UPSC Civil Service Exam Questions - Engineering

Q1:

Consider the following statements pertaining to plane table survey :
1. Two-point problem is solved by mechanical method.
2. Three-point problem is solved by Bessel's method.
3. In two point problem, auxiliary station is required.
Of these statements :

A 1 and 2 are correct

B 1 and 3 arc correct

C 2 and 3 are correct

D 1, 2 and 3 are correct

ANS:D - 1, 2 and 3 are correct

3 point problems.

Method of orientation was;

1. Mechanical method.
2. Bessels.
3. Trial and error i.e. lehmans.