Question Bank • QB_SWCE_EXP_055 MCQ • 1 Mark

Section 4: Soil and Water Conservation Engineering

Surveying and Levelling

Subtopic: Contouring

Question Statement:

A series of closed contour lines with higher values inside indicates a:

Options:

  • (A) Hill or knoll
  • (B) Pond or depression
  • (C) Vertical cliff
  • (D) Overhanging cliff

Answer Key:

A

Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation

Closed contour lines with elevation values increasing towards the center represent a hill. If the elevation values decrease towards the center, it represents a depression or pond.
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