_Which of the following is not the function of levelling head ?$?

to support the main part of the instrument

to attach the theodolite to the tripod

to provide a means for leveling the theodolite

_Pick up the correct statement from the following. The difference between the longitudes of the places is obtained.$?

By subtracting their longitudes if places are in the same hemisphere

By adding their longitudes if places are in the different hemispheres

By subtracting the sum of their longitudes exceeding 180¬¨‚àû from 360¬¨‚àû if places are in different hemispheres

_If E is the spherical excess and R the radius of the earth, the surface area of the triangle, is$?

≈ì√ÑR¬¨‚â§E/270¬¨‚àû

≈ì√ÑR¬¨‚â§E/90¬¨‚àû

≈ì√ÑR¬¨‚â§E/180¬¨‚àû

≈ì√ÑR¬¨‚â§E/270¬¨‚àû

≈ì√ÑR¬¨‚â§E/360¬¨‚àû

_The latitude of the observer's position, is$?

Declination of the observer's zenith

Angular distance along the observer's meridian between equator and the observer

_Size of a theodolite is specified by$?

the diameter of vertical circle

_Right ascension of a heavenly body is its equatorial angular distance measured$?

Westward from the first point of Aeries

Westward from the first point of Libra

Eastward from the first point of Aeries

Westward from the first point of Aeries

Eastward from the first point of Libra

_When a star is between the pole and the horizon, the relationship between latitude (≈í¬™), zenith distance (z) and declination ≈í¬•, is$?

≈í‚àè = (z + ≈í¬•) - 180¬¨‚àû

≈í‚àè = 180¬¨‚àû - (z + ≈í¬•)

≈í‚àè = (z + ≈í¬•) - 180¬¨‚àû

Bowditch rule is applied to$?

determine the effect of local attraction

an open traverse for graphical adjustment

a closed traverse for adjustment of closing error

determine the effect of local attraction

Which of the following methods of theodolite traversing is suitable for locating the details which are far away from transit stations?$?

Measuring angle at one station and distance from other

Measuring angle and distance from one transit station

Measuring angles to the point from at least two stations

Measuring angle at one station and distance from other

Measuring distance from two points on traverse line

Always follow some definite mathematical law

Can be removed by applying corrections to the observed values

Are also known as cumulative errors

The First Point of Aeries$?

Is the point in the celestial sphere where zero meridian crosses the celestial equator

Is usually denoted by the Greek letter ?

Is located near the very conspicuous rectangle of stars in the constellations of Pegasus and Andromeda

A star in northern sphere is said to transit$?

When its azimuth is 180¬¨‚àû

Do not follow any definite mathematical law

Cannot be removed by applying corrections to the observed values

Select the correct statement.$?

Direct method of contouring is cheap¬¨¬®er than indirect method.

Contour interval on any map is kept constant.

Direct method of contouring is cheap¬¨¬®er than indirect method.

Inter-visibility of points on a contour map cannot be ascertained.

Slope of a hill cannot be determined with the help of contours.

The distance between the minor control point and the principal point should be equal to$?

Base line of the left photograph of stereo pair

Base line of the right photograph of stereo pair

Sum of the base lines of stereo pair

Mean of the base lines of the stereo pair

If ‚Äö√Ñ√≤≈í¬•‚Äö√Ñ√¥ is the declination of the star and ‚Äö√Ñ√≤≈ì√ú‚Äö√Ñ√¥ is the latitude of the observer then the hour angle of the star at elongation is given by$?

tan H = tan ≈ì√ú . cot ≈í¬•

sin H = tan ≈ì√ú . cot ≈í¬•

cos H = tan ≈ì√ú . cot ≈í¬•

tan H = tan ≈ì√ú . cot ≈í¬•

331 + Mcqs in Surveying in Civil Engineering Page 5 McqOptions

201.	_Which of the following is not the function of levelling head ?$?
A.	to support the main part of the instrument
B.	to attach the theodolite to the tripod
C.	to provide a means for leveling the theodolite
D.	none of the above
Answer» E.

Discussion

202.	_Overturning of vehicles on a curve can be avoided by using$?
A.	compound curve
B.	vertical curve
C.	reverse curve
D.	transition curve
Answer» E.

