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This section includes 21 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 is an integral part of the theodolite and is mounted on a spindle known as a horizontal axis? |
A. | Telescope |
B. | Index frame |
C. | Horizontal plane Vernier |
D. | Horizontal circle |
Answer» B. Index frame | |
2. |
How many types do theodolites classified? |
A. | 2 |
B. | 3 |
C. | 4 |
D. | 5 |
Answer» B. 3 | |
3. |
Transit is mainly used and non-transit theodolites have now become obsolete. |
A. | True |
B. | False |
Answer» B. False | |
4. |
The transit is the term simply used for _______ |
A. | Telescope |
B. | Transit theodolite |
C. | Non- transit theodolites |
D. | Dumpy level |
Answer» C. Non- transit theodolites | |
5. |
A non-transit theodolite is one in which the line of sight can be reversed by resolving the telescope through 180° in a vertical plane. |
A. | True |
B. | False |
Answer» C. | |
6. |
A transit theodolite is one in which the line of sight can be reversed by resolving the telescope through 180° in a vertical plane. |
A. | True |
B. | False |
Answer» B. False | |
7. |
Which of the following cannot be done with the help of theodolite in surveying? |
A. | Laying off horizontal angles |
B. | Locating points on lines |
C. | Prolonging survey lines |
D. | Measuring horizontal distances |
Answer» E. | |
8. |
TRANSIT_IS_MAINLY_USED_AND_NON-TRANSIT_THEODOLITES_HAVE_NOW_BECOME_OBSOLETE.?$ |
A. | True |
B. | False |
Answer» B. False | |
9. |
Which of the following is an integral part of the theodolite and is mounted on a spindle known as a horizontal axis?$ |
A. | Telescope |
B. | Index frame |
C. | Horizontal plane Vernier |
D. | Horizontal circle |
Answer» B. Index frame | |
10. |
How_many_types_do_theodolites_classified?$ |
A. | 2 |
B. | 3 |
C. | 4 |
D. | 5 |
Answer» B. 3 | |
11. |
In theodolites, two standards resemble the letter ______ |
A. | U |
B. | V |
C. | T |
D. | A |
Answer» E. | |
12. |
The index frame is ______ shaped frame. |
A. | U |
B. | V |
C. | T |
D. | A |
Answer» D. A | |
13. |
By means of vertical circle clamp and its corresponding ___________ the telescope can be set accurately at any desired position in the vertical plane. |
A. | tripod head |
B. | focusing screw |
C. | levelling head |
D. | tangent screw |
Answer» E. | |
14. |
The vertical circle is a circular graduated arc attached to the ______ axis of the telescope. |
A. | inner axis |
B. | outer axis |
C. | trunnion axis |
D. | line of sight |
Answer» D. line of sight | |
15. |
Horizontal axis is also called _______ |
A. | Inner axis |
B. | Outer axis |
C. | Trunnion axis |
D. | Line of sight |
Answer» D. Line of sight | |
16. |
The transit is the term simply used for ______? |
A. | Telescope |
B. | Transit theodolite |
C. | Non- transit theodolites |
D. | Dumpy level |
Answer» C. Non- transit theodolites | |
17. |
The non-transit theodolites are also called Y- theodolites. |
A. | True |
B. | False |
Answer» B. False | |
18. |
The transit theodolites are also called plain theodolites. |
A. | True |
B. | False |
Answer» C. | |
19. |
A transit theodolite is one in which the line of sight can be reversed by resolving the telescope through 180° in a vertical plane.$ |
A. | True |
B. | False |
Answer» B. False | |
20. |
Which of the following cannot be done with help of theodolite in surveying? |
A. | Laying off horizontal angles |
B. | Locating points on lines |
C. | Prolonging survey lines |
D. | Measuring horizontal distances |
Answer» E. | |
21. |
______ is the most precise instrument designed for the measurement of horizontal and vertical angles. |
A. | Survey chain |
B. | Dumpy level |
C. | Theodolite |
D. | Telescope |
Answer» D. Telescope | |