2 Mark Questions for Class 5 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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Practice set
Q41Short Answer2 marksModerate
Write two short points about We the Travellers—I.
Answer
1. Read numbers in words.
2. Keep the NCERT wording and add one daily-life example from the same chapter.
Explanation
Two-mark answers work best as two numbered points. One definition plus one example is usually enough.
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Class: Class 5 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: We the Travellers—I · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q42Short Answer2 marksModerate
Write two short points about We the Travellers—I.
Answer
1. Compare distances.
2. Keep the NCERT wording and add one daily-life example from the same chapter.
Explanation
Two-mark answers work best as two numbered points. One definition plus one example is usually enough.
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Class: Class 5 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: We the Travellers—I · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q43Short Answer2 marksModerate
Write two short points about We the Travellers—I.
Answer
1. A number line shows jumps.
2. Keep the NCERT wording and add one daily-life example from the same chapter.
Explanation
Two-mark answers work best as two numbered points. One definition plus one example is usually enough.
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Class: Class 5 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: We the Travellers—I · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q44Short Answer2 marksDifficult
Write two short points about We the Travellers—I.
Answer
1. Estimate a long journey.
2. Keep the NCERT wording and add one daily-life example from the same chapter.
Explanation
Two-mark answers work best as two numbered points. One definition plus one example is usually enough.
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Class: Class 5 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: We the Travellers—I · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q45Short Answer2 marksModerate
Write two short points about We the Travellers—I.
Answer
1. We the Travellers—I is an NCERT chapter taught in CBSE Class 5 Mathematics.
2. Keep the NCERT wording and add one daily-life example from the same chapter.
Explanation
Two-mark answers work best as two numbered points. One definition plus one example is usually enough.
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Class: Class 5 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: We the Travellers—I · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q46Short Answer2 marksModerate
Write two short points about Textbook first.
Answer
1. Read the definitions, diagrams and solved examples in the NCERT textbook before practising extra questions.
2. Keep the NCERT wording and add one daily-life example from the same chapter.
Explanation
Two-mark answers work best as two numbered points. One definition plus one example is usually enough.
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Class: Class 5 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: We the Travellers—I · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q41Short Answer2 marksModerate
Write two short points about Fractions.
Answer
1. Equivalent fractions look different but mean the same.
2. Keep the NCERT wording and add one daily-life example from the same chapter.
Explanation
Two-mark answers work best as two numbered points. One definition plus one example is usually enough.
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Class: Class 5 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: Fractions · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q42Short Answer2 marksModerate
Write two short points about Fractions.
Answer
1. Like fractions have the same denominator.
2. Keep the NCERT wording and add one daily-life example from the same chapter.
Explanation
Two-mark answers work best as two numbered points. One definition plus one example is usually enough.
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Class: Class 5 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: Fractions · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q43Short Answer2 marksModerate
Write two short points about Fractions.
Answer
1. A fraction of a collection.
2. Keep the NCERT wording and add one daily-life example from the same chapter.
Explanation
Two-mark answers work best as two numbered points. One definition plus one example is usually enough.
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Class: Class 5 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: Fractions · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q44Short Answer2 marksDifficult
Write two short points about Fractions.
Answer
1. Compare unit fractions.
2. Keep the NCERT wording and add one daily-life example from the same chapter.
Explanation
Two-mark answers work best as two numbered points. One definition plus one example is usually enough.
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Class: Class 5 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: Fractions · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q45Short Answer2 marksModerate
Write two short points about Fractions.
Answer
1. Fractions is an NCERT chapter taught in CBSE Class 5 Mathematics.
2. Keep the NCERT wording and add one daily-life example from the same chapter.
Explanation
Two-mark answers work best as two numbered points. One definition plus one example is usually enough.
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Class: Class 5 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: Fractions · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q46Short Answer2 marksModerate
Write two short points about Textbook first.
Answer
1. Read the definitions, diagrams and solved examples in the NCERT textbook before practising extra questions.
2. Keep the NCERT wording and add one daily-life example from the same chapter.
Explanation
Two-mark answers work best as two numbered points. One definition plus one example is usually enough.
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Class: Class 5 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: Fractions · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q41Short Answer2 marksModerate
Write two short points about Angles as Turns.
