More practice on turns and angles from Class 5 Maths Mela Chapter 3, Angles as Turns.
Practice Questions
Q1. What fraction of a full turn is a half turn?
½ of a full turn.
Q2. If the minute hand moves from 12 to 6, what turn has it made?
A half turn (180°).
Q3. Is an angle smaller than a right angle called acute or obtuse?
Acute.
Q4. If you face North and make a quarter turn clockwise, which direction do you face?
East.
Q5. What type of angle is bigger than a right angle but smaller than a straight angle?
Obtuse.
Why These Help
Connecting turns to compass directions and clock hands (not just labelled diagrams) mirrors how the chapter’s own activities build a physical sense of angles.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these questions from the official NCERT textbook?
No — original practice questions on the same turning and angle ideas covered in the chapter.
How can a child check their own angle answers at home?
Physically turn a book, a fan blade, or their own body by the stated amount and see if it matches the described angle.
See the Chapter 3 Solutions and Revision Notes for the full walkthrough.
