NCERT Extra Questions for Class 1 Maths Chapter 12: How Much Can We Spend? – Free PDF Download

Chapter 12, How Much Can We Spend?, introduces coins, notes, and simple money addition. These practice questions cover recognising money values, adding coins, and enough-or-not-enough word problems.

Multiple Choice Questions

Q1. What is the value of one Rs 5 coin and one Rs 2 coin together?
(a) Rs 5 (b) Rs 6 (c) Rs 7 (d) Rs 10
Answer: (c) Rs 7.

Q2. Which is worth more: one Rs 10 note or two Rs 2 coins?
(a) Rs 10 note (b) Two Rs 2 coins (c) Both equal (d) Cannot tell
Answer: (a) Rs 10 note, since two Rs 2 coins make only Rs 4.

Q3. A toy costs Rs 10. Aman has Rs 7. Does he have enough money?
(a) Yes (b) No (c) Exactly enough (d) Cannot tell
Answer: (b) No, since Rs 7 is less than Rs 10.

Q4. Which of these is NOT a common Indian coin value?
(a) Rs 1 (b) Rs 2 (c) Rs 3 (d) Rs 5
Answer: (c) Rs 3 is not a commonly used coin value.

Short Answer Questions

Q5. Priya has a Rs 10 note and a Rs 5 coin. How much money does she have in total?
Rs 15.

Q6. If a pencil costs Rs 3 and a child has one Rs 2 coin and one Rs 1 coin, can they buy the pencil?
Yes, because Rs 2 + Rs 1 = Rs 3, which is exactly enough.

Q7. Name two Indian coin values.
Rs 1 and Rs 5 (answers may vary).

Q8. Add the value of three Rs 2 coins.
Rs 2 + Rs 2 + Rs 2 = Rs 6.

Word Problems

Q9. A notebook costs Rs 20. Rohan has one Rs 10 note and one Rs 5 coin. Does he have enough money to buy the notebook?
No, because Rs 10 + Rs 5 = Rs 15, which is less than Rs 20.

Q10. Sana has a Rs 5 coin, a Rs 2 coin, and a Rs 1 coin. What is the total value of her money?
Rs 5 + Rs 2 + Rs 1 = Rs 8.

Q11. A chocolate costs Rs 5. Karan has two Rs 2 coins and one Rs 1 coin. Can he buy the chocolate, and how much money will be left, if any?
Yes, he has Rs 5 in total (2 + 2 + 1), so he can buy it with exactly no money left.

Why These Help

Practising money recognition and simple addition through everyday shopping situations helps a Class 1 child connect maths directly to real life while reinforcing basic addition skills.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. What money skills should a Class 1 child know after this chapter?
Recognising common coins and notes, adding small amounts of money, and deciding whether an amount is enough to buy a priced item.

Q2. How can I practise money concepts with my child at home?
Set up a simple pretend shop using play or real coins and let the child practise paying for priced items and checking if they have enough.

Q3. Why do children sometimes think a bigger coin is worth more money?
Because young children often judge value by size rather than the number printed on the coin, so pointing out the printed value regularly helps correct this.

Q4. Is subtraction used in this chapter?
At the Class 1 level, the main focus is on recognising values and adding money; subtraction for giving change is generally introduced in later classes.

Q5. Where can I find complete solutions for the Chapter 12 textbook exercise?
The Chapter 12 Solutions and Revision Notes pages linked below explain every textbook question in detail.

See the Chapter 12 Solutions and Revision Notes for the full walkthrough.

Written by Satish

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