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WorksheetsD45 MASTER THE DAY
Total questions: 134
Worksheet time: 2hrs 14mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What is the line joining the optical center of the objective to the intersection of crosshairs called?
a)
Axis of telescope
b)
Axis of bubble tube
c)
Line of collimation
d)
Vertical axis
2.
Which part of the theodolite rotates around the vertical axis?
a)
Upper plate
b)
Lower plate
c)
Vertical circle
d)
Telescope
3.
What is the purpose of the diaphragm in theodolite?
a)
To adjust magnification
b)
To eliminate parallax
c)
To hold crosshairs
d)
To support vertical circle
4.
Which reading method involves measuring an angle several times and averaging?
a)
Reiteration
b)
Repetition
c)
Direct
d)
Transit
5.
Which component ensures the vertical axis is truly vertical?
a)
Plumb bob
b)
Tripod
c)
Plate bubble
d)
Circular bubble
6.
What is the full form of DMD in area calculation?
a)
Double Meridian Distance
b)
Direct Meridian Distance
c)
Derived Mean Distance
d)
Deviation Meridian Distance
7.
Which axis should be perpendicular to the vertical axis for accurate angle measurement?
a)
Axis of telescope
b)
Axis of bubble tube
c)
Trunnion axis
d)
Line of sight
8.
Which error occurs due to unequal graduation spacing on the theodolite scale?
a)
Collimation error
b)
Index error
c)
Graduation error
d)
Instrumental error
9.
Which type of bubble is used in circular level of a theodolite?
a)
Box bubble
b)
Torpedo bubble
c)
Circular bubble
d)
Cylindrical bubble
10.
Which is the most suitable curve for smooth entry and exit from circular curves?
a)
Compound curve
b)
Transition curve
c)
Reverse curve
d)
Deviation curve
11.
How is angular measurement affected if the vertical axis is not truly vertical?
a)
Angle increases
b)
Angle decreases
c)
Angle becomes zero
d)
All readings are wrong
12.
Which of the following is the axis about which the telescope rotates in vertical plane?
a)
Vertical axis
b)
Trunnion axis
c)
Collimation axis
d)
Axis of plate bubble
13.
Which adjustment ensures that the vertical circle reads zero when telescope is horizontal?
a)
Spire test
b)
Collimation adjustment
c)
Vertical index adjustment
d)
Telescope axis adjustment
14.
In Rankine’s method, the deflection angle is calculated from:
a)
Tangent length
b)
Arc length
c)
Chord length
d)
Mid-ordinate
15.
Which survey method uses theodolite to determine latitude and departure?
a)
Compass survey
b)
Plane table survey
c)
Traverse survey
d)
Tacheometric survey
16.
What happens if the crosshairs are not exactly horizontal and vertical?
a)
Angle readings are doubled
b)
Curves become elliptical
c)
Errors in alignment
d)
Image disappears
17.
Which of the following components carries the vernier scales C and D?
a)
Upper plate
b)
Index frame
c)
Vertical circle
d)
Tribrach
18.
Theodolite axis perpendicularity is checked using:
a)
Spire Test
b)
Two peg test
c)
Bubble test
d)
Reciprocal leveling
19.
What is the function of the shifting head in theodolite?
a)
Support telescope
b)
Adjust altitude bubble
c)
Fine centering over station
d)
Clamp upper plate
20.
Which component ensures stable base for the theodolite setup?
a)
Vertical axis
b)
Plumb bob
c)
Tripod stand
d)
Tangent screw
21.
Assertion (A): The vertical axis of a theodolite must be truly vertical.
Reason (R): Only then will the horizontal angle measured be accurate.
a)
Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
b)
Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
c)
A is true but R is false
d)
A is false but R is true
22.
Which of the following statements are correct?
1. The line of collimation must be perpendicular to the trunnion axis.
2. The trunnion axis should be horizontal.
3. The vertical circle must be zeroed at horizontal sight.
a)
Only 1 and 2
b)
Only 2 and 3
c)
Only 1 and 3
d)
1, 2 and 3
23.
Which screw is used for making fine adjustments after clamping in a theodolite?
a)
Leveling screw
b)
Upper clamp screw
c)
Tangent screw
d)
Plumb screw
24.
Which error is NOT eliminated by the method of repetition?
a)
Instrumental error
b)
Parallax error
c)
Index error
d)
Personal error
25.
The deflection angle in Rankine’s method is measured from:
a)
Tangent to curve
b)
Chord produced
c)
Arc of the curve
d)
Mid-ordinate
26.
