Chain Surveying MCQ with answer and solution

Concept

Types of survey stations

Step-by-step solution

1. Main stations are the ends of the main survey lines that command the boundary of the survey. 2. Subsidiary stations are on the main survey lines and are used for check lines or detail. 3. Tie stations are on the main lines for fixing tie lines.

Explanation

Main stations are the important points at the ends of the chain lines that control the boundary of the area to be surveyed. Lines joining them are the main survey lines.

Shortcut

Main stations → boundary; subsidiary/tie stations → on the main lines.

Common mistake

Choosing subsidiary stations.