Which one of the following consists of horizontal and vertical location of certain points by linear and angular measurements and is made to deter- mine the natural features of a country? 

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  1. Cadastral survey
  2. Topographical survey
  3. Astronomical survey
  4. Military survey

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Option 2 : Topographical survey
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Classification of survey-based upon the nature of filed survey:

1) Topographical survey:

  • Used to determine the natural features of a country such as lakes, streams, rivers, hills, etc.

2) Cadastral survey:

  • Used to fix the property lines, calculate the area or transfer land property from one owner to another.

3) Marine/ Hydrographical survey:

  • Deals with water bodies for navigation, water supply, harbour works, or for determining the mean sea level

4) Astronomical survey:

  • Used to determine the absolute location of any point or direction of any line on the surface of the earth.
  • Consists of a heavy body such as the sun or any fixed star.

Classification of surveying based on the object of the survey

1) Engineering survey:

  • Used to determine the quantities or to afford sufficient data for the design of engineering work

2) Military survey

  • Used for determining points of strategic importance

3) Mine survey: 

  • Used for exploring the mineral wealth

4) Geological survey:

  • Used to determine the various strata in the earth's crust and their properties

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