EBD_7042

Chapter
Paper Folding
& Cutting
PAPER FOLDING : Response Figures
The problems on paper folding involve the process of selecting a
figure which would most nearly match the pattern that would be
formed when a transparent sheet carrying designs on either side
of a dotted line is folded along this line. The figure has to be
selected from a set of four alternatives (answer or response
figures).
(1) (2) (3) (4)
DIRECTION : In each one of the following examples, find Sol. (4) Here, the sheet has been folded diagonally and design
from amongst the four response figures, the one which on either side of the dotted line combine to from fig
resembles the pattern formed when the transparent sheet, .(4). Hence, fig.(4) is the answer.
carrying a design, is folded along the dotted line.
PAPER CUTTING :
ILLUSTRATION 1 :
The problems on paper cutting contain a set of three figures
Transparent Sheet
showing the manner in which a piece of paper has been folded. In
each of the first two figures, a dotted line together with an arrow
on it has been given indicating the line along which the paper is
to be folded and the direction of the fold respectively. In the third
figure, there are marks showing the position and nature of the cut
made in the folded sheet. The candidate has to select one of the
Response Figures figures from the set of four answer figures A, B, C and D, that
would most nearly match the pattern when the paper is unfolded.
It will be interesting to see that the designs of the cut will appear
on each fold made in the paper.

ILLUSTRATION 3 :
Consider the three figures, marked X, Y, and Z showing one
(1) (2) (3) (4) fold in X, another in Y and cut in Z. From amongst the four
alternative figures A, B, C and D, select the one showing the
Sol. (4) Clearly, the upper half of the square sheet has been
unfolded position of Z.
folded over the lower half. The combination of the de-
sign in the lower half and the water image of the design
in the upper half will appear as the resultant design
when the sheet is folded. Visualising this combination
we get the design shown in fig. (4). Hence, fig. (4) is
the answer.
X Y Z
ILLUSTRATION 2 :
Transparent Sheet

(1) (2) (3) (4)

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Sol. (3) In fig. (X), the square sheet of paper has been folded
along the vertical line of symmetry so that the right
half of the sheet overlaps the left half.
In fig. (Y), the sheet is folded further to a quarter.
In fig.(Z), a circle has been punched in the folded sheet.
(3) (4)
Clearly, the punched circle will be created in each quar- Sol. (2) Clearly left half is folded on the right half. Hence triangle
ter of the paper . is in side the circle and circle is surrounding the dot.
Thus, when the paper is unfolded, four circles will ap- The answer is (2).
pear symmetrically over it and the paper will then ap- ILLUSTRATION 5 :
pear as shown in fig. (3). Hence, fig. (3) is the answer. Consider the figures X and Y showing a rectangular sheet of
paper folded in fig. (X) and punched in fig. (Y). From amongst
ILLUSTRATION 4 : the answer figures (1), (2), (3), (4), select the figure which will
Find from amongst the four response figures, the one that most closely resemble the unfolded position of figure (Y).
resembles the pattern formed when the transparent sheet,
carrying a design is folded along the dotted line.

(X) (Y)

X (1) (2)

(3) (4)
Sol. (4) In fig. (X), the rectangular sheet of paper has been
folded along a line that divides the sheet into two equal
(1) (2) halves. In figure (Y), two semicircular holes are punched
close at the centre of the sheet as shown figure (4).

Exercise

DIRECTIONS (Q.1-Q.5) : In each one of the following Response Figures

questions, find from amongst the four response figures, the
one which resembles the pattern formed when the transparent
sheet, carrying a design, is folded along the dotted line.

1. Transparent Sheet

(1) (2)

(3) (4)
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2. Transparent Sheet

Response Figures
(3) (4)
5. Transparent Sheet

(1) (2)

Response Figures

(3) (4)
3. Transparent Sheet
(1) (2)

Response Figures
(3) (4)

DIRECTIONS (Q.6-10) : Consider the three figures, marked

X, Y, and Z showing one fold in X, another in Y and the cut in
Z. From amongst the four alternative figures 1, 2, 3 and 4,
(1) (2) select the one showing the unfolded position of Z.

6.

(3) (4)
4. Transparent Sheet X Y Z

Response Figures (1) (2)

(1) (2) (3) (4)

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7. 10.

X Y Z X Y Z

(1) (2) (1) (2)

(3) (4) (3) (4)

DIRECTION (Q.11-Q.13) : In each of the following questions

a set of three figures A, B and C showing a sequence of
8. folding of a piece of paper. Fig. (C) shows the manner in
which the folded paper has been cut. These three figures are
followed by four answer figures from which you have to choose
X Y Z a figure which would most closely resemble the unfolded
form of fig. (C).

11.

(1) (2)
( A) (B) (C)

(1) (2) (3) (4)

(3) (4)

12.

9.
(A) (B) (C)
X Y Z

(1) (2) (3) (4)

(1) (2) 13.

(A) (B) (C)

(3) (4)
(1) (2) (3) (4)
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B B B B B
B B B
DIRECTION (Q.14-Q.16) : In the following questions, a square
sheet of paper is folded along the dotted lines and then cuts B
B
B
B B B B
B
are made on it. How would the sheet look when opened? (1) (2) (3) (4)
Select the correct figure from the given choices.
DIRECTION (Q.17-Q.21) : In each of the following problems,
14. A square paper is folded in a particular manner and a punch a square transparent sheet with a pattern is given. Figure
is made. When unfolded, the paper appears as given below:
out from amongst the four alternatives as to how the patter
would appear when the transparent sheet is folded at the
dotted line.
17. Transparent Response Figure
Sheet
Choose the manner in which the paper is folded and punch
is made.

1 2 3 4

(1) (2) (3) (4) 18.

15. 1 2 3 4

19.
(A) (B) (C)
1 2 3 4

20.

(1) (2) (3) (4) 1 2 3 4

16.
B
21.

1 2 3 4
(A) (B) (C)

Exercise
B

1. Transparent Sheet DIRECTION (Qs. 2-4) : Consider the three figures, marked
X, Y and Z showing one fold in Y and cut in Z. From amongst
the four alternative Figures 1, 2, 3 and 4. Select the one
showing the unfolded position of Z.

Response Figures
2.

P X Y Z

(1) (2)

(1) (2)

(3) (4)
(3) (4)
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3. (1) (2) (3) (4)

6.
X Y Z

(1) (2) (3) (4)

7.
(1) (2)

(1) (2) (3) (4)

8.
(3) (4)

4.

X Y Z
(1) (2) (3) (4)
9.
(cut)

(1) (2)

(1) ( 2) (3) (4)

DIRECTION (Q.10) : In each of the following problems, a source

(3) (4) transparent sheet with a pattern is given. Figure out from amongst
the four alternatives as to how the pattern would appear when
DIRECTION (Q.5-Q.9) : In the following questions, a square sheet
the transparent sheet is folded at the dotted line.
of paper is folded along the dotted lines and then cuts are made
on it. How would the sheet look when opened? Select the correct 10. Transparent Response Sheet
figure from the given choices. Sheet
5.

(1) (2) (3) (4)

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Exercise 1 17.
21.
(1)
(4)
18. (2) 19. (1) 20. (3)

1. (4) 2. (1) 3. (2) 4. (3)

Exercise 2
5. (3) 6. (3) 7. (3) 8. (3)
9. (3) 10. (4) 11. (2) 12. (1) 1. (3) 2. (4) 3. (2) 4. (2)
13. (2) 14. (1) 15. (4) 16. (4) 5. (3) 6. (4) 7. (4) 8. (3)
9. (1) 10. (2)