NCERT Solutions for Class 1 Maths Joyful Mathematics Chapter 13 So Many Toys – step-by-step answers to every exercise and in-text question of the chapter, as per the latest NCERT syllabus for 2027. Read them online or download the free question-answer PDF.
We count toys and flowers. We say which is more, less or equal. Then we solve fun puzzles.
NCERT Solutions for Class 1 Maths Joyful Mathematics Chapter 13 So Many Toys PDF
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NCERT Solutions for Class 1 Maths Joyful Mathematics Chapter 13 So Many Toys – Questions and Answers
All 45 questions of the chapter (textbook pages 120 – 121) are answered below, in the order of the book – in-text questions, activities and the end-of-chapter exercises. Each answer is written the way you would write it in the exam.
Look at the picture and find the number of different toys — Page 120The toy shop
| Toy | How many? |
|---|---|
| Elephants | |
| Teddy Bears | |
| Cars | |
| Dolls |
Elephants 4, Teddy Bears 3, Cars 2, Dolls 5
| Toy | How many? |
|---|---|
| Elephants | 4 |
| Teddy Bears | 3 |
| Cars | 2 |
| Dolls | 5 |
Point and count each toy. The green jeep is a car too.
A. The number of dolls is ______ the number of cars.
The number of dolls is more than the number of cars.
5 dolls. 2 cars. 5 is more than 2.
B. The number of elephants is ______ the number of dolls.
The number of elephants is less than the number of dolls.
4 elephants. 5 dolls. 4 is less than 5.
C. The number of teddy bears is ______ the number of elephants.
The number of teddy bears is less than the number of elephants.
3 teddy bears. 4 elephants. 3 is less than 4.
D. The number of cars is ______ the number of teddy bears.
The number of cars is less than the number of teddy bears.
2 cars. 3 teddy bears. 2 is less than 3.
Colourful Flowers — Page 121Colourful Flowers · True or False
Say the colour you see most.
Sample answer: I see red flowers most.
| Flowers | How many? |
|---|---|
| Blue flowers | |
| Orange flowers | |
| Red flowers | |
| Purple flowers |
Blue 5, Orange 4, Red 9, Purple 6
| Flowers | How many? |
|---|---|
| Blue flowers | 5 |
| Orange flowers | 4 |
| Red flowers | 9 |
| Purple flowers | 6 |
Count one colour at a time.
Orange
There are 4 orange flowers. 4 is the smallest number here.
Red
There are 9 red flowers. 9 is the biggest number.
A. Number of red flowers is more than the blue flowers.
True
9 red, 5 blue. 9 is more than 5.
B. Number of orange flowers is less than the purple flowers.
True
4 orange, 6 purple. 4 is less than 6.
Project Work — Page 121A flower card · Letters in our names
A. Make a card with a border of colourful flowers.
Draw colourful flowers round the edge of a card.
- Fold a paper to make a card.
- Draw small flowers on all four sides.
- Colour them red, blue, orange and purple.
B. Find out in your class how many children have 3 letters in their names, how many children have 4 letters in their names and how many children have more than 4 letters in their names.
Count the letters in each name. Then count the children.
| Letters in the name | Names | Children |
|---|---|---|
| 3 letters | Anu, Raj, Ali | 3 |
| 4 letters | Ranu, Ravi | 2 |
| more than 4 | Anaya, Meera, Zarina | 3 |
Anu has 3 letters: A, n, u.
Puzzles — Page 122The book’s end-of-book puzzles · A, B and C
You can also hide the numbers on a number card by using your hands and play this game with your friends.
2, 3, 8, 9, 0 and 5, 4
Look at the part you can see. Say the whole number.
It is a trick picture.
The left end shows 4 logs. The right end shows 3 logs. So each child is right from their side.
10 glasses, then 15 glasses.
Put one more glass in the bottom row each time. 1, 3, 6, 10, 15.
Puzzles — Page 123The book’s end-of-book puzzles · D, E and F
All ten are in the box.
- Across: eight, five, two, nine, ten, six
- Down: one, three, four, seven
one is done in the book.
Top: 5. Sides: 1, 4 and 2, 3.
1 + 4 + 5 = 10
5 + 2 + 3 = 10
Other ways work too.
Ask some questions to Gillu that has an answer 8 only.
Ask questions whose answer is 8.
- What is 4 + 4?
- What is 10 – 2?
- What comes after 7?
- How many legs does a spider have?
Puzzles — Pages 124–125The book’s end-of-book puzzles · G to L
Fill it like this.
