Civil Engineering MCQJE Level Civil Engineering
If the length of a chain is shorter than the standard, then
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Choose the correct answer
A
Positive Error and Positive Correction
B
Positive Error and Negative Correction
C
Negative Error and Positive Correction
D
Negative Error and Negative Correction
Correct Answer
B. Positive Error and Negative Correction
Why is this the answer?
A short chain measures more chain lengths, so the recorded distance is too large (positive error) and the correction is negative.
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This MCQ belongs to WBPSC JE (Civil) Previous Years Questions Series. Full tests include timed attempts, rank comparison and subject-wise analysis.