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Latest GATE Geomatics Engineering Exam Question (Objective Questions), MCQ in English

Subjects : General Aptitude, Geomatics Engineering

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General Aptitude

Question 1Single Answer
Inhaling the smoke from a burning _____ could _____ you quickly.
  1. A
    tire/tier
  2. B
    tire/tyre
  3. C
    tyre/tire
  4. D
    tyre/tier
Question 2Single Answer
Rice, a versatile and inexpensive source of carbohydrate, is a critical component of diet worldwide. Climate change, causing extreme weather, poses a threat to sustained availability of rice. Scientists are working on developing Green Super Rice (GSR), which is resilient under extreme weather conditions yet gives higher yields sustainably.
Which one of the following is the CORRECT logical inference based on the information given in the above passage ?
  1. A
    GSR is an alternative to regular rice, but it grows only in an extreme weather
  2. B
    GSR be used in future in response to adverse effects of climate change
  3. C
    GSR grows in an extreme weather, but the quantity of produce is lesser than regular rice
  4. D
    Regular rice will continue to provide good yields even in extreme weather
Question 3Single Answer
Given below are three statements and four conclusions drawn based on the statements.
Statement 1: Some engineers are writers.
Statement 2: No writer is an actor.
Statement 3: All actors are engineers.
Conclusion I: Some writers are engineers.
Conclusion II: All engineers are actor.
Conclusion III: No actors is a writer.
Conclusion IV: Some actors are writers.
Which one of the following options can be logically inferred ?
  1. A
    Only conclusion I is correct
  2. B
    Only conclusion II and conclusion III are correct
  3. C
    Only conclusion I and conclusion III are correct
  4. D
    Either conclusion III or conclusion IV is correct
Question 4Single Answer
You should_____ when to say _____ .
  1. A
    no/no
  2. B
    no/know
  3. C
    know/know
  4. D
    know/no
Question 5Single Answer
Healthy eating is a critical component of healthy aging. When should one start eating healthy ? It turns out that it is never too early. For example, babies who start eating healthy in the first year are more likely to have better overall health as they get older.
Which one of the following is the CORRECT logical inference based on the information in the above passage ?
  1. A
    Healthy eating is important for those with good health conditions, but not for others
  2. B
    Eating healthy can be started at any age, earlier the better
  3. C
    Eating healthy and better overall health are more correlated at a young age, but not older age
  4. D
    Healthy eating is more important for adults than kids
Question 6Single Answer
Choose the grammatically correct sentence?
  1. A
    Neither of the robots are functioning properly
  2. B
    Neither robots is functioning properly
  3. C
    Neither of the robot are functioning properly
  4. D
    Neither of the robots is functioning properly
Question 7Single Answer
Choose the correct form to complete the sentence: β€œBy the time the engineer arrived, the robotic arm _____ its assigned operation”?
  1. A
    completes
  2. B
    has completed
  3. C
    had completed
  4. D
    was complete
Question 8Single Answer
Which article correctly completes the sentence: β€œThe laboratory purchased _____ autonomous mobile robot for navigation experiments”?
  1. A
    a
  2. B
    an
  3. C
    the an
  4. D
    no article
Question 9Single Answer
Which word is the adjective in the sentence β€œThe autonomous robot navigated the narrow corridor successfully”?
  1. A
    robot
  2. B
    autonomous
  3. C
    navigated
  4. D
    successfully
Question 10Single Answer
Which preposition correctly completes the sentence β€œThe sensor is mounted _____ the robotic arm”?
  1. A
    on
  2. B
    at
  3. C
    into
  4. D
    by

