Explore topic-wise MCQs in Civil Engineering.

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1.

The information system is the chain of the following operations, 1. Collection of data2. Planning the observations3. Analysis of data4. Decision making process Which one of the chains is correct ?

A. 4, 1, 2, 3
B. 2, 1, 3, 4
C. 3, 2, 1, 4
D. 1, 3, 4, 2
Answer» C. 3, 2, 1, 4
2.

The main functional blocks of a mul-tispectral scanner (MSS) are given below :1. Video processor2. Dispersive system3. Detector4. Signal conditioner5. Collecting opticsWhich one of the following sequences is correct?

A. 1, 4, 5, 3, 2
B. 5, 3, 2, 4, 1
C. 5, 2, 3, 1, 4
D. 1, 3, 2, 4, 5
Answer» D. 1, 3, 2, 4, 5
3.

Assuming as the frequency of radiation, as the threshold frequency and as a constant, the energy of the photo-electrons () is related as

A. )
B. )
C. )
Answer» B. )
4.

If electric permittivity and magnetic permeability of the medium are respectively ε and μ, then the velocity () of the electromagnetic wave in the medium is given by :

A. None of these
Answer» C.
5.

Consider the following statements regarding the satellite imaging :1. The satellite orbit is fixed in the inertial space2. During successive across-track imaging, the earth rotates beneath the sensor3. The satellite images a skewed area Which one of the following statements is/are correct ?

A. 1, 2, 3
B. 1, 3
C. 2, 3
D. 1, 2
Answer» B. 1, 3
6.

For band Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) with Doppler band width of 1300 Hz, the coherence length lcoh is:

A. 130 km
B. 230 km
C. 250 km
D. 500 km
Answer» C. 250 km
7.

The various stages of formation of snow are listed below :1. Formation of ice crystals2. Formation of snow pallets3. Formation of snow flakes4. Formationof snow crystals5. Formation of rimed crystalsWhich one of the following sequences is correct ?

A. 3 2 5 1 4
B. 5 3 1 2 4
C. 1 4 3 5 2
D. 1 3 4 2 5
Answer» D. 1 3 4 2 5
8.

According to the Snell's law if an electromagnetic wave is incident in a medium (refractive index ) on an other medium (refractive index );

A. the angle of incidence is equal to the angle of refraction
B. the angle of refraction (θ
C. ) is given by
D. Both (a) and (b)
E. neither (a) nor (b)
Answer» C. ) is given by
9.

Which one of the following relationship between the wave length (λ), and frequency and the speed () of the electromagnetic wave is correct ?

A. =
B. + λ
C. =
D. λ
Answer» D. λ
10.

The various stages occuring in GPS system are described below :1. Generation of an output to the user2. Detection of the GPS signal3. Processing the data in the built-in-computer4. Decoding the GPS signal.The correct sequence of the stages is :

A. 1, 2, 3, 4
B. 2, 3, 4, 1
C. 2, 4, 3, 1
D. 3, 1, 2 , 4
Answer» D. 3, 1, 2 , 4
11.

If flying height of a spacecraft is H, the length of air base is B and the parallax difference between two points is dp, then the difference in height

A. h = dp/(b/h)
B. h = (b/h) dp
C. h = dp/(h/b)
D. h = (h/b) dp
Answer» B. h = (b/h) dp
12.

A and B are two towers of equal height diametrically opposite on either side of the nadir point, at 3 km and 5 km distances. Which one of the following statements is correct?

A. height displacement of a will be less than that of b
B. height displacement of b will be less than that of a
C. height displacement of a and b is equal
D. height displacement of a and b will be towards each other
Answer» B. height displacement of b will be less than that of a
13.

DGPS is based on the concept that bias errors in the position of locations in a given local area, are same if their distances are within

A. 25 km
B. 50 km
C. 75 km
D. 100 km
Answer» E.
14.

Pick up the important characteristic of a target which facilitates its identification from the following:

A. spectral variation
B. spatial variation
C. temporal variation
D. all of these
Answer» E.
15.

The spectral region of the electromagnetic radiation which passes through the atmosphere without much attenuation is known as:

A. ozone hole
B. atmospheric window
C. ozone window
D. black hole
Answer» C. ozone window
16.

Which on speed (C) of the electromagnetic wave is correct?

