Explore topic-wise MCQs in Surveying.

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1.

From the set of observations (1.87+ 9.73+ 9.22), find the most probable value. The weights of the observations are given as 4, 7, 9 respectively.

A. 2.97
B. 9.72
C. 7.92
D. 7.29
Answer» D. 7.29
Discussion
2.

Determine the most probable value of B from the equations B = 65 21 40 weighing 3 and 2B = 132 40 20 weighing 2.

A. 141 18 52.7
B. 114 18 52.7
C. 114 8 52.7
D. 411 18 52.7
Answer» C. 114 8 52.7
Discussion
3.

From which of the following cases, the value of most probable value can be easily determined?

A. Indirect method
B. Direct method
C. Method of correlates
D. From observations
Answer» D. From observations
Discussion
4.

Find the most probable value with the observations 2.76, 4.32, 9.87, 8.83 having equal weights.

A. 6.45
B. 6.54
C. 4.65
D. 5.46
Answer» B. 6.54
Discussion
5.

Most probable value determines certain observations. Which among them will give accurate value?

A. Direct observation with unequal weights
B. Indirect observation with weights
C. Direct observation with weights
D. Observation with condition equation
Answer» E.
Discussion
6.

It is necessary for the observed equations to be accompanied with condition equation.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
Discussion
7.

The Most probable value found by normal equation involves the usage of known values.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
Discussion
8.

If A = 57028 42 , 4A = 88015 59 , 5A = 143057 31 . Find the most probable value of A.

A. A = 26<sup>0</sup>45 46
B. A = 26<sup>0</sup>54 64
C. A = 26<sup>0</sup>54 46
D. A = 62<sup>0</sup>54 46
Answer» D. A = 62<sup>0</sup>54 46
Discussion
9.

Most probable value is not used in the determination of which of the following?

A. Observations by conditions
B. Indirect readings from unequal weights
C. Observations from equal weights
D. Probability curve
Answer» E.
Discussion
10.

Most probable value can be found by using a ______________

A. Normal equation
B. Probability law
C. Probability curve
D. Algebraic coefficients
Answer» B. Probability law
Discussion