Chapter 10 of the Class 4 Maths textbook Math Mela is Elephants, Tigers and Leopards. It uses real wildlife census data — counts of elephants, tigers, and leopards across Indian states — to practise addition, subtraction, and comparison of large numbers.
Reading Data Tables
Q: If a table shows State A has 1,254 elephants and State B has 968 elephants, how do you find the total elephants in both states?
A: Add the two figures: 1,254 + 968 = 2,222 elephants in total.
Comparing Wildlife Counts
Q: If State A has 1,254 elephants and State B has 968 elephants, how many more elephants does State A have?
A: Subtract: 1,254 − 968 = 286 more elephants in State A.
Solving Word Problems with Real Data
Q: Why does this chapter use real census data about animals instead of made-up numbers?
A: Using real data makes the addition and subtraction practice meaningful and connects maths to real-world topics like wildlife conservation, helping students see why keeping accurate counts matters.
Frequently Asked Questions
What animals’ population data does this chapter use?
Elephants, tigers, and leopards, based on wildlife census-style counts across different Indian states.
What maths skills does this chapter mainly practise?
Addition and subtraction of large numbers, and comparing quantities using real data tables.
Class 4 Mathematics Chapter 10 – Notes and Extra Questions
Along with these NCERT Solutions, students can also use the Class 4 Mathematics Chapter 10 Extra Questions and Class 4 Mathematics Chapter 10 Revision Notes for quick revision and extra practice.
