Practical Geometry
Practical Geometry
Ans:3. 145°
Solution:
Supplement of 35° = 180° - 35° = 145°
Q2. If three cubes each of edge 4cm are placed end to end, then the dimensions of resulting 1 Mark
solid are:
1. 12cm × 4cm × 4cm
2. 4cm × 8cm × 4cm
3. 4cm × 8cm × 12cm
4. 4cm × 6cm × 8cm
1. x = 50
2. x = 100
3. x = 60
4. x = 80
Ans:4. x = 80
Solution:
In the figure,
AOB is a straight line
∠AOC + ∠COD + ∠DOB = 180∘
⇒ 55∘ + x + 45∘ = 180∘
⇒ x + 100∘ = 180∘
⇒ x = 180∘ − 100∘ = 80∘
Q4. The order of rotational symmetry in the figure given below is: 1 Mark
1. 4
2. 2
3. 1
4. Infinitely many
Ans:2. 2
Solution:
The number of times a figure fits into itself in one full turn is called as order of rotational
symmetry. So for the given figure the order of rotational symmetry is two.
So the correct answer is B.
Ans:2. 55°
Solution:
In △ABC :
A + B + C = 180°...(i)
Given, A - B =
33° A = 33° + B
.............................(ii)
B - C = 18°
C = B + 18°....(iii)
Putting the values of A and B in equation (i):
⇒ B + 33° + B + B - 18° = 180°
⇒ 3B = 180° - 15
⇒B 165
∘ = 55∘
= 3
1.
55°
2.
60°
1. 40°
2. 50°
3. 130°
4. 60°
Ans:1. 50°
Solution:
AB and CD intersect each other at O and ∠AOC = 50∘
∠BOD = ∠AOC = 50∘ (Vertically opposite angles)
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3. 65°
4. 70°
Ans:3. 65°
Solution:
∠ACD = 125∘
∠ACD = ∠CAB + ∠ABC
(∵ the exterior angles are equal to the sum of its interior opposite angles)
∴ ∠ABC = 125∘ − 60∘ = 65∘
1. 80°
2. 90°
3. 100°
4. 110°
Ans:3. 100°
Solution:
In △ABC, side BC is produced to D
∠A = 45∘, ∠B = 55∘,
Ext. ∠ACD = ∠A + ∠B
45∘ + 55∘ = 100∘
2.
3.
4.
Ans:2.
Solution:
1. 8cm.
2.
18cm.
3.
12cm.
4. None of these.
Ans:3. 12cm.
Solution:
In △ABC, ∠B = 90∘
But AC2 = AB2 + BC2 (By Pythagoras Theoram)
⇒ (13)2 = (5)2 + BC2
⇒ 169 = 25 + BC2
⇒ BC2 = 169 - 25 = 144 =
(12)2 BC = 12cm 1 Mark
Ans:3. 25cm.
Solution:
△ABC, is a right angled, ∠A = 90∘
AB = 24cm, AC =
7cm but BC2 = AB2
+ AC2
⇒ BC = (24)2 + (7)2 = 576 + 49 = 625 =
(25)2 BC = 25cm.
Ans:2. 30°
Solution:
In △ABC
∠A = 65∘, ∠C = 85∘
But ∠A + ∠B + ∠C = 180∘ (Angles of a
triangle)
⇒ 65∘ + ∠B + 85∘ = 180∘
⇒ 150∘ + ∠B = 180∘
⇒ ∠B = 180∘ − 150∘ = 30∘
4.
Ans:3.
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So for the net to form a cylinder, the shape of the interlinking blocks of nets should contain a rectangle which is
present only in option C.
1. 34
2. 44
3. 144
4. 124
Ans:4. 124
Solution:
x° + 56° = 180° (linear pair)
⇒ x° = 180° - 56°
⇒ 124°
∴ x = 124
Q16. When we cut a corner of a cube as shown in the figure 12.19, we get the cutout piece
as:
1. Square pyramid
2. Trapezium prism
3. Triangular pyramid
4. A triangle
1. 40°
2. 60°
3. 80°
4. 50°
Ans:1. 40°
Solution:
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PQ ∥ RS,
∠PAB = 60∘ and ∠ACS =
100∘ PQ ∥ RS
∠ABC = ∠PAB (alternate angles) 60∘
But Ext. ∠ACS = ∠BAC + ∠ABC
⇒ 100∘∠BAC + 60∘
⇒ ∠BAC = 100∘ − 60∘ = 40∘
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So the correct answer is D.
