A line that splits a shape into two matching halves is called a what?
ALine of symmetry
BDiagonal line
CParallel line
DBoundary line
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Line of symmetry
1. Fold a symmetrical design along a line and the two halves match.
2. That line divides the design into two equal halves.
3. It is called the line of symmetry.
_Source: NCERT Maths Mela Class 4, Ch 11 Fun with Symmetry (ncert.nic.in/textbook/pdf/demm111.pdf), Ink Design_
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