CBSE Class 8 Maths MCQs on Types and Classification of Quadrilaterals (NCERT Based)
CBSE Class 8 Maths MCQs on Types and Classification of Quadrilaterals (NCERT Based)
Class: 8
Subject: Mathematics
Chapter 4: Quadrilaterals
Topic: Types, Properties, Angle Sum & Special Quadrilaterals
Subject: Mathematics
Chapter 4: Quadrilaterals
Topic: Types, Properties, Angle Sum & Special Quadrilaterals
Strictly Based on CBSE Curriculum | As per NCERT Textbook | Ideal for CBSE Class 8 Examination Preparation
Q1. A quadrilateral has how many sides?
Correct Answer: B) 4
Explanation: A quadrilateral is a polygon with four sides, four vertices, and four angles.
Explanation: A quadrilateral is a polygon with four sides, four vertices, and four angles.
Q2. The sum of interior angles of a quadrilateral is:
Correct Answer: B) 360°
Explanation: By dividing a quadrilateral into two triangles, total angle sum = 180° + 180° = 360°.
Explanation: By dividing a quadrilateral into two triangles, total angle sum = 180° + 180° = 360°.
Q3. A quadrilateral with exactly one pair of parallel sides is called:
Correct Answer: C) Trapezium
Explanation: A trapezium has only one pair of opposite sides parallel.
Explanation: A trapezium has only one pair of opposite sides parallel.
Q4. In a parallelogram, opposite sides are:
Correct Answer: A) Equal and parallel
Explanation: A parallelogram has both pairs of opposite sides equal and parallel.
Explanation: A parallelogram has both pairs of opposite sides equal and parallel.
Q5. A parallelogram with all angles 90° is a:
Correct Answer: B) Rectangle
Explanation: A rectangle has opposite sides equal and all angles 90°.
Explanation: A rectangle has opposite sides equal and all angles 90°.
Q6. A parallelogram with all sides equal is:
Correct Answer: C) Rhombus
Explanation: In a rhombus, all four sides are equal.
Explanation: In a rhombus, all four sides are equal.
Q7. A rectangle with all sides equal is:
Correct Answer: B) Square
Explanation: A square has all sides equal and all angles 90°.
Explanation: A square has all sides equal and all angles 90°.
Q8. In a rhombus, diagonals are:
Correct Answer: B) Perpendicular
Explanation: Diagonals of a rhombus bisect each other at right angles.
Explanation: Diagonals of a rhombus bisect each other at right angles.
Q9. Opposite angles of a parallelogram are:
Correct Answer: A) Equal
Explanation: Opposite angles in parallelogram are equal.
Explanation: Opposite angles in parallelogram are equal.
Q10. Consecutive angles in a parallelogram are:
Correct Answer: C) Supplementary
Explanation: Sum of adjacent angles = 180°.
Explanation: Sum of adjacent angles = 180°.
Q11. A quadrilateral with two pairs of adjacent equal sides is:
Correct Answer: A) Kite
Explanation: A kite has two pairs of adjacent equal sides.
Explanation: A kite has two pairs of adjacent equal sides.
Q12. In a rectangle, diagonals are:
Correct Answer: B) Equal
Explanation: Diagonals of rectangle are equal and bisect each other.
Explanation: Diagonals of rectangle are equal and bisect each other.
Q13. Each angle of a square is:
Correct Answer: C) 90°
Explanation: All angles of square are right angles.
Explanation: All angles of square are right angles.
Q14. The diagonals of a parallelogram:
Correct Answer: B) Bisect each other
Explanation: Diagonals cut each other into equal halves.
Explanation: Diagonals cut each other into equal halves.
Q15. A trapezium has:
Correct Answer: B) One pair of parallel sides
Explanation: Definition of trapezium.
Explanation: Definition of trapezium.
Q16. All squares are:
Correct Answer: D) All of these
Explanation: Square satisfies properties of all three.
Explanation: Square satisfies properties of all three.
Q17. A quadrilateral with no parallel sides is:
Correct Answer: C) General Quadrilateral
Explanation: It does not fall under special types.
Explanation: It does not fall under special types.
Q18. In a kite, one pair of opposite angles are:
Correct Answer: A) Equal
Explanation: Only one pair of opposite angles are equal.
Explanation: Only one pair of opposite angles are equal.
Q19. The diagonals of a square are:
Correct Answer: A) Equal and perpendicular
Explanation: They bisect at right angle.
Explanation: They bisect at right angle.
Q20. A rectangle is a special type of:
Correct Answer: A) Parallelogram
Explanation: Rectangle satisfies all properties of parallelogram.
Explanation: Rectangle satisfies all properties of parallelogram.
