Surveying - Engineering

Q1:

Surveys which are carried out to provide a national grid of control for preparation of accurate maps of large areas, are known

A plane surveys

B geodetic surveys

C geographical surveys

D topographical surveys.

ANS:B - geodetic surveys

A geodetic survey determines the precise position of permanent points on the earth's surface, taking into account the shape, size, and curvature of the earth. The geodetic survey extends over a large area is more than 250km^2.