Explore topic-wise MCQs in Surveying.

This section includes 10 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 zenith distance is given as 26˚57ꞌ, find the altitude of the star at upper culmination.

A. 63˚30ꞌ
B. 36˚3ꞌ
C. 3˚36ꞌ
D. 63˚3ꞌ
Answer» E.
2.

Determine the zenith distance if the declination of star is given as 74˚32ꞌ and the latitude of the observer as 54˚21ꞌ.

A. 0˚12ꞌ
B. 2˚11ꞌ
C. 20˚11ꞌ
D. 20˚15ꞌ
Answer» D. 20˚15ꞌ
3.

The distance between the points in a celestial body can be determined by using __________

A. Napier’s rule
B. Celestial rule
C. Zenithal rule
D. Obligate rule
Answer» B. Celestial rule
4.

Which of the following indicates the formula for hour angle of equinox?

A. Hour angle of star- R.A of the star
B. Hour angle of star+ R.A of the star
C. Hour angle of star / R.A of the star
D. Hour angle of star* R.A of the star
Answer» C. Hour angle of star / R.A of the star
5.

If longitudes of A and B are given as 32˚12ꞌ W, 44˚2ꞌ W having latitude 29˚24ꞌ. Find the distance in km between the points A and B.

A. 19.54km
B. 91.1km
C. 11.9km
D. 19.1km
Answer» E.
6.

Find the difference of longitude between A = 30˚E and B = 160˚E.

A. 130˚
B. 310˚
C. 13˚
D. 30˚
Answer» B. 310˚
7.

Find the latitude of the observer if the declination is about 54˚32ꞌ having a meridian zenith of about 10m.

A. 64˚2ꞌ
B. 64˚32ꞌ
C. 46˚32ꞌ
D. 64˚23ꞌ
Answer» C. 46˚32ꞌ
8.

Determine the latitude of the observer if the altitude of the pole is given as 23˚41ꞌ.

A. 32˚14ꞌ
B. 32˚41ꞌ
C. 23˚14ꞌ
D. 23˚41ꞌ
Answer» E.
9.

The sign for the deflection angle depends upon _______________

A. Altitude
B. Zenith
C. Celestial body
D. Horizon
Answer» D. Horizon
10.

The relation between altitude and latitude of the observer can be given as__________

A. Equal
B. Minimum
C. Maximum
D. Not equal
Answer» B. Minimum