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Q: The errors which arise from inattension, inexperience and carelessness in the mind of the observer are called
  • A. Systematic errors
  • B. Accidental errors
  • C. Mistakes
  • D. Normal errors
Correct Answer: Option C - Mistakes– Mistakes are errors which arise from inattention, inexperience, carelessness and poor judgment or confusion in the mind of the observer. If a mistake is undetected, it produces a serious effect upon the final result. Hence, every value to be recorded in the field must be checked by some independent field observation.
C. Mistakes– Mistakes are errors which arise from inattention, inexperience, carelessness and poor judgment or confusion in the mind of the observer. If a mistake is undetected, it produces a serious effect upon the final result. Hence, every value to be recorded in the field must be checked by some independent field observation.

Explanations:

Mistakes– Mistakes are errors which arise from inattention, inexperience, carelessness and poor judgment or confusion in the mind of the observer. If a mistake is undetected, it produces a serious effect upon the final result. Hence, every value to be recorded in the field must be checked by some independent field observation.