1. 32
2. 22
3. 112
4. 132
Ans:3. 112
Solution:
In the figure ∠AOC = 68∘
But ∠AOC + ∠BOC = 180∘ (Linear pair)
68∘ + x = 180∘
⇒ x = 180∘ − 68∘ = 112∘
Q21. Mark (✓) against the correct answer.
In △ABC, side BC has been produced to D. If ∠ACD = 132∘ and ∠A = 54∘ then 1 Mark
∠B = ?
1. 48°
2. 78°
3. 68°
4. 58°
Ans:2. 78°
Solution:
In △ABC, side BC is produced to D
∘ ∘
△ACD = 132 and ∠A = 54
Ext. ∠ACD = ∠A + ∠B
⇒ 132∘ = 54∘ + ∠B
⇒ ∠B = 132∘ − 54∘ = 78∘
Q22. If we rotate a right-angled triangle of height 5cm and base 3cm about its base, we 1 Mark
get:
1. Cone of height 3cm and base 3cm
2. Cone of height 5cm and base 5cm
3. Cone of height 5cm and base 3cm
4. Cone of height 3cm and base 5cm
Q23. If we rotate a right-angled triangle of height 5cm and base 3cm about its height a full 1 Mark
turn, we get:
1. Cone of height 5cm, base 3cm
2. Triangle of height 5cm, base 3cm
3. Cone of height 5cm, base 6cm
4. Triangle of height 5cm, base 6cm
Q24. In which of the following cases, a unique triangle can be drawn: 2. Tria
1. AB = 4cm, BC = 8cm and CA = 2cm ngl
e
2. BC = 5.2cm, ∠B = 90∘ and ∠C = 110∘
can
3. XY = 5 cm, ∠X = 45∘ and ∠Y = 60∘ not
4. An isosceles triangle with the length of each equal side 6.2cm. be
for
Ans:3. XY = 5 cm, ∠X = 45∘ and ∠Y = 60∘ me
Solution: d.
Let us draw the triangle according to measurement given in respective
options.
1. As we can see, triangle cannot be drawn.
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3. Unique triangle can be drawn by these measurements.
Ans:2. 45°
Solution:
The angle is its own complement.
The measure of the angles will be 45° (45° + 45° = 90°)
Q27. A solid that has two opposite identical faces and other faces as parallelograms 1 Mark
is a:
1. Prism
2. Pyramid
3. Cone
4. Sphere
Ans:1. Prism
Solution:
Prism has two opposite identical faces and other faces as parallelograms.
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Q28. A solid that has only one vertex is:
1. Pyramid
2. Cube
3. Cone
4. Cylinder
Ans:3. Cone
Solution:
The cone is the shape, that has only one
vertex. Hence, (c) is the correct option.
Ans:2. 25m.
Solution:
Ans:3. 72°
Solution:
Two supplementary angle are in the ratio = 3
: 2 Let first angle = 3x
Second angle =
2x But 3x + 2x =
180°
⇒ 5x = 180°
⇒ x = 36°
Smaller angle = 2x = 2 × 36° = 72°
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Q31. Mark (✓) against the correct answer.
In the adjoining figure, what of x will make AOB a straight line?
1. x = 30
2. x = 35
3. x = 25
4. x = 40
Ans:2. x = 35
Solution:
In the figure,
AOB is a straight line
∠AOC + ∠BOC = 180∘ (Linear pair)
⇒ 2x − 10∘ + 3x + 15∘ = 180∘
5x = 180∘ + 10∘ − 15∘ = 175∘
⇒ x = 35∘
x = 35
Ans:3. 105°
Solution:
The ratio of angles of a triangle is 2 : 3
: 7 But sum of angles of a triangle =
180°
∘
180 ×7
∴ Measure of largest angle =
2+3
180∘ ×
=7 = 105∘
2+3+7
Ans:4. 5√2cm.