Discussion

203.	_Pick up the correct statement from the following. The difference between the longitudes of the places is obtained.$?
A.	By subtracting their longitudes if places are in the same hemisphere
B.	By adding their longitudes if places are in the different hemispheres
C.	By subtracting the sum of their longitudes exceeding 180¬¨‚àû from 360¬¨‚àû if places are in different hemispheres
D.	All the above
Answer» D. All the above

Discussion

204.	_The principal plane contains$?
A.	Nadir point
B.	Iso-centre
C.	Principal point
D.	All the above
Answer» E.

Discussion

205.	_If E is the spherical excess and R the radius of the earth, the surface area of the triangle, is$?
A.	≈ì√ÑR¬¨‚â§E/90¬¨‚àû
B.	≈ì√ÑR¬¨‚â§E/180¬¨‚àû
C.	≈ì√ÑR¬¨‚â§E/270¬¨‚àû
D.	≈ì√ÑR¬¨‚â§E/360¬¨‚àû
Answer» C. ≈ì√ÑR¬¨‚â§E/270¬¨‚àû

Discussion

206.	_The declination and right ascension of the sun becomes 23¬¨‚àû 27' S and 270¬¨‚àû respectively on$?
A.	March 21
B.	June 21
C.	September 21
D.	December 22
Answer» E.

Discussion

207.	_The solar tidal force divided by lunar tidal force is$?
A.	1/3
B.	1/2
C.	3/4
D.	5/4
Answer» C. 3/4

Discussion

208.	_The altitude of a heavenly body is its angular distance, measured on the vertical circle passing through the body, above$?
A.	Equator
B.	Horizon
C.	Pole
D.	None of these
Answer» C. Pole

Discussion

209.	_Detailed plotting is generally done by$?
A.	radiation
B.	traversing
C.	resection
D.	all of the above
Answer» B. traversing

Discussion

210.	_The latitude of the observer's position, is$?
A.	Elevation of the elevated pole
B.	Declination of the observer's zenith
C.	Angular distance along the observer's meridian between equator and the observer
D.	All the above
Answer» E.

Discussion

211.	_The smaller horizontal angle between the true meridian and a survey line, is known$?
A.	Declination
B.	Bearing
C.	Azimuth
D.	Dip
Answer» D. Dip

Discussion

212.	_The point on the photograph where bisector between the vertical line through optical centre of the camera lens and the plate perpendicular meets, is known as$?
A.	Principal point
B.	Isocenter
C.	Plumb point
D.	Perspective centre
Answer» C. Plumb point

Discussion

213.	_The scale of a vertical photograph of focal length ‚Äö√Ñ√≤f‚Äö√Ñ√¥ taken from height of ‚Äö√Ñ√≤H‚Äö√Ñ√¥ metres above M.S.L., at a point of reduced level ‚Äö√Ñ√≤h‚Äö√Ñ√¥, is$?
A.	f/H
B.	f/(H + h)
C.	f/(H - h)
D.	(H - h)/f
Answer» D. (H - h)/f

Discussion

214.	_Size of a theodolite is specified by$?
A.	the length of telescope
B.	the diameter of vertical circle
C.	the diameter of lower plate
D.	the diameter of upper plate
Answer» D. the diameter of upper plate

Discussion

215.	_Right ascension of a heavenly body is its equatorial angular distance measured$?
A.	Westward from the first point of Libra
B.	Eastward from the first point of Aeries
C.	Westward from the first point of Aeries
D.	Eastward from the first point of Libra
Answer» C. Westward from the first point of Aeries

Discussion

216.	_When a star is between the pole and the horizon, the relationship between latitude (≈í¬™), zenith distance (z) and declination ≈í¬•, is$?
A.	≈í‚àè = z + ≈í¬•
B.	≈í‚àè = ≈í¬• - z
C.	≈í‚àè = 180¬¨‚àû - (z + ≈í¬•)
D.	≈í‚àè = (z + ≈í¬•) - 180¬¨‚àû
Answer» D. ≈í‚àè = (z + ≈í¬•) - 180¬¨‚àû

Discussion

217.	_In direct method of contouring, the process of locating or identifying points lying on a contour is called$?
A.	ranging
B.	centring
C.	horizontal control
D.	vertical control
Answer» E.

