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Technical Subject (Mine Surveyor)

Question 1Single Answer

Which instrument is primarily used for linear measurement in chain surveying?

A
Theodolite
B
Prismatic Compass
C
Chain
D
Dumpy Level

Question 2Single Answer

The standard metric chain commonly used in surveying is?

A
20 m or 30 m chain
B
10 m chain only
C
50 m chain only
D
100 m chain only

Question 3Single Answer

The process of marking survey stations on the ground is called?

A
Ranging
B
Levelling
C
Traversing
D
Contouring

Question 4Single Answer

Which instrument is used for setting out right angles in chain surveying?

A
Sextant
B
Dumpy Level
C
Clinometer
D
Optical Square

Question 5Single Answer

Chain surveying is most suitable for?

A
Underground tunnels only
B
Mountainous regions only
C
Small and fairly level areas
D
Large urban cities only

Question 6Single Answer

The main principle of chain surveying is?

A
Levelling
B
Radiation
C
Intersection only
D
Triangulation

Question 7Single Answer

The process of fixing intermediate points on a survey line is known as?

A
Levelling
B
Offsetting
C
Ranging
D
Traversing

Question 8Single Answer

Which ranging method is used when the end stations are intervisible?

A
Random ranging
B
Reciprocal ranging
C
Direct ranging
D
Compass ranging

Question 9Single Answer

Reciprocal ranging is adopted when?

A
The ground is perfectly level
B
End stations are not intervisible
C
Measuring short distances only
D
Surveying indoors

Question 10Single Answer

The arrows used in chain surveying are mainly meant for?

A
Plotting maps
B
Measuring angles
C
Measuring elevation
D
Marking chain lengths

Question 11Single Answer

One metric surveying arrow is generally made of?

A
Copper rod
B
Steel wire
C
Aluminium sheet
D
Plastic strip

Question 12Single Answer

The usual number of arrows supplied with a metric chain is?

A
20
B
5
C
15
D
10

Question 13Single Answer

Which of the following is a direct error in chaining?

A
Drawing error only
B
Incorrect plotting scale
C
Incorrect chain length
D
Printing error

Question 14Single Answer

An error caused by sag in the chain is classified as?

A
Personal error
B
Systematic error
C
Gross error
D
Plotting error

Question 15Single Answer

Incorrect alignment during chaining results in?

A
Instrumental error only
B
Personal error
C
Plotting error only
D
Printing error

Question 16Single Answer

Which instrument is commonly used for marking survey stations?

A
Ranging rod
B
Sextant
C
Clinometer
D
Plane table

Question 17Single Answer

A ranging rod is generally painted with?

A
Yellow only
B
Blue and green bands
C
Black only
D
Alternate red and white bands

Question 18Single Answer

The standard length of a ranging rod is approximately?

A
10 m
B
0.5 m
C
5 m
D
2 m

Question 19Single Answer

Offsets are taken from the chain line to?

A
Determine magnetic bearing
B
Measure vertical angles
C
Measure elevations
D
Locate details on the ground

Question 20Single Answer

Offsets drawn at 90° to the chain line are called?

A
Oblique offsets
B
Perpendicular offsets
C
Longitudinal offsets
D
Magnetic offsets

Question 21Single Answer

Which type of offset is preferred in chain surveying?

A
Perpendicular offset
B
Oblique offset
C
Curved offset
D
Random offset

Question 22Single Answer

The optical square is mainly used for?

A
Setting out right angles
B
Measuring elevation
C
Measuring magnetic bearing
D
Measuring slope distance

Question 23Single Answer

The angle set out by an optical square is?

A
60°
B
45°
C
90°
D
120°

Question 24Single Answer

Plotting errors mainly occur during?

A
Field measurement only
B
Transfer of field measurements to paper
C
Instrument adjustment only
D
Chain manufacturing

Question 25Single Answer

Which scale is commonly used for plotting chain survey plans?

A
Extremely small scale only
B
Suitable large scale
C
No scale is required
D
Random scale

Question 26Single Answer

Which error occurs due to incorrect reading of chain length?

A
Plotting error only
B
Natural error only
C
Instrumental error only
D
Personal error

Question 27Single Answer

A well-conditioned triangle in chain surveying should preferably have no angle less than?

A
30°
B
10°
C
15°
D
20°

Question 28Single Answer

Which of the following is an advantage of chain surveying?

A
Measures elevations accurately
B
Suitable for mountainous terrain only
C
Requires costly instruments
D
Simple and economical

Question 29Single Answer

Which of the following is a limitation of chain surveying?

A
Requires electricity
B
Cannot measure straight lines
C
Cannot measure distances
D
Unsuitable for crowded or irregular areas

Question 30Single Answer

The survey field book is used for?

