NCERT Solutions for Class 1 Maths Chapter 03 Mango Treat

Question A. Identify the birds in the picture.
Answer:
The birds shown in the tree are:
* Dove
* Parrot
* Woodpecker
* Sparrow
* Pigeon
* Crow
In simple words: We can spot different birds in the trees, such as a parrot, a crow, a woodpecker, and a dove.

Exam Tip: Look closely at the color of feathers and the shape of the beaks to identify different birds in the trees.

Question B.How many animals or birds were eating the mango in the beginning?
Answer: Initially, only one animal was eating the mango, which was a squirrel.
In simple words: In the beginning, only the little squirrel was enjoying the mango.

Exam Tip: Read the story or look at the first scene of the comic to count who started eating the mango first.

Question C. How many more animals or birds joined every time?
Answer: Every time, exactly one more animal or bird came to join.
In simple words: One new bird or animal came to eat the mango each time.

Exam Tip: The count goes up step-by-step by adding exactly one (+1) each time.

Question D. What is 1 more than 1, 1 more than 2... up to 9?
Answer: Adding 1 to each number gives the next consecutive number:
* 1 more than 1 is 2
* 1 more than 2 is 3
* 1 more than 3 is 4
* 1 more than 4 is 5
* 1 more than 5 is 6
* 1 more than 6 is 7
* 1 more than 7 is 8
* 1 more than 8 is 9
In simple words: When we add one to any number, we get the very next number we count.

Exam Tip: "1 more than" means the number that comes right after it in the counting order.

Question E. How many animals and birds ate the mango at the end?
Answer: By the end, a total of 9 animals and birds had eaten the mango.
In simple words: At the very end, nine birds and animals shared the mango together.

Exam Tip: Count all the characters gathered around the mango tree at the end of the lesson to find the final total.

Question. Match the number of birds with the number of fingers.

Answer: The correct matching pairs of birds and fingers are shown in the table above.
In simple words: Count the birds on the branch and draw a line to the hand showing the same number of fingers.

Exam Tip: Count each bird carefully on the branch first, then find the hand matching that number.

Question. Match the fingers with correct number of dots (one has already been done for you).

Answer: The correct matching pairs of fingers and dots are shown in the table above.
In simple words: Count the fingers on the hands and match them to the box with the same number of dots.

Exam Tip: Count the fingers first, write down the number, and then find the box with the same number of dots.

Question. What are the different ways of showing 4 fingers using one hand?
Answer: There are 5 different ways to display 4 fingers using just one hand:
* Keep the pinky finger folded down and the other four fingers up.
* Keep the ring finger folded down and the other four fingers up.
* Keep the middle finger folded down and the other four fingers up.
* Keep the index finger folded down and the other four fingers up.
* Keep the thumb folded down and the other four fingers up.
In simple words: We can show four fingers in five different ways by keeping one different finger closed each time.

Exam Tip: Try folding a different finger (like only your thumb or only your pinky) to find all the different ways to show the number 4.

Question. Help them to know if they have enough material. Tick more or less or equal.

Answer: The supplies are compared against the 4 children sitting on the rug in the table above.
In simple words: We count the four children sitting on the rug and check if the drawing supplies are more, less, or equal to four.

Exam Tip: First, count the children on the rug (there are 4). Then compare this number with the count of each supply item.

Question A. Tick the one which is more in number.
Answer: The bananas are more in number than the apples, so we tick the bananas.
In simple words: There are more yellow bananas than red apples, so we select the bananas.

Exam Tip: If counting is hard, look at the size of the groups first to make a smart guess, then count them to be absolutely sure!

Question B. Tick the one which is less in number.
Answer: The plate with fewer rotis has less in number than the tall stack, so we tick it.
In simple words: We select the plate that has fewer rotis.

Exam Tip: Always look closely at the question to see if it asks for "more" or "less" before ticking.

Question C. Tick the one which is less in number.
Answer: The group of 5 children is less in number than the 6 balls, so we tick the children.
In simple words: There are five children and six balls, so there are fewer children.

Exam Tip: If you are unsure, write the numbers above each group first, then compare them to choose "more" or "less".

Question. Look at the pictures and follow the instructions.
A. Draw a ▲ around the objects which are one in number in the above picture and write down 1 below.
B. Draw a ○ around the objects which are two in number in the above picture and write down 2 below.
C. Draw a [rectangle icon] around the objects which are three in number in the above picture and write down 3 below.
Answer: By looking closely at the lakeside picture, we count:
* One (1): The Sun and the big boat (marked with a triangle).
* Two (2): The two houses on the bank and the two snails (marked with a circle).
* Three (3): The three red lotus flowers and the three small fish (marked with a rectangle).
In simple words: We find things that are only 1, things that are 2, and things that are 3, and mark them with different shapes.

Exam Tip: Practicing writing numbers by tracing them inside the dashed boxes to make your handwriting neat.

Question. Look at the pictures and follow the instructions.
D. Draw a ▲ around the objects which are four in number in the above picture and write down 4 below.
E. Draw a ○ around the objects which are five in number in the above picture and write down 5 below.
F. Draw a [rectangle icon] around the objects which are six in number in the above picture and write down 6 below.
Answer: In the festive puppet show scene, we can count:
* Four (4): The four little children watching the performance (marked with a triangle).
* Five (5): The five puppets dancing gracefully on stage (marked with a circle).
* Six (6): The six traditional toys placed on the table (marked with a rectangle).
In simple words: We count groups of 4, 5, and 6 in the festive scene and practice writing these numbers.

Exam Tip: Busy scenes have many objects. Point to each one with your finger to count them slowly and avoid making a mistake.

