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Special Type of Quadrilaterals

ICSE · Class 8 · Mathematics

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

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Topics in Special Type of Quadrilaterals

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1. Quadrilateral and Trapezium

  • A quadrilateral has four sides, four vertices, four interior angles, and two diagonals.
  • The sum of angles of a quadrilateral is 360°.
  • A trapezium is a quadrilateral in which one pair of opposite sides are parallel and the other two sides are non-parallel.
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2. Parallelogram and Its Properties

  • A parallelogram is a quadrilateral in which both pairs of opposite sides are parallel.
  • In a parallelogram, opposite sides are equal.
  • In a parallelogram, opposite angles are equal.
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3. Rectangle

  • A rectangle is a quadrilateral with all angles 90°.
  • A rectangle also has opposite sides equal and opposite sides parallel.
  • A parallelogram with any angle 90° is a rectangle.
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4. Rhombus

  • A rhombus is a quadrilateral in which all the sides are equal.
  • A parallelogram with adjacent sides equal is a rhombus.
  • A parallelogram whose diagonals intersect at 90° is a rhombus.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Special types of quadrilaterals and their properties

QuadrilateralTrapeziumIsosceles trapeziumParallelogramRectangleRhombusSquareKite

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Special Type of Quadrilaterals covers several key topics that are frequently asked in ICSE Class 8 board exams. Focus on the core concepts listed on this page and practise related questions to build confidence.
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