Question

Consider the following statements:
(A) Engineering survey is used to collect requisite data for planning, design and execution of engineering projects.
(B) Reconnaissance survey is used to determine the feasibility and estimation of a scheme.
(C) Route survey is used for depiction of topography of a region.
(D) Archaeological survey is used for determining unearthing relics of antiquity.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. (A), (B), (C) and (D)
• B. (A), (B) and (C) only
• C. (A), (B), and (D) only
• D. (B), (C) and (D) only

Hint:

Surveys serve various purposes like feasibility, topography, and excavation depending on the type of survey being conducte(D)

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Understanding Survey Types.
- (A) Engineering survey is essential for collecting data for planning and executing engineering projects, making this statement true.
- (B) Reconnaissance survey is the preliminary survey used to assess the feasibility and estimate the cost of a project, so this statement is correct.
- (C) Route survey is conducted to represent the topography of a region, and this is accurate.
- (D) Archaeological survey helps in discovering and unearthing ancient relics, which is also true.

Step 2: Conclusion.
All four statements are correct, so option (1) is the correct answer.

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