Theodolite And Theodolite Traversing(Surveying ) Questions and Answers

Question 1. The method of repetition is used when it is required to lay off an angle with greater precision than that possible by single observations.
  1.    True
  2.    False
  3.    May be True or False
  4.    Can't say
Explanation:-
Answer: Option A. -> True
Answer: (a).True

Question 2. To measure a vertical angle, the instrument should be levelled with reference to the line of sight.
  1.    True
  2.    False
  3.    May be True or False
  4.    Can't say
Explanation:-
Answer: Option B. -> False
Answer: (b).False

Question 3. Which of the following errors can be eliminated by a method of repetition?
i) errors due to eccentricity.
ii) errors due to in adjustments of line of collimation.
iii) error due to inaccurate graduations.
iv) error due to inaccurate bisection of the object.
  1.    i only
  2.    i and ii
  3.    i, ii and iii
  4.    i, ii, iii and iv
Explanation:-
Answer: Option D. -> i, ii, iii and iv
Answer: (d).i, ii, iii and iv

Question 4. Sources of errors in transit work are broadly classified into ______ types.
  1.    2
  2.    3
  3.    4
  4.    5
Explanation:-
Answer: Option B. -> 3
Answer: (b).3

Question 5. Error due to imperfect adjustment of plate levels comes under ________ error.
  1.    personal
  2.    natural
  3.    instrumental
  4.    personal and natural
Explanation:-
Answer: Option C. -> instrumental
Answer: (c).instrumental

Question 6. Unequal expansion of parts of telescope comes under _____ source of error.
  1.    personal
  2.    natural
  3.    instrumental
  4.    personal and natural
Explanation:-
Answer: Option C. -> instrumental
Answer: (c).instrumental

Question 7. Unequal settlement of tripod comes under ____ source of error.
  1.    personal
  2.    natural
  3.    instrumental
  4.    personal and natural
Explanation:-
Answer: Option B. -> natural
Answer: (b).natural

Question 8. The value of multiplying constant is generally taken as _________
  1.    60
  2.    80
  3.    90
  4.    100
Explanation:-
Answer: Option D. -> 100
Answer: (d).100

Question 9. Deflection angle may vary from __________ to ___________
  1.    0° to 90°
  2.    90° to 180°
  3.    0° to 180°
  4.    0° to 270°
Explanation:-
Answer: Option A. -> 0° to 90°
Answer: (a).0° to 90°

Question 10. Which of the following comes under transversing by included angles?
  1.    Transversing by fast needle
  2.    Transversing by free needle
  3.    Transversing by direct observation of angles
  4.    Transversing by chain and compass
Explanation:-
Answer: Option C. -> Transversing by direct observation of angles
Answer: (c).Transversing by direct observation of angles