Class 4 Maths Chapter 1 Shapes Around Us – Extra Questions with Answers

Extra practice questions for Class 4 Maths Chapter 1 (Shapes Around Us), beyond the textbook. These Class 4 Maths Chapter 1 important questions are handy for quick practice.

Very Short Answer Questions

Q1. How many sides does a triangle have?
Ans: 3 sides.

Q2. Name a solid shape that has no corners and no edges.
Ans: A sphere, like a ball.

Q3. How many corners does a rectangle have?
Ans: 4 corners.

Short Answer Questions

Q4. What is the difference between a flat (2D) shape and a solid (3D) shape? Give one example of each.
Ans: A flat shape has only length and width and lies on paper, like a square; a solid shape has length, width, and height and takes up space, like a cube.

Q5. Name three objects around you shaped like a cylinder.
Ans: Answers may vary; examples include a water bottle, a candle, and a drum.

Higher-Order Thinking Question

Q6. A shape has 4 equal sides and 4 corners, but its corners are not right angles. What could this shape be, and how is it different from a square?
Ans: It could be a rhombus. Unlike a square, its angles are not 90 degrees, so it looks tilted rather than upright, even though all four sides are equal.

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