NCERT Class 2 Mathematics Joyful-Mathematics (Sanskrit): Chapter 8 — समूहीकरणं संविभजनं च (गुणनं विभाजनं च)
This chapter, 'समूहीकरणं संविभजनं च (गुणनं विभाजनं च)' (Grouping and Division) from NCERT's Class 2 Mathematics Joyful-Mathematics textbook in Sanskrit, introduces the concept of multiplication as repeated addition. It uses relatable examples like counting wheels on vehicles (autos, bicycles, cars) to demonstrate how grouping items and repeated addition leads to multiplication. The chapter explains that multiplication is a faster way to count when you have multiple groups of the same size. It shows how to represent repeated addition using the multiplication symbol 'x'. For instance, adding 2 four times (2+2+2+2) is equivalent to 4 times 2, which is written as 4 x 2 = 8. This foundational understanding of multiplication helps students in their CBSE mathematics learning.
Quick info
| Board | CBSE / NCERT |
|---|---|
| Class | Class 2 |
| Subject | Mathematics |
| Book | Joyful-Mathematics (Sanskrit) |
| Chapter | Chapter 8 — समूहीकरणं संविभजनं च (गुणनं विभाजनं च) |
| Language | Sanskrit |
| PDF type | NCERT Textbook |
| Session | CBSE 2026 |
| Reading time | 2 minutes |
| Word count | 224 |
Learning outcomes
- Understand multiplication as repeated addition.
- Represent repeated addition using the multiplication symbol.
- Solve simple multiplication problems based on grouping.
- Count total items by forming equal groups.
Vocabulary
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| समूहीकरणं | Grouping |
| संविभजनं | Division |
| चक्र | Wheel |
| द्विचक्रिका | Bicycle |
| कारयान | Car |
| ऑटो | Auto-rickshaw |
| आहत्य | Total |
| गुणनम् | Multiplication |
| वारं | Times |
| समूहौ | Groups |
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Practice questions
- 4 द्विचक्रिकाः सन्ति, प्रत्येकं द्विचक्रिकायां 2 चक्रे स्तः। आहत्य चक्राणि कति? Answer: 8
- 2 ऑटोयानानि सन्ति, प्रत्येकं ऑटोयाने 3 चक्राणि सन्ति। आहत्य चक्राणि कति? Answer: 6
- 7 कारयानानि सन्ति, प्रत्येकं कारयाने 4 चक्राणि सन्ति। आहत्य चक्राणि कति? Answer: 28
- 4 वारं 3 इति योजयतु। Answer: 12
Frequently asked questions
What is the main concept taught in Chapter 8 of Class 2 Mathematics?
Chapter 8, 'समूहीकरणं संविभजनं च (गुणनं विभाजनं च)', introduces multiplication as repeated addition and grouping.
How does the chapter explain multiplication?
It explains multiplication using examples of counting wheels on vehicles, showing that repeated addition of the same number is multiplication.
What does '4 वारं 2' mean in the chapter?
'4 वारं 2' means 2 added 4 times, which is represented as 4 x 2 = 8.
What is the Sanskrit term for multiplication used in the chapter?
The Sanskrit term for multiplication used is 'गुणनम्'.
What is the total number of wheels on 7 cars, if each car has 4 wheels?
The total number of wheels on 7 cars is 7 x 4 = 28.
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