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Q: Preliminary survey of project includes:
  • A. Contract documents
  • B. Soil and traffic survey with the approximate cost of project
  • C. All possible alternatives of project
  • D. Detailed design and cost estimate
Correct Answer: Option B - Preliminary survey is the first stage in the process of planning and designing of any engineering project. The main objective of a preliminary survey is to collect the necessary physical information and details of topography, drainage and soil properties.
B. Preliminary survey is the first stage in the process of planning and designing of any engineering project. The main objective of a preliminary survey is to collect the necessary physical information and details of topography, drainage and soil properties.

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Preliminary survey is the first stage in the process of planning and designing of any engineering project. The main objective of a preliminary survey is to collect the necessary physical information and details of topography, drainage and soil properties.