Question

Steps for the construction of perpendicular at a given point P in a line segment AB is given below. Choose the correct order

1. With radius more than half of XY and X as centre draw an arc above AB
2. Using a scale and a pencil, join PQ. Now PQ is perpendicular to AB.
3. Draw a straight line AB and mark point P on it
4. With P as the centre, draw two arcs with a suitable radius which cut AB at X and Y such that P lies in between X and Y
5. Draw another arc that cuts the previous arc with centre at Y and with same radius as in previous step. Name the point of intersection as Q.

• A. 3, 4, 1, 2, 5
• B. 3, 4, 1, 5, 2
• C. 3, 5, 1, 4, 2
• D. 3, 4, 2, 5, 1

Answer 1

The correct option is B 3, 4, 1, 5, 2

Steps for the construction of perpendicular at a given point P in a line segement AB is given below.
1. Draw a straight line AB and mark point P on it
2. With P as the centre, draw two arcs with a suitable radius which cut AB at X and Y such that P lies in between X and Y
3. With radius more than half of XY and X as centre draw an are above AB
4. Draw another arc that cuts the previous arc with centre at Y and with same radius as in previous step. Name the point of intersection as Q.
5. Using a scale and a pencil, join PQ. Now PQ is perpendicular to AB.