Explore topic-wise MCQs in Surveying.

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1.

Which of the following represents the correct set of constants and variables present in a normal equation?

A. 4 consonants, 3 variables
B. 3 consonants, 4 variables
C. 2 consonants, 2 variables
D. 1 consonant, 1 variable
Answer» B. 3 consonants, 4 variables
2.

A normal equation is formed by ____________

A. Subtracting algebraic coefficients
B. Adding algebraic coefficients
C. Dividing algebraic coefficients
D. Multiplying algebraic coefficients
Answer» E.
3.

What will be the normal equation for z if the equations are given as 3x+9y+4z-43=0, 2x+6y+z-5=0. Assume these are having equal weights.

A. 17x+42y+47z-178=0
B. 14x+17y+42z-178=0
C. 14x+42y+17z-178=0
D. 42x+14y+17z-178=0
Answer» D. 42x+14y+17z-178=0
4.

Find the normal equation for y of the equations 2x+3y+4z-7 = 0, x-4y+6z-9 = 0, having weights 3 and 2 respectively.

A. 48x-32y+8z-72 = 0
B. 32x-8y+48z-72 = 0
C. 8x-32y+48z-72 = 0
D. 8x-48y+32z-72 = 0
Answer» D. 8x-48y+32z-72 = 0
5.

Formation of normal equation with unknown quantities must be multiplied with the algebraic coefficient.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
6.

If different weights of the equations are involved then they are to be subtracted with the coefficients.

A. False
B. True
Answer» C.
7.

Determine the normal equation for x for the equations, 5x+2y+3z-6 = 0 and 2x+4y+6z-10 = 0, having equal weight.

A. 29x+18y+27z-50 = 0
B. 18x+29y+27z-50 = 0
C. 27x+18y+29z-50 = 0
D. 29x+81y+27z-50 = 0
Answer» B. 18x+29y+27z-50 = 0
8.

Which of the following processes is a tedious one?

A. Probability law
B. Normal equation
C. Probability equation
D. Most probable value
Answer» C. Probability equation
9.

Normal equation is used in case of________________

A. Probability equation
B. Arithmetic method
C. Indirect method
D. Direct method
Answer» E.
10.

Which of the following can be used for finding a normal equation?

A. Unknown values
B. Algebraic coefficients
C. Probability law
D. Probability curve
Answer» C. Probability law