NCERT Class 2 Mathematics Joyful-Mathematics (Sanskrit): Chapter 11 — दत्तांशानां प्रबन्धनम्
This chapter, 'दत्तांशानां प्रबन्धनम्' (Data Management) from NCERT's Class 2 Mathematics Joyful-Mathematics textbook, introduces young learners to the concept of organizing and interpreting data. Through engaging activities like observing favorite colors and fruits during a picnic, students learn to collect information and represent it in tables. They are guided to answer questions based on these tables, identifying the most and least preferred items, and comparing quantities. This chapter helps students develop basic data analysis skills, crucial for understanding mathematical concepts and real-world information in their CBSE curriculum.
Quick info
| Board | CBSE / NCERT |
|---|---|
| Class | Class 2 |
| Subject | Mathematics |
| Book | Joyful-Mathematics (Sanskrit) |
| Chapter | Chapter 11 — दत्तांशानां प्रबन्धनम् |
| Language | Sanskrit |
| PDF type | NCERT Textbook |
| Session | CBSE 2026 |
| Reading time | 1 minute |
| Word count | 121 |
Learning outcomes
- Understand the concept of data collection and organization.
- Create simple tables to represent data.
- Interpret data from tables to answer questions.
- Identify most and least preferred items from a given dataset.
- Compare quantities based on collected data.
Vocabulary
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| दत्तांश | Data |
| प्रबन्धनम् | Management |
| इष्टतम | Favorite/Most preferred |
| वर्णः | Color |
| बालकानां सङ्ख्या | Number of children |
| अत्यन्तम् | Extremely/Very |
| न्यूनतया | Least/Minimum |
| अपेक्षाया | Compared to/Than |
| विहारयात्रा | Picnic/Excursion |
| फलानि | Fruits |
| सेवफलम् | Apple |
| कदलीफलम् | Banana |
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Practice questions
- चित्र को देखकर सारणी बनाइए। Answer: छात्रों को चित्र में दिए गए रंगों और उनकी पसंद के अनुसार सारणी बनानी होगी।
- सबसे ज्यादा पसंद किया जाने वाला रंग कौन सा है? Answer: यह सारणी में सबसे अधिक संख्या वाले रंग पर निर्भर करेगा।
- पिकनिक में कितने बच्चे सेब खाते हैं? Answer: यह फलों की सारणी में सेब के सामने लिखी संख्या पर निर्भर करेगा।
- सबसे कम पसंद किया जाने वाला फल कौन सा है? Answer: यह फलों की सारणी में सबसे कम संख्या वाले फल पर निर्भर करेगा।
- पीले रंग को पसंद करने वाले बच्चों की संख्या लाल रंग को पसंद करने वाले बच्चों की संख्या से अधिक है या कम? Answer: यह दोनों रंगों के लिए सारणी में दी गई संख्याओं की तुलना पर निर्भर करेगा।
Frequently asked questions
What is the main topic of Chapter 11 in NCERT Class 2 Mathematics?
Chapter 11 is about 'दत्तांशानां प्रबन्धनम्', which means Data Management.
What kind of activities are included in this chapter?
The chapter includes activities like identifying favorite colors and fruits and organizing this information in tables.
What skills will students learn from this chapter?
Students will learn to collect, organize, and interpret data using simple tables.
How does this chapter help in understanding mathematics?
It introduces basic concepts of data analysis, which is a fundamental part of mathematics.
What is the purpose of the tables in this chapter?
The tables help in visually organizing information about children's preferences, making it easier to understand and compare.
What does 'इष्टतम' mean in the context of this chapter?
'इष्टतम' means favorite or most preferred.
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NCERT Class 2 Mathematics — Joyful-Mathematics (Sanskrit) — Chapter 11 — दत्तांशानां प्रबन्धनम्. Verified by NCERT Help Editorial Team. Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026. Last updated 10 Aug 2026.