Explore topic-wise MCQs in Surveying.

This section includes 12 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Surveying knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

The point in the figure indicates which among the following?

A. Circumpolar star
B. Circum centre star
C. Polar star
D. Circum star
Answer» B. Circum centre star
2.

If the star is at elongation, find the altitude of the celestial body having declination and latitude as 24˚56ꞌ and 21˚43ꞌ.

A. 16˚16ꞌ
B. 61˚61ꞌ
C. 16˚16ꞌ
D. 61˚16ꞌ
Answer» E.
3.

The culmination of the star depends upon which of the following factors?

A. Zenith
B. Altitude
C. Meridian
D. Horizon
Answer» C. Meridian
4.

The stars which always move above the horizon are called as__________

A. Circumpolar star
B. Prime star
C. Horizon star
D. Culmination star
Answer» B. Prime star
5.

Which of the following cases is not related to astronomical triangle?

A. Star at culmination
B. Star at elongation
C. Star at vertical
D. Star at prime vertical
Answer» D. Star at prime vertical
6.

Which of the following is obtained from astronomical triangle?

A. Relation between cylindrical co-ordinates
B. Relation between rectangular co-ordinates
C. Relation between geometrical co-ordinates
D. Relation between spherical co-ordinates
Answer» E.
7.

A star crosses a meridian only once in its revolution.

A. False
B. True
Answer» B. True
8.

If the star is at horizon which of the following will be equal to zero?

A. Prime vertical
B. Altitude
C. Declination of circle
D. Meridian
Answer» C. Declination of circle
9.

Napier’s rule is used for the calculation of___________

A. Latitude
B. Declination
C. Hour angle
D. Horizon
Answer» D. Horizon
10.

Which of the following cases determine that the astronomical triangle is right angled?

A. Star at horizon
B. Star at prime vertical
C. Star at culmination
D. Star at elongation
Answer» C. Star at culmination
11.

When the greatest distance is to the east of the meridian then the elongation is said to be____________

A. Azimuthal elongation
B. Meridian elongation
C. Western elongation
D. Eastern elongation
Answer» E.
12.

Which among the following is used in the formation of the astronomical triangle?

A. Zenith
B. Meridian
C. Horizon
D. Azimuth
Answer» B. Meridian