Chapter 11: Practical Geometry — Online MCQ Test

MATHS · Samacheer Kalvi 7th · Tamil Nadu State Board
Practice Chapter 11: Practical Geometry with a free chapter-wise online MCQ test. This chapter covers: Drawing shapes using compass and ruler constructions compass ruler. AI-generated questions from basic to board-exam level, with instant results and explanations.

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Chapter 11: Practical Geometry — Important Questions & Answers

Which tool is mainly used to draw a circle in practical geometry?

A. Compass
B. Ruler
C. Protractor
D. Divider

Answer: A. Compass
A compass is used to draw circles and arcs with a fixed radius.

Which of the following is used to draw straight lines?

A. Compass
B. Ruler
C. Divider
D. Set square

Answer: B. Ruler
A ruler is used to draw straight lines and measure length.

To construct a line segment equal to a given line segment, which instrument is used to copy the length accurately?

A. Compass
B. Protractor
C. Divider only
D. Set square

Answer: A. Compass
A compass is used to transfer the length of one segment to another place on the paper.

Which construction is possible using only a compass and a ruler?

A. Drawing a circle with a given radius
B. Finding the area of a triangle
C. Measuring the temperature
D. Calculating the perimeter of a square

Answer: A. Drawing a circle with a given radius
A compass and ruler are sufficient for constructing a circle of a given radius.

A line segment AB is 7 cm long. Which construction will give a segment equal to AB most accurately?

A. Draw a segment by estimating 7 cm
B. Use a compass set to the length of AB and mark a new segment
C. Use a protractor to measure 7 cm
D. Draw any line and label it 7 cm

Answer: B. Use a compass set to the length of AB and mark a new segment
A compass allows the exact length of AB to be transferred to another place without changing the opening.