Solution:
1. 68°
2. 48°
3. 42°
4. None of these.
Ans:2. 48°
Solution:
In the figure ∠BOC = 132∘
But ∠AOC + ∠BOC = 180∘ (Linear pair)
⇒ ∠AOC + 132∘ = 180∘
⇒ ∠AOC = 180∘ − 132∘ = 48∘
7
c
m
,
1. Triangular pyramid
2. Rectangular pyramid 2
3. Rectangular prism 4
4. Triangular prism c
Ans:2. Rectangular pyramid m
Solution: ,
It is a combination of rectangle and
pyramid. Hence, (b) is the correct option. 2
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Q37. The name of the solid in Fig is: c
m
1. Triangular pyramid
2. Rectangular prism
3. Triangular prism
4. Rectangular pyramid
Q38. Which of the following sets of triangles could be the lengths of the sides of a right-
angled triangle:
1. 3cm, 4cm, 6cm
2. 9cm, 16cm,
26cm
3. 1.5cm, 3.6cm, 3.9cm
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Ans:3. 1.5cm, 3.6cm, 3.9cm
Solution:
The sides of right-angled triangle must satisfy Pythagoras theorem.
(Hypotenuse)2 = (Base)2 + (Perpendicular)2
Note: Hypotenuse is the largest side of all the sides. So, check all options by putting the values in above
formula. Let us check all the options.
1. (6)2 = (3)2 + (4)2
36 = 9 + 16
36 ≠ 25
2. (26)2 = (16)2 + (9)2 = 676
= 256 + 81
676 ≠ 337
3. (3.9)2 = (1.5)2 + (3.6)2
= 15.21
= 2.25 + 12.96
= 15.21
= 15.21 (satisfied)
4. (26)2 = (7)2 + (24)2
= 676
= 49 + 576
= 676 ≠ 625
Clearly, option (c) is correct.
Ans:3. 2
Solution:
The total number of edges of a cylinder are
two. The figure of cylinder is as follows:
Ans:2. 74°
Solution:
Let required angle = x
Then its supplement angle = x + 32
But x + x + 32° = 180°
⇒ 2x = 180° - 32 = 148°
x = 74°
Required angle = 74°
Q41. Take a square piece of paper as shown in figure (1). Fold it along its diagonals as shown in 1 Mark
figure (2). Again fold it as shown in figure (3). Imagine that you have cut off 3 pieces of the
form of congruent isosceles right-angled triangles out of it as shown in figure 4.
1.
2.
3.
4.
On opening the piece of paper which of the following shapes will you get?
1.
2.
3.
4.
Ans:1.
Solution:
As per the given condition, if we open the piece of paper, we will get the figure as shown in option (a).
Ans:1. 25°
Solution:
In △ABC,
∠A = 65∘ − ∠B
∠B + ∠C = 140∘
∠C = 140∘ − ∠B
But ∠A + ∠B + ∠C = 180∘(Angles of a triangle)
⇒ 65∘ − ∠B + 140∘ − ∠B + ∠B = 180∘
⇒ 205∘ − ∠B = 180∘
⇒ ∠B = 205∘ − 180∘ = 25∘
1. 50°
2. 70°
3. 150°
4. 90°
Ans:3. 150°
Solution:
In the figure,
∠AOB = 50∘, ∠BOC = 90∘
∠COD = 70∘, ∠AOD = x∘.
