NCERT Class 5 Mathematics Math-Magic: Chapter 8 — Mapping Your Way
This chapter, "Mapping Your Way," introduces Class 5 students to the concept of maps and their relation to real-world locations. It uses the context of the Republic Day Parade at India Gate to explain how maps represent roads and buildings. Students learn to identify landmarks like India Gate and Rashtrapati Bhawan on both a map and a photograph taken from a helicopter. The chapter encourages matching map details with visual representations, naming roads crossed on a route, and locating specific places like the National Stadium. It aims to develop spatial reasoning and map-reading skills essential for understanding geography and navigation, supporting the CBSE curriculum.
Quick info
| Board | CBSE / NCERT |
|---|---|
| Class | Class 5 |
| Subject | Mathematics |
| Book | Math-Magic |
| Chapter | Chapter 8 — Mapping Your Way |
| Language | English |
| PDF type | NCERT Textbook |
| Session | CBSE 2026 |
| Reading time | 2 minutes |
| Word count | 237 |
Learning outcomes
- Understand the concept of maps and their representation of real-world locations.
- Identify key landmarks such as India Gate and Rashtrapati Bhawan on a map and in a photograph.
- Match details between a map and a visual representation (photo).
- Name roads that are crossed when travelling between two points.
- Locate specific places like the National Stadium on a map.
Vocabulary
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| India Gate | A war memorial in New Delhi, India. |
| Republic Day Parade | An annual military parade held in New Delhi on January 26th. |
| Rajpath | The main road in New Delhi where the Republic Day Parade passes. |
| Rashtrapati Bhawan | The official residence of the President of India. |
| Map | A drawing or representation of an area of land or sea showing physical features, cities, roads, etc. |
| Photograph | A picture taken with a camera. |
| Helicopter | An aircraft that flies using rotating blades. |
| Landmark | A recognizable natural or man-made feature used for navigation or identification. |
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Practice questions
- What is the main road mentioned in the chapter that the parade passes along? Answer: Rajpath.
- Which two important buildings are mentioned as facing each other? Answer: India Gate and Rashtrapati Bhawan.
- What is the purpose of India Gate mentioned in the text? Answer: It was built in memory of the Indian soldiers who died in the First World War.
- What is shown in the photograph taken from a helicopter? Answer: Rajpath, which joins India Gate to Rashtrapati Bhawan.
- Name one road shown in Map 1 that you might cross on your way from Rashtrapati Bhawan to India Gate. Answer: Possible answers include Rafi Marg, Janpath, Kasturba Gandhi Marg, or Tilak Marg.
Frequently asked questions
What is the main topic of NCERT Class 5 Mathematics Chapter 8?
The chapter 'Mapping Your Way' focuses on understanding maps, identifying landmarks, and comparing maps with real-world views.
What is Rajpath?
Rajpath is the main road in New Delhi along which the Republic Day Parade passes.
What is the relationship between India Gate and Rashtrapati Bhawan as described in the chapter?
The chapter states that Rashtrapati Bhawan faces India Gate, and Rajpath is the road that joins them.
How does the chapter help students learn about maps?
It uses a real-life scenario of the Republic Day Parade and provides a map and a photograph to help students visualize and interpret spatial information.
What skills can students develop from this chapter?
Students can develop map-reading skills, spatial reasoning, and the ability to correlate visual information with map representations.
Where can I find the NCERT Class 5 Mathematics Math-Magic Chapter 8 PDF?
The NCERT Class 5 Mathematics Math-Magic Chapter 8 PDF can be downloaded from the official NCERT website or other educational resource platforms.
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NCERT Class 5 Mathematics — Math-Magic — Chapter 8 — Mapping Your Way. Verified by NCERT Help Editorial Team. Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026. Last updated 10 Aug 2026.