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Far and Near — Revision Notes

CBSE · Class 5 · Mathematics

Far and Near revision notes for CBSE Class 5 Mathematics: 4 topics in quick points. Part of the CBSE Class 5 Mathematics syllabus.

43 questions60 flashcards9 formulas & key relations5 concepts

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Key Topics to Revise

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1. Choosing the Correct Unit

  • Metre is used for longer objects such as the height of India Gate.
  • Centimetre is used for smaller objects such as a handkerchief, a mobile phone, or the distance between two buttons on a shirt.
  • Depth of a well is usually measured in metres.
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2. Millimetre and Centimetre

  • One centimetre is divided into ten equal parts.
  • Each part is called 1 millimetre.
  • 10 mm = 1 cm.
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3. Comparing and Matching Lengths

  • Lengths can be compared using <, =, and >.
  • Make the units the same before comparing.
  • A larger number of centimetres means a longer length when the units are the same.
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4. Long Distances and Kilometre

  • Kilometre is used for long distances.
  • Kilo stands for thousand.
  • 1 km means 1000 m.

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Small objects such as a mobileOne centimetre is divided into tenKilo stands for thousandLengths can be compared using <Lengths with the same units can

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Far and Near for CBSE Class 5 Mathematics?
Key topics in Far and Near include Choosing the Correct Unit, Millimetre and Centimetre, Comparing and Matching Lengths, Long Distances and Kilometre. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 5 exams.
How should I revise Far and Near for Class 5 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 43 practice questions on Far and Near. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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