Class 6 Mathematics Chapter 1: Patterns in Mathematics — practice questions with answers
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Q1. According to the chapter, mathematics is, in large part, the search for ______.
- patterns and the explanations for why they exist
- only large numbers
- shortcuts to add quickly
- shapes drawn with a compass
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Answer: A. patterns and the explanations for why they exist
Why: The chapter describes mathematics as the search for patterns, and for explanations of why those patterns exist. [p.1]
Why: The chapter describes mathematics as the search for patterns, and for explanations of why those patterns exist. [p.1]
Q2. The branch of mathematics that studies patterns in whole numbers is called number ______.
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Answer: theory
Why: The chapter says the branch that studies patterns in whole numbers is called number theory. [p.2]
Why: The chapter says the branch that studies patterns in whole numbers is called number theory. [p.2]
Q3. The branch of mathematics that studies patterns in shapes is called ______.
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Answer: geometry
Why: Patterns of shapes in 1D, 2D or 3D are studied in geometry. [p.9]
Why: Patterns of shapes in 1D, 2D or 3D are studied in geometry. [p.9]
Q4. Mathematicians think of mathematics both as an art and as a science.
True or false?
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Answer: True
Why: Because finding patterns and explaining them is creative, the chapter says mathematicians see maths as both an art and a science. [p.1]
Why: Because finding patterns and explaining them is creative, the chapter says mathematicians see maths as both an art and a science. [p.1]
Q5. What is the next number in the triangular numbers 1, 3, 6, 10, 15, 21, …?
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Answer: 28 (± 0)
Why: Each triangular number adds the next counting number: 21 + 7 = 28. [p.3]
Why: Each triangular number adds the next counting number: 21 + 7 = 28. [p.3]
Q6. What is the next number in the powers of 3: 1, 3, 9, 27, 81, 243, …?
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Answer: 729 (± 0)
Why: Each term is 3 times the previous one: 243 × 3 = 729. [p.3]
Why: Each term is 3 times the previous one: 243 × 3 = 729. [p.3]
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How many practice questions are there for Class 6 Mathematics Chapter 1: Patterns in Mathematics?
33 questions (13 easy, 13 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 6 Mathematics syllabus, used by CBSE and many state boards.