A
Calculating mine production
B
Plotting final maps only
C
Measuring angles
D
Recording field measurements

Question 31Single Answer

Chain lines should preferably pass through?

A
Marshy areas only
B
Dense forests only
C
Open and level ground
D
Underground galleries only

Question 32Single Answer

The longest chain line in a survey is known as?

A
Base line
B
Tie line
C
Check line
D
Offset line

Question 33Single Answer

A tie line is used to?

A
Measure elevations
B
Locate interior details
C
Determine magnetic declination
D
Set gradients

Question 34Single Answer

A check line is measured to?

A
Locate benchmarks
B
Measure slope
C
Determine bearing
D
Verify the accuracy of the survey

Question 35Single Answer

The chain should be tested for its correct length?

A
Only after plotting
B
Once every year only
C
Never
D
Before and after survey work

Question 36Single Answer

Which error is caused due to temperature variation affecting the chain?

A
Random error only
B
Personal error
C
Systematic error
D
Plotting error

Question 37Single Answer

The chain should be pulled with?

A
Standard pull
B
Maximum force
C
Minimum force
D
Variable force

Question 38Single Answer

Which of the following affects chaining accuracy on sloping ground?

A
Plotting ink
B
Colour of chain
C
Weather forecast
D
Slope correction

Question 39Single Answer

Horizontal distance on sloping ground is obtained by?

A
Applying slope correction
B
Increasing chain length
C
Ignoring slope
D
Measuring twice

Question 40Single Answer

Which surveying method uses only linear measurements?

A
Plane table surveying
B
Compass surveying
C
Theodolite surveying
D
Chain surveying

Question 41Single Answer

The principal object of ranging is to?

A
Find magnetic north
B
Measure elevation
C
Establish a straight survey line
D
Plot contours

Question 42Single Answer

Which instrument is NOT used in chain surveying?

A
Optical Square
B
Transit Theodolite
C
Ranging rod
D
Chain

Question 43Single Answer

Which chain surveying line connects two survey stations?

A
Main survey line
B
Contour line
C
Gradient line
D
Benchmark line

Question 44Single Answer

Inaccurate plotting mainly results in?

A
Longer chain life
B
Incorrect survey plan
C
Better field accuracy
D
Faster measurement

Question 45Single Answer

The optical square works on the principle of?

A
Gravity
B
Refraction only
C
Magnetic attraction
D
Reflection of light

Question 46Single Answer

The primary objective of linear measurement in mine surveying is to?

A
Determine accurate horizontal distances between survey points
B
Measure coal quality
C
Calculate explosive consumption
D
Determine ventilation quantity

Question 47Single Answer

What does EDM stand for in surveying?

A
Electrical Direction Mapping
B
Electrical Distance Mapping
C
Electronic Direction Measurement
D
Electronic Distance Measurement

Question 48Single Answer

The basic principle of EDM is based on measuring the?

A
Angle of inclination only
B
Weight of the instrument
C
Height of the prism
D
Time taken by electromagnetic waves to travel

Question 49Single Answer

EDM instruments measure distance using?

A
Electromagnetic waves
B
Sound waves only
C
Water pressure
D
Mechanical contact

Question 50Single Answer

Which of the following is an advantage of EDM over chain measurement?

A
Higher accuracy and faster measurement
B
Requires more manpower
C
Cannot measure long distances
D
Works only indoors

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Technical Subject (Mine Surveyor)

Question 51Single Answer

EDM instruments are commonly classified according to the type of?

A
Shape of the tripod
B
Colour of the instrument
C
Survey scale used
D
Electromagnetic wave used

Question 52Single Answer

Which type of electromagnetic wave is used in microwave EDM?

A
Water wave
B
Ultrasonic wave
C
Seismic wave
D
Microwave

Question 53Single Answer

Infrared EDM instruments use?

A
Sound waves
B
Radio waves only
C
Infrared light waves
D
Gamma rays

Question 54Single Answer

Light wave EDM instruments generally use?

A
Gravity waves
B
Magnetic field
C
Water pressure
D
Visible light or laser beam

Question 55Single Answer

Which component reflects the EDM signal back to the instrument?

A
Compass
B
Prism reflector
C
Staff
D
Chain

Question 56Single Answer

The unit generally used for EDM distance measurement is?

A
Metre
B
Kilogram
C
Second
D
Newton

Question 57Single Answer

EDM is particularly useful for measuring?

A
Coal quality
B
Soil moisture
C
Air pressure only
D
Long distances accurately

Question 58Single Answer

Which instrument commonly combines EDM with angle measurement?

A
Total Station
B
Dumpy Level
C
Optical Square
D
Plane Table

Question 59Single Answer

The speed of electromagnetic waves is approximately?

A
3 × 10⁸ m/s
B
3 × 10⁶ m/s
C
3 × 10⁴ m/s
D
300 m/s

Question 60Single Answer

EDM distance is determined by measuring the?