Geomatics Engineering

Question 11Single Answer
What is the primary purpose of a topographic map in engineering applications?
  1. A
    Displays thematic data distribution
  2. B
    Defines property boundaries
  3. C
    Represents terrain elevation and features for design
  4. D
    Measures construction material quantities
Question 12Single Answer
In planning a highway, what is the primary role of a cadastral map?
  1. A
    Displays soil type distribution
  2. B
    Shows elevation contours
  3. C
    Defines land ownership boundaries
  4. D
    Measures road curvature
Question 13Single Answer
What is the primary accuracy standard for positional accuracy in topographic maps?
  1. A
    1 mm at map scale
  2. B
    0.1 mm at map scale
  3. C
    0.5 mm at map scale
  4. D
    2 mm at map scale
Question 14Single Answer
In engineering design, what is the primary use of thematic maps?
  1. A
    Displays specific data like population density or land use
  2. B
    Shows detailed elevation contours
  3. C
    Defines property boundaries
  4. D
    Measures structural loads
Question 15Single Answer
What is the primary challenge in achieving high plotting accuracy in survey maps?
  1. A
    Elevation measurement errors
  2. B
    Scale distortion
  3. C
    Instrument precision and human error
  4. D
    Magnetic declination variations
Question 16Single Answer
In construction, what is the primary application of an engineering survey map?
  1. A
    Shows thematic data distribution
  2. B
    Provides detailed site layout for infrastructure placement
  3. C
    Defines land ownership boundaries
  4. D
    Measures atmospheric conditions
Question 17Single Answer
What is the primary standard for map accuracy in terms of horizontal positional error?
  1. A
    Within 1/2 of map scale
  2. B
    Within 1/5th of map scale
  3. C
    Within 1/10th of map scale
  4. D
    Within 1/20th of map scale
Question 18Single Answer
In topographic mapping, what is the primary effect of neglecting terrain slope?
  1. A
    Overestimates elevation contours
  2. B
    Underestimates horizontal distances
  3. C
    Increases plotting accuracy
  4. D
    Eliminates boundary errors
Question 19Single Answer
What is the primary purpose of a cadastral map in urban planning?
  1. A
    Displays thematic resource distribution
  2. B
    Shows elevation profiles
  3. C
    Defines property boundaries for land allocation
  4. D
    Measures construction tolerances
Question 20Single Answer
In engineering applications, what is the primary limitation of thematic maps?
  1. A
    Detailed elevation contours
  2. B
    High positional accuracy
  3. C
    Limited to specific data types, not comprehensive terrain details
  4. D
    Accurate boundary demarcation
Question 21Single Answer
What is the primary criterion for map accuracy in engineering surveys?
  1. A
    Minimal contour intervals
  2. B
    High resolution imagery
  3. C
    Large scale representation
  4. D
    Conformance to national map accuracy standards
Question 22Single Answer
In construction planning, what is the primary role of a topographic map?
  1. A
    Shows thematic land use patterns
  2. B
    Defines property ownership
  3. C
    Provides elevation and terrain data for site design
  4. D
    Measures structural deformations
Question 23Single Answer
What is the primary effect of poor instrument calibration on map accuracy?
  1. A
    Reduces contour accuracy
  2. B
    Increases positional errors
  3. C
    Eliminates scale distortion
  4. D
    Improves plotting precision
Question 24Single Answer
In engineering surveys, what is the primary use of a map with high positional accuracy?
  1. A
    Ensures precise placement of structures
  2. B
    Displays thematic data
  3. C
    Measures atmospheric conditions
  4. D
    Defines elevation contours
Question 25Single Answer
What is the primary challenge in maintaining map accuracy in hilly terrain?
  1. A
    Eliminating scale distortion
  2. B
    Measuring magnetic bearings
  3. C
    Correcting for slope-induced distance errors
  4. D
    Reducing thematic data errors
Question 26Single Answer
In cadastral mapping, what is the primary requirement for positional accuracy?
  1. A
    Within 2 mm at map scale
  2. B
    Within 0.5 mm at map scale
  3. C
    Within 1 mm at map scale
  4. D
    Within 0.1 mm at map scale
Question 27Single Answer
What is the primary role of a thematic map in environmental engineering?
  1. A
    Displays spatial distribution of environmental parameters
  2. B
    Shows detailed elevation profiles
  3. C
    Defines property boundaries
  4. D
    Measures structural loads
Question 28Single Answer
In engineering applications, what is the primary advantage of topographic maps over cadastral maps?
  1. A
    Measures construction tolerances
  2. B
    Defines property ownership
  3. C
    Displays thematic data
  4. D
    Provides detailed terrain and elevation data
Question 29Single Answer
What is the primary effect of human error in plotting survey maps?
  1. A
    Reduces positional accuracy
  2. B
