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GATE 2026 MN – Question 44

Mining Geology, Mine Development and Surveying · Mine Surveying · 2 marks · MTA

The correlation-survey geometry is shown. C has(E375 m,N1120 m) and D has(E376 m,N1121 m). Determine the whole-circle bearing of EF.

Diagram for GATE 2026 MN question 44
  1. 215°19′59.6″
  2. 35°19′59.6″
  3. 215°20′1.4″
  4. 35°20′1.4″

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Correct answer: MTA

Explanation

The final official key awards marks to all, so this question retains MTA grading and all four options. CD has equal positive east and north increments, giving a45° bearing. Further angular propagation depends on interpreting the survey’s directed observations and orientation; the withdrawn single-choice decision must not be replaced by an invented unique bearing.

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