Which part holds the telescope in theodolite?
a)
Vertical circle
b)
Trunnion axis
c)
A-frame
d)
Tripod
27.
Which axis should be adjusted to remove collimation error?
a)
Vertical axis
b)
Trunnion axis
c)
Line of sight
d)
Bubble axis
28.
The axis about which the telescope rotates vertically is:
a)
Vertical axis
b)
Trunnion axis
c)
Line of collimation
d)
Horizontal axis
29.
In compound curve, two arcs have:
a)
Equal radii, same center
b)
Different radii, same direction
c)
Same radii, opposite direction
d)
Different radii, opposite direction
30.
What happens if the vertical circle of the theodolite is not properly adjusted?
a)
Parallax occurs
b)
Telescope will rotate freely
c)
Vertical angles will be erroneous
d)
Tripod will tilt
31.
What ensures the theodolite is centered exactly over a survey station?
a)
Tripod legs
b)
Optical plummet
c)
Spirit level
d)
Circular bubble
32.
Which of the following is NOT a temporary adjustment in a theodolite?
a)
Centering
b)
Leveling
c)
Focusing
d)
Vertical index error adjustment
33.
Which adjustment removes parallax error in a theodolite?
a)
Leveling bubble
b)
Focusing eyepiece and objective
c)
Setting vertical circle
d)
Adjusting tripod head
34.
Which error results from misalignment between the vertical and horizontal axis?
a)
Collimation error
b)
Trunnion error
c)
Graduation error
d)
Parallax error
35.
Which curve is formed by two arcs of different radii joined at a common tangent?
a)
Compound curve
b)
Reverse curve
c)
Transition curve
d)
Deviation curve
36.
The main purpose of a vernier scale on a theodolite is to:
a)
Read angles precisely
b)
Level the instrument
c)
Adjust the telescope
d)
Determine curvature
37.
Theodolite is mounted on a tripod using a component called:
a)
Lower plate
b)
Tribrach
c)
Circular bubble
d)
Centering screw
38.
Which is NOT a part of the temporary adjustments in theodolite?
a)
Centering
b)
Leveling
c)
Focusing
d)
Adjustment of plate level axis
39.
Which type of curve connects two straights without a circular arc?
a)
Transition curve
b)
Deviation curve
c)
Compound curve
d)
Simple curve
40.
What is the line about which the upper plate of a theodolite rotates?
a)
Trunnion axis
b)
Vertical axis
c)
Axis of collimation
d)
Axis of bubble tube
41.
What is used to fine-tune the alignment after initial clamping of the theodolite?
a)
Clamp screw
b)
Tripod legs
c)
Tangent screw
d)
Vernier frame
42.
What is the reading of the vertical circle when telescope is horizontal if perfectly adjusted?
a)
90°
b)
0°
c)
180°
d)
45°
43.
What error arises if the vertical axis is not truly vertical?
a)
Parallax
b)
Graduation error
c)
Collimation error
d)
Horizontal angle error
44.
Which part of a theodolite carries the vernier and reads vertical angles?
a)
Index frame
b)
Upper plate
c)
Lower plate
d)
Telescope
45.
Which of the following is a permanent adjustment of theodolite?
a)
Centering
b)
Adjusting vertical circle index
c)
Focusing
d)
Leveling
46.
Which is used to check the accuracy of horizontal angle reading by face left and face right method?
a)
Reiteration
b)
Double centering
c)
Swinging method
d)
Reciprocal leveling
47.
The radius of a 4° curve using a 30 m chord is approximately:
a)
429.75 m
b)
343.8 m
c)
480 m
d)
572.5 m
48.
Which curve is symmetrical and connects two straight roads?
a)
Deviation curve
b)
Reverse curve
c)
Transition curve
d)
Compound curve
49.
Which of these is an instrumental error in theodolite survey?
a)
Miscentering
b)
Improper leveling
c)
Collimation error
d)
Eye fatigue
50.
What is the method of measuring angles from a fixed line using a theodolite called?
a)
Direct method
b)
Traversing
c)
Deflection angle method
d)
Angular method
51.
Calculate the degree of curve (D) for a radius of 350 m using 30 m chord definition.
a)
D = 4.91°
b)
D = 5.25°
c)
D = 4.23°
d)
D = 6.05°
52.
Find the length of a 60° circular curve of radius 200 m.
a)
209.44 m
b)
150.2 m
c)
120.5 m
d)
185.3 m
53.
