NCERT Class 1 Mathematics Joyful-Mathematics (Sanskrit): Chapter 3 — स्वादिष्ट आम्रम्
This NCERT Class 1 Mathematics chapter, 'स्वादिष्ट आम्रम्' (Delicious Mango) from the Joyful Mathematics book in Sanskrit, introduces basic counting and addition through a story. It depicts a squirrel eating a mango, with birds gradually joining it. The chapter visually represents the numbers 1 through 9 as more birds join the squirrel. It encourages children to identify birds, count them at different stages, and understand the concept of adding one more to a given number. The chapter concludes with a discussion on number sequence and suggests role-playing activities for children to enact the story, make animal sounds, and learn about different animals, their sounds, and habitats. This chapter helps young learners develop foundational number sense and counting skills in an engaging manner, aligning with CBSE's early math curriculum.
Quick info
| Board | CBSE / NCERT |
|---|---|
| Class | Class 1 |
| Subject | Mathematics |
| Book | Joyful-Mathematics (Sanskrit) |
| Chapter | Chapter 3 — स्वादिष्ट आम्रम् |
| Language | Sanskrit |
| PDF type | NCERT Textbook |
| Session | CBSE 2026 |
| Reading time | 2 minutes |
| Word count | 218 |
Learning outcomes
- Identify and count numbers from 1 to 9.
- Understand the concept of addition by adding one more.
- Develop number sense through a story-based approach.
- Participate in role-playing and group discussions related to numbers and animals.
Vocabulary
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| आम्रम् | Mango |
| पक्षिणः | Birds |
| चिक्रोडं | Squirrel |
| एकः | One |
| द्वौ | Two |
| त्रयेः | Three |
| चत्वारः | Four |
| पञ्च | Five |
| षड् | Six |
| सप्त | Seven |
| अष्ट | Eight |
| नव | Nine |
The complete chapter text is read in the official NCERT PDF viewer below (streamed from ncert.nic.in). This page provides NCERT Help study material — summary, vocabulary, practice questions, and FAQs — not a full reproduction of the textbook.
Read chapter online
This PDF is loaded from the official NCERT website (ncert.nic.in). Use the page buttons below to read — download is disabled on NCERT Help.
Read page by page below. PDF is streamed from the official NCERT website — no download button on this page.
Practice questions
- आरम्भे कति पशवः पक्षिणः वा आम्रं खादन्ति स्म ? Answer: एकः चिक्रोडः (Squirrel) आम्रं खादति स्म।
- जब एक पक्षी और शामिल होता है, तो कुल कितने हो जाते हैं? Answer: जब एक पक्षी और शामिल होता है, तो कुल दो (2) हो जाते हैं।
- कति पशवः पक्षिणः च अन्ते आम्रम् अखादन् ? Answer: अन्ते नव (9) पशु-पक्षिणः आम्रम् अखादन्।
- यदि आपके पास 5 आम हैं और आपको 1 और मिल जाता है, तो आपके पास कितने आम होंगे? Answer: आपके पास 6 आम होंगे।
Frequently asked questions
What is the main theme of the NCERT Class 1 Mathematics chapter 'स्वादिष्ट आम्रम्'?
The chapter 'स्वादिष्ट आम्रम्' teaches basic counting and the concept of adding one more, using a story about a squirrel and birds eating a mango.
Which numbers are introduced in this chapter?
This chapter introduces and illustrates numbers from 1 to 9.
What activity is suggested at the end of the chapter?
The chapter suggests role-playing the story, making animal sounds, and discussing different animals, their sounds, and habitats.
What is the Sanskrit word for mango used in the chapter?
The Sanskrit word for mango used in the chapter is 'आम्रम्'.
How does the chapter help in learning mathematics?
It helps in learning mathematics by visually representing numbers and the process of counting and simple addition through an engaging narrative.
Related resources
Important topics
Topics covered
NCERT Class 1 Mathematics — Joyful-Mathematics (Sanskrit) — Chapter 3 — स्वादिष्ट आम्रम्. Verified by NCERT Help Editorial Team. Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026. Last updated 10 Aug 2026.