NCERT Class 2 Maths Joyful Mathematics Chapter 7 Rani’s Gift PDF (2026-27)

Class 2 Maths Chapter 7, Rani’s Gift (Measurement), begins with Rani measuring a gift painting with her handspan so the carpenter can build a frame, and expands into measuring length with handspans and footsteps, comparing weights on a pan balance, and measuring liquid capacity with cups, glasses, and jugs.

What Class 2 Mathematics Chapter 7 Covers

Measuring Length with Body Parts & Strips: Why Rani’s handspan and the carpenter’s handspan gave different sizes, and measuring tables, mats, and classrooms using handspans, cubits, footsteps, and uniform paper strips.

Heavy or Light — Pan Balance & Pumpkin Story: Comparing heavy and light objects (watermelon vs apple, books vs pencil box) on a two-pan balance and balancing weights with marbles or blocks.

Capacity — Jugs, Glasses, and Bowls: Making lemon drinks to compare which vessel holds more or less water and counting how many cups or glasses fill a bottle or pitcher.

Exercises in Chapter 7

• Let us Do — Length & Handspans (Pages 68–71): Estimate and measure classroom objects in handspans and footsteps.
• Weight & Capacity Activities (Pages 72–78): Circle the heavier object on the balance and order containers from least to greatest capacity.

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FAQ

Why did the wooden bed or frame made by the carpenter not match Rani’s measurement?
Because the carpenter’s handspan was larger than little Rani’s handspan, showing why two people’s body measurements can differ.

What three kinds of measurement are covered in Chapter 7 Rani’s Gift?
Length (using handspans, footsteps, and strips), weight (heavy vs light on a balance), and capacity (how many cups fill a jug or bottle).

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