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The document is a question bank for GATE Geomatics Engineering focusing on GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) with multiple choice questions covering various aspects such as definitions, systems, components, and errors associated with GNSS. It includes 30 questions along with their correct answers, providing a comprehensive overview of GNSS knowledge. Topics range from satellite systems like GPS and GLONASS to concepts like differential GNSS and atmospheric effects on signal accuracy.

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Question Bank GNSS

The document is a question bank for GATE Geomatics Engineering focusing on GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) with multiple choice questions covering various aspects such as definitions, systems, components, and errors associated with GNSS. It includes 30 questions along with their correct answers, providing a comprehensive overview of GNSS knowledge. Topics range from satellite systems like GPS and GLONASS to concepts like differential GNSS and atmospheric effects on signal accuracy.

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GATE Geomatics Engineering - GNSS Question Bank

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs):

1. What does GNSS stand for?

a. Global Navigation Satellite System


b. General Navigation Satellite System
c. Geographic Navigation Satellite System
d. Global Network Satellite System

2. Which of the following is NOT a GNSS?

a. GPS
b. GLONASS
c. Galileo
d. ISRO

3. Which segment of GNSS includes satellites?

a. User segment
b. Control segment
c. Space segment
d. Ground segment

4. GPS was developed by which country?

a. Russia
b. USA
c. Europe
d. China

5. What is the minimum number of satellites required for GNSS


positioning?

a. 2
b. 3
c. 4
d. 6

6. GLONASS is the GNSS developed by:

a. USA
b. Russia
c. Europe
d. China

7. What is the orbital altitude of GPS satellites?

a. 10,200 km
b. 12,550 km
c. 20,200 km
d. 35,786 km

8. Which frequency band is used by GNSS for civilian applications?

a. L1
b. L2
c. L3
d. L5

9. The time taken by a GNSS signal to travel from satellite to receiver is


used to calculate:

a. Distance
b. Speed
c. Acceleration
d. Position

10. Which of the following is a regional navigation satellite system?

a. GPS
b. Galileo
c. NavIC
d. BeiDou

11. Which GNSS system is developed by China?

a. NavIC
b. Galileo
c. BeiDou
d. QZSS

12. What is the primary purpose of the GNSS control segment?

a. Data collection
b. Satellite health monitoring
c. Ground-based signal reception
d. User equipment calibration
13. Which of the following errors is caused by atmospheric
interference?

a. Multipath
b. Ephemeris
c. Ionospheric
d. Clock

14. How often do GPS satellites complete one orbit around Earth?

a. Every 6 hours
b. Every 12 hours
c. Every 24 hours
d. Every 48 hours

15. What is the purpose of augmentation systems like WAAS?

a. To launch more satellites


b. To improve GNSS accuracy
c. To monitor GNSS signals
d. To track ground receivers

16. What type of signal does GNSS transmit?

a. Optical
b. Radio
c. Ultrasonic
d. Microwave

17. Which GNSS satellite system is managed by the European Union?

a. Galileo
b. GLONASS
c. GPS
d. NavIC

18. Which component of GNSS provides the reference time for


position calculations?

a. Control segment
b. Space segment
c. Atomic clocks
d. User segment

19. GNSS accuracy is typically reduced in which environment?


a. Open fields
b. Urban canyons
c. High-altitude regions
d. Coastal areas

20. The Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS) consists


of how many satellites?

a. 5
b. 7
c. 10
d. 12

21. Which of the following best describes multipath error?

a. Error due to ionospheric delay


b. Reflection of GNSS signals from surfaces
c. Incorrect satellite clock data
d. Misaligned satellite orbits

22. What is the primary advantage of differential GNSS (DGNSS)?

a. Faster satellite acquisition


b. Enhanced signal strength
c. Improved positioning accuracy
d. Broader satellite coverage

23. In GNSS, what does the term "ephemeris" refer to?

a. Satellite position information


b. Atmospheric delay data
c. Receiver calibration parameters
d. Clock correction data

24. The BeiDou navigation system is also known as:

a. Compass
b. Polaris
c. Starlink
d. Orion

25. What does RTK stand for in GNSS technology?

a. Real-Time Kinematics
b. Remote Tracking Kit
c. Reliable Time Keeper
d. Real-Time Kompass

26. GNSS signals are affected by which of the following atmospheric


layers?

a. Troposphere and Ionosphere


b. Stratosphere and Mesosphere
c. Exosphere and Stratosphere
d. Thermosphere and Troposphere

27. What is the approximate signal speed of GNSS transmissions?

a. 150,000 km/s
b. 200,000 km/s
c. 300,000 km/s
d. 400,000 km/s

28. What is the role of geostationary satellites in SBAS?

a. Enhancing signal strength


b. Providing real-time corrections
c. Tracking GNSS receivers
d. Measuring atmospheric delays

29. Which GNSS system uses QZSS for regional augmentation?

a. GPS
b. Galileo
c. BeiDou
d. NavIC

30. The accuracy of GNSS can be improved by:

a. Increasing the receiver's sensitivity


b. Using more satellites
c. Employing dual-frequency receivers
d. All of the above
Answers: 16. b

1. a 17. a

2. d 18. c

3. c 19. b

4. b 20. b

5. c 21. b

6. b 22. c

7. c 23. a

8. a 24. a

9. d 25. a

10. c 26. a

11. c 27. c

12. b 28. b

13. c 29. a

14. b 30. d

15. b

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