NCERT Class 4 Mathematics Math-Mela (Sanskrit): Chapter 2 — गुण्द्राम् अन्दिष्यद्व
This chapter, 'गुण्द्राम् अन्दिष्यद्व' (Searching for Hidden Things) from NCERT's Class 4 Mathematics Math-Mela textbook in Sanskrit, introduces children to different perspectives of viewing objects. Through a game of hide-and-seek, students observe how objects appear from above, from the front, and from the side. The chapter uses illustrations of a brick drawn from various angles to explain concepts like top view, front view, and side view. It encourages discussion among students about these different perspectives and how they relate to the actual object. This foundational understanding of spatial reasoning and visualization is crucial for developing problem-solving skills in mathematics and everyday life, aligning with CBSE learning objectives.
Quick info
| Board | CBSE / NCERT |
|---|---|
| Class | Class 4 |
| Subject | Mathematics |
| Book | Math-Mela (Sanskrit) |
| Chapter | Chapter 2 — गुण्द्राम् अन्दिष्यद्व |
| Language | Sanskrit |
| PDF type | NCERT Textbook |
| Session | CBSE 2026 |
| Reading time | 1 minute |
| Word count | 170 |
Learning outcomes
- Identify different views of an object (top, front, side).
- Understand how perspective changes the appearance of an object.
- Relate 2D drawings to 3D objects.
- Develop spatial reasoning skills through observation and discussion.
Vocabulary
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| क्रीडा | Game/Play |
| गोपायितः | Hidden |
| अन्विषामि | I will search |
| प्रच्छन्नाः | Hidden/Concealed |
| ऊर्ध्वतः | From above/Top |
| वृक्षः | Tree |
| दृश्यम् | View/Scene |
| इष्टिकां | Brick |
| निर्माान्ति | They make |
| अङ्कनानि | Drawings/Sketches |
| उपरितनं दर्शनम् | Top view |
| पुरोवर्ति दर्शनम् | Front view |
| पार्श्वस्थं दृश्यं | Side view |
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Practice questions
- चित्रं दृष्ट्वा बालाः कां क्रीडां क्रीडन्ति? Answer: बालाः 'गुण्द्राम् अन्दिष्यद्व' (छुपा छुपी) क्रीडां क्रीडन्ति।
- वृक्षः ऊर्ध्वतः कथमिव दृश्यते? Answer: वृक्षः ऊर्ध्वतः एकं चित्रमिव दृश्यते।
- इष्टिकायाः कति भिन्नानि दृश्यानि पाठ्ये दत्तानि सन्ति? Answer: इष्टिकायाः उपरितनं दर्शनम्, पुरोवर्ति दर्शनम्, पार्श्वस्थं दृश्यं इति भिन्नानि दृश्यानि दत्तानि सन्ति।
- उपरितनं दर्शनम्, पुरोवर्ति दर्शनम्, पार्श्वस्थं दृश्यं - एतेषां मध्ये कः भेदः अस्ति? Answer: एते दृश्यानि वस्तुनः विभिन्न स्थानेभ्यः अवलोकनं दर्शयन्ति।
Frequently asked questions
What is the main game played in Chapter 2 of Class 4 Mathematics Math-Mela?
The main game played is 'गुण्द्राम् अन्दिष्यद्व', which is a hide-and-seek game.
What new concepts are introduced in this chapter?
The chapter introduces different views of objects: top view (उपरितनं दर्शनम्), front view (पुरोवर्ति दर्शनम्), and side view (पार्श्वस्थं दृश्यं).
How does the chapter explain different views?
It uses the example of a brick drawn from various angles to illustrate how an object looks from above, front, and side.
What skill does this chapter help develop?
This chapter helps develop spatial reasoning and visualization skills.
What is the meaning of 'ऊर्ध्वतः'?
'ऊर्ध्वतः' means 'from above' or 'top'.
What is the purpose of discussing different drawings of the same brick?
The purpose is to understand that the same object can look different depending on the viewing angle.
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NCERT Class 4 Mathematics — Math-Mela (Sanskrit) — Chapter 2 — गुण्द्राम् अन्दिष्यद्व. Verified by NCERT Help Editorial Team. Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026. Last updated 10 Aug 2026.