Answer
1. A right angle is a square corner.
2. Keep the NCERT wording and add one daily-life example from the same chapter.
Explanation
Two-mark answers work best as two numbered points. One definition plus one example is usually enough.
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Class: Class 5 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: Angles as Turns · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q42Short Answer2 marksModerate
Write two short points about Angles as Turns.
Answer
1. Clockwise and anti-clockwise.
2. Keep the NCERT wording and add one daily-life example from the same chapter.
Explanation
Two-mark answers work best as two numbered points. One definition plus one example is usually enough.
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Class: Class 5 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: Angles as Turns · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q43Short Answer2 marksModerate
Write two short points about Angles as Turns.
Answer
1. North, south, east, west.
2. Keep the NCERT wording and add one daily-life example from the same chapter.
Explanation
Two-mark answers work best as two numbered points. One definition plus one example is usually enough.
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Class: Class 5 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: Angles as Turns · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q44Short Answer2 marksDifficult
Write two short points about Angles as Turns.
Answer
1. An angle is an amount of turn.
2. Keep the NCERT wording and add one daily-life example from the same chapter.
Explanation
Two-mark answers work best as two numbered points. One definition plus one example is usually enough.
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Class: Class 5 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: Angles as Turns · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q45Short Answer2 marksModerate
Write two short points about Angles as Turns.
Answer
1. Angles as Turns is an NCERT chapter taught in CBSE Class 5 Mathematics.
2. Keep the NCERT wording and add one daily-life example from the same chapter.
Explanation
Two-mark answers work best as two numbered points. One definition plus one example is usually enough.
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Class: Class 5 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: Angles as Turns · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q46Short Answer2 marksModerate
Write two short points about Textbook first.
Answer
1. Read the definitions, diagrams and solved examples in the NCERT textbook before practising extra questions.
2. Keep the NCERT wording and add one daily-life example from the same chapter.
Explanation
Two-mark answers work best as two numbered points. One definition plus one example is usually enough.
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Class: Class 5 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: Angles as Turns · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q41Short Answer2 marksModerate
Write two short points about We the Travellers—II.
Answer
1. Time and distance together.
2. Keep the NCERT wording and add one daily-life example from the same chapter.
Explanation
Two-mark answers work best as two numbered points. One definition plus one example is usually enough.
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Class: Class 5 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: We the Travellers—II · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q42Short Answer2 marksModerate
Write two short points about We the Travellers—II.
Answer
1. Round to estimate fuel or fare stories.
2. Keep the NCERT wording and add one daily-life example from the same chapter.
Explanation
Two-mark answers work best as two numbered points. One definition plus one example is usually enough.
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Class: Class 5 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: We the Travellers—II · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q43Short Answer2 marksModerate
Write two short points about We the Travellers—II.
Answer
1. Factors help with grouping.
2. Keep the NCERT wording and add one daily-life example from the same chapter.
Explanation
Two-mark answers work best as two numbered points. One definition plus one example is usually enough.
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Class: Class 5 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: We the Travellers—II · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q44Short Answer2 marksDifficult
Write two short points about We the Travellers—II.
Answer
1. Check reasonableness of an answer.
2. Keep the NCERT wording and add one daily-life example from the same chapter.
Explanation
Two-mark answers work best as two numbered points. One definition plus one example is usually enough.
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Class: Class 5 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: We the Travellers—II · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q45Short Answer2 marksModerate
Write two short points about We the Travellers—II.
Answer
1. We the Travellers—II is an NCERT chapter taught in CBSE Class 5 Mathematics.
2. Keep the NCERT wording and add one daily-life example from the same chapter.
Explanation
Two-mark answers work best as two numbered points. One definition plus one example is usually enough.
Meta
Class: Class 5 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: We the Travellers—II · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q46Short Answer2 marksModerate
Write two short points about Textbook first.
Answer
1. Read the definitions, diagrams and solved examples in the NCERT textbook before practising extra questions.
2. Keep the NCERT wording and add one daily-life example from the same chapter.
Explanation
Two-mark answers work best as two numbered points. One definition plus one example is usually enough.
Meta
Class: Class 5 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: We the Travellers—II · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q41Short Answer2 marksModerate
Write two short points about Far and Near.
Answer
1. Near and far are relative.
2. Keep the NCERT wording and add one daily-life example from the same chapter.
Explanation
Two-mark answers work best as two numbered points. One definition plus one example is usually enough.
