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InsemMar 20262019 patternSE Civil

Surveying SPPU Insem Question Paper Mar 2026

All 4 questions from this SPPU insem paper, as printed. Read them here or open the PDF.

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Subject code
201009
Pattern
2019 pattern
Exam
Insem
Session
Mar 2026
Max. marks
30
Time
1 Hour
Semester
IV
Paper code
APR-26/SE/Insem-242

Printed for: S.E. (Civil) (Insem)

Instructions to the candidates

  1. Solve Q.1 or Q.2 and Q.3 or Q.4.
  2. Neat diagrams must be drawn wherever necessary.
  3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.
  4. Assume suitable data if necessary.
  5. Use of electronic pocket calculator is allowed.
  6. Use of cell phone is prohibited in examination hall.

Questions

  1. Q1

    1. a)

      Explain the principle of surveying.

      [4]
    2. b)

      Explain intersection method of plane table surveying with neat sketch.

      [4]
    3. c)

      The following consecutive readings were taken with an auto level and a 4-meter levelling staff on a continuously sloping ground at common intervals of 30 m. 0.855 (on A), 1.545, 2.335, 3.115, 3.825,0.455, 1.380, 2.055, 2.855, 3.455, 0.585, 1.015, 1.850, 2.755 and 3.845 (on B). The RL of A was 380.500. Prepare a tabular form and calculate the RLs of different points using Rise and Fall method. Apply the usual checks. Also, determine the gradient of AB.

      [7]

  2. Q2

    1. a)

      Explain in detail the reciprocal type of leveling.

      [4]
    2. b)

      Explain the following terms: i) Meridian ii) Declination iii) Benchmark iv) Ranging 2 APR-26/SE/Insem-242

      [4]
    3. c)

      The following are the observed bearings of the lines of a traverse ABCDEA with a compass in a place where local attraction was suspected. Find the correct bearings of the lines. Line FB BB AB 191º45’ 13º0’ BC 39º30’ 222º30’ CD 22º15’ 200º30’ DE 242º45’ 62º45’ EA 330º15’ 147º45’

      [7]

  3. Q3

    1. a)

      Write a short note on Prolongation of straight-line using theodolite.

      [4]
    2. b)

      State and explain the fundamental axes of theodolite.

      [5]
    3. c)

      This part has equations that don’t show as text. Open the PDF to read it.

      [6]

  4. Q4

    1. a)

      Explain the following terms: i) Telescope inverted ii) Swinging of telescope iii) Latitude iv) Departure

      [4]
    2. b)

      Enlist and explain the permanent adjustment of transit theodolite.

      [5]
    3. c)

      This part has equations that don’t show as text. Open the PDF to read it.

      [6]