Question. Look at the pictures and follow the instructions.
G. Draw a ▲ around the objects which are seven in number in the above picture and write down 7 below.
H. Draw a ○ around the objects which are eight in number in the above picture and write down 8 below.
I. Draw a [rectangle icon] around the objects which are nine in number in the above picture and write down 9 below.
Answer: In the night village scene, we count:
* Seven (7): The seven shining stars in the sky (marked with a triangle).
* Eight (8): The eight green trees around the houses (marked with a circle).
* Nine (9): The nine houses with slanted roofs (marked with a rectangle).
In simple words: We count the stars, trees, and houses to find groups of 7, 8, and 9.

Exam Tip: When counting roof-tiles or houses, count from one side to the other so you don't miss any.

Question. Count and Match

Answer: The objects have been counted and matched with their correct numbers in the table above.
In simple words: We count the items in each box and draw a line to match them with their correct number.

Exam Tip: Double-check your matching lines with a ruler to keep your workbook looking tidy.

Question. Count and Colour
A. Colour 8 stars.
B. Colour 5 flowers.
C. Colour 6 balls.
Answer: To complete the coloring task:
* A. Stars: Color exactly 8 stars and leave 2 blank.
* B. Flowers: Color exactly 5 flowers and leave 5 blank.
* C. Balls: Color exactly 6 balls and leave 4 blank.
In simple words: Only color the exact number of shapes asked, and do not color the rest.

Exam Tip: Put a tiny pencil dot on the shapes you want to color before you start so you don't color too many.

Question A. Draw a path from numbers 1 to 9 in the correct order. The lines should not cross each other.
Answer: Connect the numbers sequentially to form a path:
1 -> 2 -> 3 -> 4 -> 5 -> 6 -> 7 -> 8 -> 9
In simple words: Connect the numbers in order from 1 to 9 to find the correct path.

Exam Tip: Make sure your lines do not intersect or cross other paths when connecting the dots.

Question. Join the Numbers in a Order
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iii.
Answer: Follow the number grids in order from 1 to 9 to find the correct path:
* Grid ii: Start at 1 (top-left) -> 2 (center) -> 3 -> 4 (top-right) -> 5 -> 6 -> 7 -> 8 -> 9.
* Grid iii: Start at 1 (bottom-left) -> 2 -> 3 -> 4 -> 5 -> 6 -> 7 -> 8 -> 9 (bottom-right).
In simple words: Follow the counting sequence from 1 to 9 inside the grids to trace the path.

Exam Tip: Trace the path with a finger first to make sure you are going in the right order.

Question B. A naughty monkey shuffled the number cards. Write them in a correct order from the smallest to the largest.
Answer: The correct order of the cards from the smallest number to the largest number is:
2, 3, 5, 6, 8
In simple words: When we put the cards in order from smallest to biggest, they go: 2, 3, 5, 6, and then 8.

Exam Tip: If any numbers are missing, still keep the order from the smallest value to the largest value.

Question C. The cat has walked all over the worksheet. Write down the missing numbers.
Answer: The completed number patterns are:
* First row: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
* Second row: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
* Third row: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
* Fourth row: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
In simple words: Fill in the missing numbers in the counting rows where the kitty left its paw prints.

Exam Tip: Say the numbers out loud as you read the row to easily hear which number is missing.

Question. Colour the Biggest Number
Answer: The biggest number among 3, 9, 8, and 4 is 9. You should color the character for number 9 with a bright red color.
In simple words: Since 9 is the largest number of the group, we color it.

Exam Tip: The biggest number is the one that represents the largest amount of objects.

Question A. How many yellow boxes are there? Count and write the number.
Answer: There are exactly 7 yellow boxes in the stack.
In simple words: We can count seven yellow boxes in the pile.

Exam Tip: Do not count the blue boxes; count only the yellow ones.

Question B. How many jamuns are there in the given picture?
Answer: There are exactly 8 purple jamuns in the picture.
In simple words: When we count the jamun fruits, we find eight of them.

Exam Tip: Point to each jamun and count them from left to right so you don't miss any.

Question C. Write the number of sheep seen in the picture
Answer: There are exactly 9 sheep in the field.
In simple words: There are nine sheep grazing on the hill.

Exam Tip: Remember to count the black sheep too; they are part of the flock!

Question D. Draw any 4 fruits.
Answer: You can draw any four fruits you like in the box. For example:
* A yellow Mango
* A red Apple
* A green Pear
* A red Strawberry
In simple words: Draw four of your favorite delicious fruits and color them beautifully.

Exam Tip: Choose simple fruits like apples and bananas so they are easy and fun to draw.

Question E. Which two groups together have 8 fruits? Encircle them.
Answer: The two groups of fruits that add up to 8 are:
* The group of 5 bananas
* The group of 3 green guavas
(Since 5 + 3 = 8)
In simple words: Five bananas and three guavas make eight fruits in total, so we circle these two groups.

Exam Tip: Add different groups together to see which pair equals exactly 8.

Question F. Which two groups together have 7 umbrellas? Encircle them.
Answer: The two groups of umbrellas that add up to 7 are:
* The group of 3 umbrellas
* The group of 4 umbrellas
(Since 3 + 4 = 7)
In simple words: Three umbrellas and four umbrellas make seven altogether, so we circle those two groups.

Exam Tip: Try adding the numbers of different groups to find the correct sum of 7.

Question G. Which are less in number? Cups or Spoons? Encircle them.
Answer: The spoons are less in number because there are 6 spoons and 7 cups, and 6 is smaller than 7. You should circle the group of spoons.
In simple words: There are fewer spoons than cups, so we circle the spoons.

Exam Tip: The group with the smaller number is "less in number".