NCERT Class 1 Mathematics Joyful-Mathematics (Sanskrit): Chapter 7 — लीना का परिवार
This chapter, "Leena's Family" (लीना का परिवार) from NCERT's Joyful Mathematics for Class 1 in Sanskrit, introduces the concept of family and relative heights. It describes Leena's family members, including her grandparents, parents, brother, and extended family living nearby. The chapter presents an activity where students identify the tallest member of Leena's family and mark them. It also includes questions about family members, relative heights, and comparing heights within the family and classroom. This chapter helps young learners understand family structures and develop observational skills related to size and comparison, crucial for early mathematical development in the CBSE curriculum.
Quick info
| Board | CBSE / NCERT |
|---|---|
| Class | Class 1 |
| Subject | Mathematics |
| Book | Joyful-Mathematics (Sanskrit) |
| Chapter | Chapter 7 — लीना का परिवार |
| Language | Sanskrit |
| PDF type | NCERT Textbook |
| Session | CBSE 2026 |
| Reading time | 1 minute |
| Word count | 122 |
Learning outcomes
- Identify family members.
- Compare heights of individuals.
- Identify the tallest and shortest members in a group.
- Relate family structures to personal experience.
- Develop observational skills for comparison.
Vocabulary
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| परिवारः | Family |
| पितामहः | Grandfather (paternal) |
| पितामही | Grandmother (paternal) |
| माता | Mother |
| पिता | Father |
| भ्राता | Brother |
| पितृव्यः | Uncle (father's brother) |
| पितृव्या | Aunt (father's brother's wife) |
| भगिनी | Sister |
| उन्नततमं | Tallest |
| लघुतमः | Shortest |
| आमन्त्रितवान् | Invited |
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Practice questions
- लीनायाः परिवारे कति सदस्याः सन्ति? Answer: The chapter implies several members including grandparents, parents, brother, and extended family. Specific count needs to be derived from the illustration or context.
- परिवारस्य उन्नततमं सदस्यं कः अस्ति? Answer: This is an activity for the student to identify from the illustration.
- कनिष्ठतमस्य परिवारस्य सदस्यस्य उपरि किं चित्रयन्तु? Answer: A head covering (शिरोवस्त्रं).
- भवतः परिवारस्य उन्नततमः सदस्यः कः अस्ति? Answer: Student's personal answer.
- भवतः कक्षायां उन्नततमः बालकः कः अस्ति? Answer: Student's personal answer.
Frequently asked questions
What is the main theme of NCERT Class 1 Mathematics Chapter 7 in Sanskrit?
The chapter 'Leena's Family' (लीना का परिवार) focuses on identifying family members and comparing heights.
What activity is suggested in the chapter for students?
Students are asked to identify the tallest member of Leena's family and draw a head covering on the shortest member.
What concepts does this chapter help Class 1 students understand?
It helps students understand family structures and the concept of relative heights through comparison.
Which book is this chapter from?
This chapter is from the NCERT book 'Joyful Mathematics' (Sanskrit medium).
What kind of questions are asked in the chapter?
Questions involve counting family members, identifying tallest/shortest, and comparing heights within the family and classroom.
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NCERT Class 1 Mathematics — Joyful-Mathematics (Sanskrit) — Chapter 7 — लीना का परिवार. Verified by NCERT Help Editorial Team. Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026. Last updated 10 Aug 2026.