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: Survey Type Definitions.
- (A) Engineering surveys gather project data, confirming the statement's accuracy.
- (B) Reconnaissance surveys assess project feasibility and cost, validating the statement.
- (C) Route surveys depict regional topography, thus the statement is accurate.
- (D) Archaeological surveys locate and excavate artifacts, making the statement true.

Step 2: Answer.
All options are correct, leading to option (1) as the solution.

Final Answer:
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