Mathematics · Class 2
Jugs and Mugs
Learn Jugs and Mugs with notes, examples, and practice questions.
3 sections15–25 min read3 MCQs · 1 examples
Chapter Overview
A tall container does not always hold more; compare by filling with the same unit.
Jugs and Mugs develops the idea of capacity: how much a container can hold. Children compare containers by pouring and measure capacity with repeated equal cupfuls.
Capacity Words
- Full means a container holds as much as it can.
- Half-full means about one of two equal parts is filled.
- Empty means nothing is inside the container.
Measuring by Pouring
- Choose one cup as the unit.
- Fill each cup to the same level and count every cupful.
- The container needing more cupfuls has greater capacity.
Solved Examples
Step-by-step solutions — read each step before checking the final answer.
Measure a Jug
A jug holds 5 mugs of water. A bottle holds 3 of the same mugs. How many more mugs does the jug hold?
- 1The same mug measures both containers.
- 2Compare 5 mugs and 3 mugs.
- 3Subtract: 5 − 3 = 2.
Answer
The jug holds 2 mugs more.
Key Points to Remember
- ✓ Capacity tells how much a container holds
- ✓ Use the same unit to compare
- ✓ More cupfuls means greater capacity
Exam Tips
- • Check that the measuring cup is the same
- • Count cupfuls, not the number of containers
Practice MCQs — Jugs and Mugs
Test your understanding with topic-wise multiple choice questions. Explanations appear after each answer.
Question 1 of 3Score: 0/0
Which container usually has greater capacity?