Discussion

218.	_At upper culmination, the pole star moves$?
A.	Eastward
B.	Westward
C.	Northward
D.	Southward
Answer» C. Northward

Discussion

219.	The size of a plane table is$?
A.	750 mm ‚àö√≥ 900 mm
B.	600 mm ‚àö√≥ 750 mm
C.	450 mm ‚àö√≥ 600 mm
D.	300 mm ‚àö√≥ 450 mm
Answer» C. 450 mm ‚àö√≥ 600 mm

Discussion

220.	The sidereal day is the time interval between two successive upper transits of$?
A.	Mean sun
B.	First point of Aries
C.	First point of Libra
D.	The polar star
Answer» C. First point of Libra

Discussion

221.	Bowditch rule is applied to$?
A.	an open traverse for graphical adjustment
B.	a closed traverse for adjustment of closing error
C.	determine the effect of local attraction
D.	none of the above
Answer» C. determine the effect of local attraction

Discussion

222.	Which of the following methods of theodolite traversing is suitable for locating the details which are far away from transit stations?$?
A.	Measuring angle and distance from one transit station
B.	Measuring angles to the point from at least two stations
C.	Measuring angle at one station and distance from other
D.	Measuring distance from two points on traverse line
Answer» C. Measuring angle at one station and distance from other

Discussion

223.	The angular distance of a heavenly body from the equator, measured along its meridian, is called$?
A.	Declination
B.	Altitude
C.	Zenith distance
D.	Co-latitude
Answer» B. Altitude

Discussion

224.	Stellar astronomy deals with$?
A.	Plane surveying
B.	Geodetic surveying
C.	Star observations
D.	Planet observations
Answer» D. Planet observations

Discussion

225.	The chord of a curve less than peg interval, is known as$?
A.	Small chord
B.	Sub-chord
C.	Normal chord
D.	Short chord
Answer» C. Normal chord

Discussion

226.	The net ground area of a vertical photograph 20 cm ‚àö√≥ 20 cm on scale 1 : 10,000 having overlaps 60% and 30%, is$?
A.	0.50 sq km
B.	0.56 sq km
C.	0.60 sq km
D.	0.64 sq km
Answer» E.

Discussion

227.	For a well-conditioned triangle, no angle should be less than$?
A.	20¬¨‚àû
B.	30¬¨‚àû
C.	45¬¨‚àû
D.	60¬¨‚àû
Answer» C. 45¬¨‚àû

Discussion

228.	The point at which sun's declination changes from north to south, is known as$?
A.	First point of Aeries
B.	First point of Libra
C.	Vernal Equinox
D.	Both (B) and (C) of the above
Answer» E.

Discussion

229.	The process of turning the telescope about the vertical axis in horizontal plane is known as$?
A.	transiting
B.	reversing
C.	plunging
D.	swinging
Answer» E.

Discussion

230.	The point where vertical line passing through the perspective centre intersects the plane of the photograph, is known as$?
A.	Photo plumb point
B.	Plumb point
C.	Nadir point
D.	Isocenter
Answer» B. Plumb point

Discussion

231.	Systematic errors$?
A.	Always follow some definite mathematical law
B.	Can be removed by applying corrections to the observed values
C.	Are also known as cumulative errors
D.	All the above
Answer» E.

Discussion

232.	The First Point of Aeries$?
A.	Is the point in the celestial sphere where zero meridian crosses the celestial equator
B.	Is usually denoted by the Greek letter ?
C.	Is located near the very conspicuous rectangle of stars in the constellations of Pegasus and Andromeda
D.	All the above
Answer» E.

Discussion

233.	In a tropical year, the numbers of sidereal days are$?
A.	365
B.	365.2224
C.	365.2422
D.	366.2422
Answer» E.

Discussion

234.	During chaining along a straight line, the . leader of the party has 4 arrows in his hand while the follower has 6. Distance of the follower from the starting point is$?
A.	4 chains
B.	6 chains
C.	120 m
D.	180m
Answer» C. 120 m

Discussion

235.	A star in northern sphere is said to transit$?
A.	When its altitude is maximum
B.	When its azimuth is 180¬¨‚àû
C.	When it is in south
D.	All the above
Answer» E.

