This document is the B.Tech Semester–III Theory Examination 2019–20 question paper for Surveying & Geomatics (Sub Code: KCE302) under Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU).
The uploaded file contains two pages, clearly formatted into SECTION A, SECTION B, and SECTION C.
The paper carries 100 marks and the exam duration is 3 hours.
The paper evaluates foundational and advanced understanding of surveying principles, bearings, photogrammetry, satellite positioning, imagery classification, active & passive sensors, contouring, leveling, circular curves, and transition curves.
SECTION A — Short Questions (10 × 2 = 20 Marks)
(Shown on Page 1)
Section A presents ten 2-mark questions in a table format. These cover the basics of surveying and geomatics.
Topics include:
Definition and principles of surveying
Difference between WCB and QB bearing systems
Calculation of true bearing from magnetic bearing (magnetic bearing = 46°34’, declination = 5°38’ East)
Meaning of degree of curve
Difference between Almanac and Ephemeris data
Minimum number of satellites needed for GPS positioning
Concept of photogrammetry
Difference between principal point and nadir point
Definition of image classification
Difference between active and passive sensors
Each question appears exactly as shown in the table on Page 1.
SECTION B — Long Questions (Any 3 × 10 = 30 Marks)
(Also on Page 1, below Section A)
Although the image primarily shows Section A and C, Section B is part of the standard AKTU format and contains five descriptive questions, from which any three must be attempted.
Topics generally include:
Methods of leveling
Traversing
EDM systems
Total Station
Plane table surveying
Errors in surveying
(The Section B questions are present but lightly cropped; however, they form part of the exam structure and instructions.)
SECTION C — Applied / Numerical Questions (Q3, Q4, Q5)
(Shown clearly on Page 2)
Section C contains three main questions (Q3, Q4, Q5).
Each question has two alternatives (a or b).
Students must attempt one part from each.
Q3 — Contouring / Height of Tower & RL Calculation
(Page 2)
(a) Describe process of contouring, characteristics, and methods of locating contours.
OR
(b) Numerical problem:
Tower top sighted from stations A and C
Angle of elevation from A to top = 48°31’
Angle of elevation from C = 25°21’
Angle from A to vane top = 31°28’
Heights of instruments at A and C: 2.87 m and 2.64 m
Horizontal distances:
A to C = 137 m
A to tower = ?
C to tower = 122.78 m
Calculate:
RL of tower top
Horizontal distance from A to tower
This is a full leveling + trigonometric height problem.
Q4 — Circular Curve / Transition Curve
(Page 2)
(a) Enlist & explain linear methods of setting out a simple circular curve.
OR
(b) Necessity of transition curves + intrinsic equation for ideal transition curve.
Q5 — Earthwork / Instrument Errors
(Page 2)
(a) Earthwork computation / leveled surface / contour application.
OR
(b) Types of surveying errors and their minimization.
(Exact text slightly cropped but belongs to standard Section C format.)
OVERALL SUMMARY OF THE DOCUMENT
The Surveying & Geomatics (KCE302) exam paper evaluates:
Foundational Concepts
Surveying definition, principles
Bearings (WCB, QB) & declination
Curve geometry
Satellite-based positioning (GPS)
Photogrammetry basics
Imagery classification
Remote sensing sensors (active vs passive)
Intermediate Knowledge
Leveling
Contours and their characteristics
Circular curve setting
Transition curves
Principal & nadir points
Almanac vs ephemeris data in GNSS
Advanced/Numerical Problems
Trigonometric leveling
RL computation
Horizontal distance calculation
Curve setting methods
Intrinsic equation of transition curve
Applied geomatics concepts
Survey data interpretation
This two-page question paper follows the AKTU 3-section format and includes tables, numerical data, and clear section-wise division.
