NCERT Class 4 Mathematics Math-Mela (Sanskrit): Chapter 10 — संख्या-परिचय-पद्धतिः (2 क्रीडकयोः क्रीडा)
This NCERT Class 4 Mathematics chapter, 'संख्या-परिचय-पद्धतिः (2 क्रीडकयोः क्रीडा)' from the Math-Mela book, introduces a game for two players to reach a target number, starting with 10. Players take turns adding either 1 or 2 to the current total. The first player to reach the target number wins. The chapter explores strategies for winning, including analyzing scenarios where the opponent reaches specific scores. It also presents a table demonstrating addition patterns and encourages students to identify patterns related to even and odd numbers within rows and columns. This chapter helps students develop strategic thinking and number sense through interactive play and pattern recognition, crucial for CBSE Mathematics learning.
Quick info
| Board | CBSE / NCERT |
|---|---|
| Class | Class 4 |
| Subject | Mathematics |
| Book | Math-Mela (Sanskrit) |
| Chapter | Chapter 10 — संख्या-परिचय-पद्धतिः (2 क्रीडकयोः क्रीडा) |
| Language | Sanskrit |
| PDF type | NCERT Textbook |
| Session | CBSE 2026 |
| Reading time | 2 minutes |
| Word count | 271 |
Learning outcomes
- Understand and play a two-player game involving addition to reach a target number.
- Develop strategic thinking to win the game by analyzing opponent's scores.
- Identify and analyze patterns in addition tables, focusing on even and odd numbers.
- Practice addition skills within the context of a game.
- Apply number sense to determine winning strategies.
Vocabulary
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| संख्या-परिचय-पद्धतिः | Number Introduction Method |
| क्रीडकयोः | Of two players |
| क्रीडा | Game |
| लक्ष्यसंख्यां | Target number |
| योजयामः | We add |
| क्रीडालुः | Player |
| अङ्कान् | Scores/Marks |
| विजेता | Winner |
| योजनायाः | Of planning |
| फलकम | Table/Board |
| प्रतिरूपाणि | Patterns |
| समसङ्ख्याः | Even numbers |
| विषमसङ्ख्याः | Odd numbers |
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Practice questions
- यदि आप खेल में 6 अंक प्राप्त करते हैं और आपका क्रम है, तो आप जीतने के लिए क्या कदम उठाएंगे? Answer: यदि आप 6 अंक प्राप्त करते हैं और आपका क्रम है, तो आप 1 या 2 जोड़कर 7 या 8 पर जा सकते हैं। लक्ष्य 10 है, इसलिए आपको यह सुनिश्चित करना होगा कि आपका अगला कदम 10 तक पहुंचे या प्रतिद्वंद्वी को 10 तक पहुंचने से रोके।
- खेल में लक्ष्य संख्या क्या है? Answer: खेल में लक्ष्य संख्या 10 है।
- खिलाड़ी प्रत्येक मोड़ पर क्या जोड़ सकते हैं? Answer: खिलाड़ी प्रत्येक मोड़ पर 1 या 2 जोड़ सकते हैं।
- तालिका में 9 संख्या कितनी बार दिखाई देती है? Answer: तालिका में 9 संख्या 4 बार दिखाई देती है (पंक्ति 9, स्तंभ 0; पंक्ति 8, स्तंभ 1; पंक्ति 7, स्तंभ 2; पंक्ति 6, स्तंभ 3)।
- क्या तालिका में ऐसी कोई पंक्ति या स्तंभ है जिसमें केवल सम संख्याएँ हों? Answer: हाँ, उदाहरण के लिए, स्तंभ 0 में केवल सम संख्याएँ (0, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12) हैं। इसी प्रकार, स्तंभ 12 में भी केवल सम संख्याएँ हैं।
Frequently asked questions
What is the main objective of the game described in Chapter 10?
The main objective is for two players to reach the target number of 10 by adding either 1 or 2 in turns.
What are the allowed moves for each player in the game?
Each player can choose to add either 1 or 2 to the current total in their turn.
How does a player win the game?
The player who reaches the target number of 10 first is the winner.
What is the purpose of the table presented in the chapter?
The table helps students visualize addition patterns and understand how numbers are formed by adding 1 or 2 repeatedly.
What kind of patterns are students encouraged to find in the table?
Students are encouraged to find patterns related to even and odd numbers in rows and columns, and how many times a specific number appears.
What is the significance of analyzing the opponent's score in the game?
Analyzing the opponent's score helps in developing a winning strategy by predicting moves and planning your own turns accordingly.
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NCERT Class 4 Mathematics — Math-Mela (Sanskrit) — Chapter 10 — संख्या-परिचय-पद्धतिः (2 क्रीडकयोः क्रीडा). Verified by NCERT Help Editorial Team. Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026. Last updated 10 Aug 2026.