Prelims · 8 Mental Ability · 8.14 Non-verbal reasoning

8.14.2 Paper folding and cutting

Every fold doubles the layers, and unfolding reflects whatever was cut across each crease in reverse order — so the opened sheet is always symmetric about every crease.

  • APPSC Group 2 · Prelims
  • Standard level
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Key terms

  • paper folding
  • paper cutting
  • punched holes
  • layers
  • unfolding
  • fold line
  • crease
  • reflection
  • symmetry
  • diagonal fold
  • notch
  • strip cutting
  • transparent sheet

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