CBSE Class 6 Mathematics Playing with Constructions MCQs Set B

Question. The shortest distance between two points is called ______.
(a) line segment
(b) line
(c) ray
(d) point

Answer: A

Question. A 4-sided figure with equal sides but not a square is
(a) Rectangle
(b) Rhombus
(c) Circle
(d) Point

Answer: B

Question. A square rotated at an angle is still a square because
(a) The sides become unequal
(b) It turns into a rhombus
(c) The shape changes to a rectangle
(d) The angles remain 90° and all sides remain equal

Answer: D

Question. All points on a circle are at the same distance from
(a) Corner
(b) Centre
(c) Boundary
(d) Outside

Answer: B

Question. A diagonal of a rectangle divides a right angle into two parts. Which statement is correct in general?
(a) The two parts are always equal
(b) The two parts can vary depending on the rectangle’s side lengths
(c) The two parts are 60° and 30° only
(d) They are never equal

Answer: B

Question. This fixed distance from centre to circle boundary is
(a) Side
(b) Radius
(c) Corner
(d) Angle

Answer: B

Question. Which of the following shapes has a center point from which all points on the boundary are equidistant?
(a) Rectangle
(b) Triangle
(c) Circle
(d) Square

Answer: C

Question. The main tool used to construct circles and arcs is
(a) Ruler
(b) Compass
(c) Sharpener
(d) Eraser

Answer: B

Question. In a square, how many sides are equal?
(a) 1
(b) 2
(c) 3
(d) 4

Answer: D

Question. Planning a construction is easier if we draw a
(a) Final copy
(b) Rough diagram
(c) Big book
(d) New pencil

Answer: B

Question. How many diagonals does a square have?
(a) 1
(b) 2
(c) 3
(d) 4

Answer: B

Question. A rectangle where diagonal divides corner into 45 and 45 is a
(a) Long rectangle
(b) Square
(c) Circle
(d) Triangle

Answer: B

Question. Which geometrical instrument would you use to draw a perfect circle with a 5 cm radius?
(a) Ruler
(b) Compass
(c) Set square
(d) Protractor

Answer: B

Question. In a square, the adjacent sides are always
(a) Unequal
(b) Equal
(c) Very long
(d) Curved

Answer: B

Question. What is the shape of the curve obtained when all points are at equal distance from a center?
(a) Triangle
(b) Square
(c) Circle
(d) Rectangle

Answer: C

Question. To draw 'Eyes' from the artwork, we must use
(a) Only lines
(b) Symmetrical curves
(c) One circle only
(d) Ruler only

Answer: B

Question. To draw a square with a side length of 6 cm using a compass and ruler, what is the first step?
(a) Draw one side of the square.
(b) Draw a diagonal.
(c) Measure a 6 cm length on the compass.
(d) Draw a perpendicular bisector.

Answer: A

Question. Placing compass tip at points A and B helps draw the
(a) House
(b) Eye curves
(c) Ruler
(d) Dot

Answer: B

Question. Which instrument is needed to draw a rectangle if the side lengths are known?
(a) Protractor
(b) Compass
(c) Ruler
(d) Set square

Answer: C

Question. Construction of 'House' figure needs a sequence of
(a) Only dots
(b) Lines and curves
(c) Only circles
(d) No tools

Answer: B

Fill in the blanks:

Question. The tool used to draw perfect circles and arcs is called a _____.
Answer: Compass

Question. The compass is used to draw circles and ______________
Answer: arcs

Question. A square has _____ equal sides and _____ right angles.
Answer: 4, 4

Question. Protractor is an instrument which helps us to ______________ and draw angles.
Answer: measure

True/False 

Question. The diagonals of a rectangle are always equal.
Answer: True

Question. The point where the two diagonals of a rectangle intersect divides the diagonals into two equal parts
Answer: True

Question. A compass can be used to measure the length of a side without a ruler.
Answer: True