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A quadrilateral which has exactly one pair of parallel sides is called as?

  • A. a parallelogram
  • B. a rectangle
  • C. a trapezium
  • D. a kite

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A quadrilateral with exactly one pair of parallel sides is known as a trapezium. This shape is distinct from other quadrilaterals like parallelograms and rectangles, which have two pairs of parallel sides.

Characteristics of a Trapezium

  • One pair of opposite sides is parallel.
  • The other pair of sides can be of different lengths.
  • Angles can vary, but the parallel sides create a unique shape.

Comparison with Other Quadrilaterals

Unlike a parallelogram or rectangle, which have two pairs of parallel sides, a trapezium stands out due to its single pair of parallel sides. A kite, on the other hand, has two pairs of adjacent sides that are equal but does not have parallel sides.