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Class: Class 5 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: Far and Near · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q42Short Answer2 marksModerate
Write two short points about Far and Near.
Answer
1. A simple scale compares map and ground.
2. Keep the NCERT wording and add one daily-life example from the same chapter.
Explanation
Two-mark answers work best as two numbered points. One definition plus one example is usually enough.
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Class: Class 5 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: Far and Near · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q43Short Answer2 marksModerate
Write two short points about Far and Near.
Answer
1. Directions on a map.
2. Keep the NCERT wording and add one daily-life example from the same chapter.
Explanation
Two-mark answers work best as two numbered points. One definition plus one example is usually enough.
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Class: Class 5 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: Far and Near · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q44Short Answer2 marksDifficult
Write two short points about Far and Near.
Answer
1. Grid references.
2. Keep the NCERT wording and add one daily-life example from the same chapter.
Explanation
Two-mark answers work best as two numbered points. One definition plus one example is usually enough.
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Class: Class 5 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: Far and Near · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q45Short Answer2 marksModerate
Write two short points about Far and Near.
Answer
1. Far and Near is an NCERT chapter taught in CBSE Class 5 Mathematics.
2. Keep the NCERT wording and add one daily-life example from the same chapter.
Explanation
Two-mark answers work best as two numbered points. One definition plus one example is usually enough.
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Class: Class 5 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: Far and Near · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q46Short Answer2 marksModerate
Write two short points about Textbook first.
Answer
1. Read the definitions, diagrams and solved examples in the NCERT textbook before practising extra questions.
2. Keep the NCERT wording and add one daily-life example from the same chapter.
Explanation
Two-mark answers work best as two numbered points. One definition plus one example is usually enough.
Meta
Class: Class 5 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: Far and Near · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q41Short Answer2 marksModerate
Write two short points about The Dairy Farm.
Answer
1. Days of the week tables.
2. Keep the NCERT wording and add one daily-life example from the same chapter.
Explanation
Two-mark answers work best as two numbered points. One definition plus one example is usually enough.
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Class: Class 5 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: The Dairy Farm · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q42Short Answer2 marksModerate
Write two short points about The Dairy Farm.
Answer
1. Remainders when sharing cans.
2. Keep the NCERT wording and add one daily-life example from the same chapter.
Explanation
Two-mark answers work best as two numbered points. One definition plus one example is usually enough.
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Class: Class 5 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: The Dairy Farm · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q43Short Answer2 marksModerate
Write two short points about Unitary method.
Answer
1. Unitary method: 1 cow, then many.
2. Keep the NCERT wording and add one daily-life example from the same chapter.
Explanation
Two-mark answers work best as two numbered points. One definition plus one example is usually enough.
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Class: Class 5 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: The Dairy Farm · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q44Short Answer2 marksDifficult
Write two short points about The Dairy Farm.
Answer
1. Keep units in the answer.
2. Keep the NCERT wording and add one daily-life example from the same chapter.
Explanation
Two-mark answers work best as two numbered points. One definition plus one example is usually enough.
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Class: Class 5 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: The Dairy Farm · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q45Short Answer2 marksModerate
Write two short points about The Dairy Farm.
Answer
1. The Dairy Farm is an NCERT chapter taught in CBSE Class 5 Mathematics.
2. Keep the NCERT wording and add one daily-life example from the same chapter.
Explanation
Two-mark answers work best as two numbered points. One definition plus one example is usually enough.
Meta
Class: Class 5 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: The Dairy Farm · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q46Short Answer2 marksModerate
Write two short points about Textbook first.
Answer
1. Read the definitions, diagrams and solved examples in the NCERT textbook before practising extra questions.
2. Keep the NCERT wording and add one daily-life example from the same chapter.
Explanation
Two-mark answers work best as two numbered points. One definition plus one example is usually enough.
Meta
Class: Class 5 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: The Dairy Farm · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q41Short Answer2 marksModerate
Write two short points about Shapes and Patterns.
Answer
1. Perimeter is the boundary length.
2. Keep the NCERT wording and add one daily-life example from the same chapter.
Explanation
Two-mark answers work best as two numbered points. One definition plus one example is usually enough.