But ∠AOB + ∠BOC + ∠COD + ∠DOA (Angles at point)
⇒ 50∘ + 90 +∘ +70 + x = 360∘
⇒ 210 + x = 360∘
⇒ x = 360∘ − 210∘
⇒ x = 150∘
1. 32
2. 42
3. 36
4. 52
Ans:1. 32
Solution:
AOB is a straight line
∠AOC + ∠COD+∠DOB = 180∘
⇒ 3x - 8° + 50° + x + 10° = 180°
⇒ 4x = 180° + 8° - 50° - 10°
⇒ 4x = 128°
⇒ x = 32°
1. 35
2. 50
3. 30
4. 40
Ans:3. 30°
Solution:
In the figure,
PQ∥RS∥EF
∠ABG = 110∘ and ∠GCD = 100∘
∠BGC =
x∘ AB ∥
EF
∠ABG + ∠BGE = 180∘
⇒ 110∘ + ∠BGE = 180∘
⇒ ∠BGE = 180∘ − 110∘ = 70∘
Similarly CD ∥ EF
∠GCD + ∠CGF = 180∘
⇒ 100∘ + ∠CGF = 180∘
But ∠BGE + ∠BGC + ∠CGF = 180∘
⇒ 70∘ + x + 80∘ = 180∘
⇒ x = 180∘ − 150∘ = 30∘
Q47. The order of rotational symmetry in the Fig given below is: 1 Mark
1. 4
2. 8
3. 6
4. Infinitely many
Ans:3.
6
Solution:
Since, the number of times a figure fits onto itself in one full turn is called order of rotational
symmetry. Therefore, the given figure has rotational symmetry of order 6.
Ans:3. 114°
Solution:
In △ABC, ∠B = 90∘, ∠G = 29∘
But ∠A + ∠B + ∠C = 180∘ (angles of a triangle)
⇒ ∠A + 37∘ + 29∘ = 180∘
⇒ ∠A + 66∘ = 180∘
⇒ ∠A = 180∘ − 66∘ = 114∘
Ans:1. 30°
Solution:
The angle is one-fifth of its
supplement Let angle be x, then
⇒ x + 5x = 180°
⇒ 6x =
180° x =
30°
Angle is 30°
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Q50. When a torch is pointed towards one of the vertical edges of a cube, you get a shadow of
cube in the shape of:
1. Square
2. Rectangle but not a square
3. Circle
4. Triangle
Ans:3. 70°
Solution:
In the figure,
Side BC of △ABC is produced to D
CE||BA is drawn
∠A = 50∘ and ∠ECD = 60∘
AB||CE
∠ABC = ∠ECD (corresponding angle)= 60∘
But in △ABC,
∠A + ∠B + ∠ACB = 180∘ (Angles of triangles)
⇒ 50∘ + 60∘ + ∠ACB = 180∘
⇒ ∠ACB = 180∘ − 50∘ − 60∘ = 70∘
Ans:3. 60°
Solution:
Given:
2∠A = 3∠B
∠A 3 ∠B … (i)
=
3∠B = 26∠C
= ∠C 1 ∠B … (ii)
= 2
∠A + ∠B + ∠C = 180∘
⇒ 3 ∠B + ∠B + 1 ∠B = 180∘
2 2
⇒ ( + 1 1 )∠B = 180∘
3 2
+
6 2 ∘
⇒ ∠B = 180
2
180
⇒ ∠B ∘ = 60∘
= 3
Ans:3. 105°
Solution:
∠A + ∠B + ∠C = 180∘
⇒ ∠A = 180∘ − (40∘ + 35∘)
⇒ ∠A = 105∘
Q54. Mark (✓) against the correct 1 Mark
answer.
The complement of 80° is:
1. 100°
2. 10°
3. 20°
4. 280°
Ans:2. 10°
Solution:
Complement of 80° is 10°
10° + 80° = 90°
1. 1
2. 3
3. 6
4. Infinitely many
Ans:2.
3
Solution:
The given figure has 3 lines of symmetry.
Q56. Which of the following letters of English alphabets have more than 2 lines of Ans:3.
symmetry?
1.
2.
3.
4.
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Solution:
The letter 0 has more than two lines of symmetry.
Ans:2. 57°
Solution:
Let angle is x
Then its complement angle = x -
24° But x + x - 24° = 90°
⇒ 2x = 90° + 24° = 114°
x = 57°
The required angle is 57°
Ans:3. 135°
Solution:
Supplement of 45° is 135°
135° + 45° = 180°
Q59. The number of lines of symmetry in the figure given below is:
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1. 4
2. 8
3. 6
4. Infinitely many
Ans:3. 6
Solution:
Line of symmetry is the line which divides a figure into two equal halves which are mirror image of each
other. So for the given figure, it has six grooves or inside edge through which we can draw three lines of
symmetry. The figure also has six outside edge through which we can draw three lines of symmetry.
