NCERT Class 6 Mathematics Ganita Prakash (Sanskrit): Chapter 3 — संख्या क्रीडा
This chapter, "संख्या क्रीडा" (Number Play) from NCERT's Class 6 Mathematics Ganita Prakash, introduces the fundamental role of numbers in our daily lives. It emphasizes how numbers are used for counting and performing basic operations like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division to solve everyday problems. The chapter encourages students to explore numbers, observe patterns, and understand their applications in various contexts. Through interactive activities and thought-provoking questions, students are prompted to think critically about what numbers represent and how they can be used to describe situations, such as the arrangement of children in a line or their relative positions. This exploration aims to build a foundational understanding of numerical concepts and their practical relevance in mathematics learning.
Quick info
| Board | CBSE / NCERT |
|---|---|
| Class | Class 6 |
| Subject | Mathematics |
| Book | Ganita Prakash (Sanskrit) |
| Chapter | Chapter 3 — संख्या क्रीडा |
| Language | Sanskrit |
| PDF type | NCERT Textbook |
| Session | CBSE 2026 |
| Reading time | 2 minutes |
| Word count | 319 |
Learning outcomes
- Understand the fundamental role of numbers in daily life.
- Recognize numbers used for counting and basic arithmetic operations.
- Explore patterns and applications of numbers in different contexts.
- Develop critical thinking about the meaning and representation of numbers.
Vocabulary
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| संख्याः | Numbers |
| क्रीडा | Play/Game |
| गणयितुं | To count |
| योजनायाः | Addition |
| उप-कर्षणस्य | Subtraction |
| गुणनस्य | Multiplication |
| विभाजनस्य | Division |
| अध्याये | In the chapter |
| निरन्तरं | Continuously |
| दृष्ट्वा | Seeing/Observing |
| परिस्थितिषु | In situations |
| बालक-बालिकाः | Boys and girls |
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Practice questions
- संख्याः अस्माकं जीवनं कथं सज्जीकुर्वन्ति? Answer: संख्याः गणयितुं, योजना, उप-कर्षण, गुणन, विभाजन कार्याणि कर्तुं च व्यवहृयन्ते, येन दैनन्दिनजीवनस्य समस्याः समाप्यन्ते।
- अस्मिन् अध्याये वयं किं शिक्ष्यामः? Answer: अस्मिन् अध्याये वयं संख्यया सह क्रीडित्वा, अस्मैः परितः संख्यां दृष्ट्वा, निदर्शनानि दृष्ट्वा, नूतनेषु मार्गेषु संख्यानां कार्याणां च उपयोगं शिक्ष्यामः।
- उद्याने पङ्क्तौ स्थिताः बालकाः किं वदन्ति? Answer: प्रत्येकं बालकः स्वस्य पार्श्वे स्थितानां बालकानां सङ्ख्यां वदति।
- यदि एकः बालकः एव पार्श्वे स्थितः अस्ति, तर्हि सः काम् सङ्ख्यां वदेत्? Answer: यदि एकः बालकः एव पार्श्वे स्थितः अस्ति, तर्हि सः '१' इति वदेत्।
- यदि कोऽपि बालकः पार्श्वे न स्थितः अस्ति, तर्हि सः काम् सङ्ख्यां वदेत्? Answer: यदि कोऽपि बालकः पार्श्वे न स्थितः अस्ति, तर्हि सः '०' इति वदेत्।
Frequently asked questions
What is the main theme of the NCERT Class 6 Mathematics chapter 'संख्या क्रीडा'?
The chapter 'संख्या क्रीडा' focuses on the fundamental role of numbers in our daily lives, emphasizing their use in counting and basic arithmetic operations.
How are numbers used in everyday life according to the chapter?
Numbers are used for counting, and for performing operations like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division to solve everyday problems.
What kind of activities does the chapter encourage students to do?
The chapter encourages students to play with numbers, observe numbers around them, look for patterns, and understand the application of numbers in various situations.
What does the chapter explore regarding children standing in a line?
The chapter uses the example of children in a line to explore what numbers represent and how they can describe situations, like the number of children present or their relative positions.
What is the significance of '0' and '1' as discussed in the chapter?
The chapter discusses '1' when only one child is present, and '0' when no child is present, relating these numbers to the count of nearby individuals.
What is the purpose of the 'गणित कथा' (Math Story) section?
The 'गणित कथा' section likely presents scenarios or problems to engage students and help them understand numerical concepts through storytelling or relatable situations.
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NCERT Class 6 Mathematics — Ganita Prakash (Sanskrit) — Chapter 3 — संख्या क्रीडा. Verified by NCERT Help Editorial Team. Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026. Last updated 10 Aug 2026.