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Q: In the context of surveying, the procedure of ranging, that is establishing of points on a given straight line is called_____.
  • A. prolonging-in
  • B. balancing-in
  • C. levelling-in
  • D. lining-in
Correct Answer: Option D - Ranging– The process of establishing the intermediate points on a straight line is known as ranging-in and ranging-out in surveying. Basically there are two methods of ranging out. • Direct ranging • Indirect ranging Lining-in– It is the process of establishing intermediate points with the help of theodolite on a given straight line whose ends are intervisible.
D. Ranging– The process of establishing the intermediate points on a straight line is known as ranging-in and ranging-out in surveying. Basically there are two methods of ranging out. • Direct ranging • Indirect ranging Lining-in– It is the process of establishing intermediate points with the help of theodolite on a given straight line whose ends are intervisible.

Explanations:

Ranging– The process of establishing the intermediate points on a straight line is known as ranging-in and ranging-out in surveying. Basically there are two methods of ranging out. • Direct ranging • Indirect ranging Lining-in– It is the process of establishing intermediate points with the help of theodolite on a given straight line whose ends are intervisible.