Class 4 Mathematics • Maths Mela • Chapter 7 • Reprint 2026–27
The Cleanest Village: quick answer
This original study companion helps learners understand addition and subtraction with regrouping, estimation, money, price lists and multi-step problems in a village-trip context. Read the idea, try the worked example, complete the activity and then answer the practice questions without looking back.
What you will learn
- addition and subtraction with regrouping, estimation, money, price lists and multi-step problems in a village-trip context
Worked example
A group spends ₹1,275 on travel and ₹860 on food. The total is ₹2,135. An estimate of ₹1,300 + ₹900 = ₹2,200 checks that the answer is reasonable.
Learn by doing
Make a price list for five travel items. Choose any three, estimate the bill, then calculate the exact total and change from ₹2,000.
Practice questions
- Find 3,642 − 1,875.
- Estimate 2,487 + 1,516 to the nearest hundred.
- A trip costs ₹1,250 per group for travel and ₹745 for meals. Find the total.
Revision answers and study tips
First identify what is known and what must be found. Draw a diagram, table or number sentence when it helps. Estimate before calculating, label every measurement with its unit, and explain the rule in words. Check the final answer against the question.
Frequently asked questions
Which NCERT book is this chapter from?
It is Chapter 7, “The Cleanest Village”, from the current Class 4 Mathematics book Maths Mela (book code demm1), Reprint 2026–27.
Is this a copy of the textbook?
No. This is an independently written learning guide. Use it with the official NCERT chapter for complete classroom activities and illustrations.
How should I revise this chapter?
Review the key idea, redo the example, complete the activity, answer all three questions, and explain one answer aloud in your own words.
Official sources
Source-checked for the 2026–27 reprint. NCERT Kaksha is an independent educational companion and does not reproduce textbook text or artwork.