NCERT Class 5 Mathematics Math-Mela: Chapter 6 — The Dairy Farm
This chapter, 'The Dairy Farm,' from NCERT Class 5 Mathematics Math-Mela, revisits multiplication facts and explores different multiplication methods. It includes engaging activities like finding numbers represented by shapes, arranging digits to get a product close to 100, and calculating the number of butter milk pouches in various arrangements. Students are challenged to solve a riddle to identify a specific two-digit number using a set of clues related to its properties like divisibility and digits. The chapter also encourages creative problem-solving by asking students to form numbers between 0 and 20 using given numbers and operations, and to explore if larger numbers can be formed using three numbers. This chapter aims to strengthen multiplication skills and logical reasoning for CBSE students.
Quick info
| Board | CBSE / NCERT |
|---|---|
| Class | Class 5 |
| Subject | Mathematics |
| Book | Math-Mela |
| Chapter | Chapter 6 — The Dairy Farm |
| Language | English |
| PDF type | NCERT Textbook |
| Session | CBSE 2026 |
| Reading time | 3 minutes |
| Word count | 435 |
Learning outcomes
- Reinforce understanding of multiplication facts.
- Apply multiplication in real-world scenarios like packing pouches.
- Develop logical reasoning to solve number riddles using given clues.
- Practice forming numbers using given operations and numbers.
- Explore different ways to represent numbers through multiplication.
Vocabulary
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| multiplication facts | Basic multiplication combinations that are memorized. |
| product | The result of multiplying two or more numbers. |
| arrangement | The way things are placed or organized. |
| two-digit number | A number between 10 and 99. |
| multiple | A number that can be divided by another number without a remainder. |
| odd number | A number that cannot be divided evenly by 2. |
| even | A number divisible by 2. |
| ones digit | The rightmost digit in a number. |
| tens digit | The digit in the tens place in a number. |
| operation | A mathematical process such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division. |
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Practice questions
- If a shape represents the number 5, what is the product of two such shapes? Answer: 25 (since 5 × 5 = 25)
- Find two numbers that multiply to give 60, other than 30 × 2. Answer: For example: 10 × 6, 12 × 5, 15 × 4, 20 × 3, 60 × 1.
- I am a two-digit number. I am a multiple of 9 and less than 30. What number am I? Answer: 18 or 27 (depending on other clues not provided here).
- Using the numbers 10 and 2, and the operation subtraction, what number can you make? Answer: 8 (10 - 2 = 8)
- Can you make the number 1 using the numbers 10, 2, 3, 4, 5, 12, 36, 25, 100 and operations +, -, ×, ÷? Answer: Yes, for example: 3-2=1, 5-4=1, 12÷12=1, 25÷25=1, 100÷100=1.
Frequently asked questions
What is the main focus of the NCERT Class 5 Mathematics 'The Dairy Farm' chapter?
The chapter focuses on reinforcing multiplication facts and exploring different ways of multiplying numbers, along with problem-solving activities.
What kind of activities are included in 'The Dairy Farm' chapter?
Activities include finding numbers represented by shapes, arranging digits to get a product, solving number riddles, and forming numbers using operations.
How does the chapter help students develop logical thinking?
The number riddle section requires students to use a set of clues to deduce a specific number, thereby enhancing their logical reasoning skills.
What is the purpose of the shapes in the first problem of the chapter?
The shapes represent numbers between 1 and 24, and the same shape always denotes the same number, helping students practice multiplication with unknown values.
Can students practice forming numbers in this chapter?
Yes, students are encouraged to choose numbers and operations from a grid to try and make all numbers between 0 and 20.
What skills are reinforced by the butter milk pouch arrangement problem?
This problem reinforces multiplication and understanding of factors, as students need to find different pairs of numbers that multiply to 60.
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NCERT Class 5 Mathematics — Math-Mela — Chapter 6 — The Dairy Farm. Verified by NCERT Help Editorial Team. Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026. Last updated 10 Aug 2026.