Data Handling Practice Questions
Class 5 · Mathematics · 210 free MCQs with instant results and detailed explanations.
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Medium
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Hard
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Topics in Data Handling
Line Graphs
93
Average
35
Bar Graphs
82
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Q1
Easy
How many bars are shown in a bar graph that represents the favorite fruits of a class of students?
A.
Equal to the number of fruits
B.
Equal to the number of students
C.
Twice the number of fruits
D.
One less than the number of students
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Correct Answer: A
Each bar in a bar graph represents a different category, in this case, each favorite fruit.
Q2
Easy
In a bar graph, if the height of the bar representing 'Apples' is 5 units and 'Oranges' is 3 units, how many more units does 'Apples' have than 'Oranges'?
A.
2 units
B.
5 units
C.
8 units
D.
3 units
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Correct Answer: A
The difference in height between the two bars is calculated as 5 - 3 = 2 units.
Q3
Easy
What information can you gather from a bar graph?
A.
Trends over time
B.
Exact values only
C.
Comparison between categories
D.
Processes and steps
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Correct Answer: C
Bar graphs are ideal for comparing different categories visually.
Q4
Medium
In a bar graph representing the number of books read by each class in a month, Class A read 15 books, Class B read 22 books, Class C read 18 books, and Class D read 25 books. Which class read the most books?
A.
Class A
B.
Class C
C.
Class B
D.
Class D
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Correct Answer: D
Class D read the highest number of books at 25, which is more than any other class.
Q5
Medium
A bar graph shows the number of pets owned by students in a class. If the height of the bar for dogs is 4 cm, for cats is 6 cm, for birds is 2 cm, and for rabbits is 3 cm, which pet is the least owned?
A.
Dogs
B.
Cats
C.
Birds
D.
Rabbits
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Correct Answer: C
The height of the bar indicates the number of pets. The bar for birds is the shortest at 2 cm, indicating it's the least owned pet.
Q6
Medium
A bar graph indicates the number of hours spent on homework by students in a week. If the average hours for students A, B, and C are 3, 4, and 2 hours respectively, what is the average number of hours spent on homework by these three students?
A.
3 hours
B.
4 hours
C.
5 hours
D.
2 hours
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Correct Answer: A
To find the average, add the hours spent (3 + 4 + 2) and divide by the number of students (3). The average is 3 hours.
Q7
Medium
A bar graph shows the number of books read by students in one month. If John read 8 books, Maria read 12 books, and Alex read 10 books, which student read the most books?
A.
John
B.
Maria
C.
Alex
D.
All read the same
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Correct Answer: B
Maria read the most books with a total of 12, compared to John's 8 and Alex's 10.
Q8
Hard
In a bar graph, the height of a bar representing the sales of ice cream cones is 12 cm. If each cm represents 5 ice cream cones, how many ice cream cones were sold?
A.
60
B.
50
C.
70
D.
40
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Correct Answer: A
The height of the bar is 12 cm. Since each cm represents 5 cones, the total is 12 * 5 = 60 cones sold.
Q9
Hard
In a bar graph representing the number of books read by students in a month, if Alice read 15 books, Bob read 10 books, and Charlie read 20 books, what is the total number of books read by all three students?
A.
45
B.
40
C.
35
D.
30
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Correct Answer: A
To find the total, add the number of books read by each student: 15 + 10 + 20 = 45.
Q10
Hard
A bar graph shows the favorite fruits of students in a class. If 12 students like apples, 8 like bananas, and 10 like oranges, what is the percentage of students who prefer apples?
A.
40%
B.
30%
C.
50%
D.
60%
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Correct Answer: A
To calculate the percentage of students who prefer apples, divide the number of students who like apples by the total number of students: (12 / (12 + 8 + 10)) * 100 = 40%.
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