GATE CE 2024 Set 1 | Angular Measurements and Compass Survey Question 6 | Geomatics Engineering Or Surveying

GATE CE 2024 Set 1

MCQ (Single Correct Answer)

-0.33

If the number of sides resulting in a closed traverse is increased from three to four, the sum of the interior angles increases by

90°

180°

270°

360°

GATE CE 2024 Set 1

MCQ (Single Correct Answer)

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A surveyor observes a zenith angle of 93° 00′ 00″ during a theodolite survey. The corresponding vertical angle is

− 03° 00′ 00″

+ 03° 00′ 00″

− 87° 00′ 00″

+ 87° 00′ 00″

GATE CE 2024 Set 1

MCQ (Single Correct Answer)

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Among the following statements relating the fundamental lines of a transit theodolite, which one is CORRECT?

The line of collimation must be perpendicular to the horizontal axis at its intersection with the vertical axis.

The axis of altitude level must be perpendicular to the line of collimation.

The axis of plate level must lie in a plane parallel to the vertical axis.

The Vernier of vertical circle must read zero when the line of collimation is vertical.

GATE CE 2022 Set 2

MCQ (Single Correct Answer)

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If the magnetic bearing of the Sun at a place at noon is S 2$$^\circ$$E. The magnetic declination (in degrees) at that place is

2$$^\circ$$W

4$$^\circ$$E

4$$^\circ$$W

2$$^\circ$$E

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