Calculate tangent length (T) for a 30° curve with radius 300 m.
a)
141.4 m
b)
80.37 m
c)
145.9 m
d)
160.0 m
54.
Calculate the length of a simple curve of 45° with radius 400 m.
a)
314.16 m
b)
157.08 m
c)
188.5 m
d)
200.0 m
55.
What is the deflection angle for the 6th chord in a 5° curve with chord length 30 m?
a)
15degree
b)
30degree
c)
45′
d)
90′
56.
Compute the shift for a transition curve of length 90 m and radius 300 m.
a)
3.375 m
b)
4.5 m
c)
1.125 m
d)
5.0 m
57.
Calculate the mid-ordinate (M) of a 30 m chord with radius 300 m.
a)
0.75 m
b)
1.25 m
c)
2.25 m
d)
0.375 m
58.
What is the degree of curve for a radius of 250 m (using 30 m chord)?
a)
6.0°
b)
5.5°
c)
7.0°
d)
6.876°
59.
Calculate external distance (E) for a 60° curve with radius 200 m.
a)
200 m
b)
30.94m
c)
50.2 m
d)
42.44 m
60.
Which theodolite is capable of measuring both horizontal and vertical angles?
a)
Transit theodolite
b)
Non-transit theodolite
c)
Vernier theodolite
d)
Digital level
61.
What happens if the line of collimation is not perpendicular to the trunnion axis?
a)
Vertical angles are incorrect
b)
Horizontal angles are incorrect
c)
Instrument cannot be leveled
d)
Telescope won't rotate
62.
Which axis must be perpendicular to the vertical axis in a properly adjusted theodolite?
a)
Bubble axis
b)
Trunnion axis
c)
Line of collimation
d)
Axis of plate level
63.
What is the instrument used to locate stations on ground during curve setting?
a)
Tachometer
b)
Tangent sight
c)
Theodolite
d)
Cross staff
64.
The height of instrument in theodolite is determined from:
a)
Back sight
b)
Foresight
c)
Instrument height measurement
d)
Leveling bubble
65.
The angle between the tangent and chord in curve setting is known as:
a)
Tangential angle
b)
Central angle
c)
Deflection angle
d)
Angle of deviation
66.
How many vernier scales are typically present in a theodolite?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
67.
Which of the following eliminates errors due to eccentricity of verniers?
a)
Repetition method
b)
Reciprocal leveling
c)
Face left and right readings
d)
Tangent screw adjustment
68.
What is the purpose of a clamp screw in a theodolite?
a)
To move telescope vertically
b)
To rotate instrument quickly and fix it
c)
To focus the lens
d)
To correct parallax
69.
Which type of leveling is used to find elevation difference between two distant points?
a)
Simple leveling
b)
Differential leveling
c)
Fly leveling
d)
Reciprocal leveling
70.
Theodolite helps to measure angle between two objects in:
a)
Horizontal plane only
b)
Vertical plane only
c)
Both horizontal and vertical planes
d)
Inclined planes
71.
Deflection angle in curve setting is measured from:
a)
Chord produced
b)
Straight line
c)
Tangent
d)
Mid-ordinate
72.
Which angle is measured when upper plate is rotated while lower plate is fixed?
a)
Zenith angle
b)
Inclination
c)
Horizontal angle
d)
Vertical angle
73.
Which term refers to the distance between tangent points on a curve?
a)
Arc length
b)
Tangent length
c)
Long chord
d)
Curve distance
74.
The component responsible for vertical angle reading is:
a)
Upper plate
b)
Telescope
c)
Index frame
d)
Tribrach
75.
Error due to incorrect reading alignment is called:
a)
Graduation error
b)
Index error
c)
Parallax error
d)
Personal error
76.
Assertion (A): In theodolite surveying, repetition method improves accuracy.
Reason (R): Repetition method reduces personal and instrumental errors.
a)
Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
b)
Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
c)
A is true but R is false
d)
A is false but R is true
77.
Assertion (A): Transition curves are used at the junction of straight and circular curves.
Reason (R): Transition curves provide sudden change in curvature.
a)
Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
b)
Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
c)
A is true but R is false
d)
A is false but R is true
78.
Which of the following statements are correct?
1. Simple curve connects two straights with one arc.
2. Compound curve has arcs of different radii in same direction.
3. Reverse curve connects two straights with arcs in opposite directions.
a)
Only 1 and 2
b)
Only 2 and 3
c)
Only 1 and 3
d)
1, 2 and 3
79.
Which method is commonly used in field to set out a simple circular curve?
a)
Rankine’s method
b)
Bowditch method
c)
Total station method
d)
Plane table method
80.
