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NCERT Textbook: Playing with Lines

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A. Circle  the aasanas with standing or vertical lines.
B. Tick 
ü
 the aasanas with both vertical and slanting lines.
C. Cross 
?? the aasanas which have curved lines.
D. Put a star ?? along the aasanas that have sleeping or 
horizontal lines.
E. Try some of these aasanas. Discuss the lines that you 
notice while doing the aasanas.
Let us Do
Facilitate the children in practising yoga poses. Give instructions 
like, keep the back straight, arms straight, curve the back, slant 
the arms and legs, etc. Also tell them about Ashtanga Yoga, as 
described in the ancient Yoga Sutras of Patanjali.
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Playing with Lines
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A. Circle  the aasanas with standing or vertical lines.
B. Tick 
ü
 the aasanas with both vertical and slanting lines.
C. Cross 
?? the aasanas which have curved lines.
D. Put a star ?? along the aasanas that have sleeping or 
horizontal lines.
E. Try some of these aasanas. Discuss the lines that you 
notice while doing the aasanas.
Let us Do
Facilitate the children in practising yoga poses. Give instructions 
like, keep the back straight, arms straight, curve the back, slant 
the arms and legs, etc. Also tell them about Ashtanga Yoga, as 
described in the ancient Yoga Sutras of Patanjali.
5
Playing with Lines
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What is Straight?
Trace the missing vertical, horizontal, slanting and 
curved lines in the picture given below.
Let us Do
Is it straight?
Is it straight?
Slanting line Standing/Vertical line
Hold a piece of thread in 
your hands.
Sleeping/Horizontal line
Standing/sleeping/slanting lines are _________
Is it straight?
Is it straight?
Now bring your hands closer.
Curved line
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A. Circle  the aasanas with standing or vertical lines.
B. Tick 
ü
 the aasanas with both vertical and slanting lines.
C. Cross 
?? the aasanas which have curved lines.
D. Put a star ?? along the aasanas that have sleeping or 
horizontal lines.
E. Try some of these aasanas. Discuss the lines that you 
notice while doing the aasanas.
Let us Do
Facilitate the children in practising yoga poses. Give instructions 
like, keep the back straight, arms straight, curve the back, slant 
the arms and legs, etc. Also tell them about Ashtanga Yoga, as 
described in the ancient Yoga Sutras of Patanjali.
5
Playing with Lines
Chapter_05.indd   44 12/5/2024   2:35:14 PM
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What is Straight?
Trace the missing vertical, horizontal, slanting and 
curved lines in the picture given below.
Let us Do
Is it straight?
Is it straight?
Slanting line Standing/Vertical line
Hold a piece of thread in 
your hands.
Sleeping/Horizontal line
Standing/sleeping/slanting lines are _________
Is it straight?
Is it straight?
Now bring your hands closer.
Curved line
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46
A.  Make new shapes with straight lines (vertical, 
horizontal and slanting).
Let us Play with Dots
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A. Circle  the aasanas with standing or vertical lines.
B. Tick 
ü
 the aasanas with both vertical and slanting lines.
C. Cross 
?? the aasanas which have curved lines.
D. Put a star ?? along the aasanas that have sleeping or 
horizontal lines.
E. Try some of these aasanas. Discuss the lines that you 
notice while doing the aasanas.
Let us Do
Facilitate the children in practising yoga poses. Give instructions 
like, keep the back straight, arms straight, curve the back, slant 
the arms and legs, etc. Also tell them about Ashtanga Yoga, as 
described in the ancient Yoga Sutras of Patanjali.
5
Playing with Lines
Chapter_05.indd   44 12/5/2024   2:35:14 PM
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45
What is Straight?
Trace the missing vertical, horizontal, slanting and 
curved lines in the picture given below.
Let us Do
Is it straight?
Is it straight?
Slanting line Standing/Vertical line
Hold a piece of thread in 
your hands.
