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    Which of the following is known as the Hermaphrodite caliper?
    Question

    Which of the following is known as the Hermaphrodite caliper?

    A.

    Inside caliper

    B.

    Odd caliper

    C.

    Outside caliper

    D.

    Transfer caliper

    Correct option is B


    An Odd leg caliper (Hermaphrodite caliper) is used to mark lines parallel to an edge and find the center of cylindrical objects. It has one pointed leg and one bent leg.
    Information Booster:
    · Used in marking layouts in machining operations.
    · One leg acts as a scriber, the other leg rests on the workpiece.
    · Useful in lathe and metalworking operations.
    · The bent leg of the caliper runs along the edge of the workpiece while the scriber makes a mark at a predetermined distance. 

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