A
Colour of the prism
B
Weight of the reflector
C
Time or phase difference of the signal
D
Height of the instrument only

Question 61Single Answer

Which atmospheric factor affects EDM measurements?

A
Shape of prism
B
Colour of soil
C
Temperature
D
Surveyor's height

Question 62Single Answer

Air pressure affects EDM measurements because it changes the?

A
Weight of the instrument
B
Velocity of electromagnetic waves in air
C
Size of the prism
D
Chain length

Question 63Single Answer

Humidity correction in EDM is applied because humidity affects the?

A
Refractive index of air
B
Height of tripod
C
Colour of reflector
D
Instrument battery only

Question 64Single Answer

Instrument correction in EDM mainly accounts for?

A
Instrument constant
B
Coal grade
C
Chain length
D
Mine depth

Question 65Single Answer

Prism constant is associated with the?

A
Reflector prism
B
Survey notebook
C
Chain
D
Compass needle

Question 66Single Answer

Before starting EDM observations, the instrument should be?

A
Kept inclined
B
Properly centered and leveled
C
Placed without leveling
D
Held by hand

Question 67Single Answer

Which factor is NOT normally corrected in EDM measurements?

A
Prism constant
B
Temperature
C
Atmospheric pressure
D
Operator's age

Question 68Single Answer

The main advantage of laser EDM is?

A
High precision and long range
B
Requires chain measurement
C
Cannot measure long distances
D
Low accuracy

Question 69Single Answer

Microwave EDM instruments are especially suitable for?

A
Very long-distance measurements
B
Measuring chain length
C
Measuring elevations only
D
Underground ventilation only

Question 70Single Answer

Which EDM instrument is widely used in engineering and mine surveying?

A
Optical plummet only
B
Measuring tape only
C
Cross staff
D
Total Station

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Question 71Single Answer

Yojna a weekly journal

A
Ministry of Finance
B
Ministry of Information and Broadcastin
C
Ministry of Rural Development
D
Planning Commission

Question 72Single Answer

Kurukshetra a journal on rural development is published by

A
Ministry of Finance
B
Ministry of Information and Broadcastin
C
Ministry of Rural Development
D
Planning Commission

Question 73Single Answer

In ruby laser, the stimulated emission is due to transition from

A
metastable state to any lower state
B
any higher state of lower state
C
metastable state to ground state
D
any higher state to ground state

Question 74Single Answer

10^-6 M NaOH is diluted 100 times. The pH of the diluted base is

A
between 7 and 8
B
between 5 and 6
C
between 6 and 7
D
between 10 and 11

Question 75Single Answer

The respiratory quotient during cellular respiration would depend on

A
the nature of enzymes involved
B
the nature of the substrate
C
the amount of carbon dioxide released
D
the amount of oxygen utilised

Question 76Single Answer

I go to Madurai by —– Vaigai Express

A
a
B
an
C
some
D
the

Question 77Single Answer

Have the car stolen!

A
Steal the car
B
You should have the stolen car
C
Get someone to steal the car
D
They have stolen the car

Question 78Single Answer

The payment was collected by the hardworking salesman.

A
The hardworking salesman collected the payment.
B
the salesman who worked heard was able to collect the payment.
C
to collect the payment the salesman had to work hard.
D
The hardworking salesman was able to collect the payment.

Question 79Single Answer

Passage :

Direction : Question below has two blanks, each blank indicting that some thing has been omitted. Choose the word for each blank which best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole.

The Finance Department has ……………a centralized online databank system for all statutory government bodies to …………an eye on their assets and liabilities.

A
presented , stay
B
introduced , keep
C
announce , make
D
created , let
E
proclaimed , hold

Question 80Single Answer

Passage :

Direction : The five items in this section consists of a word or group of words followed by four words as (a), (b), (c) and (d). Select the word which is nearly opposite to the meaning of the original word or group of words and mark your response as (a), (b), (c) and (d), as the case may be, in your Answer Sheet.

Assets

A
liabilities
B
responsibilities
C
estates
D
profits

Question 81Single Answer

Passage :

Direction : In the question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word and click the button corresponding to it

Affidavit

A
Affirmation
B
Slander
C
Oath
D
Testimony

Question 82Single Answer

How many such pairs of letters are there in the word ‘CLEANLINESS’ each of the which has as many letters between them in the word as they have in the English alphabet, in the same sequence?

A
Two
B
Three
C
Five
D
Four
E
None of these

Question 83Single Answer

Team A has scored more goals than Team B
Team C has scored fewer goals than Team B
Team A has scored fewer goals than Team C .
If the first two statements are true, the third statement is

A
True
B
False
C
Uncertain
D
None

Question 84Single Answer

If it is possible to make only one meaningful word with the second, the third, the sixth and the eight letters of the word FRAGMENT using each only once, which of the following will be the third letter of that word ? If no such word can be formed, give ‘X’ as the answer and if more than one such word can be formed, give ‘Y’ as the answer.

