Advanced Surveying MCQs

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Q121.
In triangulation surveys

a.

the area is divided into triangular figures

b.

control stations are located from which detailed surveys are carried out

c.

sides are not measured excepting the base line

d.

all the above.

Discuss
Answer: (d).all the above.
Q122.
When a star is between the pole and the horizon, the relationship between latitude (ฮป), zenith distance (z) and declination ฮด, is

a.

ฮธ = z + ฮด

b.

ฮธ = ฮด - z

c.

ฮธ = 180° - (z + ฮด)

d.

ฮธ = (z + ฮด) - 180°.

Discuss
Answer: (c).ฮธ = 180° - (z + ฮด)
Q123.
The distance between the minor control point and the principal point should be equal to

a.

base line of the left photograph of stereo pair

b.

base line of the right photograph of stereo pair

c.

sum of the base lines of stereo pair

d.

mean of the base lines of the stereo pair.

Discuss
Answer: (d).mean of the base lines of the stereo pair.
Q124.
The great circle whose plane is perpendicular to the axis of rotation of the earth, is called

a.

equator

b.

terrestrial equator

c.

0° latitude

d.

all the above.

Discuss
Answer: (d).all the above.
Q125.
The Polaris describes a small circle round the pole whose radius is approximately

a.

1°

b.

2°

c.

3°

d.

4°.

Discuss
Answer: (a).1°
Q126.
The plane at right angle to the zenith-nadir line and passing through the centre of the earth, is called

a.

rational horizon

b.

true horizon

c.

celestial horizon

d.

all the above.

Discuss
Answer: (d).all the above.
Q127.
Sidereal day

a.

is the period of time taken by the earth in making a complete rotation with reference to stars

b.

is slightly shorter than an ordinary solar day

c.

is divided into the conventional hours, minutes and seconds

d.

all the above.

Discuss
Answer: (d).all the above.
Q128.
Pick up the correct statement for horizontal photographs.

a.

Parallel lines do not appear parallel in central projection

b.

The two sides of a road meet at the vanishing point

c.

The lines parallel to the negative plane are projected as parallel lines

d.

All the above.

Discuss
Answer: (d).All the above.
Q129.
If the altitudes of a star at its upper and lower transits are 60° 30' and 19° 30' respectively, the latitude of the place, is

a.

30°

b.

35°

c.

40°

d.

45°.

Discuss
Answer: (c).40°
Q130.
The point on the photograph where bisector between the vertical line through optical centre of the camera lens and the plate perpendicular meets, is known as

a.

principal point

b.

isocentre

c.

plumb point

d.

perspective centre.

Discuss
Answer: (b).isocentre
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