2 mm
  • (B)  ±3 mm
  • (C)  ±5 mm
  • (D)  ±8 mm
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