    Increases contour accuracy
  3. C
    Eliminates scale errors
  4. D
    Improves thematic representation
Question 30Single Answer
In construction, what is the primary use of a map with high plotting accuracy?
  1. A
    Measures atmospheric conditions
  2. B
    Displays thematic data
  3. C
    Ensures precise alignment of infrastructure
  4. D
    Defines elevation contours
Question 31Single Answer
What is the primary standard for vertical accuracy in topographic maps?
  1. A
    Within 1/2 contour interval
  2. B
    Within 1 contour interval
  3. C
    Within 1/4 contour interval
  4. D
    Within 2 contour intervals
Question 32Single Answer
In engineering surveys, what is the primary purpose of map accuracy standards?
  1. A
    Reduces scale distortion
  2. B
    Ensures reliability for design and construction
  3. C
    Eliminates thematic errors
  4. D
    Improves contour resolution
Question 33Single Answer
What is the primary effect of neglecting atmospheric corrections in survey mapping?
  1. A
    Improves plotting precision
  2. B
    Reduces contour accuracy
  3. C
    Eliminates scale distortion
  4. D
    Increases positional errors
Question 34Single Answer
In urban planning, what is the primary role of a cadastral map?
  1. A
    Shows elevation contours
  2. B
    Defines land parcels for zoning
  3. C
    Displays thematic data
  4. D
    Measures construction tolerances
Question 35Single Answer
What is the primary limitation of topographic maps in engineering applications?
  1. A
    Limited to terrain and elevation, not ownership details
  2. B
    High positional accuracy
  3. C
    Detailed thematic data
  4. D
    Accurate boundary demarcation
Question 36Single Answer
In surveying, accuracy refers to:
  1. A
    Closeness of repeated measurements to one another
  2. B
    Smallest division of an instrument
  3. C
    Number of observations taken
  4. D
    Closeness of a measured value to the true value
Question 37Single Answer
Precision in surveying measurements indicates:
  1. A
    Closeness to the true value only
  2. B
    Closeness of repeated observations to each other
  3. C
    Absence of systematic errors
  4. D
    Magnitude of the measured uantity
Question 38Single Answer
A set of measurements can be highly precise but:
  1. A
    Always highly accurate
  2. B
    Never contain errors
  3. C
    Still be inaccurate
  4. D
    Have zero variance
Question 39Single Answer
The most probable value of a uantity measured several times with eual weights is generally the:
  1. A
    Median
  2. B
    Mode
  3. C
    Geometric mean
  4. D
    Arithmetic mean
Question 40Single Answer
If observations x₁, xβ‚‚, …, xβ‚™ have eual weights, their most probable value is:
  1. A
    Their sum
  2. B
    Their arithmetic mean
  3. C
    Their maximum value
  4. D
    Their minimum value
Question 41Single Answer
The difference between an observed value and its most probable value is called a:
  1. A
    Scale factor
  2. B
    Correction factor
  3. C
    Residual
  4. D
    Benchmark
Question 42Single Answer
Which type of surveying error generally follows the laws of probability?
  1. A
    Gross error
  2. B
    Systematic error
  3. C
    Random error
  4. D
    Instrumental blunder
Question 43Single Answer
Errors caused by incorrect reading or recording of observations are generally classified as:
  1. A
    Random errors
  2. B
    Compensating errors
  3. C
    Gross errors
  4. D
    Natural errors
Question 44Single Answer
A systematic error is characterized by:
  1. A
    Completely unpredictable magnitude and sign
  2. B
    Occurring only because of human mistakes
  3. C
    Following a definite mathematical or physical law
  4. D
    Always being negligible
Question 45Single Answer
A correction applied to an observation is generally:
  1. A
    Eual in magnitude and opposite in sign to the error
  2. B
    Eual to the error
  3. C
    Twice the error
  4. D
    Independent of the error
Question 46Single Answer
Random errors may be reduced primarily by:
  1. A
    Ignoring observations
  2. B
    Repeating measurements
  3. C
    Using only one measurement
  4. D
    Increasing systematic bias
Question 47Single Answer
Which error should normally be detected and eliminated before statistical adjustment?
  1. A
    Gross error
  2. B
    Random error
  3. C
    Residual error
  4. D
    Probable error
Question 48Single Answer
The principle of least suares states that the most probable values are obtained when the sum of the:
  1. A
    Residuals is maximum
  2. B
    Absolute residuals is maximum
  3. C
    Measurements is zero
  4. D
    Weighted suares of residuals is minimum
Question 49Single Answer
For eually weighted observations, least-suares adjustment minimizes:
  1. A
    Ξ£vΒ²
  2. B
    Ξ£v
  3. C
    Σ√v
  4. D
    Ξ£1/v
Question 50Single Answer
In least-suares adjustment, a higher weight is normally assigned to an observation having:
  1. A
    Lower reliability
  2. B
    Higher variance
  3. C
    Greater precision
  4. D
    Larger error
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