Question is ⇒ A transit is oriented by setting its vernier A to read the back azimuth of the preceding line. A back sight on the preceding transit station taken and transit is rotated about its vertical axis. The vernier A reads., Options are ⇒ (A) azimuth of the forward line, (B) bearing of the. forward line, (C) back bearing of the forward line, (D) equal to 360Â°-azimuth of the forward line., (E) , Leave your comments or Download question paper.

Question is ⇒ A transit is oriented by setting its vernier A to read the back azimuth of the preceding line. A back sight on the preceding transit station taken and transit is rotated about its vertical axis. The vernier A reads., Options are ⇒ (A) azimuth of the forward line, (B) bearing of the. forward line, (C) back bearing of the forward line, (D) equal to 360Â°-azimuth of the forward line., (E) , Leave your comments or Download question paper. Previous question Next question


Q1.	A transit is oriented by setting its vernier A to read the back azimuth of the preceding line. A back sight on the preceding transit station taken and transit is rotated about its vertical axis. The vernier A reads.
A.	azimuth of the forward line [Correct Answer]
B.	bearing of the. forward line [Wrong Answer]
C.	back bearing of the forward line [Wrong Answer]
D.	equal to 360Â°-azimuth of the forward line. [Wrong Answer]
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