Advanced Surveying MCQs

Welcome to our comprehensive collection of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) on Advanced Surveying, a fundamental topic in the field of Civil Engineering. Whether you're preparing for competitive exams, honing your problem-solving skills, or simply looking to enhance your abilities in this field, our Advanced Surveying MCQs are designed to help you grasp the core concepts and excel in solving problems.

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Q151.
The altitude of a heavenly body is its angular distance, measured on the vertical circle passing through the body, above

a.

equator

b.

horizon

c.

pole

d.

none of these.

Discuss
Answer: (b).horizon
Q152.
In a spherical triangle ABC, right angled at C, sin b equals

a.

sin a cos A

b.

cos a sin A

c.

tan a cot A

d.

cot A tan a

Discuss
Answer: (c).tan a cot A
Q153.
Pick up the correct statement from the following :

a.

Ursa Minor's remains always north of pole star

b.

Polar star remains always north of Polaris

c.

Polaris remains always north of Ursa Minor's

d.

Ursa Minor's pole star and polaris are the names of the same star.

Discuss
Answer: (d).Ursa Minor's pole star and polaris are the names of the same star.
Q154.
In a spherical triangle ABC right angled at C, sin b equals to

a.

sin c sin B

b.

cos c cos B

c.

tan c tan B

d.

sin c cos B

Discuss
Answer: (a).sin c sin B
Q155.
The slotted template method

a.

is prepared, by graphical method

b.

is suitable for large areas with less control

c.

is rapid and accurate

d.

all the above.

Discuss
Answer: (d).all the above.
Q156.
Rotation of the camera at exposure about horizontal axis normal to the line of flight, is known as

a.

swing

b.

tilt

c.

tip

d.

none of these.

Discuss
Answer: (c).tip
Q157.
The solar tidal force divided by lunar tidal force is

a.

1/3

b.

1/2

c.

3/4

d.

5/4

Discuss
Answer: (b).1/2
Q158.
At lower culmination, the pole star moves

a.

eastward

b.

westward

c.

northward

d.

southward.

Discuss
Answer: (a).eastward
Q159.
If δ is the declination of the star and φ is the latitude of the observer, then the azimuth of the star at elongation is given by

a.

sin z = sec φ . cos δ

b.

cos z = sec φ . cos δ

c.

tan z = sec φ . cos δ

d.

none of these.

Discuss
Answer: (a).sin z = sec φ . cos δ
Q160.
The altitudes of a circumpolar star at culminations are 70° and 10°, both culminations being north of zenith. The declination of the star, is

a.

80°

b.

70°

c.

60°

d.

50°

Discuss
Answer: (c).60°
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