NCERT Extra Questions for Class 1 Maths Chapter 3: Mango Treat – Free PDF Download

Chapter 3, Mango Treat, introduces addition through a story about mangoes being picked and shared. These practice questions cover joining groups, counting on, and simple number stories so a child gets comfortable with addition sums up to 10 before moving ahead.

Multiple Choice Questions

Q1. What does the + sign mean?
(a) Take away (b) Join together (c) Compare (d) Share
Answer: (b) Join together — the plus sign means we are adding two groups.

Q2. 4 + 3 = ?
(a) 6 (b) 7 (c) 8 (d) 9
Answer: (b) 7.

Q3. Which is the fastest way to add 8 + 2?
(a) Count all 10 objects from 1 (b) Count on from 8 (c) Guess (d) Subtract
Answer: (b) Count on from 8 — start at 8 and count 2 more: 9, 10.

Q4. 5 + 0 = ?
(a) 0 (b) 5 (c) 10 (d) 1
Answer: (b) 5 — adding zero does not change the number.

Short Answer Questions

Q5. Ravi has 4 mangoes. His friend gives him 3 more. How many mangoes does Ravi have now?
4 + 3 = 7 mangoes.

Q6. Fill in the blank: 6 + __ = 9.
The missing number is 3, since 6 + 3 = 9.

Q7. Write the addition sentence for “2 apples and 5 more apples”.
2 + 5 = 7.

Q8. Does 3 + 6 give the same answer as 6 + 3? Explain.
Yes, both equal 9, because the order of the numbers being added does not change the total.

Word Problems

Q9. There are 2 mangoes on a plate and 6 mangoes in a bag. How many mangoes are there in all?
2 + 6 = 8 mangoes.

Q10. Priya picked 5 mangoes on Monday and 4 mangoes on Tuesday. How many mangoes did she pick in total?
5 + 4 = 9 mangoes.

Q11. A basket has 7 mangoes. If 2 more mangoes are added to the basket, how many mangoes are there now?
7 + 2 = 9 mangoes.

Q12. There were some mangoes in a bag. 3 more mangoes were added, making 10 mangoes in total. How many mangoes were there at first?
7 mangoes, since 7 + 3 = 10.

Why These Help

Practising a range of addition sums — from simple joining questions to word problems and missing-number puzzles — helps a Class 1 child move from counting every object one by one to confidently using counting-on strategies, which is an important step toward mental maths.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. What is the best way to help a child solve addition word problems?
Read the story slowly, identify the two groups being joined, use real objects or fingers to act it out, and then write the number sentence.

Q2. Why is counting on better than counting all?
Counting on saves time and reduces mistakes because the child only counts forward by the smaller number instead of recounting everything from the start.

Q3. What sums should a Class 1 child be comfortable with after this chapter?
Addition sums with totals up to 10, including simple word problems and missing-number questions.

Q4. How can missing-number questions like 6 + __ = 9 be solved easily?
Count forward from 6 until reaching 9, and count how many steps were taken — that count is the missing number.

Q5. Where can I find the full step-by-step solutions for this chapter?
See the Chapter 3 Solutions and Revision Notes pages linked below for detailed explanations of every textbook question.

See the Chapter 3 Solutions and Revision Notes for the full walkthrough.

Written by Satish

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