Rani’s Gift (Measurement) NCERT Solutions | Mathematics for Class 2 (Joyful-Mathematics) PDF Download

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Once upon a time, Raja Jagdeep wanted to make a beautiful 
carved bed for his queen. He called his best carpenter from 
the town.
I want a bed 
which is 10 
handspans long.
I am unable 
to fit in.
But how is 
it possible?
Ok, 
Maharaj.
10
8
The carpenter started 
making the bed.
1,2…8  
It is only 8 
handspans!
7
Rani’s Gift
Let us Read
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Once upon a time, Raja Jagdeep wanted to make a beautiful 
carved bed for his queen. He called his best carpenter from 
the town.
I want a bed 
which is 10 
handspans long.
I am unable 
to fit in.
But how is 
it possible?
Ok, 
Maharaj.
10
8
The carpenter started 
making the bed.
1,2…8  
It is only 8 
handspans!
7
Rani’s Gift
Let us Read
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1,2,3…14. It is 
14 handspans
Everyone including the Raja was confused.
Discuss the solution which was given by the Mantri to solve 
the confusion.
Use your textbook to measure the length of the following 
objects.
Let us Do
Objects Estimated length Actual length
Desk
Blackboard
Window
14
I have a 
solution for 
this. 
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Once upon a time, Raja Jagdeep wanted to make a beautiful 
carved bed for his queen. He called his best carpenter from 
the town.
I want a bed 
which is 10 
handspans long.
I am unable 
to fit in.
But how is 
it possible?
Ok, 
Maharaj.
10
8
The carpenter started 
making the bed.
1,2…8  
It is only 8 
handspans!
7
Rani’s Gift
Let us Read
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1,2,3…14. It is 
14 handspans
Everyone including the Raja was confused.
Discuss the solution which was given by the Mantri to solve 
the confusion.
Use your textbook to measure the length of the following 
objects.
Let us Do
Objects Estimated length Actual length
Desk
Blackboard
Window
14
I have a 
solution for 
this. 
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Choose the longest path from A to B.
A
B
A
B
A
B
Also make the shortest path between A and B.
Let us Do
Let us Do
Encourage children to verify their choice of path using a 
thread. Ask them to help each other in measuring the length.
Kavita is going to the school from her home. She is 
getting late. Which path should she use to reach the 
school fast? Mark it in the picture given below.
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Once upon a time, Raja Jagdeep wanted to make a beautiful 
carved bed for his queen. He called his best carpenter from 
the town.
I want a bed 
which is 10 
handspans long.
I am unable 
to fit in.
But how is 
it possible?
Ok, 
Maharaj.
10
8
The carpenter started 
making the bed.
1,2…8  
It is only 8 
handspans!
7
Rani’s Gift
Let us Read
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1,2,3…14. It is 
14 handspans
Everyone including the Raja was confused.
Discuss the solution which was given by the Mantri to solve 
the confusion.
Use your textbook to measure the length of the following 
objects.
Let us Do
Objects Estimated length Actual length
Desk
Blackboard
Window
14
I have a 
solution for 
this. 
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Answer: Students should do this by themselves
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Choose the longest path from A to B.
A
B
A
B
A
B
Also make the shortest path between A and B.
Let us Do
Let us Do
Encourage children to verify their choice of path using a 
thread. Ask them to help each other in measuring the length.
Kavita is going to the school from her home. She is 
getting late. Which path should she use to reach the 
school fast? Mark it in the picture given below.
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Fill in the blanks
A. The giraffe is _______________ blocks tall.
B. The _______________ is 7 blocks tall.
C. The monkey is _______________ blocks tall.
D. The _______________ is 5 blocks tall.
How Many Blocks? 
Let me stack the 
blocks and find the 
height of my toys.
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9
Camel
2
5
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Once upon a time, Raja Jagdeep wanted to make a beautiful 
carved bed for his queen. He called his best carpenter from 
the town.
I want a bed 
which is 10 
handspans long.
I am unable 
to fit in.
But how is 
it possible?
Ok, 
Maharaj.
10
8
The carpenter started 
making the bed.
1,2…8  
It is only 8 
handspans!
7
Rani’s Gift
Let us Read
Chapter_07.indd   71 09-06-2023   16:21:53
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1,2,3…14. It is 
14 handspans
Everyone including the Raja was confused.
Discuss the solution which was given by the Mantri to solve 
the confusion.
Use your textbook to measure the length of the following 
objects.
Let us Do
Objects Estimated length Actual length
Desk
Blackboard
Window
14
I have a 
solution for 
this. 
Chapter_07.indd   72 09-06-2023   16:21:54
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Answer: Students should do this by themselves
73
Choose the longest path from A to B.
A
B
A
B
A
B
Also make the shortest path between A and B.
Let us Do
Let us Do
Encourage children to verify their choice of path using a 
thread. Ask them to help each other in measuring the length.
Kavita is going to the school from her home. She is 
getting late. Which path should she use to reach the 
school fast? Mark it in the picture given below.
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Fill in the blanks
A. The giraffe is _______________ blocks tall.
B. The _______________ is 7 blocks tall.
C. The monkey is _______________ blocks tall.
D. The _______________ is 5 blocks tall.
How Many Blocks? 
Let me stack the 
blocks and find the 
height of my toys.
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Camel
2
5
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How long is your hand? Trace your hand in the space 
given below and count the number of lines.
Let us Do
Project Work
Find the length of the following using any tool of your choice (eraser, 
blocks, pencil). Record your measurement. 
• Any wall of your house
• Length of your bed
• Length of a door
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Students trace the hand yourself.