Surveying Questions and Answers – Transit Theodolite

This set of Surveying Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Transit Theodolite”.

1. ______ is the most precise instrument designed for the measurement of horizontal and vertical angles.
a) Survey chain
b) Dumpy level
c) Theodolite
d) Telescope
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2. 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
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3. Which of the following cannot be done with the help of theodolite in surveying?
a) Establishing grades
b) Determining the difference in elevation
c) Setting out curves
d) Determining the area of ground
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4. 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
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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
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6. The transit theodolites are also called plain theodolites.
a) True
b) False
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7. The non-transit theodolites are also called Y- theodolites.
a) True
b) False
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8. The transit is the term simply used for _______
a) Telescope
b) Transit theodolite
c) Non- transit theodolites
d) Dumpy level
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9. Transit is mainly used and non-transit theodolites have now become obsolete.
a) True
b) False
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10. How many types do theodolites classified?
a) 2
b) 3
c) 4
d) 5
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11. 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
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12. Horizontal axis is also called _______
a) Inner axis
b) Outer axis
c) Trunnion axis
d) Line of sight
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13. 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
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14. 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
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15. The index frame is ______ shaped frame.
a) U
b) V
c) T
d) A
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16. In theodolites, two standards resemble the letter ______
a) U
b) V
c) T
d) A
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