Surveying Questions and Answers Part-37

1. 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: b
Explanation: Theodolite may be classified as transit and non-transit theodolite. The non-transit theodolites are those in which the telescope cannot be transited.

2. The transit theodolites are also called plain theodolites.
a) true
b) false

Answer: b
Explanation: The non-transit theodolites are also called plain theodolites. In which the telescope cannot be transited.

3. The non-transit theodolites are also called Y- theodolites.
a) true
b) false

Answer: a
Explanation: The non-transit theodolites are also called plain theodolites or Y – theodolites. In which the telescope cannot be transited.

4. Transit is mainly used and non-transit theodolites have now become obsolete.
a) true
b) false

Answer: a
Explanation: Transit theodolites have more advantages over non-transit theodolites. That is why non-transit have now become obsolete.

5. The transit is the term simply used for _______
a) Telescope
b) Transit theodolite
c) Non- transit theodolites
d) Dumpy level

Answer: b
Explanation: A transit theodolite is simply called transit. It is one in which the line of sight can be reversed by resolving the telescope through 180° in a vertical plane.

6. How many types do theodolites classified?
a) 2
b) 3
c) 4
d) 5

Answer: a
Explanation: Theodolites are classified into two types. They are transit theodolites and non – transit theodolites.

7. 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: a
Explanation: The telescope is an integral part of the theodolite. It is mounted on a spindle known as a horizontal axis or trunnion axis.

8. Horizontal axis is also called _______
a) Inner axis
b) Outer axis
c) Trunnion axis
d) Line of sight

Answer: c
Explanation: The telescope is an integral part of the theodolite. It is mounted on a spindle known as a horizontal axis or trunnion axis.

9. 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: c
Explanation: The vertical circle is a circular graduated arc attached to the telescope. Consequently, the graduated arc rotates with the telescope when the latter is turned about the horizontal axis.

10. 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: d
Explanation: By means of vertical circle clamp and its corresponding slow motion or tangent screw the telescope can be set accurately at any desired position in the vertical plane.