Theodolite is an instrument used for_________________?

Related Mcqs:

1. If altitude bubble is provided both on index frame as well as on telescope of a theodolite, then the instrument is levelled with reference to_________________?

   1. altitude bubble on index frame
   2. altitude bubble on index frame if it is to be used as a level
   3. altitude bubble on telescope
   4. altitude bubble on telescope if it is to be used as a level
   The correct answer is?

   A. only (1)
   B. both (1) and (4)
   C. only (3)
   D. both (2) and (3)

2. Size of a theodolite is specified by________________?

   A. the length of telescope
   B. the diameter of vertical circle
   C. the diameter of lower plate
   D. the diameter of upper plate

3. If the lower clamp screw is tightened and upper clamp screw is loosened, the theodolite may be rotated____________?

   A. on its outer spindle with a relative motion between the vernier and graduated scale of lower plate
   B. on its outer spindle without a relative motion between the vernier and gra-duated scale of lower plate
   C. on its inner spindle with a relative motion between the vernier and the graduated scale of lower plate
   D. on its inner spindle without a relative motion between the vernier and the graduated scale of lower plate

4. For which of the following permanent adjustments of theodolite, the spire test is used ?

   A. adjustment of plate levels
   B. adjustment of line of sight
   C. adjustment of horizontal axis
   D. adjustment of altitude bubble and vertical index frame

5. Which of the following methods of theodolite traversing is suitable for locating the details which are far away from transit stations ?

   A. measuring angle and distance from one transit station
   B. measuring angles to the point from at least two stations
   C. measuring angle at one station and distance from other
   D. measuring distance from two points on traverse line

6. Cross staff is an instrument used for________________?

   A. measuring approximate horizontal angles
   B. setting out right angles
   C. measuring bearings of the lines
   D. none of the above

7. The difference of levels between two stations A and B is to be determined. For best results, the instrument station should be_______________?

   A. equidistant from A and B
   B. closer to the higher station
   C. closer to the lower station
   D. as far as possible from the line AB

8. The process of determining the locations of the instrument station by drawing re sectors from the locations of the known stations is called_________________?

   A. radiation
   B. intersection
   C. resection
   D. traversing

9. The instrument used for accurate centering in plane table survey is________________?

   A. spirit level
   B. alidade
   C. plumbing fork
   D. trough compass

10. Subtense bar is an instrument used for _______________?

    A. levelling
    B. measurement of horizontal distances in plane areas
    C. measurement of horizontal distances in undulated areas
    D. measurement of angles