Question

The steps for constructing a line segment of given length are given in a jumbled order below:
1. Draw an arc on the line by keeping the pointed end of the compass on the point $A$. Mark the arc point as $B$.
2. Draw a line.
3. Extend the compass by keeping one end on the $0cm$ mark and other at the given length on the ruler.
4. Take a point $A$ anywhere on the line.
Which of the above steps comes first?

• A. $1$
• B. $2$
• C. $3$
• D. $4$

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

$2$

Correct sequence is :

Step 1. Draw a line.

Step 2. Take a point $A$ anywhere on the line.

Step 3. Extend the compass by keeping one end on the $0cm$ and other at the given length on the ruler.

Step 4. Draw an arc on the line by keeping the pointed end of the compass on the point $A$. Mark the arc as point $B.$

So the first step is $2$

Option $B$ is correct.