Allied & ICAR Exam Bank • ALLIED_1802 MCQ • 2 Marks

Section 8: General Aptitude

Analytical & Spatial Aptitude

Subtopic: Spatial Reasoning & 3D Representations

Question Statement:

A solid right circular cylinder is sliced by a flat plane that is inclined to its base (cutting through the curved sides without intersecting the flat end bases). What is the cross-sectional shape?

Options:

  • (A) An ellipse
  • (B) A parabola
  • (C) A circle
  • (D) A rectangle

Answer Key:

A

Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation

An inclined plane cutting entirely through the cylindrical lateral surface produces an ellipse.
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