NCERT Exemplar Solutions
Class 6 - Mathematics - Unit 2: Geometry - Multiple Choice Questions
Question 11

Question.  11

If the sum of two angles is greater than 180°, then which of the following is not possible for the two angles?

(A)

One obtuse angle and one acute angle

(B)

One reflex angle and one acute angle

(C)

Two obtuse angles

(D)

Two right angles

Detailed Answer with Explanation:

Goal: Sum must be greater than 180°.

  1. Option A: One obtuse + one acute

    Obtuse: \(90^\circ < \text{angle} < 180^\circ\)

    Acute: \(0^\circ < \text{angle} < 90^\circ\)

    Example: \(120^\circ + 70^\circ = 190^\circ\)

    \(190^\circ > 180^\circ\). Possible.

  2. Option B: One reflex + one acute

    Reflex: \(\text{angle} > 180^\circ\)

    Acute: \(\text{angle} < 90^\circ\)

    Sum: \(> 180^\circ + 0^\circ = > 180^\circ\)

    Always greater than 180°. Possible.

  3. Option C: Two obtuse angles

    Each obtuse: \(> 90^\circ\)

    Smallest sum: \(91^\circ + 91^\circ = 182^\circ\)

    \(182^\circ > 180^\circ\). Possible.

  4. Option D: Two right angles

    Right angle: \(90^\circ\)

    Sum: \(90^\circ + 90^\circ = 180^\circ\)

    Not greater than 180°. Not possible.

Answer: Option D

NCERT Exemplar Solutions Class 6 – Mathematics – Unit 2: Geometry – Multiple Choice Questions | Detailed Answers