Question

A square pyramid is placed on H.P on its square base and section plane is perpendicular to V.P and inclined to H.P cutting given solid in such a way that the perpendicular distance from the ends of section to axis is same. The section will be _____________

(a) square

(b) triangle

(c) irregular pentagon

(d) rhombus

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The question is from Sections of  Pyramids topic in chapter Section of Solids of Engineering Drawing

Answer 1

Right option is (d) rhombus

To elaborate: Given a square pyramid it may of any size having any distances in between them if a section plane cutting the solid coincides with base edge and cutting pyramid gives a irregular square and similar to other based pyramids also.