NCERT Solutions for Class 5 Mathematics Maths Mela (English) Chapter 14

NCERT solutions for Class 5 Maths Chapter Maps and Locations – complete answers & explanations

This blog provides complete NCERT solutions for Class 5 Maths Chapter Maps and Locations. In this chapter, students learn how to understand directions, read maps, follow routes, and locate positions using grids. These skills are important for daily life as well as exams. The solutions shared here are strictly based on the worksheet content to ensure accuracy and help students practice confidently.

What this NCERT chapter covers?

1) Understanding directions such as East, West, North, and South  
2) Identifying directions using the rising Sun  
3) Reading and interpreting simple maps and layouts  
4) Locating objects and places using directions  
5) Understanding routes using maps like bus routes and metro maps  
6) Using grid systems to find positions and coordinates  

How to use these NCERT solutions?

1) First read each question carefully and try to solve it on your own  
2) Use the answers to check your work and understand mistakes  
3) Follow the exact order of questions as given in the worksheet  
4) Parents and teachers can guide students while solving map-based questions  
5) Practice drawing maps and marking directions for better understanding  

Important tips & tricks for students

1) Always remember the four main directions: North, South, East, and West  
2) Use the rising Sun to identify directions easily  
3) Carefully observe maps before answering questions  
4) Follow step-by-step movement when tracing routes  
5) For activity-based questions, focus on understanding rather than memorizing  

NCERT solutions – complete answer key

Finding Directions

East  
North  
South  
West is behind him.

Bird Watching

Explanation:  
Colour the tents according to the directions given and draw one tent to the east of the lake.

Map of a Room

Window – North  
Bed – East  
Cupboard – West  
Bedside table – South  

Explanation:  
Draw your room, mark directions, and write objects placed in the East, West, North, and South.

Zoo Trip

Explanation:  
Observe the map and follow the route to help children reach Stop 1 and Stop 2.

Bus Route

Hospital Road , East  
Left , Park Road , South  

a Prem’s House and Raju’s House  

b Move from Ravi’s house towards the main road, then go north and east to reach the Children’s Park  

c Stop 1 (S1)  

d Move from Golu’s house towards Hospital Road and then towards the nearest stop (S1).  

e North  

Delhi Metro Train Stations

Explanation:  
Study the metro map, understand symbols and coloured lines, and mark Qutb Minar (Yellow Line) and Supreme Court (Blue Line).

What do the different coloured lines represent?

Different coloured lines represent different metro routes.

Metro Map

a Trace routes such as Yellow Line → interchange → Blue Line to reach Supreme Court.  

b Central Secretariat  

c Route via Central Secretariat (shortest route)  

d Yellow Line → Blue Line  

Let Us Do

Explanation:  
Draw a map of your school, create a key for symbols, hide objects, and mark them. Then ask friends to find them using the map.

Anthill in the Zoo

a 2 cm east  

b 3 cm , north  

c 2 cm west; then 2 cm south  

d 3 cm south, then 3 cm east, and finally 2 cm north  

Identify other routes to reach the point where apple is located. Which one is the shortest?

The path with the least number of centimetres (least steps) on the grid.

Locating the Animals in the Zoological Park (Zoo)

4 steps ; fourth column  

1 step north ; first row  

The location of the tortoise is (4,1). What is at (1,4)?

Flamingo  

Answer the following questions now—

1. Locate the animal at the following positions on the map.  

a Bird  
b Tiger  
c Elephant  
d Flamingo  
e Crocodile  
f Zebra  

2. Write the position of the following animals on the map.  

a 4,3  
b 6,4  
c 4,1  
d 9,6  

3. Place dots of different colours on the following positions.  

a 1,1  
b 11,3  

Why NCERT solutions help students?

NCERT solutions help students prepare effectively for exams by providing accurate and structured answers. They improve concept clarity, especially in topics like maps and directions, and help students build confidence through consistent practice.

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