Chapter 9 of Class 1 Joyful Mathematics, Utsav, uses the setting of Indian festivals and celebrations to teach children about patterns (in shapes, colours, and numbers) alongside more counting practice.
Last Updated: August 30, 2026
NCERT Solutions for Class 1 Maths Chapter 9: Utsav
What this chapter teaches.
Spotting a pattern (a sequence that repeats in a predictable way); extending a pattern (continuing it correctly); creating a new pattern using shapes, colours, or numbers; and counting festival-related objects, such as the number of lanterns, sweets, or balloons in a scene.
Activity 1 — Spot the Pattern.
Children look at a row of shapes or colours (for example, red-blue-red-blue-red-…) and identify what comes next. The rule is to look for what repeats and continue it the same way.
Activity 2 — Make Your Own Pattern.
Using colours, shapes, or objects at home (buttons, beads, or drawings), children create their own repeating pattern, such as circle-square-circle-square.
Activity 3 — Count the Festival Items.
The book uses festival scenes (like counting diyas at Diwali or balloons at a birthday party) to give children more counting practice within the numbers they already know.
Why This Chapter Matters
Recognising and extending patterns is an early algebraic-thinking skill — it helps children notice structure and predict what comes next, which is useful well beyond maths, including in language and everyday problem-solving.
How to Use These Solutions
Try spotting patterns in everyday life — clothing designs, tile floors, or a string of beads — and ask the child what comes next. Download the full chapter from our Class 1 Maths NCERT book page, or browse the Class 1 hub.
See also the Extra Questions and Revision Notes for this chapter.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a pattern in this chapter’s sense?
A sequence of shapes, colours, or numbers that repeats in a predictable way, such as red-blue-red-blue.
Why does this chapter use festivals as its setting?
To connect maths learning with familiar, joyful real-life experiences and India’s cultural diversity, making counting and patterns feel relevant rather than abstract.

