Cylinder Quiz

Cylinder Quiz brings the simplicity and strength of cylindrical shapes into focus. Have you ever thought about why so many storage containers, from soda cans to oil barrels, are cylindrical? The answer lies in physics and efficiency. A cylinder’s shape minimizes the amount of material needed while maximizing storage space. For example, a standard aluminium soda can is engineered to use the least amount of metal while holding the maximum amount of liquid, making it both economical and sturdy. Through this cylinder MCQ challenge, you’ll explore more about cylinder surface area, height calculations, and real-world applications that highlight why this unassuming shape is a marvel of design and efficiency.

Cylinder

The total surface area of a closed cylinder is given by which formula?

πr²h

2πrh

2πr² + 2πrh

πr² + 2πrh

If the height and radius of a cylinder are both doubled, the volume increases by:

8 times

4 times

2 times

1 time

Which part of a cylinder is a rectangle when "unfolded"?

Base

Top

Diameter

Lateral surface

What is the height of a cylinder with a volume of 300π cm³ and a radius of 5 cm?

5 cm

12 cm

6 cm

20 cm

If the surface area of a cylinder is 150π cm² and its radius is 5 cm, what is the height?

25 cm

20 cm

12.5 cm

10 cm

A cylindrical tank is completely filled with water. If a second tank is constructed with double the radius and half the height of the original, what percentage of additional water would be required to fill this new tank?

100%

200%

50%

A cylindrical solid is cut into two equal halves along its height. What happens to the total surface area?

It remains the same

It doubles

It decreases

It increases

A cylindrical jar is 50% full. If its height kept same while the radius is doubled, what fraction of the jar is now filled?

1/4

1/8

1/16

If the curved surface area of a cylinder equals its base area, what is the ratio of its height to its radius?

1 : 2

1 : 1

2 : 1

3 : 1

If the radius of a cylinder is doubled and its height is reduced to one-fourth of its original height, how does the volume of the cylinder change?

It doubles

It becomes half

It remains the same

It quadruples

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Sample Questions from This Quiz

If the height and radius of a cylinder are both doubled, the volume increases by?
If the surface area of a cylinder is 150π cm² and its radius is 5 cm, what is the height?
A cylindrical tank is completely filled with water. If a second tank is constructed with double the radius and half the height of the original, what percentage of additional water would be required to fill this new tank?
If the curved surface area of a cylinder equals its base area, what is the ratio of its height to its radius?
If the radius of a cylinder is doubled and its height is reduced to one-fourth of its original height, how does the volume of the cylinder change?

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