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If θ and δ be the latitude of an observer and declination of a heavenly body respectively, the upper culmination of the body will be south of zenith if its zenith distance, is
A δ - θ
B θ - δ
C θ + δ
D $$\frac{1}{2}$$ (θ - δ)
The point on the celestial sphere vertically below the observer's position, is called
A Zenith
B Celestial point
C Nadir
D Pole
The circle in which a plane tangent to the earth's surface at the point of observation, intersects the celestial sphere, is called
A Visible horizon
B Sensible horizon
C Celestial horizon
D True horizon
The great circle along which the sun appears to trace on the celestial sphere with earth as centre during the year, is called
A Equator
B Celestial equator
C Ecliptic
D None of these
The most convenient co-ordinate system for specifying the relative positions of heavenly bodies on the celestial sphere, is
A Altitude and azimuth system
B Declination and hour angle system
C Declination and right ascension system
D Declination and altitude system
The position of a heavenly body on the celestial sphere can be completely specified by
A Its altitude and azimuth
B Its declination and hour angle
C Its declination and right ascension
D All the above
Point A is 10 miles West of Point B. Point b is 30 miles North of pint C. Point C is 20 miles East of Point D. What is the distance (in miles) between Point A and Point D?
A 1010
B 1020
C 2010
D 3010
Point A is 10 km west of point B. Point B is 30 km north of point C. Point C is 20 km east of point D. What is the distance between point A and D?
A 1020Km
B 1010Km
C 2010Km
D 3010Km
Point A is south of point B and point B is west point C. To which direction is point A with respect to point C ?
A South
B South West
C North east
D North West
Point A is 10 miles west of Point B. Point B is 30 miles North of Point C. Point C is 20 miles East of Point D. what is the distance between points A and D?
A 1010
B 810
C 710
D 910

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