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Class: Class 5 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: Shapes and Patterns · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q42Short Answer2 marksModerate
Write two short points about Shapes and Patterns.
Answer
1. A pattern can grow by a rule.
2. Keep the NCERT wording and add one daily-life example from the same chapter.
Explanation
Two-mark answers work best as two numbered points. One definition plus one example is usually enough.
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Class: Class 5 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: Shapes and Patterns · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q43Short Answer2 marksModerate
Write two short points about Shapes and Patterns.
Answer
1. Diagonals of a rectangle.
2. Keep the NCERT wording and add one daily-life example from the same chapter.
Explanation
Two-mark answers work best as two numbered points. One definition plus one example is usually enough.
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Class: Class 5 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: Shapes and Patterns · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q44Short Answer2 marksDifficult
Write two short points about Shapes and Patterns.
Answer
1. Look for symmetry.
2. Keep the NCERT wording and add one daily-life example from the same chapter.
Explanation
Two-mark answers work best as two numbered points. One definition plus one example is usually enough.
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Class: Class 5 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: Shapes and Patterns · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q45Short Answer2 marksModerate
Write two short points about Shapes and Patterns.
Answer
1. Shapes and Patterns is an NCERT chapter taught in CBSE Class 5 Mathematics.
2. Keep the NCERT wording and add one daily-life example from the same chapter.
Explanation
Two-mark answers work best as two numbered points. One definition plus one example is usually enough.
Meta
Class: Class 5 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: Shapes and Patterns · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q46Short Answer2 marksModerate
Write two short points about Textbook first.
Answer
1. Read the definitions, diagrams and solved examples in the NCERT textbook before practising extra questions.
2. Keep the NCERT wording and add one daily-life example from the same chapter.
Explanation
Two-mark answers work best as two numbered points. One definition plus one example is usually enough.
Meta
Class: Class 5 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: Shapes and Patterns · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q41Short Answer2 marksModerate
Write two short points about Weight and Capacity.
Answer
1. 1000 mL = 1 L.
2. Keep the NCERT wording and add one daily-life example from the same chapter.
Explanation
Two-mark answers work best as two numbered points. One definition plus one example is usually enough.
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Class: Class 5 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: Weight and Capacity · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q42Short Answer2 marksModerate
Write two short points about Weight and Capacity.
Answer
1. Conversion between units.
2. Keep the NCERT wording and add one daily-life example from the same chapter.
Explanation
Two-mark answers work best as two numbered points. One definition plus one example is usually enough.
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Class: Class 5 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: Weight and Capacity · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q43Short Answer2 marksModerate
Write two short points about Weight and Capacity.
Answer
1. Balance scale vs digital idea.
2. Keep the NCERT wording and add one daily-life example from the same chapter.
Explanation
Two-mark answers work best as two numbered points. One definition plus one example is usually enough.
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Class: Class 5 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: Weight and Capacity · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q44Short Answer2 marksDifficult
Write two short points about Weight and Capacity.
Answer
1. Word problems with recipes.
2. Keep the NCERT wording and add one daily-life example from the same chapter.
Explanation
Two-mark answers work best as two numbered points. One definition plus one example is usually enough.
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Class: Class 5 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: Weight and Capacity · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q45Short Answer2 marksModerate
Write two short points about Weight and Capacity.
Answer
1. Weight and Capacity is an NCERT chapter taught in CBSE Class 5 Mathematics.
2. Keep the NCERT wording and add one daily-life example from the same chapter.
Explanation
Two-mark answers work best as two numbered points. One definition plus one example is usually enough.
Meta
Class: Class 5 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: Weight and Capacity · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q46Short Answer2 marksModerate
Write two short points about Textbook first.
Answer
1. Read the definitions, diagrams and solved examples in the NCERT textbook before practising extra questions.
2. Keep the NCERT wording and add one daily-life example from the same chapter.
Explanation
Two-mark answers work best as two numbered points. One definition plus one example is usually enough.
Meta
Class: Class 5 · Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: Weight and Capacity · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
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Are these official CBSE board questions?
No. They are original practice questions aligned to NCERT topics used in CBSE classrooms. Official sample papers are published on cbseacademic.nic.in.
Will these questions appear in the board exam?
Nobody can promise a question. Use them for revision of frequently tested concepts and exam-style practice.
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