NCERT Class 4 Mathematics Math-Mela (Sanskrit): Chapter 14 — विषयप्रविन्धेनम्
This chapter, "विषयप्रविन्धेनम्" (Subject Preferences) from NCERT's Class 4 Mathematics Math-Mela textbook in Sanskrit, introduces students to the concept of data collection and representation. It begins by posing a question about students' favorite subjects, encouraging them to think about how to gather this information. The chapter then presents a scenario where students Rohan and Anjali collect data on subject preferences from their classmates. They use abbreviations for different subjects: M for Mathematics, L for Languages, T for Our Around World, A for Arts, and PE for Physical Education. The core of the chapter involves analyzing this collected data. Students are prompted to count the number of students who prefer each subject based on the recorded abbreviations. This exercise helps them understand basic data analysis and counting skills, crucial for developing mathematical thinking and problem-solving abilities within the CBSE curriculum.
Quick info
| Board | CBSE / NCERT |
|---|---|
| Class | Class 4 |
| Subject | Mathematics |
| Book | Math-Mela (Sanskrit) |
| Chapter | Chapter 14 — विषयप्रविन्धेनम् |
| Language | Sanskrit |
| PDF type | NCERT Textbook |
| Session | CBSE 2026 |
| Reading time | 2 minutes |
| Word count | 247 |
Learning outcomes
- Understand the concept of collecting data on preferences.
- Learn to use abbreviations for different subjects.
- Practice counting and tallying data based on collected responses.
- Analyze simple data sets to determine the most preferred subjects.
- Develop basic data interpretation skills.
Vocabulary
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| रोचन्ते | like/are pleasing |
| कथाश्रवणं | listening to stories |
| पठनं | reading |
| गणितं | mathematics |
| कला | arts |
| पर्यावरणस्य | of the environment |
| विविधक्रीडानां | of various games |
| प्रश्नं | question |
| निर्मामः | let us make |
| सर्वाधिकः | most |
| उपयुक्तं | suitable |
| चिनोतु | choose |
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Practice questions
- गणितम् अत्यन्तं रोचमानानां बालानां सङ्ख्या का अस्ति? Answer: The number of students who like Mathematics the most is 15.
- येभ्यः बालकेभ्यः भाषा सर्वाधिकं रोचते तेषां सङ्ख्या का अस्ति? Answer: The number of students who like Languages the most is 11.
- शारीरिकशिक्षाम् अत्यन्तं रोचमानानां बालानां सङ्ख्या का अस्ति? Answer: The number of students who like Physical Education the most is 12.
- कला अत्यन्तं रोचमानानां बालानां सङ्ख्या का अस्ति? Answer: The number of students who like Arts the most is 5.
- अस्माकं परितः विश्वम् इति सर्वाधिकं रोचते येभ्यः बालकेभ्यः तेषां सङ्ख्या का अस्ति? Answer: The number of students who like Our Around World the most is 7.
Frequently asked questions
What is the main topic of Chapter 14, "विषयप्रविन्धेनम्"?
The chapter focuses on understanding and collecting data about students' subject preferences.
What abbreviations are used in the chapter for subjects?
M for Mathematics, L for Languages, T for Our Around World, A for Arts, and PE for Physical Education.
What is the total number of students whose preferences were recorded?
The total number of students whose preferences were recorded is 45.
Which subject is most preferred by the students according to the data?
Mathematics is the most preferred subject, with 15 students choosing it.
How does this chapter help students in Mathematics?
It helps students develop basic data collection, counting, and analysis skills, which are foundational in mathematics.
What activity is suggested at the beginning of the chapter?
Students are encouraged to create a question to find out which subject is most preferred by their classmates.
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NCERT Class 4 Mathematics — Math-Mela (Sanskrit) — Chapter 14 — विषयप्रविन्धेनम्. Verified by NCERT Help Editorial Team. Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026. Last updated 10 Aug 2026.