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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Q21.
The shortest distance between two places measured along the surface of the earth, is

a.

length of the equator between their longitudes

b.

length of the parallel between their longitudes

c.

length of the arc of the great circle passing through them

d.

none of these.

Discuss
Answer: (c).length of the arc of the great circle passing through them
Q22.
The correction for parallax, is

a.

- 8".8 cos ฮฑ

b.

+ .8" sin ฮฑ

c.

+ 8".8 cos ฮฑ

d.

- 8".8 cos ฮฑ.

Discuss
Answer: (c).+ 8".8 cos ฮฑ
Q23.
The angle between the plane of the equator and the plane of the ecliptic, is known as obliquity of the ecliptic and its value is

a.

22° 30'

b.

23° 27'

c.

23° 30'

d.

24° 0'.

Discuss
Answer: (b).23° 27'
Q24.
Systematic errors

a.

always follow some definite mathematical law

b.

can be removed by applying corrections to the observed values

c.

either make the result too great or too small

d.

all the above.

Discuss
Answer: (d).all the above.
Q25.
Perspective centre relates to

a.

parallel projection

b.

orthogonal projection

c.

central projection

d.

none of these.

Discuss
Answer: (c).central projection
Q26.
At western elongation, the pole star moves

a.

eastward

b.

westward

c.

northward

d.

southward.

Discuss
Answer: (d).southward.
Q27.
Pick up the correct statement from the following :

a.

Refraction correction is zero when the celestial body is in the zenith

b.

Refraction correction is 33' when the celestial body is on the horizon

c.

Refraction correction of celestial bodies depends upon their altitudes

d.

all the above.

Discuss
Answer: (d).all the above.
Q28.
The hour angle of the heavenly body for Greenwich meridian equals the hour angle of the body for any other meridian + longitude :

a.

mean sun

b.

true sun

c.

vernal equinox

d.

all the above.

Discuss
Answer: (d).all the above.
Q29.
By raising the z-column of right projector, maximum y-parallax is introduced in the model at

a.

position 1

b.

position 2

c.

position 4

d.

position 4 and 6.

Discuss
Answer: (d).position 4 and 6.
Q30.
The height displacement on a vertical photograph

a.

increases as the horizontal distance increases from the principal point

b.

increases as the ground elevation increases

c.

decreases as the flying height increases

d.

all the above.

Discuss
Answer: (d).all the above.
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