NCERT Class 2 Mathematics Joyful-Mathematics (Sanskrit): Chapter 7 — राश्याः उपरिः (मापनम्)
This chapter, "राश्याः उपरिः (मापनम्)" (Let Us Read) from NCERT's Joyful Mathematics for Class 2 in Sanskrit, introduces the concept of measurement through a story. King Jagdeep wants a 10-handspan long bed, but the carpenter makes an 8-handspan bed. The king and others are confused. The minister provides a solution, implying a misunderstanding or error in measurement. The chapter then encourages students to measure the length of various objects like a writing desk, a slate, and a window using their textbook, comparing estimated lengths with actual lengths. This practical approach helps young learners understand the importance of accurate measurement and problem-solving in mathematics, aligning with CBSE's curriculum for foundational numeracy skills.
Quick info
| Board | CBSE / NCERT |
|---|---|
| Class | Class 2 |
| Subject | Mathematics |
| Book | Joyful-Mathematics (Sanskrit) |
| Chapter | Chapter 7 — राश्याः उपरिः (मापनम्) |
| Language | Sanskrit |
| PDF type | NCERT Textbook |
| Session | CBSE 2026 |
| Reading time | 1 minute |
| Word count | 104 |
Learning outcomes
- Understand the concept of length measurement.
- Practice estimating lengths of objects.
- Compare estimated and actual lengths.
- Solve simple problems related to measurement.
- Develop practical mathematical skills through relatable stories.
Vocabulary
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| उत्कीर्णशय्यां | carved bed |
| तक्षकम् | carpenter |
| हस्तमाप-दीर्घां | handspan-long |
| असमर्था | unable |
| सम्भवति | is possible |
| भ्रान्ताः | confused |
| समाधानम् | solution |
| निराकरणार्थं | for removal/resolution |
| दीर्घतां | length |
| मापयितुं | to measure |
| अनुमानित-दीर्घता | estimated length |
| वास्तविक-दीर्घता | actual length |
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Practice questions
- राजा जगदीपः कति हस्तमाप-दीर्घां शय्यां इच्छति स्म? Answer: राजा १० हस्तमाप-दीर्घां शय्यां इच्छति स्म।
- तक्षकः कति हस्तमाप-दीर्घां शय्यां निर्मितवान्? Answer: तक्षकः ८ हस्तमाप-दीर्घां शय्यां निर्मितवान्।
- अधोलिखितवस्तूनां दीर्घतां मापनार्थं कस्य उपयोगं करणीयम्? Answer: अधोलिखितवस्तूनां दीर्घतां मापनार्थं पाठ्यपुस्तकस्य उपयोगं करणीयम्।
- वस्तूनां कति प्रकाराः दीर्घताः सन्ति? Answer: वस्तूनां द्वौ प्रकारौ दीर्घताः सन्ति: अनुमानित-दीर्घता च वास्तविक-दीर्घता।
Frequently asked questions
यह पाठ किस बारे में है?
यह पाठ लम्बाई मापने की अवधारणा और अनुमान लगाने के बारे में है।
पाठ में राजा क्या बनवाना चाहता था?
राजा अपनी रानी के लिए एक सुन्दर उत्कीर्णशय्या (carved bed) बनवाना चाहता था।
तक्षक ने शय्या कितनी लम्बी बनाई?
तक्षक ने शय्या 8 हस्तमाप-दीर्घा (handspan-long) बनाई।
पाठ में छात्रों को क्या करने के लिए प्रोत्साहित किया गया है?
छात्रों को विभिन्न वस्तुओं की लम्बाई का अनुमान लगाने और फिर उसे मापने के लिए प्रोत्साहित किया गया है।
किन वस्तुओं की लम्बाई मापने का अभ्यास कराया गया है?
लेखनपीठम् (writing desk), लेखनफलकम् (slate), और वातायनम् (window) की लम्बाई मापने का अभ्यास कराया गया है।
मापन में अनुमानित और वास्तविक लम्बाई का क्या महत्व है?
अनुमानित लम्बाई हमें एक प्रारंभिक विचार देती है, जबकि वास्तविक लम्बाई सटीक माप प्रदान करती है, जो सही निर्माण और समझ के लिए आवश्यक है।
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NCERT Class 2 Mathematics — Joyful-Mathematics (Sanskrit) — Chapter 7 — राश्याः उपरिः (मापनम्). Verified by NCERT Help Editorial Team. Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026. Last updated 10 Aug 2026.