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Advanced Surveying MCQ Question with Answer

Advanced Surveying MCQ with detailed explanation for interview, entrance and competitive exams. Explanation are given for understanding.

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Question No : 15
From the principal point the horizon point lies on the principal line at a distance of

f tan θ
f sin θ
f cot θ
f cos θ

Question No : 16
Pick up the correct statement from the following:

The star's movement is apparent due to the actual steady rotation of the earth about its axis
The stars move round in circular concentrated parts
The centre of the circular paths of stars is the celestial pole
All the above

Question No : 17
Sidereal day

Is the period of time taken by the earth in making a complete rotation with reference to stars
Is slightly shorter than an ordinary solar day
Is divided into the conventional hours, minutes and seconds
All the above

Question No : 18
Circumpolar stars

Rotate round the North Pole
Rotate round the celestial pole
Remain always above the horizon
Are seldom seen near the pole star

Question No : 19
The product of the distances of plumb point and horizon point of a vertical photograph from its principal point, is

f2
2f2
3f2
½f

Question No : 20
Triangulation surveys are carried out for locating

Control points for surveys of large areas
Control points for photogrammetric surveys
Engineering works, i.e. terminal points of long tunnels, bridge abutments, etc.
All the above

Question No : 21
In triangulation surveys

The area is divided into triangular figures
Control stations are located from which detailed surveys are carried out
Sides are not measured excepting the base line
All the above