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Quadrilaterals

CBSE · Class 8 · Mathematics

Complete topic list for Quadrilaterals in CBSE Class 8 Mathematics. Key concepts, sub-topics, and what to focus on for board exams.

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Topics in Quadrilaterals

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1. Basic idea of a quadrilateral

  • The word quadrilateral comes from Latin: quadri means four and latus means sides.
  • A quadrilateral has four sides and four angles.
  • The angles of a quadrilateral are the angles between its sides.
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2. Rectangle and square

  • A rectangle is a quadrilateral in which all angles are 90°.
  • A rectangle also has opposite sides equal.
  • The opposite sides of a rectangle are parallel.
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3. Angle sum of a quadrilateral

  • A diagonal divides a quadrilateral into two triangles.
  • The sum of angles of a triangle is 180°.
  • So the sum of all angles in any quadrilateral is 360°.
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4. Parallelogram

  • A parallelogram is a quadrilateral with two pairs of parallel opposite sides.
  • A parallelogram is a larger set than rectangles.
  • The diagonals of a parallelogram bisect each other.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Quadrilaterals

Meaning of quadrilateralRectanglesSquaresAngle sum of a quadrilateralParallelogramsRhombusesKitesTrapeziums

Frequently Asked Questions

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Quadrilaterals covers several key topics that are frequently asked in CBSE Class 8 board exams. Focus on the core concepts listed on this page and practise related questions to build confidence.
How to score full marks in Quadrilaterals — CBSE Class 8 Mathematics?
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