NCERT Extra Questions for Class 2 Maths Chapter 7: Rani’s Gift – Free PDF Download

These extra practice questions for Class 2 Maths Chapter 7: Rani's Gift 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 2 Maths Chapter 7: Rani’s Gift – Free PDF Download

Q1. If your table is 6 handspans long using your own hand, would it measure the same number of handspans for your friend with a smaller hand?
No — a friend with a smaller handspan would need more handspans to cover the same table.

Q2. You want to measure the length of your classroom. Would you use handspans or footsteps? Why?
Footsteps — because a classroom is a long distance, and footsteps cover more ground per count than handspans, making the measurement quicker.

Q3. A pencil and a pen are placed side by side, lined up at one end. The pencil sticks out further. Which is longer?
The pencil is longer.

Q4. You lift a bag of rice and a bag of cotton wool of the same size. Which feels heavier?
The bag of rice feels heavier, even though both bags may be the same size.

Q5. Why is a handspan not a reliable unit for scientists to use?
Because everyone’s handspan is a different length, so the same object would measure differently depending on who measures it — scientists need a standard unit that is the same for everyone.

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 2 Maths Chapter 7 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 measurement concepts taught in this chapter.

What skill do these questions build?
Understanding direct comparison and measuring with non-standard units, and why standard units are eventually necessary.

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