Class 4 Maths Chapter 11 Fun with Symmetry – Extra Questions with Answers

A shape is symmetric when it can be split into two identical mirror-image halves by a line of symmetry, and Class 4 Maths Chapter 11 explores this through letters, shapes, and everyday objects — the questions here test that understanding.

Last Updated: September 23, 2026

Very Short Answer Questions

Q1. What does it mean for a shape to be symmetric?
Ans: It can be divided into two identical mirror-image halves by a line.

Q2. What is this dividing line called?
Ans: The line of symmetry.

Q3. Does a circle have a line of symmetry?
Ans: Yes, a circle has many lines of symmetry passing through its centre.

Short Answer Questions

Q4. Name two capital letters of the English alphabet that have a line of symmetry, and one that does not.
Ans: “A” and “M” have a vertical line of symmetry; “F” does not have a line of symmetry.

Q5. How many lines of symmetry does a square have?
Ans: 4 lines of symmetry (2 diagonals and 2 through the midpoints of opposite sides).

Higher-Order Thinking Question

Q6. A shape has exactly one line of symmetry. Could it be a rectangle that is not a square? Explain.
Ans: A non-square rectangle actually has two lines of symmetry (through the midpoints of each pair of opposite sides), so it would not be an example of a shape with exactly one line of symmetry; a shape like an isosceles triangle (that is not equilateral) is a better example, having exactly one line of symmetry.

More Practice Questions (2026-27 Curriculum)

Q1. How many lines of symmetry does a square have?
4 lines of symmetry.

Q2. Does the letter “A” have a line of symmetry?
Yes — a vertical line down the middle.

Q3. Does the letter “F” have a line of symmetry?
No.

Q4. How many lines of symmetry does a circle have?
Many (infinite) — any line through the centre is a line of symmetry.

Q5. Name one thing in nature that shows symmetry.
Answers will vary — for example, a butterfly, a leaf, or a flower. Any genuinely symmetrical natural object is correct.

Frequently Asked Questions

How would you check if a butterfly shape drawn on paper is symmetric?
Fold the paper along the middle line of the butterfly; if both halves match exactly, the shape is symmetric.

How many lines of symmetry does a square have?
A square has 4 lines of symmetry: two through the midpoints of opposite sides and two through opposite corners.

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