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GATE CE 2024 Set 1
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+1
-0.33

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

A

− 03° 00′ 00″

B

+ 03° 00′ 00″

C

− 87° 00′ 00″

D

+ 87° 00′ 00″

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GATE CE 2024 Set 1
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+1
-0.33

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

A

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

B

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

C

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

D

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

3
GATE CE 2024 Set 1
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+2
-0.833

A map is prepared with a scale of 1:1000 and a contour interval of 1 m. If the distance between two adjacent contours on the map is 10 mm, the slope of the ground between the adjacent contours is

A

30%

B

10%

C

35%

D

40%

4
GATE CE 2024 Set 1
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+1
-0.33

A 2 m wide strip footing is founded at a depth of 1.5 m below the ground level in a homogeneous pure clay bed. The clay bed has unit cohesion of 40 kPa. Due to seasonal fluctuations of water table from peak summer to peak monsoon period, the net ultimate bearing capacity of the footing, as per Terzaghi’s theory, will

A

remain the same

B

decrease

C

increase

D

become zero

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