Question Bank • QB_SWCE_ADV_139 MCQ • 1 Mark

Section 4: Soil and Water Conservation Engineering

Surveying and Levelling

Subtopic: Contouring

Question Statement:

On a topographic contour map, a series of concentric closed contour loops with contour elevation values increasing from the outer loops toward the innermost loop indicates a:

Options:

  • (A) Hill
  • (B) Depression / pond
  • (C) Vertical cliff
  • (D) Saddle or col

Answer Key:

A

Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation

- Concentric closed contour lines with elevations increasing inward represent a hill or peak. - If the elevations decrease toward the innermost center, it indicates a pond or depression without surface drainage. Option A is correct.
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