Class 5 Mathematics Chapter 10: Symmetrical Designs — practice questions with answers
Free practice for Class 5 Mathematics, Chapter 10: Symmetrical Designs. Try the solved questions below, then take a free test with instant marking and explanations.
30 questions11 easy, 12 medium, 7 hardNCERT · CBSE · State boards
Sample questions with solutions
Q1. Which line of symmetry does the letter A have?
- A vertical line
- A horizontal line
- Both lines
- No line
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Answer: A. A vertical line
Why: The book says A has a vertical line of symmetry, so it can be cut by folding the paper once and drawing half the letter. [p.136]
Why: The book says A has a vertical line of symmetry, so it can be cut by folding the paper once and drawing half the letter. [p.136]
Q2. How many lines of symmetry does the letter H have?
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Answer: 2 (± 0)
Why: H has two lines of symmetry — vertical and horizontal — so it can be cut from paper folded into one-fourth. [p.136]
Why: H has two lines of symmetry — vertical and horizontal — so it can be cut from paper folded into one-fourth. [p.136]
Q3. To make a firki, what shape is the paper you start with?
- A square
- A circle
- A triangle
- A rectangle 30 cm × 20 cm
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Answer: A. A square
Why: Step 1 is to take a square paper, then fold it diagonally both ways. [p.137]
Why: Step 1 is to take a square paper, then fold it diagonally both ways. [p.137]
Q4. A shape that looks the same when turned about its centre, before a full turn, has ______ symmetry.
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Answer: rotational
Why: The letter H and the firki look the same after part of a turn, so they have rotational symmetry. [p.138]
Why: The letter H and the firki look the same after part of a turn, so they have rotational symmetry. [p.138]
Q5. Block printing, shown in the chapter, is a traditional craft of which state?
- Rajasthan
- Kerala
- Assam
- Punjab
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Answer: A. Rajasthan
Why: The chapter says block printing with carved wooden blocks is a traditional craft of Rajasthan. [p.140]
Why: The chapter says block printing with carved wooden blocks is a traditional craft of Rajasthan. [p.140]
Q6. What do artisans use to print designs on fabric in block printing?
- Carved wooden blocks
- Paper cutouts
- Metal coins
- Rubber stamps with letters
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Answer: A. Carved wooden blocks
Why: Artisans use carved wooden blocks to print designs on fabric; the craft has been practised for centuries. [p.140]
Why: Artisans use carved wooden blocks to print designs on fabric; the craft has been practised for centuries. [p.140]
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How many practice questions are there for Class 5 Mathematics Chapter 10: Symmetrical Designs?
30 questions (11 easy, 12 medium, 7 hard). A few are solved on this page; the free test shows the answer and explanation for every question after you submit.
Is this chapter from the NCERT book?
Yes — it follows the NCERT Class 5 Mathematics syllabus, used by CBSE and many state boards.