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Discussion Forum : Surveying - Section 2 (Q.No. 19)
Surveying
19.
Pick up the correct statement from the following :
the length of the brass handle is included in the length of chain
the handles are on swivel joints to prevent twisting of the chain
the fifth tag from either end of the chain is numbered 5
the length of the Gunter's chain is 66 ft.
all the above.
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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Discussion:
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Sanaullah khan said:   5 months ago
Metric Chain:
Available in lengths of 20 meters, 30 meters, or 50 meters, each with 100 links, according to SlideShare.

Gunter's Chain:
66 feet long, divided into 100 links of 0.66 feet each, according to SlideShare.

Engineer's Chain:
100 feet long, divided into 100 links of 1 foot each, according to SlideShare.

Revenue Chain:
33 feet long, commonly used for cadastral surveys, according to SlideShare.
Angel said:   8 years ago
Length of Gunter's chain is 6 feet not 66 feet.
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Aman said:   8 years ago
I think the correct answer is B.
Kamlesh said:   8 years ago
No, 66 ft is right.
Haresh said:   8 years ago
Option D right.
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