Which of the following instruments has replaced the traditional theodolite in many projects?
a)
Compass
b)
Auto level
c)
Total station
d)
Prism
81.
Which curve has varying radius along its length?
a)
Simple curve
b)
Compound curve
c)
Transition curve
d)
Reverse curve
82.
If a curve has a radius of 350 m and deflection angle is 40°, what is the length of the curve?
a)
244.34 m
b)
214.67 m
c)
315.12 m
d)
140.0 m
83.
What is the purpose of face left and face right observations in theodolite surveying?
a)
To find true north
b)
To reduce systematic errors
c)
To center the instrument
d)
To determine slope
84.
What is the vertical angle when the line of sight is inclined upward?
a)
Negative
b)
Positive
c)
Zero
d)
Always 90°
85.
The chord definition of a degree of curve uses what length of chord?
a)
10 m
b)
20 m
c)
30 m
d)
60 m
86.
In theodolite, the collimation error arises due to:
a)
Uneven tripod legs
b)
Non-perpendicular trunnion axis
c)
Misalignment of sight axis
d)
Improper clamping
87.
Which is the method of curve setting by tangential angles?
a)
Rankine’s method
b)
Double centering
c)
Reiteration
d)
Reciprocal method
88.
Which curve allows smooth transition in centrifugal acceleration?
a)
Simple curve
b)
Compound curve
c)
Transition curve
d)
Deviation curve
89.
Which is NOT a component of a theodolite?
a)
Upper plate
b)
Leveling screws
c)
Vernier scale
d)
Bubble chamber
90.
If a radius is 250 m and deflection angle is 60°, what is the length of the curve?
a)
261.80 m
b)
200.00 m
c)
314.16 m
d)
174.53 m
91.
Which of the following is a systematic error?
a)
Incorrect centering
b)
Instrumental defect
c)
Human parallax
d)
Reading fatigue
92.
What is the minimum number of permanent adjustments in a theodolite?
a)
One
b)
Two
c)
Three
d)
Four
93.
Which measurement is necessary for determining the external distance of a curve?
a)
Tangent length
b)
Radius
c)
Long chord
d)
Deflection angle
94.
The value of deflection angle increases with:
a)
Increase in tangent length
b)
Increase in radius
c)
Increase in number of chords
d)
Decrease in central angle
95.
Which instrument is most accurate for measuring horizontal angles?
a)
Compass
b)
Plane table
c)
Tacheometer
d)
Theodolite
96.
Which factor directly affects the degree of curve?
a)
Radius
b)
Chord length
c)
Height of instrument
d)
Leveling method
97.
Which curve has equal tangents and is symmetrical?
a)
Simple curve
b)
Reverse curve
c)
Deviation curve
d)
Transition curve
98.
What happens to the tangent length if the deflection angle increases?
a)
Increases
b)
Decreases
c)
Remains constant
d)
Varies randomly
99.
Which of the following is NOT a use of theodolite?
a)
Setting out curves
b)
Measuring angles
c)
Leveling surfaces
d)
Measuring distances directly
100.
What is the instrument used along with a theodolite for night work?
a)
Torch
b)
Diaphragm lamp
c)
Plumb bob
d)
Staff
101.
What is the purpose of the vernier scale in a theodolite?
a)
Focus the image
b)
Measure distance
c)
Enhance readability of angle readings
d)
Support the telescope
102.
Which type of curve is used when two roads intersect at an acute angle?
a)
Compound curve
b)
Reverse curve
c)
Deviation curve
d)
Transition curve
103.
Which of the following errors can be eliminated by face left and face right observations?
a)
Instrumental error
b)
Personal error
c)
Parallax error
d)
Collimation error
104.
The method of measuring horizontal angles by repeating the observation several times is:
a)
Reiteration
b)
Repetition
c)
Reciprocal leveling
d)
Deflection method
105.
What component supports the telescope in a theodolite?
a)
Tribrach
b)
Vertical circle
c)
Standards
d)
Foot screws
106.
Which type of theodolite uses digital display for readings?
a)
Transit theodolite
b)
Optical theodolite
c)
Digital theodolite
d)
Micrometer theodolite
107.
What is the full form of EDM as used in total station instruments?
a)
Electric Distance Machine
b)
Electronic Distance Measurement
c)
Elevation Distance Meter
d)
Electronic Data Mapping
108.
Which method of leveling is employed when the level is equidistant from the two points?
a)
Fly leveling
b)
Reciprocal leveling
c)
Differential leveling
d)
Check leveling
109.
