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16. Local attraction in compass surveying may exist due to
A. incorrect levelling of the magnetic needle
B. loss of magnetism of the needle
C. friction of the needle at the pivot
D. presence of magnetic substances near the instrument
Explanation:
17. In the prismatic compass
A. the magnetic needle moves with the box
B. the line of the sight does not move with the box
C. the magnetic needle and graduated circle do not move with the box
D. the graduated circle is fixed to the box and the magnetic needle always remains in the N-S direction
Explanation:
18. If the magnetic bearing of the sun at a place at noon in southern hemisphere is 167�, the magnetic declination at that place is
A. 77� N
B. 23� S
C. 13� E
D. 13� W
Explanation:
19. A negative declination shows that the magnetic meridian is to the
A. eastern side of the true meridian
B. western side of the true meridian
C. southern side of the true meridian
D. none of the above
Explanation:
20. A metallic tape is made of
A. steel
B. invar
C. linen
D. cloth and wires
Explanation:
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