Question 85Single Answer

Passage :

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z .

Which letter in this alphabet is the eighth letter to the right of the letter and which is tenth letter to the left of the last but one letter of the alphabet ?

Question 86Single Answer

Passage :

Direction : The following question is based on the five words given below:
AND FOR THE BIG SUM (The new words formed after performing the mentioned operations may or may not necessarily the meaningful English words.)

If the third alphabet of each of the words is changed to the next alphabet in the English alphabetical series, which of the following will form a meaningful English word?

A
SUM
B
BIG
C
Both BIG and THE
D
FOR
E
Both FOR and BIG

Question 87Single Answer

Passage :

Direction : The following question is based on the five words given below:
AND FOR THE BIG SUM (The new words formed after performing the mentioned operations may or may not necessarily the meaningful English words.)

If the given words are arranged in the order as they would appear in a dictionary from left to right, which of the following will be second from the right ?

A
AND
B
FOR
C
THE
D
BIG
E
SUM

Question 88Single Answer

Passage :

Direction: The following question is based on the five words given below:
AND FOR THE BIG SUM (The new words formed after performing the mentioned operations may or may not necessarily the meaningful English words.)

If second alphabet in each of the words is changed to next alphabet in the English alphabetical order, how many words having two vowels (same or different vowels) will be formed ?

A
None
B
One
C
Two
D
Three
E
Four

Question 89Single Answer

The cash difference between the selling prices of an article at a profit of 4% and 6% is Rs. 3. The ratio of the two selling prices is:__________ ?

A
51:52
B
52:53
C
51:53
D
52:55

Question 90Single Answer

Which of the following numbers is irrational ?

A
√49
B
0.125
C
√2
D
22/7

Question 91Single Answer

356 x 936 – 356 x 836 = ?

A
35600
B
34500
C
9630
D
93600

Question 92Single Answer

Arrange in descending order: 5/8, 7/10, 3/4

A
3/4 > 7/10 > 5/8
B
7/10 > 3/4 > 5/8
C
3/4 > 5/8 > 7/10
D
5/8 > 7/10 > 3/4

Question 93Single Answer

What is (3^{^}{4} times 9^{^}{2}) ?

A
3⁶
B
3⁸
C
3¹⁰
D
9⁶

Question 94Single Answer

Passage :

information given below and answer the question that follow.
The result of an exam is given below. Out of 1000 students who appeared
(i) 658 failed in Physics
(ii) 166 failed in Physics and Chemistry
(iii) 372 failed in Chemistry, 434 failed in Physics and Maths
(iv) 590 failed in Maths, 126 failed in Maths & Chemistry
Find the number of people who failed in (assuming that none is passed in all subjects.

We have the following equations:
a+ b + c + d + e + f + g = 1000
a + b + d + e = 658, b + d = 166
b + d + c + f = 372
d + e = 434 as in the figure.
d + e + f + g = 590, d + f = 126. Find the values

Chemistry but not in Physics.

A
318
B
198
C
213
D
206

Question 95Single Answer

Passage :

Direction: information given below and answer the question that follow.
The result of an exam is given below. Out of 1000 students who appeared
(i) 658 failed in Physics
(ii) 166 failed in Physics and Chemistry
(iii) 372 failed in Chemistry, 434 failed in Physics and Maths
(iv) 590 failed in Maths, 126 failed in Maths & Chemistry
Find the number of people who failed in (assuming that none is passed in all subjects.

We have the following equations:
a+ b + c + d + e + f + g = 1000
a + b + d + e = 658, b + d = 166
b + d + c + f = 372
d + e = 434 as in the figure.
d + e + f + g = 590, d + f = 126. Find the values

Physics or Maths but not in Chemistry.

A
558
B
718
C
628
D
None of these

Question 96Single Answer

"Who said, 'India was a parrot unto itself'?

A
Malik Muhammad Joyce
B
Raskhan
C
Rich Khusrow
D
Rich Hasan

Question 97Single Answer

Which is the national game of Bhutan ?

A
badminton
B
basketball
C
football
D
archery

Question 98Single Answer

When was the Constituent Assembly of India formed?

A
1946
B
1947
C
1948
D
1950

Question 99Single Answer

Who is known as the "Father of the Indian Renaissance" ?

A
Raja Ram Mohan Roy
B
Swami Vivekananda
C
Rabindranath Tagore
D
Mahatma Gandhi

Question 100Single Answer

On what date did India celebrate the 9th anniversary of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) implementation?

A
July 1, 2026
B
June 30, 2026
C
July 2, 2026
D
June 29, 2026

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