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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 | |