Very Short Answer Questions · original practice
Very Short Answer Questions for Class 2 Mathematics. Try first, then reveal the answer. These are exam-oriented practice items, not copied board papers.
Practice questions aligned to NCERT topics used in CBSE classrooms. These are original exam-oriented questions for revision — not official CBSE board papers and not a guarantee of any exam question. Always match the textbook issued by your school and the latest PDFs on ncert.nic.in and cbseacademic.nic.in.
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Use the terms used in the NCERT book; do not replace them with unofficial names.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 2 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: A Day at the Beach · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Mix MCQs with short answers so you remember both facts and explanations from A Day at the Beach.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 2 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: A Day at the Beach · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Counting in 2s, 5s or 10s is skip counting.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 2 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: A Day at the Beach · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Groups make big counts faster.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 2 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: A Day at the Beach · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
A bundle of 10 is a ten.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 2 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: A Day at the Beach · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Beach stories hide maths in play.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 2 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: A Day at the Beach · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Use the terms used in the NCERT book; do not replace them with unofficial names.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 2 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: Shapes Around Us · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Mix MCQs with short answers so you remember both facts and explanations from Shapes Around Us.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 2 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: Shapes Around Us · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
A ball is like a sphere.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 2 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: Shapes Around Us · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
A dice is like a cube.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 2 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: Shapes Around Us · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
A tin can is like a cylinder.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 2 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: Shapes Around Us · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
A cone looks like an ice-cream cone.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 2 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: Shapes Around Us · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Use the terms used in the NCERT book; do not replace them with unofficial names.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 2 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: Fun with Numbers · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Mix MCQs with short answers so you remember both facts and explanations from Fun with Numbers.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 2 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: Fun with Numbers · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
100 is 10 tens.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 2 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: Fun with Numbers · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
After 99 comes 100.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 2 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: Fun with Numbers · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Place value: hundreds, tens, ones begins here in a simple way.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 2 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: Fun with Numbers · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Odd and even can be shown with pairs.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 2 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: Fun with Numbers · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Use the terms used in the NCERT book; do not replace them with unofficial names.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 2 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: Shadow Story (Togalu) · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Mix MCQs with short answers so you remember both facts and explanations from Shadow Story (Togalu).
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 2 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: Shadow Story (Togalu) · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
A shadow is made when light is blocked.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 2 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: Shadow Story (Togalu) · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
2D shapes are flat.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 2 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: Shadow Story (Togalu) · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
A square shadow can come from a cube face.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 2 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: Shadow Story (Togalu) · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Togalu is a shadow-puppet idea.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 2 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: Shadow Story (Togalu) · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Use the terms used in the NCERT book; do not replace them with unofficial names.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 2 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: Playing with Lines · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Mix MCQs with short answers so you remember both facts and explanations from Playing with Lines.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 2 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: Playing with Lines · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
A standing line is vertical.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 2 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: Playing with Lines · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
A sleeping line is horizontal.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 2 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: Playing with Lines · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
A slanting line leans.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 2 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: Playing with Lines · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Two lines can meet at a point.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 2 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: Playing with Lines · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Use the terms used in the NCERT book; do not replace them with unofficial names.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 2 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: Decoration for Festival · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Mix MCQs with short answers so you remember both facts and explanations from Decoration for Festival.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 2 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: Decoration for Festival · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Add to find the total decorations.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 2 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: Decoration for Festival · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Subtract to find how many are left.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 2 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: Decoration for Festival · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Regrouping means making a ten.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 2 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: Decoration for Festival · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Word problems hide the sum in a story.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 2 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: Decoration for Festival · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Use the terms used in the NCERT book; do not replace them with unofficial names.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 2 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: Rani’s Gift · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Mix MCQs with short answers so you remember both facts and explanations from Rani’s Gift.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 2 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: Rani’s Gift · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
We measure length with a scale or hand span.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 2 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: Rani’s Gift · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Standard units come later; comparison comes first.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 2 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: Rani’s Gift · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
A gift box has length and height.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 2 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: Rani’s Gift · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Estimate before you measure.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 2 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: Rani’s Gift · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Use the terms used in the NCERT book; do not replace them with unofficial names.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 2 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: Grouping and Sharing · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Mix MCQs with short answers so you remember both facts and explanations from Grouping and Sharing.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 2 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: Grouping and Sharing · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Equal groups show multiplication.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 2 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: Grouping and Sharing · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Sharing equally shows division.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 2 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: Grouping and Sharing · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Left-overs are remainders in later classes.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 2 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: Grouping and Sharing · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
4 groups of 2 make 8.
ExplanationA one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.
MetaClass: Class 2 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: Grouping and Sharing · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
No. They are original practice questions aligned to NCERT topics used in CBSE classrooms. Official sample papers are published on cbseacademic.nic.in.
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