NCERT Class 2 Mathematics Joyful-Mathematics (Hindi): Chapter 5 — रेखाओं से खेल
This chapter, "रेखाओं से खेल" (Playing with Lines) from NCERT's Joyful Mathematics for Class 2, introduces young learners to different types of lines. Through engaging activities, children identify and draw standing (खड़ी), sleeping (पड़ी), slanting (तिरछी), and curved (घुमावदार) lines. The chapter encourages practice and discussion about the lines formed during various yoga poses (आसन). It emphasizes posture, such as keeping the back straight and hands straight, and exploring how body movements create different line shapes. This foundational understanding of lines is crucial for developing spatial reasoning and early geometry skills in mathematics, supporting the CBSE curriculum.
Quick info
| Board | CBSE / NCERT |
|---|---|
| Class | Class 2 |
| Subject | Mathematics |
| Book | Joyful-Mathematics (Hindi) |
| Chapter | Chapter 5 — रेखाओं से खेल |
| Language | Hindi |
| PDF type | NCERT Textbook |
| Session | CBSE 2026 |
| Reading time | 1 minute |
| Word count | 195 |
Learning outcomes
- Identify and differentiate between standing, sleeping, slanting, and curved lines.
- Draw various types of lines.
- Recognize lines in everyday objects and yoga poses.
- Understand how body movements create different line shapes.
Vocabulary
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| खड़ी रेखा | Standing line |
| पड़ी रेखा | Sleeping line |
| तिरछी रेखा | Slanting line |
| घुमावदार रेखा | Curved line |
| आसन | Yoga pose |
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Practice questions
- उन आसनों पर () बनाइए जिनमें खड़ी रेखाएँ दिखाई दे रही हैं। Answer: Students should identify and mark poses with standing lines.
- नीचे दिए गए चित्र में छूटी हुई खड़ी रेखाएँ बनाइए। Answer: Students draw standing lines to complete the image.
- क्या धागे को दोनों हाथों से पकड़कर पास लाने पर वह सीधा रहता है? Answer: No, it may become curved or bent.
Frequently asked questions
What types of lines are introduced in Chapter 5 of Class 2 Mathematics?
Chapter 5 introduces standing (खड़ी), sleeping (पड़ी), slanting (तिरछी), and curved (घुमावदार) lines.
How does the chapter use yoga poses (आसन)?
Yoga poses are used as examples to help children identify different types of lines formed by the body.
What is the main activity in the 'आओ करें' (Let's Do) section?
The main activities involve identifying lines in yoga poses and drawing missing lines in figures.
What does the chapter teach about straightness?
It prompts children to think about what makes a line or shape straight, using examples like a piece of thread.
What is the Hindi name for this chapter?
The Hindi name for this chapter is 'रेखाओं से खेल' (Rekhaon se Khel).
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NCERT Class 2 Mathematics — Joyful-Mathematics (Hindi) — Chapter 5 — रेखाओं से खेल. Verified by NCERT Help Editorial Team. Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026. Last updated 10 Aug 2026.