Far and Near

About this chapter: Far and Near

Far and Near is chapter 5 of 15 in Class 5 CBSE Mathematics. It has 3 topics in 6 sections. On Examisthan.com you will find 180 practice MCQs for it.

What you will learn in this chapter

Sample questions from this chapter

1. Which unit is suitable for measuring a handkerchief?

   • not enough information
   • kilometres
   • millimetres
   • centimetres

   Answer: centimetres

   The chapter selects centimetres as an appropriate unit for this type of length.

2. Which unit is suitable for measuring a mobile phone?

   • millimetres
   • kilometres
   • centimetres
   • not enough information

   Answer: centimetres

   The chapter selects centimetres as an appropriate unit for this type of length.

3. Which unit is suitable for measuring a long distance?

   • kilometres
   • centimetres
   • not enough information
   • millimetres

   Answer: kilometres

   The chapter selects kilometres as an appropriate unit for this type of length.

4. Which unit is suitable for measuring a elephant's trunk?

   • centimetres
   • millimetres
   • kilometres
   • metres

   Answer: metres

   The chapter selects metres as an appropriate unit for this type of length.

How to study this chapter

1. The topic with the most questions is "Measuring Length" (90) — give it the most time.
2. Then solve 15–20 of the 180 MCQs a day and read the explanation of every wrong answer.
3. Finish with a chapter test and revise the topics where you lost marks.

Exam information

There is no board exam in Class 5. CBSE schools assess students through periodic tests and half-yearly and annual exams based on the NCERT syllabus, so regular chapter-by-chapter practice matters more than last-minute revision.

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