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The number of lines of symmetry of a regular polygon is equal to the vertices of the polygon.

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The number of lines of symmetry of a regular polygon is equal to the vertices of the polygon.

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This statement is True.

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Chapter 12: Practical Geometry Symmetry and Visualising Solid Shapes - Exercise [Page 373]

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NCERT Exemplar Mathematics Exemplar Class 7
Chapter 12 Practical Geometry Symmetry and Visualising Solid Shapes
Exercise | Q 84. | Page 373

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