So total six lines of symmetry for the figure is
six. The figure is as follows:
Q60. Which of the following 3-dimensional figures has the top, side and front as
triangles? 1 Mark
1.
2.
3.
4.
Ans:3.
Solution:
(c) will show all (top, side and front) views as triangle.
Ans:2. 3√2cm
Solution:
Here, AB = AC
In right angled isoceles triangle:
BC2 = AB2 + AC2
⇒ BC2 = 2AB2
⇒ 36 = 2AB2
⇒ AB2 = 36
2
⇒ AB = √18
⇒ AB = 3√2cm
2.
3.
4.
Ans:3.
Solution:
Line of symmetry is the line which divides a figure into two equal halves which are mirror image of each
other. From all the options mentioned, there exists only one figure which when cut by the line of symmetry
will be divided in two equal halves.
Ans:2. 50°
Solution:
In △ABC, side BC is produced to D
∠ABC = 70∘ and ∠ACD = 120∘
Ext. ∠ACD = ∠BAC + ∠ABC
⇒ 120∘ = ∠BAC + 70∘
⇒ ∠BAC = 120∘ − 70∘ = 50∘
Ans:1. 13m.
Solution:
Ans:3. 22
Solution:
In △ABC,
∠A + ∠B + ∠C = 180∘
(Sum of angles of a triangle)
But angles are (3x)°,(2x-7)° and (4x-
11)° 3x + (2x - 7) + (4x - 11)° = 180°
⇒ 3x + 2x - 7 + 4x - 11° = 180°
⇒ 9x = 180° + 18° = 198°
= 22°
2.
3.
4.
Ans:1.
Solution:
Since in the figure (a) the image of one side of the figure is exactly same as the figure on the other side of the
line of symmetry.
1. 80°
2. 90°
3. 70°
4. 100°
Ans:2. 90°
Solution:
In the figure, AB ∥ CD
∠OAB = 150∘, ∠OCD = 120∘
From O, draw OE ∥ AB or CD
AB ∥ DE
∠OAB + ∠AOE = 180∘
⇒ 150∘ + ∠AOE = 180∘
⇒ ∠AOE = 180∘ − 150∘ = 30∘
Similarly DE ∥ CD
⇒ ∠EOC + ∠OCD = 180∘
⇒ ∠EOC + 120∘ = 180∘
⇒ ∠EOC = 180∘ − 120∘ = 60∘
Now ∠AOC = ∠AOE + ∠EOC
= 30∘ + 60∘ = 90∘
Ans:3. 60°
Solution:
In △ABC,
Let 2∠A = 3∠B = 6∠C = x
∴∠A 1
x, ∠B 1
x, ∠C = 1 x
= 2
=
3
∴ Ratio in A, B and C 1 1 6 1
= 2 :3 :6
3:2:1
= 6
Put ∠A + ∠B + ∠C = 180∘
(Angles of a triangle)
∴∠B 180∘×
=
180∘×
= 60∘
2 2
= 3+2+1 6
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4. 115
Ans:1. 100
Solution:
AOB is a straight
line x + y = 180°
But 4x = 5y
5
∴ y + y = 180∘
5y+44
y = 180∘
4
∘
9y = 180
⇒ 4 180∘ ×
4 = 80∘
y= 9
∴x= 5
y 5
× 80 = 100∘
4 4
=
Q71. The solid with one circular face, one curved surface and one vertex is known 1 Mark
as:
1. Cone
2. Sphere
3. Cylinder
4. Prism
Ans:1. Cone
Solution:
Cone has one circular face, one curved surface and one vertex.
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Q72. Out of the following which is a 3-D figure?
1. Square
2. Sphere
3. Triangle
4. Circle
Ans:2. Sphere
Solution:
Square, triangle and circle are 2-D figures while sphere is the 3-D
figure. Hence, (b) is the correct option.
Ans:4. 180°
Solution:
Sum of angles of triangle is = 180°