NCERT Class 3 Mathematics Maths Mela (Sanskrit): Chapter 10 — कक्षायाः उत्सवे आनन्दः
This chapter, 'Joy in the Classroom Festival' from the NCERT Class 3 Maths Mela textbook in Sanskrit, focuses on understanding and measuring length. It introduces children to various informal and formal methods of measuring length using body parts like hand spans and foot lengths, as well as tools like paper strips. The chapter encourages students to compare lengths, identify the longest and shortest objects, and understand the concept of measurement in a practical, festive classroom setting. Through activities like coloring paper strips and decorating a board, students learn to apply measurement concepts. This chapter helps build foundational mathematical skills in measurement, crucial for CBSE curriculum.
Quick info
| Board | CBSE / NCERT |
|---|---|
| Class | Class 3 |
| Subject | Mathematics |
| Book | Maths Mela (Sanskrit) |
| Chapter | Chapter 10 — कक्षायाः उत्सवे आनन्दः |
| Language | Sanskrit |
| PDF type | NCERT Textbook |
| Session | CBSE 2026 |
| Reading time | 2 minutes |
| Word count | 263 |
Learning outcomes
- Understand and compare lengths of various objects.
- Identify the longest and shortest items in a given set.
- Use informal units like hand spans and foot lengths for measurement.
- Apply measurement concepts in practical classroom activities.
- Recognize the importance of consistent units in measurement.
Vocabulary
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| दीर्घता | Length |
| परिमाप | Measurement |
| हस्तव्याप्तिः | Hand span |
| पददैर्घ्यम् | Foot length |
| लघुतमं | Smallest |
| दीर्घतमं | Longest |
| कार्यं | Work/Activity |
| चित्र | Picture/Image |
| बालकाः | Children |
| कक्षा | Classroom |
| उत्सव | Festival |
| अनौपचारिक | Informal |
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Practice questions
- शेली द्वारं कियत् दीर्घम् अस्तीति कथं जानाति? Answer: शेली द्वारं मापनस्य अनौपचारिक साधनानि (उदा. हस्तव्याप्तिः) उपयुज्य दीर्घतां जानाति।
- लघुतमं कर्गदसूत्रं केन वर्णेन रञ्जितं करणीयम्? Answer: लघुतमं कर्गदसूत्रं रक्तवर्णेन रञ्जितं करणीयम्।
- दीर्घतमं पोनीटेल् यस्य समीपे अस्ति, तं बालकं कथं चिह्नीकुर्मः? Answer: दीर्घतमं पोनीटेल् यस्य समीपे अस्ति, तं बालकं गोलकीकृत्य चिह्नीकुर्मः।
- कक्षायां यानि कागदसूत्राणि वातायनवत् दीर्घाणि सन्ति, तानि कथं चिह्नीकुर्मः? Answer: कक्षायां यानि कागदसूत्राणि वातायनवत् दीर्घाणि सन्ति, तानि '🗸' इत्यनेन चिह्नीकुर्मः।
Frequently asked questions
What is the main theme of the NCERT Class 3 Mathematics chapter 'कक्षायाः उत्सवे आनन्दः'?
The chapter focuses on understanding and measuring length using various informal and formal methods in a classroom festival setting.
What informal units of measurement are introduced in this chapter?
The chapter introduces informal units like hand span (हस्तव्याप्तिः) and foot length (पददैर्घ्यम्).
How do children measure objects in the chapter?
Children measure objects using body parts like hand spans and foot lengths, and also using tools like paper strips.
What activity is suggested for comparing lengths?
Students are asked to identify and mark the longest and shortest paper strips, and to color them accordingly.
What is the purpose of the classroom festival theme?
The festival theme makes learning about measurement engaging and practical for young students.
Which color should be used for the shortest paper strip?
The shortest paper strip should be colored red (रक्तवर्णेन).
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NCERT Class 3 Mathematics — Maths Mela (Sanskrit) — Chapter 10 — कक्षायाः उत्सवे आनन्दः. Verified by NCERT Help Editorial Team. Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026. Last updated 10 Aug 2026.