A. c = v
B. c = /v
C. c = v
D. c = 1/
Answer» D. c = 1/
17.

For C band Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) with Doppler band width of 1300 Hz, the coherence length loch is:

A. 130 km
B. 230 km
C. 250 km
D. 500 km
Answer» C. 250 km
18.

According to the Snell's law if an electromagnetic wave is incident in a medium (refractive index n1) on another medium (refractive index m2);

A. the angle of incidence is equal to the angle of refraction
B. the angle of refraction r) is given by sin i
C. both (a) and (b)
D. neither (a) nor (b)
Answer» C. both (a) and (b)
19.

The instruments which provide electromagnetic radiation of specified wave length or a band of wave lengths to illuminate the earth surface are called:

A. sensors
B. passive sensors
C. active sensors
D. none of these
Answer» D. none of these
20.

If electric permittivity and magnetic permeability of the medium are respectively and , then the velocity (Cm) of the electromagnetic wave in the medium is given by:

A. cm = 1/
B. cm
C. cm
D. none of these
Answer» C. cm
21.

The part radiation due to scattered/diffused radiation entering the field of view of a remote sensor other than that from the required target,

A. reduces the contrast of the image and also its sharpness
B. increases the contrast of the image but reduces the sharpness
C. increases both the contrast and sharpness
D. reduces the contrast but increases the sharpness
Answer» B. increases the contrast of the image but reduces the sharpness
22.

The interaction of the electromagnetic radiation produced with a specific wave length to illuminate a target on the terrain for studying its scattered radiance, is called:

A. passive remote sensing
B. active remote sensing
C. neutral remote sensing
D. none of these
Answer» C. neutral remote sensing
23.

The reflection of solar energy is characterised by the water content in the leaf, in the reflective optical infrared:

A. visible (0.4 -
B. near-ir (0.7 -
C. short wave-ir (1.3 -
D. none of these
Answer» D. none of these
24.

The ratio of the total solar radiant energy returned by a planetary body to the total radiant energy incident on the body, the called:

A. reflectance
B. reflectance factor
C. albedo
D. none of these
Answer» D. none of these
25.

The arrangement of terrain features which provides attributes: the shape, size and texture of objects, is called:

A. spectral variation
B. spatial variation
C. temporal variation
D. none of these
Answer» C. temporal variation
26.

For interpolation of satellite data used for monitoring dynamic changes that occurs on the earth surface, the most suitable orbit for the satellite is:

A. circular orbit
B. sun-synchronous orbit
C. near polar orbit
D. none of these
Answer» C. near polar orbit
27.

Due to perturbation of the orbit, satellite orbit parameters are frequently updated on measurements carried out by its

A. six ground stations
B. five ground stations
C. four ground stations
D. three ground stations
Answer» C. four ground stations
28.

Which on speed C. of the electromagnetic wave is correct ?

A. C = v
B. C = /v
C. C = v
D. C = 1/
Answer» D. C = 1/
29.

Which one of the following attributes is not associated with digital maps_______________?

A. Colour
B. Symbology
C. Legends
D. South arrow
Answer» E.
30.

Which one of the following factors does not affect the scale of the air photographs ?

A. Focal length
B. Flying height
C. Ground elevation
D. None of these
Answer» E.
31.

Which one of the following frequency regions is a part of sun’s radiation ?

A. Ultraviolet frequency region
B. Infrared frequency region
C. Radio frequency region
D. All of these
Answer» E.
32.

Which one of the following parameters is accurate for DGPS ?

A. Positional accuracies ~ 1 – 2 m if rover is less than 1-2 km from the reference station
B. Positional accuracies ~ 2 – 5m if rover is less than 2-5 fm from the reference station
C. Positional accuracies ~ 5 – 10 m if rover is less than 5-10 km from reference station
D. Positional accuracies ~ 5 – 10 m if rover is less than 25 km
Answer» B. Positional accuracies ~ 2 – 5m if rover is less than 2-5 fm from the reference station
33.

Which one of the following parameters is considered to determine the reflectance of a vegetation canopy ?

A. Solar zenith angle
B. Azimuth angle
C. Look angle
D. All of these
Answer» E.
34.

Which one of the following quantities forms the basis of radiometry ?

