Class 5 Mathematics Chapter 5: Far and Near — practice questions with answers
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Q1. Which unit is best for measuring the height of India Gate?
- Metre
- Centimetre
- Millimetre
- Kilometre
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Answer: A. Metre
Why: India Gate is 42 units high — that is 42 m. Centimetres suit small things like a handkerchief or a mobile phone. [p.57]
Why: India Gate is 42 units high — that is 42 m. Centimetres suit small things like a handkerchief or a mobile phone. [p.57]
Q2. 1 metre = ______ centimetres
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Answer: 100
Why: The double number line shows 1 m = 100 cm, so 2 m = 200 cm and so on. [p.57, p.62]
Why: The double number line shows 1 m = 100 cm, so 2 m = 200 cm and so on. [p.57, p.62]
Q3. The Statue of Unity in India is 182 m tall and the Statue of Liberty is 93 m tall. What is the difference in their heights (in m)?
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Answer: 89 (± 0)
Why: 182 − 93 = 89 m. [p.58]
Why: 182 − 93 = 89 m. [p.58]
Q4. Which of these are named in the chapter as ways to measure long distances? (Tick all that apply)
- Long tape
- Rodometer (measuring wheel)
- Laser distance meter
- Weighing balance
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Answer: A. Long tape; B. Rodometer (measuring wheel); C. Laser distance meter
Why: The chapter shows a long tape, a rangefinder, a rodometer and a laser distance meter. A weighing balance measures weight. [p.59]
Why: The chapter shows a long tape, a rangefinder, a rodometer and a laser distance meter. A weighing balance measures weight. [p.59]
Q5. 1 kilometre = ______ metres
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Answer: 1,000
Why: When we walk 1,000 m, we say we have walked 1 km. ‘Kilo’ stands for thousand. [p.59]
Why: When we walk 1,000 m, we say we have walked 1 km. ‘Kilo’ stands for thousand. [p.59]
Q6. From where to where does the Vivek Express, India’s longest train journey, run?
- Dibrugarh to Kanniyakumari
- Srinagar to Kanniyakumari
- Mumbai to Chennai
- Delhi to Puri
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Answer: A. Dibrugarh to Kanniyakumari
Why: The Vivek Express runs from Dibrugarh in Assam to Kanniyakumari in Tamil Nadu — 4,187 km. [p.60]
Why: The Vivek Express runs from Dibrugarh in Assam to Kanniyakumari in Tamil Nadu — 4,187 km. [p.60]
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How many practice questions are there for Class 5 Mathematics Chapter 5: Far and Near?
30 questions (9 easy, 15 medium, 6 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.