GATE CE 2014 Set 1 — Question 65

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Group I lists tool/instrument while Group II lists the method of surveying. Match the tool/instrument with the corresponding method of surveying. Group I Group II P. Alidade 1. Chain surveying Q. Arrow 2. Levelling R. Bubble tube 3. Plain table surveying S. Stadia hair 4. Theodolite surveying

Group I	Group II
P. Alidade	1. Chain surveying
Q. Arrow	2. Levelling
R. Bubble tube	3. Plain table surveying
S. Stadia hair	4. Theodolite surveying

Correct answer (D) P - 3; Q - 1; R - 2; S - 4 Solution The correct matching of instruments to their primary surveying methods is as follows: 1. P. Alidade : An alidade is a sighting device used in Plain table surveying (3) to draw lines of sight on the drawing sheet. 2. Q. Arrow : Arrows are used in Chain surveying (1) to mark the end of each chain length on the ground. 3. R. Bubble tube : A bubble tube (or spirit level) is a fundamental component of a level used in Levelling (2) to establish a horizontal line of sight. 4. S. Stadia hair : Stadia hairs are cross-hairs in the telescope of a Theodolite (4) used for tacheometric measurements to determine distances. Therefore, the correct match is P-3, Q-1, R-2, S-4, which corresponds to option (D). Turn this into a strength. Explore AI-powered practice and doubt support with Success Tracker.

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Correct answer (D) P - 3; Q - 1; R - 2; S - 4 Solution The correct matching of instruments to their primary surveying methods is as follows: 1. P. Alidade : An alidade is a sighting device used in Plain table surveying (3) to draw lines of sight on the drawing sheet. 2. Q. Arrow : Arrows are used in Chain surveying (1) to mark the end of each chain length on the ground. 3. R. Bubble tube : A bubble tube (or spirit level) is a fundamental component of a level used in Levelling (2) to establish a horizontal line of sight. 4. S. Stadia hair : Stadia hairs are cross-hairs in the telescope of a Theodolite (4) used for tacheometric measurements to determine distances. Therefore, the correct match is P-3, Q-1, R-2, S-4, which corresponds to option (D).

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GATE CE 2014 Set 1 — Question 65

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