NCERT Class 1 Mathematics Joyful-Mathematics (Sanskrit): Chapter 10 — मेरी
This chapter, 'How I Spend My Day?' from NCERT's Class 1 Mathematics Joyful-Mathematics textbook in Sanskrit, follows a young girl named Pihu as she describes her daily routine. Starting from waking up at sunrise, Pihu details her activities: drinking warm water, exercising, brushing teeth, bathing, eating breakfast, and preparing for school. At school, she studies and plays with friends. After returning home, she rests, plays with friends in the evening, and then studies. As night falls, she observes the moon and stars, has dinner with her family, and finally reads a storybook before sleeping. The chapter introduces basic time concepts like morning, afternoon, evening, and night, and emphasizes the importance of a structured daily routine for young learners in their CBSE curriculum.
Quick info
| Board | CBSE / NCERT |
|---|---|
| Class | Class 1 |
| Subject | Mathematics |
| Book | Joyful-Mathematics (Sanskrit) |
| Chapter | Chapter 10 — मेरी |
| Language | Sanskrit |
| PDF type | NCERT Textbook |
| Session | CBSE 2026 |
| Reading time | 1 minute |
| Word count | 114 |
Learning outcomes
- Students will be able to describe their daily routine in Sanskrit.
- Students will learn basic vocabulary related to daily activities.
- Students will understand the sequence of daily events from morning to night.
- Students will be introduced to simple Sanskrit terms for times of the day.
Vocabulary
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| नमस्कारः | Namaste/Greetings |
| षड्वर्षीया | Six years old |
| दैनन्दिनकार्यक्रमं | Daily routine/program |
| सूर्योदयः | Sunrise |
| प्रभातम् | Morning |
| शयनात् | From sleep/bed |
| चषकमितम् | A cupful |
| दन्तधावनं | Brushing teeth |
| प्रातराशं | Breakfast |
| विद्यालयाय | For school |
| सायंकालः | Evening |
| रात्रिभोजनं | Dinner |
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Practice questions
- पिहुः प्रातः उत्थाय किं पिबति? Answer: पिहुः प्रातः उत्थाय चषकमितम् उष्णजलं पिबति।
- पिहुः विद्यालये किं करोति? Answer: पिहुः विद्यालये सहपाठिभिः सह अध्ययनं करोति क्रीडति च।
- सायंकाले पिहुः किं करोति? Answer: सायंकाले पिहुः मित्रैः सह क्रीडति ततः पठति।
- रात्रिभोजनं कस्य सह करोति? Answer: रात्रिभोजनं स्वपरिवारेण सह करोति।
Frequently asked questions
What is the name of the girl in the chapter?
The name of the girl in the chapter is Pihu.
What does Pihu do after waking up in the morning?
After waking up, Pihu drinks a cup of warm water and starts her day with yoga or exercise.
What activities does Pihu do at school?
At school, Pihu studies and plays with her friends.
When does Pihu play with her friends in the evening?
Pihu plays with her friends in the evening after the sun sets.
What does Pihu do before sleeping at night?
Before sleeping at night, Pihu has dinner with her family and reads a storybook.
What are the different times of the day mentioned in the chapter?
The chapter mentions morning (प्रभातम्), afternoon (अपराह्णसमयः), evening (सायंकालः), and night (रात्रिसमयः).
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NCERT Class 1 Mathematics — Joyful-Mathematics (Sanskrit) — Chapter 10 — मेरी. Verified by NCERT Help Editorial Team. Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026. Last updated 10 Aug 2026.