Explore topic-wise MCQs in Surveying.

This section includes 10 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Surveying knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

Which of the following describes the principle point?

A. Intersection of the camera axis with picture plane
B. Intersection of the camera axis with normal plane
C. Intersection of the camera axis with image plane
D. Intersection of the camera axis with plane
Answer» B. Intersection of the camera axis with normal plane
2.

The formula of focal length used in case of the lens fitted in telescope is given as _____

A. 1/f = 1u – 1/v
B. 1/f = 1u / 1/v
C. 1/f = 1u + 1/v
D. 1/f = 1u * 1/v
Answer» D. 1/f = 1u * 1/v
3.

The axis of camera passes through ____________

A. Centre of the lens
B. Centre of the axis
C. Centre of the aperture
D. Centre of the camera lens
Answer» E.
4.

Telescope fitted in the photo-theodolite can be rotated in a horizontal plane.

A. False
B. True
Answer» B. True
5.

Among the following, which doesn’t belong to the parts of photo-theodolite?

A. Vertical frame
B. Theodolite
C. Rectangular frame
D. Tripod stand
Answer» C. Rectangular frame
6.

Which of the following is having the same principle as that of photo-theodolite?

A. Traverse surveying
B. Theodolite surveying
C. Compass surveying
D. Plane-table surveying
Answer» E.
7.

The plane perpendicular to the camera axis can be given as ___________

A. Vertical plane
B. Horizontal plane
C. Picture plane
D. Azimuthal plane
Answer» D. Azimuthal plane
8.

Vertical circle provided in the photo theodolite is graduated up to _____________

A. 10 min
B. 30 min
C. 20 min
D. 15 min
Answer» C. 20 min
9.

Focal length of photo theodolite is around _____________

A. 10-20 cm
B. 10-15 cm
C. 15-20 cm
D. 15-30 cm
Answer» E.
10.

Photo theodolite is a combination of ________________

A. Theodolite, terrestrial camera
B. Electronic theodolite, terrestrial camera
C. Theodolite, aerial camera
D. Electronic theodolite, aerial camera
Answer» B. Electronic theodolite, terrestrial camera