Discussion

236.	In the double application of principle of reversion, the apparent error is$?
A.	equal to true error
B.	half the true error
C.	two times the true error
D.	four times the true error
Answer» E.

Discussion

237.	The declination and right ascension of the sun becomes 23¬¨‚àû 27' N and 90¬¨‚àû respectively on$?
A.	March 21
B.	June 21
C.	September 21
D.	December 22
Answer» C. September 21

Discussion

238.	The true and mean suns occupy the same meridian at the same time on$?
A.	April 15
B.	June 14
C.	September 1
D.	All the above
Answer» E.

Discussion

239.	The relation between the air base (B), photographic base (b), flying height (H) and the focal length (f) of a vertical photograph, is$?
A.	B = bH/f
B.	B =f/bH
C.	B = b/fH
D.	B = H/bf
Answer» B. B =f/bH

Discussion

240.	Accidental errors$?
A.	Do not follow any definite mathematical law
B.	Cannot be removed by applying corrections to the observed values
C.	Are generally small
D.	All the above
Answer» E.

Discussion

241.	If two points differing by 1¬¨‚àû of latitude and of the same longitude is 110 km apart on the earth, then two astronomical positions on the moon is about$?
A.	10 km
B.	25 km
C.	30 km
D.	50 km
Answer» D. 50 km

Discussion

242.	Select the correct statement.$?
A.	Contour interval on any map is kept constant.
B.	Direct method of contouring is cheap¬¨¬®er than indirect method.
C.	Inter-visibility of points on a contour map cannot be ascertained.
D.	Slope of a hill cannot be determined with the help of contours.
Answer» B. Direct method of contouring is cheap¬¨¬®er than indirect method.

Discussion

243.	The distance between the minor control point and the principal point should be equal to$?
A.	Base line of the left photograph of stereo pair
B.	Base line of the right photograph of stereo pair
C.	Sum of the base lines of stereo pair
D.	Mean of the base lines of the stereo pair
Answer» E.

Discussion

244.	If ‚Äö√Ñ√≤≈í¬•‚Äö√Ñ√¥ is the declination of the star and ‚Äö√Ñ√≤≈ì√ú‚Äö√Ñ√¥ is the latitude of the observer then the hour angle of the star at elongation is given by$?
A.	sin H = tan ≈ì√ú . cot ≈í¬•
B.	cos H = tan ≈ì√ú . cot ≈í¬•
C.	tan H = tan ≈ì√ú . cot ≈í¬•
D.	None of these
Answer» C. tan H = tan ≈ì√ú . cot ≈í¬•

Discussion

245.	The altitudes of a circumpolar star at culminations are 70¬¨‚àû and 10¬¨‚àû, both culminations being north of zenith. The latitude of the place, is$?
A.	80¬¨‚àû
B.	70¬¨‚àû
C.	60¬¨‚àû
D.	40¬¨‚àû
Answer» E.

Discussion

246.	Direct method of contouring is$?
A.	a quick method
B.	adopted for large surveys only
C.	most accurate method
D.	suitable for hilly terrains
Answer» D. suitable for hilly terrains

Discussion

247.	If the intercept on a vertical staff is ob-served as 0.75 m from a tacheometer, the horizontal distance between tacheometer and staff station is$?
A.	7.5 m
B.	25 m
C.	50 m
D.	75 m
Answer» E.

Discussion

248.	The zenith is the point on the celestial sphere$?
A.	East of observer
B.	West of observer
C.	North of observer
D.	South of observer
Answer» E.

Discussion

249.	The difference of height of two points whose parallax difference is 0.8 mm on a pair of stereo pair taken from a height ‚Äö√Ñ√≤H‚Äö√Ñ√¥ is 100 m. If mean photo base is 95.2 mm, the flying height is$?
A.	8,000 m
B.	10,000 m
C.	12,000 m
D.	14,000 m
Answer» D. 14,000 m

Discussion

250.	International Date Line is located along$?
A.	Standard meridian
B.	Greenwich meridian
C.	Equator
D.	180¬¨‚àû longitude
Answer» E.

