NCERT Extra Questions for Class 3 Maths Chapter 1: What’s in a Name? – Free PDF Download

These extra practice questions for Class 3 Maths Chapter 1: What's in a Name? give children more practice beyond the textbook’s own activities. These are original practice questions, not reproductions of the NCERT textbook’s activities.

Last Updated: September 10, 2026

NCERT Extra Questions for Class 3 Maths Chapter 1: What’s in a Name? – Free PDF Download

Q1. How many letters are in the name ‘RAHUL’?
5 letters.

Q2. Which name has more letters: ‘ANU’ or ‘ANUSHKA’?
ANUSHKA has more letters (7 letters, compared to ANU’s 3).

Q3. Arrange these names from shortest to longest: PRIYA, OM, AARADHYA.
OM (2), PRIYA (5), AARADHYA (8).

Q4. If 3 classmates have 4-letter names and 2 classmates have 6-letter names, how many classmates were counted in total?
5 classmates (3 + 2 = 5).

Q5. Is the name ‘RIA’ longer, shorter, or the same length as ‘AMY’?
They are the same length — both have 3 letters.

How to Use These Extra Questions

Ask these questions out loud and have the child answer in a full sentence where possible. For the full concept walkthrough, see the Class 3 Maths Chapter 1 Solutions, or the Revision Notes for a quick summary.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are these questions from the official NCERT textbook?
No — these are original extra-practice questions built around the same counting and comparison ideas taught in this chapter.

What skill do these questions build?
Counting letters accurately and comparing/ordering quantities, using names as friendly, familiar data.

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