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The Free Mock Test for Assistant Engineer - Soil Conservation (696/2025) is designed to help candidates prepare effectively for the upcoming examination. This mock test focuses on assessing your knowledge and skills in key areas relevant to the role of Assistant Engineer in Soil Conservation. By simulating the actual exam environment, it enables you to evaluate your readiness and identify areas that need improvement.

Exam Pattern

  • Duration: 15 minutes
  • Number of Questions: 15
  • Difficulty Level: Medium
  • Passing Percentage: 75%

Topics Covered

  • Mechanics of Solids and Structural Analysis

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Q1. Compare the primary applications of geological surveys and hydrographic surveys in the context of soil conservation engineering.

  1. Geological surveys assess soil and rock stability; hydrographic surveys map water bodies influencing erosion.
  2. Geological surveys map water depths; hydrographic surveys analyze soil composition.
  3. Both surveys are used interchangeably for mapping terrain elevation.
  4. Geological surveys focus on vegetation; hydrographic surveys focus on urban planning.

Q2. If a surveyor measures the horizontal distance between two points as 150 meters and the vertical difference in elevation as 10 meters, what is the slope between these points? (Slope = vertical difference / horizontal distance)

  1. 0.067
  2. 15
  3. 140
  4. 1.5

Q3. Which of the following instruments is essential for establishing the true north direction during a surveying operation?

  1. Prismatic Compass
  2. Plane Table
  3. Dumpy Level
  4. Chain

Q4. Which type of survey is primarily used to establish the boundaries and ownership of land parcels?

  1. Topographic Survey
  2. Cadastral Survey
  3. Geological Survey
  4. Hydrographic Survey

Q5. Which of the following statements correctly compares the objectives of surveying and levelling?

  1. Surveying determines horizontal positions only, while levelling determines vertical positions only
  2. Surveying and levelling both measure soil properties for conservation
  3. Levelling is a subset of surveying focused on determining elevations
  4. Levelling is unrelated to surveying and used only in construction

Q6. {{IMAGE_PLACEHOLDER}}In the given compass survey traverse, the fore bearing of line AB is 45°, and the back bearing of line BC is 225°. If the magnetic declination is 5° east, what is the true bearing of line AB?

  1. 40°
  2. 50°
  3. 230°
  4. 220°

Q7. Compare chain surveying with compass surveying in terms of their suitability for rough terrain.

  1. Chain surveying is more suitable because it requires less equipment
  2. Compass surveying is more suitable because it can measure directions without clear linear paths
  3. Both are equally suitable for rough terrain
  4. Neither is suitable for rough terrain

Q8. During compass surveying, a surveyor notices that the magnetic needle does not point exactly to the magnetic north but is deflected by a certain angle. What is this phenomenon called?

  1. Magnetic declination
  2. Local attraction
  3. Magnetic dip
  4. Variation

Q9. In a chain survey, offsets are taken to locate details away from the main survey lines. Which method is commonly used to measure perpendicular offsets?

  1. Using a tape held at an angle to the chain line
  2. Using a cross-staff or optical square to ensure perpendicularity
  3. Measuring diagonal distances and calculating perpendicular offsets
  4. Estimating offsets visually without instruments

Q10. Which surveying instrument is primarily used to measure horizontal and vertical angles accurately in the field?

  1. Theodolite
  2. Leveling Instrument
  3. Chain
  4. Plumb Bob

Q11. What is the primary objective of surveying in soil conservation engineering?

  1. To measure soil moisture content accurately
  2. To determine the relative positions of points on or near the earth's surface
  3. To analyze chemical properties of soil samples
  4. To design irrigation systems for agricultural fields

Q12. A soil conservation engineer needs to map a hilly terrain to plan contour bunding. Which objective of surveying is most relevant in this scenario?

  1. Establishing the chemical composition of soil
  2. Determining the elevation and slope of the terrain
  3. Measuring soil moisture content
  4. Estimating crop yield potential

Q13. A topographic survey of a rectangular plot measures the following elevations at four corners (in meters): A=120, B=125, C=123, D=118. Calculate the average elevation of the plot.

  1. 121.5 m
  2. 121.0 m
  3. 121.5 m
  4. 121.0 m

Q14. In a scenario where you need to establish a horizontal plane for construction, which surveying instrument would you select and why?

  1. Theodolite, because it measures angles precisely
  2. Leveling Instrument, because it helps determine elevation differences
  3. Tachometer, because it measures distances quickly
  4. Compass, because it shows direction

Q15. A surveyor uses a leveling instrument to measure the height difference between two points. If the instrument reading at point A is 1.250 m and at point B is 2.675 m, what is the elevation difference (B relative to A)?

  1. 1.425 m, B is higher than A
  2. 1.425 m, B is lower than A
  3. 3.925 m, B is higher than A
  4. 3.925 m, B is lower than A
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