Each row has △, □ and ○. So does each column.
Move each row along by one box.
Each row starts with the next thing. Nothing repeats in a row or column.
Yes. Here is another way.
Check each row and each column. Each thing is there once.
25, 73, 52, 39
Hold a mirror beside each card. Read the number in it.
i. I am between 5 and 10. I become three more when read upside down.
6
Turn 6 upside down. It reads 9. 9 is 3 more than 6.
ii. I am 3 more than 8 and 3 less than 14.
11
8, then 3 more: 9, 10, 11. 14, then 3 less: 13, 12, 11.
iii. I am after 50 and before 54. Sum of my digits is 7.
52
51, 52 and 53 come between. 5 + 2 = 7.
iv. I am just before 40.
39
39 comes just before 40.
v. Add 5 to me and you will get 24.
19
Count back 5 from 24: 23, 22, 21, 20, 19.
vi. I am just after 35.
36
36 comes just after 35.
vii. Reduce 8 from me and 14 will be left.
22
Count on 8 from 14: 15, 16, … 22. So 22 – 8 = 14.
Yes. You can make 6 or 9.
Move one side stick to the middle.
The big piece at the bottom, in the middle.
Its round side fits the round pot. Its pointed side fits the gap.
Puzzles — Page 126The book’s end-of-book puzzles · M, N and O
5 times
25, 20, 15, 10, 5, 0. Count the jumps: 5.
4, 6 and 7
4 + 6 = 10. 10 + 7 = 17. Other sets work too.
In how many ways did you do it?
Many ways! Here are some:
| 4 + 6 + 7 = 17 | 10 + 7 + 0 = 17 |
| 9 + 8 + 0 = 17 | 16 + 1 + 0 = 17 |
| 8 + 5 + 4 = 17 | 9 + 5 + 3 = 17 |
Write how many ways you found.
If you have 2 seeds, which numbers will you place them to get a total of 17?
10 and 7
10 + 7 = 17. These work too: 9 + 8, 13 + 4, 12 + 5, 15 + 2, 16 + 1, 17 + 0.
iv
It has both ears and the tail. i misses an ear. ii has no tail. iii has no ears.
Puzzles — Page 127The book’s end-of-book puzzles · P, Q and R
7 in the middle. Row: 5, 7, 9. Column: 6, 7, 8.
Both make 21. 5 or 9 in the middle also works.
Many answers work. Here is one set.
7 – 1 and 3 + 3 are done in the book.
12, 9, 5, 11, 6, 8, 13, 7
Go round from the top. 3 + 12 = 15. The 9 is given.
Puzzles — Page 128The book’s end-of-book puzzles · S, T and U
What is the minimum number of coins used to spend exactly ₹49?
7 coins
Four ₹10 coins make ₹40. Add ₹5: ₹45. Add ₹2 and ₹2: ₹49.
6
4 + 4 = 8. So a watermelon is 4. 6 + 4 = 10. So the orange is 6.
i. Choose 3 balls in such a way that their sum will be 15.
*Hint: Try to solve by rotating the balls.
2, 4 and 9 (turn the 6 upside down)
2 + 4 + 9 = 15.
ii. Choose 3 balls to get a maximum score.
*Hint: Try to solve by rotating the balls.
9, 8 and 4 (turn the 6 upside down)
9 + 8 + 4 = 21. That is the biggest score.
iii. Choose 3 balls to get a minimum score.
*Hint: Try to solve by rotating the balls.
2, 4 and 6
2 + 4 + 6 = 12. Do not turn the 6 here.
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NCERT Solutions Class 1 Maths Joyful Mathematics Chapter 13 So Many Toys – Overview
| Class | Class 1 |
| Subject | Maths |
| Book | Joyful Mathematics |
| Chapter | 13 – So Many Toys |
| Textbook pages | 120 – 121 |
| Questions solved | 45 |
| Session | 2027 |
| Format | Full answers on this page + PDF |
NCERT Solutions Class 1 Maths Chapter 13 – FAQs
Where can I download NCERT Solutions Class 1 Maths Joyful Mathematics Chapter 13 So Many Toys PDF?
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Is this for the 2027 session?
Yes, it follows the latest NCERT Class 1 Maths book for 2027.
How many questions are solved in NCERT Class 1 Maths Chapter 13?
All 45 questions of the chapter (textbook pages 120 – 121) – the in-text questions, activities and the end-of-chapter exercises.
How should I use these solutions?
Read the chapter in the NCERT book first, attempt the questions yourself, then check your answers here.