Which method uses equal chords for curve setting?
a)
Deflection angle method
b)
Perpendicular offset method
c)
Rankine’s method
d)
Chord method
110.
Which part of a theodolite allows vertical angle measurement?
a)
Upper plate
b)
Horizontal circle
c)
Vertical circle
d)
Standards
111.
Which axis is common to both horizontal and vertical angle measurements?
a)
Vertical axis
b)
Trunnion axis
c)
Collimation axis
d)
Line of sight
112.
Which angle is turned during double centering in theodolite?
a)
Horizontal angle
b)
Azimuth
c)
Vertical angle
d)
Bearing angle
113.
The difference between back tangent and forward tangent in curve setting is known as:
a)
Deflection angle
b)
Intersection angle
c)
Central angle
d)
Tangent angle
114.
Which adjustment ensures the bubble axis is horizontal when the instrument is leveled?
a)
Collimation adjustment
b)
Trunnion adjustment
c)
Plate level adjustment
d)
Vertical circle adjustment
115.
A vertical angle is considered positive when measured:
a)
Upward from horizontal
b)
Downward from horizontal
c)
From zenith
d)
From nadir
116.
Which instrument provides both angular and distance measurement?
a)
Auto level
b)
Tachometer
c)
Theodolite
d)
Total station
117.
The angle subtended at the center of a curve by a 30 m chord is called:
a)
Tangential angle
b)
Subtended angle
c)
Deflection angle
d)
Central angle
118.
What happens to radius if the degree of curve increases?
a)
Increases
b)
Decreases
c)
No change
d)
Varies randomly
119.
Which part of the theodolite houses the vernier scale?
a)
Telescope
b)
Upper plate
c)
Lower plate
d)
Index frame
120.
For a given radius, curve length is proportional to:
a)
Chord length
b)
Deflection angle
c)
Tangential angle
d)
Intersection angle
121.
Which axis lies perpendicular to the vertical axis in a properly adjusted theodolite?
a)
Bubble axis
b)
Collimation axis
c)
Horizontal axis
d)
Trunnion axis
122.
How is a compound curve different from a simple curve?
a)
It connects two straight paths with one arc
b)
It has two arcs with same radius
c)
It has arcs with different radii
d)
It is longer than a simple curve
123.
What is the function of the clamp screw in a theodolite?
a)
Focus telescope
b)
Fix plate temporarily
c)
Eliminate parallax
d)
Read angle
124.
Which theodolite error is caused by non-vertical vertical axis?
a)
Horizontal circle error
b)
Vertical angle error
c)
Trunnion error
d)
Vertical axis error
125.
A simple curve must always be:
a)
Tangential to straights
b)
Perpendicular to tangents
c)
Symmetrical about chord
d)
Of equal radius
126.
If the radius of a curve is halved, the length of the curve for the same angle:
a)
Halves
b)
Doubles
c)
Remains same
d)
Reduces to one-fourth
127.
Which of the following statements are correct?
1. Rankine’s method uses tangential angles.
2. Total station can measure both angles and distances.
3. Theodolite cannot be used for setting out curves.
a)
Only 1 and 2
b)
Only 2 and 3
c)
Only 1 and 3
d)
1, 2 and 3
128.
Which of the following statements are correct?
1. Transition curve provides gradual increase in curvature.
2. Compound curve consists of arcs with different radii.
3. Reverse curve has arcs curving in same direction.
a)
Only 1 and 2
b)
Only 2 and 3
c)
Only 1 and 3
d)
1, 2 and 3
129.
What is the instrument used for measuring both horizontal and vertical angles precisely?
a)
Level
b)
Tachometer
c)
Theodolite
d)
Prism
130.
Which axis should be perpendicular to the vertical axis in a properly adjusted theodolite?
a)
Collimation axis
b)
Bubble axis
c)
Trunnion axis
d)
Plumb axis
131.
Which of the following errors is eliminated by double centering?
a)
Level tube error
b)
Collimation error
c)
Refraction error
d)
Instrumental error
132.
Which reading is taken in the field to calculate the deflection angle of a curve?
a)
Chord length
b)
Tangent angle
c)
Included angle
d)
Deflection angle at pegs
133.
The point where two tangents meet and curve begins is called:
a)
Tangent point
b)
Point of curvature
c)
Point of intersection
d)
Apex
134.
What is the value of tangent length if radius is 150 m and deflection angle is 30°?
a)
75.0 m
b)
40.18 m
c)
82.62 m
d)
88.15 m
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