A. Radiant energy (Q)
B. Radiant flux (Φe )
C. Radiant intensity (I)
D. All of these
Answer» E.
35.

Which one of the following statement is incorrect regarding the electromagnetic radiation ?

A. These are produced by the motion of electric charge
B. The oscillation of charged particles sets up changing electric fields
C. The changing electric fields induce the changing magnetic fields in the surrounding medium
D. None of these
Answer» E.
36.

Which one of the following statements regarding remote sensing is correct ?

A. The interaction of the electromagnetic radiation with the target
B. The emission of electromagnetic radiation from the target
C. Both A. and B.
D. Neither A. nor B.
Answer» D. Neither A. nor B.
37.

While propagating through homogeneous, isotropic media_________________?

A. Directions of both the fields are orthogonal
B. Both the fields are at right angles to the direction of propagation
C. Both A. and B.
D. Neither A. nor B.
Answer» D. Neither A. nor B.
38.

Who coined the term, ‘Remote sensing_______________?

A. Evelyn L. Pruitt, a geographer
B. Gaspard Felix Tournachon, a French scientist
C. Wilbur Wright, an Italian scientist
D. None of these
Answer» B. Gaspard Felix Tournachon, a French scientist
39.

The various stages occuring in GPS system are described below ?_x005F_x000D_1. Generation of an output to the user_x005F_x000D_2. Detection of the GPS signals_x005F_x000D_3. Processing the data in the built-in-computer_x005F_x000D_4. Decoding the GPS signal_x005F_x000D_The correct sequence of the stages is?

A. 1, 2, 3, 4
B. 2, 3, 4, 1
C. 2, 4, 3, 1
D. 3, 1, 2 , 4
Answer» D. 3, 1, 2 , 4
40.

The value of energy quantum for radiation of any frequency is proportional to________________?

A. The frequency
B. The reciprocal of the energy
C. The square of the frequency
D. The square root of the frequency
Answer» B. The reciprocal of the energy
41.

The spectral region of the electromagnetic radiation which passes through the atmosphere without much attenuation is known as__________________?

A. Ozone hole
B. Atmospheric window
C. Ozone window
D. Black hole
Answer» C. Ozone window
42.

The refractive index of the ocean water_______________?

A. Increases with salinity
B. Increases with temperature
C. Decreases with salinity
D. Decreases with temperature
Answer» B. Increases with temperature
43.

The reflection of solar energy is characterised by the water content in the leaf, in the reflective optical infrared______________?

A. Visible (0.4 –
B. Near-IR (0.7 –
C. Short wave-IR (1.3 –
D. None of these
Answer» D. None of these
44.

The ratio of the total solar radiant energy returned by a planetary body to the total radiant energy incident on the body, the called________________?

A. Reflectance
B. Reflectance factor
C. Albedo
D. None of these
Answer» D. None of these
45.

The part radiation due to scattered/diffused radiation entering the field of view of a remote sensor other than that from the required target_________________?

A. Reduces the contrast of the image and also its sharpness
B. Increases the contrast of the image but reduces the sharpness
C. Increases both the contrast and sharpness
D. Reduces the contrast but increases the sharpness
Answer» B. Increases the contrast of the image but reduces the sharpness
46.

The optical property of a water body depends on ?

A. Absorption by the dissolved material
B. Absorption by the suspended particulate matter
C. Scattering by the suspended particulate matter
D. All of these
Answer» E.
47.

The object of photo-interpretation is__________________?

A. Identification
B. Recognition of objects
C. Judging the significance of objects
D. All of these
Answer» E.
48.

The normal altitude of GPS satellite is about________________?

A. 16,200 km
B. 20,200 km
C. 24,400 km
D. 36,100 km
Answer» C. 24,400 km
49.

The most widely used antenna in GPS is_______________?

A. Parabolic antenna
B. Microstrip antenna
C. Horn antenna
D. Slotted antenna
Answer» C. Horn antenna
50.

The interaction of the electromagnetic radiation produced with a specific wave length to illuminate a target on the terrain for studying its scattered radiance, is called____________________?

A. Passive remote sensing
B. Active remote sensing
C. Neutral remote sensing
D. None of these
Answer» C. Neutral remote sensing