Question

Which of the following figures has/have both line symmetry and rotational symmetry?

• A. Only i
• B. i, ii
• C. i, ii, iii and iv
• D. i, ii and iv

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (D)

The correct options are
A

Only i

B

i, ii

D

i, ii and iv

Square - 4 lines of symmetry; order of rotational symmetry: 4

Rectangle - 2 lines of symmetry; order of rotational symmetry: 2

Isosceles triangle - 1 line of symmetry; order of rotational symmetry: 1

Only a regular pentagon has line symmetry and rotational symmetry. In general, pentagons do not have line symmetry and rotational symmetry.