NCERT Class 6 Mathematics Ganita Prakash (Sanskrit): Chapter 10 — निर्माणः सह क्रीडा
This chapter, 'Other Side of Zero' from NCERT's Class 6 Mathematics (Ganita Prakash), introduces students to the concept of numbers beyond the natural numbers they are familiar with. It begins by recalling the counting numbers (1, 2, 3,...) and then introduces zero (0) as a number that represents nothingness and precedes 1. The chapter highlights the significant historical importance of zero in India and its current global usage in the Indian numeral system (0-9). It poses questions about numbers less than zero, exploring the idea of a number line extending infinitely in both directions. The chapter uses the example of an amusement park with an elevator to illustrate positive and negative movements, associating '+' with going up and '-' with going down, thus introducing the concept of negative numbers in a relatable context. This chapter aims to expand students' understanding of the number system and prepare them for more advanced mathematical concepts.
Quick info
| Board | CBSE / NCERT |
|---|---|
| Class | Class 6 |
| Subject | Mathematics |
| Book | Ganita Prakash (Sanskrit) |
| Chapter | Chapter 10 — निर्माणः सह क्रीडा |
| Language | Sanskrit |
| PDF type | NCERT Textbook |
| Session | CBSE 2026 |
| Reading time | 3 minutes |
| Word count | 434 |
Learning outcomes
- Understand the concept of zero and its historical significance.
- Explore numbers less than zero and their representation.
- Introduce the idea of a number line extending infinitely.
- Relate positive and negative movements to elevator operations.
- Begin to grasp the concept of negative numbers.
Vocabulary
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| पूर्णोङ्काः | Integers |
| संख्याः | Numbers |
| शून्यं | Zero |
| अङ्कान् | Digits |
| संख्या-व्यवस्थायां | Number system |
| संख्या-पङ्क्तिम् | Number line |
| किरणः | Ray |
| सत्य-संख्या-पङ्क्त्या | Real number line |
| न्यूनाः | Less than |
| आनन्दभवनम् | Amusement Park / Anand Bhavan |
| लिफ्ट् | Lift / Elevator |
| तलम् | Floor / Level |
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Practice questions
- What does the digit '0' represent? Answer: The digit '0' represents nothingness or absence.
- What is the significance of zero in the Indian numeral system? Answer: Zero is a crucial digit (0-9) used in the Indian numeral system to write numbers, enabling the representation of larger and smaller values.
- In the context of the elevator, what does pressing the '+' button signify? Answer: Pressing the '+' button signifies going up to a higher floor.
- In the context of the elevator, what does pressing the '-' button signify? Answer: Pressing the '-' button signifies going down to a lower floor.
- If you press the '+' button twice, how many floors do you move up? Answer: If you press the '+' button twice, you move up two floors.
- If you press the '-' button three times, how many floors do you move down? Answer: If you press the '-' button three times, you move down three floors.
Frequently asked questions
What is the main topic of Chapter 10 in NCERT Class 6 Mathematics (Ganita Prakash)?
Chapter 10, 'निर्माणः सह क्रीडा' (Other Side of Zero), introduces students to the concept of zero and numbers less than zero.
What is the historical importance of zero mentioned in the chapter?
The chapter highlights that zero has a very significant history in India and is now used globally in the Indian numeral system.
How does the chapter explain the concept of numbers less than zero?
It poses questions about numbers that come before zero and are less than zero, hinting at the existence of negative numbers.
What real-life example is used to illustrate positive and negative movements?
The chapter uses the example of an elevator in an amusement park ('बेलायाः आनन्दभवनम्') to show upward ('+') and downward ('-') movements.
What do the '+' and '-' buttons on the elevator represent in the chapter?
The '+' button represents going up to a higher floor, and the '-' button represents going down to a lower floor.
What is the purpose of introducing the number line in this chapter?
The number line is introduced to visualize numbers and to explore the possibility of numbers existing on both sides of zero, extending infinitely.
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NCERT Class 6 Mathematics — Ganita Prakash (Sanskrit) — Chapter 10 — निर्माणः सह क्रीडा. Verified by NCERT Help Editorial Team. Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026. Last updated 10 Aug 2026.