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.

Find the magnetic declination at a place if the magnetic bearing of the sun at noon is 188°?

A. 8° W
B. 4° W
C. 8° E
D. 4° E
Answer» B. 4° W
2.

Which of the following variations are due to magnetic storms?

A. Diurnal variation
B. Annual variation
C. Secular variation
D. Irregular variation
Answer» E.
3.

If the magnetic meridian is to the left side of the true meridian, declination is said to the negative.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
4.

If the magnetic meridian is to the right side of the true meridian, declination is said to the positive.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
5.

If the magnetic meridian is to the left side of the true meridian, declination is said to the _________

A. eastern
B. western
C. southern
D. northern
Answer» C. southern
6.

WHICH_OF_THE_FOLLOWING_VARIATION_ARE_DUE_TO_MAGNETIC_STORMS??$

A. Diurnal variation
B. Annual variation
C. Secular variation
D. Irregular variation
Answer» E.
7.

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A. 8° W
B. 4° W
C. 8° E
D. 4° E
Answer» B. 4¬¨¬®‚Äö√†√ª W
8.

Which of the following variation to appear to be of the periodic character and follows a sine curve pattern?

A. Diurnal variation
B. Annual variation
C. Secular variation
D. Irregular variation
Answer» D. Irregular variation
9.

The variation which has a yearly period is known as _________ variation.

A. Diurnal variation
B. Annual variation
C. Secular variation
D. Irregular variation
Answer» C. Secular variation
10.

What is the systematic departure of the declination from its mean value during a period of 24 hours?

A. Diurnal variation
B. Annual variation
C. Secular variation
D. Irregular variation
Answer» B. Annual variation
11.

If the magnetic meridian is to the right side of the true meridian, declination is said to the _________

A. eastern
B. western
C. southern
D. northern
Answer» B. western
12.

The horizontal angle between the true meridian and the magnetic meridian shown by needle at the time of observation is called ______

A. True bearing
B. Magnetic bearing
C. Arbitrary bearing
D. Magnetic declination
Answer» E.