NCERT Extra Questions for Class 3 Maths Chapter 5: Fun with Shapes – Free PDF Download

These extra practice questions for Class 3 Maths Chapter 5: Fun with Shapes give children more practice beyond the textbook’s own activities. These are original practice questions, not reproductions of the NCERT textbook’s activities.

Last Updated: September 10, 2026

NCERT Extra Questions for Class 3 Maths Chapter 5: Fun with Shapes – Free PDF Download

Q1. Is the letter ‘A’ symmetric? If so, describe its line of symmetry.
Yes — the letter A is symmetric, with a vertical line of symmetry down its middle.

Q2. Is the letter ‘F’ symmetric?
No — the letter F does not have a line of symmetry; folding it any way does not make both halves match.

Q3. How many lines of symmetry does a circle have?
A circle has infinitely many lines of symmetry — any line through its centre divides it into two matching halves.

Q4. Is a butterfly with spread wings usually symmetric?
Yes — a butterfly’s wings are usually symmetric around a vertical line down its body.

Q5. How many lines of symmetry does a square have?
A square has 4 lines of symmetry (two through the middle of opposite sides, and two through opposite corners).

How to Use These Extra Questions

Ask these questions out loud and have the child answer in a full sentence where possible. For the full concept walkthrough, see the Class 3 Maths Chapter 5 Solutions, or the Revision Notes for a quick summary.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are these questions from the official NCERT textbook?
No — these are original extra-practice questions built around the same symmetry concepts taught in this chapter.

What skill do these questions build?
Recognising symmetric shapes and figures, and identifying their lines of symmetry.

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