What is Offsets are

Question

Offsets are
1. lateral measurements made with respect to chain lines
2. measurements parallel and perpendicular erected from main survey lines
3. taken to avoid unnecessary walking between stations
4. None of above

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : lateral measurements made with respect to chain lines

The distance measured right or left of the chain line to locate details like boundaries, culverts ets. Are called offsets. These are of two types:

(i) Perpendicular offset at right angles to the chain line

(ii) oblique offsets not at right angles to the chain line