NCERT Revision Notes for Class 2 Maths Chapter 2: Shapes Around Us – Free PDF Download

A quick summary of the five basic 3D shapes covered in Class 2 Maths Chapter 2, and how to tell them apart.

Last Updated: September 10, 2026

Class 2 Maths Chapter 2 Revision Notes: Shapes Around Us

Chapter type: Geometry — introduction to 3D (solid) shapes.

Key ideas to remember:

Cube xe2x80x94 a box shape with 6 equal square faces, like a dice.

Cuboid xe2x80x94 a box shape with rectangular faces, like a book or a brick.

Sphere xe2x80x94 a perfectly round shape, like a ball — rolls in every direction.

Cylinder xe2x80x94 a shape with two flat circular ends and a curved side, like a can — rolls in one direction.

Cone xe2x80x94 a shape with a circular base that narrows to a point, like an ice-cream cone.

What you should be able to do after this chapter:

1. Name the five basic 3D shapes.
2. Match each shape to real objects around the house or classroom.
3. Say whether a given shape will roll or slide, and explain why.

Remember: A shape rolls if it has a curved surface, and slides if all its surfaces are flat — this one rule explains the rolling behaviour of all five shapes in this chapter.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to memorise the shape names?
Yes — being able to name cube, cuboid, sphere, cylinder, and cone confidently is the main goal of this chapter.

How does this connect to the next chapter?
Shadow Story (Chapter 4) moves from these 3D shapes to their 2D counterparts, since tracing the flat face of a 3D shape often gives a 2D shape.

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