Chapter 12 of 13
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NCERT Class 1 Mathematics • Classic CBSE

Chapter 12: Money

Coins, Currency Notes, Combining Coins to Pay Exact Price & Change | CBSE Session 2026–27

Core Pedagogical Competencies & Concepts
  • Coins used in India: ₹1, ₹2, ₹5, ₹10.
  • Notes used in India: ₹10, ₹20, ₹50, ₹100.
  • Making different amounts using combinations of coins.
  • Calculating the cost of buying toys and stationery.
  • Calculating balance change returned by shopkeeper.
Math-Magic Ch 12: Money

All Textbook Exercises & In-Text Tasks (17 Questions)

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Q1 Textbook Exercise • Common Coins in India
Name the four coins shown in the textbook that we use to buy things in India.
[2 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Step-by-Step Solution:
• ₹1 coin, ₹2 coin, ₹5 coin, and ₹10 coin.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
All 4 coins named 2 M
Q2 Textbook Exercise • Make ₹1 Using Coins
How do you pay ₹1 using coins?
[2 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Step-by-Step Solution:
• Pay with one ₹1 coin.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
One ₹1 coin 2 M
Q3 Textbook Exercise • Make ₹2 in Two Different Ways
Show two different ways to pay ₹2 using coins.
[2 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Step-by-Step Solution:
• Way 1: One ₹2 coin.
• Way 2: Two ₹1 coins (₹1 + ₹1 = ₹2).
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Way 1: One ₹2 coin 1 M
Way 2: Two ₹1 coins 1 M
Q4 Textbook Exercise • Make ₹3 Using Coins
How can you pay ₹3 using ₹1 and ₹2 coins?
[2 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Step-by-Step Solution:
• One ₹2 coin and one ₹1 coin (₹2 + ₹1 = ₹3).
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
₹2 + ₹1 = ₹3 2 M
Q5 Textbook Exercise • Make ₹4 Using Coins
Show two ways to pay ₹4 using coins.
[2 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Step-by-Step Solution:
• Way 1: Two ₹2 coins (₹2 + ₹2 = ₹4).
• Way 2: Four ₹1 coins (₹1 + ₹1 + ₹1 + ₹1 = ₹4).
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Two ₹2 coins 1 M
Four ₹1 coins 1 M
Q6 Textbook Exercise • Make ₹5 in Different Ways
Show three ways to pay ₹5 using coins.
[3 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Step-by-Step Solution:
• Way 1: One ₹5 coin.
• Way 2: Two ₹2 coins and one ₹1 coin (₹2 + ₹2 + ₹1 = ₹5).
• Way 3: Five ₹1 coins.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Three valid coin combinations 3 M
Q7 Textbook Exercise • Make ₹6 Using Coins
How do you pay ₹6 using a ₹5 coin and a ₹1 coin?
[2 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Step-by-Step Solution:
• ₹5 + ₹1 = ₹6.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
₹5 + ₹1 = ₹6 2 M
Q8 Textbook Exercise • Currency Notes in India
Name three currency notes shown in your textbook.
[2 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Step-by-Step Solution:
• ₹10 note, ₹20 note, ₹50 note (and ₹100 note).
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Three notes named 2 M
Q9 Textbook Exercise • Cost of a Kite
A paper kite costs ₹5. If you buy 2 kites, how much money do you need?
[2 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Step-by-Step Solution:
• ₹5 + ₹5 = ₹10.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
₹5 + ₹5 = ₹10 2 M
Q10 Textbook Exercise • Cost of Pen and Eraser
A pen costs ₹7 and an eraser costs ₹2. What is the total cost?
[2 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Step-by-Step Solution:
• ₹7 + ₹2 = ₹9.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
₹7 + ₹2 = ₹9 2 M
Q11 Textbook Exercise • Change from ₹10 Note
Sita buys a pencil for ₹6 and pays with a ₹10 note. How much change does she receive?
[2 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Step-by-Step Solution:
• ₹10 - ₹6 = ₹4 change.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
₹10 - ₹6 = ₹4 2 M
Q12 Textbook Exercise • Coin Rubbing Impression
Describe what happens when you rub a pencil over paper with a coin beneath.
[2 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Step-by-Step Solution:
• The raised metal number (like 5 or 10) and the national emblem emboss clearly on the paper.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Number and emblem emboss on paper 2 M
Q13 Let Us Think • Can You Pay ₹8 with Three Coins?
Which three coins make ₹8?
[2 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Step-by-Step Solution:
• One ₹5 coin, one ₹2 coin, and one ₹1 coin.
• ₹5 + ₹2 + ₹1 = ₹8.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
₹5 + ₹2 + ₹1 = ₹8 2 M
Q14 Activity • Match Price Tags
Match: A ruler for ₹5 → ₹5 coin; A storybook for ₹20 → ₹20 note.
[2 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Step-by-Step Solution:
• Ruler = ₹5 coin
• Storybook = ₹20 note
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Matches verified 2 M
Q15 Word Problem • Two Packets of Biscuits
One packet of glucose biscuits costs ₹5. How much do two packets cost?
[2 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Step-by-Step Solution:
• ₹5 + ₹5 = ₹10.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
₹5 + ₹5 = ₹10 2 M
Q16 Textbook Exercise • National Emblem on Coins
What animal symbol is engraved on Indian coins?
[2 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Step-by-Step Solution:
• The Lion Capital of Ashoka (Four Lions) is engraved on Indian coins.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Lion Capital / Lions 2 M
Q17 Competency Review • Piggy Bank Savings
Aarav saves two ₹10 notes in his piggy bank. How much money has he saved?
[2 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Step-by-Step Solution:
• ₹10 + ₹10 = ₹20.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
₹20 saved 2 M
🌟 NEP 2020 Competency-Based Case Study

Village Fair Toy Stall Case Study

At the village fair, a clay flute costs ₹8 and a paper pinwheel costs ₹4. Meena has a ₹20 note in her purse.

Analytical Task: What is the total cost of the flute and pinwheel? How much change should the stall owner give back to Meena?
Evaluation & Model Answer:
1. Total cost = ₹8 + ₹4 = ₹12.
2. Change returned = ₹20 - ₹12 = ₹8 (e.g. a ₹5 coin, a ₹2 coin, and a ₹1 coin).
Rubric: 1.5 M for ₹8 + ₹4 = ₹12 + 1.5 M for ₹20 - ₹12 = ₹8 change
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