Sleeping/Horizontal line
Standing/sleeping/slanting lines are _________
Is it straight?
Is it straight?
Now bring your hands closer.
Curved line
Chapter_05.indd   45 12/31/2024   5:06:58 PM
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46
A.  Make new shapes with straight lines (vertical, 
horizontal and slanting).
Let us Play with Dots
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47
B.	 Draw 	 different	 ??gures 	 with	
the help of curved lines, like 
clouds, rainbow, etc.
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A. Circle  the aasanas with standing or vertical lines.
B. Tick 
ü
 the aasanas with both vertical and slanting lines.
C. Cross 
?? the aasanas which have curved lines.
D. Put a star ?? along the aasanas that have sleeping or 
horizontal lines.
E. Try some of these aasanas. Discuss the lines that you 
notice while doing the aasanas.
Let us Do
Facilitate the children in practising yoga poses. Give instructions 
like, keep the back straight, arms straight, curve the back, slant 
the arms and legs, etc. Also tell them about Ashtanga Yoga, as 
described in the ancient Yoga Sutras of Patanjali.
5
Playing with Lines
Chapter_05.indd   44 12/5/2024   2:35:14 PM
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45
What is Straight?
Trace the missing vertical, horizontal, slanting and 
curved lines in the picture given below.
Let us Do
Is it straight?
Is it straight?
Slanting line Standing/Vertical line
Hold a piece of thread in 
your hands.
Sleeping/Horizontal line
Standing/sleeping/slanting lines are _________
Is it straight?
Is it straight?
Now bring your hands closer.
Curved line
Chapter_05.indd   45 12/31/2024   5:06:58 PM
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46
A.  Make new shapes with straight lines (vertical, 
horizontal and slanting).
Let us Play with Dots
Chapter_05.indd   46 09-06-2023   16:18:00
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47
B.	 Draw 	 different	 ??gures 	 with	
the help of curved lines, like 
clouds, rainbow, etc.
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A. Make your own drawing using different types of lines 
in the space given. Draw a design with any two types 
of lines.
Let us Do
B. Draw a design with any three types of lines.
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FAQs on NCERT Textbook: Playing with Lines

1. What are straight lines and curved lines and how do I tell them apart?
Ans. Straight lines are paths that go in one direction without bending, while curved lines change direction smoothly. A straight line has no curves or angles, whereas a curved line bends continuously. Students can identify them by checking if a ruler fits perfectly along the entire path-if it does, it's straight; if it doesn't, it's curved.
2. How do I draw horizontal and vertical lines correctly in my CBSE Class 2 maths work?
Ans. Horizontal lines run left to right like the horizon, while vertical lines go up and down. To draw them accurately, use a ruler and pencil. For horizontal lines, keep the ruler level with the page edge. For vertical lines, position the ruler perpendicular to the page top. Practice with grid paper to maintain correct angles and straight edges.
3. What's the difference between open and closed figures made with lines?
Ans. Open figures have endpoints that don't meet, like a "C" shape, while closed figures form complete loops where all endpoints connect, like circles or squares. Closed figures enclose space inside them, whereas open figures do not. Understanding this distinction helps students identify basic geometric shapes and prepare for geometry concepts in later classes.
4. Can I make different shapes by connecting lines, and what shapes should I know for Class 2?
Ans. Yes, connecting lines creates various shapes. Class 2 students should master triangles (three lines), squares and rectangles (four lines), and circles (curved lines). Students can practise drawing these fundamental shapes using straight lines and curved lines. Visual worksheets and mind maps help reinforce how different line combinations form recognisable geometric patterns.
5. Why do I need to learn about lines if I'm only in Class 2-how does this help me later?
Ans. Lines form the foundation for all geometry and shapes studied in higher classes. Understanding straight, curved, horizontal, and vertical lines builds spatial awareness and observation skills essential for problem-solving. This topic introduces geometric thinking early, making advanced concepts like angles, symmetry, and area easier to grasp in Class 3 and beyond.
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