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.

If the radius of sphere is given as 43m and the spherical excess as 186.54m, find the area of a spherical triangle.

A. 6109.85 sq. m
B. 6019.58 sq. m
C. 6091.85 sq. m
D. 6019.85 sq. m
Answer» E.
2.

Determine the spherical excess, if the area of the triangle is given as 32sq. m with radius 65m.

A. 1562.24 m
B. 1526.24 m
C. 1562.42 m
D. 1652.24 m
Answer» B. 1526.24 m
3.

In the dependent equatorial system, first co-ordinate represents on _________ and second co-ordinate represents on ____________

A. Nadir, zenith
B. Zenith distance, hour angle
C. Hour angle, declination
D. Zenith, declination
Answer» D. Zenith, declination
4.

All the co-ordinates in dependent system will depend on observer s position.

A. False
B. True
Answer» B. True
5.

Equatorial circle is used as a reference in an independent equatorial system.

A. False
B. True
Answer» C.
6.

Zenith distance can be given as z = _____________

A. z = 90<sup>0</sup> +
B. z = 90<sup>0</sup> *
C. z = 90<sup>0</sup>
D. z = 90<sup>0</sup> /
Answer» D. z = 90<sup>0</sup> /
7.

The horizon system depends on which of the following?

A. Visible horizon
B. Nadir
C. Zenith
D. Observer s position
Answer» E.
8.

Which of the following doesn t represent the co-ordinate system used in determining position of celestial body?

A. Spherical co-ordinate system
B. Horizon system
C. Dependent system
D. Independent system
Answer» B. Horizon system
9.

The point above which the satellite or any celestial body lies is known as _____________

A. Zenith
B. Nadir
C. Visible horizon
D. Latitude
Answer» C. Visible horizon
10.

The imaginary sphere on which stars appear to lie is known as __________

A. Cylindrical sphere
B. spheroid
C. Celestial sphere
D. Zenithal sphere
Answer» D. Zenithal sphere
11.

The angle between observer meridian and declination circle is given as ____________

A. Hour angle
B. Azimuth
C. Bearing
D. Zenith
Answer» B. Azimuth
12.

Position of a celestial body can be determined by __________

A. Nadir
B. Azimuth
C. Zenith
D. Co-ordinates
Answer» E.