NCERT Solutions for Class 5 Maths Chapter 14: Maps and Locations – Free PDF Download

Chapter 14 of Class 5 Maths Mela, Maps and Locations, teaches reading maps using cardinal directions, symbols, keys, and grid coordinates.

Last Updated: September 4, 2026

NCERT Solutions for Class 5 Maths Chapter 14: Maps and Locations

What this chapter teaches.
The four cardinal directions — East, West, North, South — and a simple trick to remember them: face the rising sun (that’s East), your left hand points North, your right hand points South, and your back is to the West; reading map symbols and keys/legends; following direction arrows on a map; and finding locations using grid coordinates, like point (1,1).

Activity 1 — Find North.
Children stand facing the direction of sunrise and use the “left hand = North” trick to identify all four directions around them.

Activity 2 — Read the Map Key.
Given a simple map with a key/legend of symbols (like a tree, a well, or a temple), children identify what each symbol represents and locate specific features.

Activity 3 — Grid Coordinates.
Children practise locating and naming points on a grid map using coordinate pairs like (1,1) or (3,2).

Why This Chapter Matters

Map-reading and direction skills are essential for navigation, geography, and everyday orientation.

How to Use These Solutions

Practise the sunrise trick outdoors to find real North, South, East, and West around your home or school. Download the full chapter from our Class 5 Maths NCERT book page, or browse the Class 5 hub.

More on This Chapter

See also the Extra Questions and Revision Notes for this chapter.

Frequently Asked Questions

How can you find North using the sunrise?
Face the rising sun (East); your left hand then points North.

What is a map key or legend?
A guide explaining what each symbol on a map represents.

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