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.

In this section, you'll find a wide range of Advanced Surveying mcq questions that explore various aspects of Advanced Surveying problems. Each MCQ is crafted to challenge your understanding of Advanced Surveying principles, enabling you to refine your problem-solving techniques. Whether you're a student aiming to ace Civil Engineering tests, a job seeker preparing for interviews, or someone simply interested in sharpening their skills, our Advanced Surveying MCQs are your pathway to success in mastering this essential Civil Engineering topic.

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Q11.
If E is the spherical excess and R the radius of the earth, the surface area of the triangle, is

a.

A

b.

B

c.

C

d.

D

Discuss
Answer: (b).B
Q12.
For a spherical triangle ABC, pick up incorrect statement

a.

A

b.

B

c.

C

d.

D

Discuss
Answer: (d).D
Q13.
If δ is the declination of the Polaris and λ is the latitude of the place, the azimuth of the polaris, is

a.

A

b.

B

c.

C

d.

D

Discuss
Answer: (a).A
Q14.
The product of the distances of plumb point and horizon point of a vertical photograph from its principal point, is

a.

A

b.

B

c.

C

d.

D

Discuss
Answer: (a).A
Q15.
H is the flying height above mean ground level and f is the principal distance of a vertical photograph. The mean scale of the photographs is

a.

A

b.

B

c.

C

d.

D

Discuss
Answer: (c).C
Q16.
Invar tapes used for measuring base lines, is made of nickel-iron alloy containing nickel

a.

24%

b.

36%

c.

40%

d.

60%.

Discuss
Answer: (b).36%
Q17.
Triangulation surveys are carried out for locating

a.

control points for surveys of large areas

b.

control points for photogrammetric surveys

c.

engineering works, i.e. terminal points of long tunnels, bridge abutments, etc.

d.

all the above.

Discuss
Answer: (d).all the above.
Q18.
The movement of the projector in y-direction, introduces in the model a y-parallax

a.

maximum at position 1

b.

maximum at position 2

c.

maximum at position 5 and 6

d.

equally throughout the model.

Discuss
Answer: (d).equally throughout the model.
Q19.
The angle between the direction of star and the direction of earth's axis of rotation is called

a.

co-declination

b.

co-latitude

c.

declination

d.

latitude.

Discuss
Answer: (a).co-declination
Q20.
Pick up the correct statement from the following :

a.

The angle between the plane of the negative and the horizontal plane containing perspective axis is the tilt of the photograph

b.

The direction of maximum tilt is defined by the photo principal line

c.

The principal plane is truly vertical plane which contains perspective centre as well as principal point and plumb point

d.

All the above.

Discuss
Answer: (d).All the above.
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