Discussion

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_Which of the following is not the function of levelling head ?$?

_Overturning of vehicles on a curve can be avoided by using$?

_Pick up the correct statement from the following. The difference between the longitudes of the places is obtained.$?

_The principal plane contains$?

_If E is the spherical excess and R the radius of the earth, the surface area of the triangle, is$?

_The declination and right ascension of the sun becomes 23¬¨‚àû 27' S and 270¬¨‚àû respectively on$?

_The solar tidal force divided by lunar tidal force is$?

_The altitude of a heavenly body is its angular distance, measured on the vertical circle passing through the body, above$?

_Detailed plotting is generally done by$?

_The latitude of the observer's position, is$?

_The smaller horizontal angle between the true meridian and a survey line, is known$?

_The point on the photograph where bisector between the vertical line through optical centre of the camera lens and the plate perpendicular meets, is known as$?

_The scale of a vertical photograph of focal length ‚Äö√Ñ√≤f‚Äö√Ñ√¥ taken from height of ‚Äö√Ñ√≤H‚Äö√Ñ√¥ metres above M.S.L., at a point of reduced level ‚Äö√Ñ√≤h‚Äö√Ñ√¥, is$?

_Size of a theodolite is specified by$?

_Right ascension of a heavenly body is its equatorial angular distance measured$?

_When a star is between the pole and the horizon, the relationship between latitude (≈í¬™), zenith distance (z) and declination ≈í¬•, is$?

_In direct method of contouring, the process of locating or identifying points lying on a contour is called$?

_At upper culmination, the pole star moves$?

The size of a plane table is$?

The sidereal day is the time interval between two successive upper transits of$?

Bowditch rule is applied to$?

Which of the following methods of theodolite traversing is suitable for locating the details which are far away from transit stations?$?

The angular distance of a heavenly body from the equator, measured along its meridian, is called$?

Stellar astronomy deals with$?

The chord of a curve less than peg interval, is known as$?

The net ground area of a vertical photograph 20 cm ‚àö√≥ 20 cm on scale 1 : 10,000 having overlaps 60% and 30%, is$?

For a well-conditioned triangle, no angle should be less than$?

The point at which sun's declination changes from north to south, is known as$?

The process of turning the telescope about the vertical axis in horizontal plane is known as$?

The point where vertical line passing through the perspective centre intersects the plane of the photograph, is known as$?

Systematic errors$?

The First Point of Aeries$?

In a tropical year, the numbers of sidereal days are$?

During chaining along a straight line, the . leader of the party has 4 arrows in his hand while the follower has 6. Distance of the follower from the starting point is$?

A star in northern sphere is said to transit$?

In the double application of principle of reversion, the apparent error is$?

The declination and right ascension of the sun becomes 23¬¨‚àû 27' N and 90¬¨‚àû respectively on$?

The true and mean suns occupy the same meridian at the same time on$?

The relation between the air base (B), photographic base (b), flying height (H) and the focal length (f) of a vertical photograph, is$?

Accidental errors$?

If two points differing by 1¬¨‚àû of latitude and of the same longitude is 110 km apart on the earth, then two astronomical positions on the moon is about$?

Select the correct statement.$?

The distance between the minor control point and the principal point should be equal to$?

If ‚Äö√Ñ√≤≈í¬•‚Äö√Ñ√¥ is the declination of the star and ‚Äö√Ñ√≤≈ì√ú‚Äö√Ñ√¥ is the latitude of the observer then the hour angle of the star at elongation is given by$?

The altitudes of a circumpolar star at culminations are 70¬¨‚àû and 10¬¨‚àû, both culminations being north of zenith. The latitude of the place, is$?

Direct method of contouring is$?

If the intercept on a vertical staff is ob-served as 0.75 m from a tacheometer, the horizontal distance between tacheometer and staff station is$?

The zenith is the point on the celestial sphere$?

The difference of height of two points whose parallax difference is 0.8 mm on a pair of stereo pair taken from a height ‚Äö√Ñ√≤H‚Äö√Ñ√¥ is 100 m. If mean photo base is 95.2 mm, the flying height is$?

International Date Line is located along$?