50 Challenging Maths Questions for 2nd Graders | Fun Mental Maths Practice!

 Mathematics is not just about numbers; it's a way to build problem-solving skills and logical thinking. For 2nd-grade students, math becomes more than counting—it’s about exploring concepts like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and mental math. 

Crafting engaging and challenging math questions tailored to their level can help sharpen their cognitive abilities while making the learning experience enjoyable. This blog presents a curated list of math multiple-choice questions designed for young learners, gradually moving from simple to complex problems to suit their growing aptitude.

👉 What is 45 + 36?

A) 71
B) 81
C) 91
D) 101

Answer: B) 81

👉 Double of 35 is?
A) 60
B) 65
C) 70
D) 75
Answer: C) 70

👉 120 - 45 = ?
A) 65
B) 75
C) 85
D) 95
Answer: B) 75

👉 What is 12 × 3?
A) 24
B) 30
C) 36
D) 42
Answer: C) 36

👉 Half of 48 is?
A) 20
B) 22
C) 24
D) 26
Answer: C) 24

👉 A box has 12 apples. If you add 15 more, how many apples are there?
A) 25
B) 26
C) 27
D) 28
Answer: C) 27

👉 9 × 5 = ?
A) 35
B) 40
C) 45
D) 50
Answer: C) 45

👉 If you divide 100 by 4, what do you get?
A) 20
B) 25
C) 30
D) 35
Answer: B) 25

👉 What is the sum of 14, 20, and 16?
A) 48
B) 50
C) 52
D) 54
Answer: B) 50

👉 A clock shows 7:15. How many minutes until 8:00?
A) 30
B) 40
C) 45
D) 50
Answer: C) 45

👉 What is 8 × 7?
A) 54
B) 56
C) 58
D) 60
Answer: B) 56

👉 Subtract 18 from 50.
A) 30
B) 32
C) 34
D) 36
Answer: B) 32

👉 If a week has 7 days, how many days are there in 3 weeks?
A) 14
B) 18
C) 21
D) 24
Answer: C) 21

👉 What is 63 ÷ 7?
A) 6
B) 7
C) 8
D) 9
Answer: D) 9

👉 Add 23, 19, and 8.
A) 50
B) 51
C) 52
D) 53
Answer: A) 50

👉 What is 7 less than 100?
A) 91
B) 92
C) 93
D) 94
Answer: C) 93

👉 Multiply 15 × 4.
A) 50
B) 55
C) 60
D) 65
Answer: C) 60

👉 A cake was cut into 8 pieces. If 5 pieces were eaten, how many are left?
A) 2
B) 3
C) 4
D) 5
Answer: B) 3

👉 What is the product of 6 × 9?
A) 52
B) 53
C) 54
D) 55
Answer: C) 54

👉 If a year has 365 days, how many days are in 2 years?
A) 700
B) 720
C) 730
D) 740
Answer: C) 730

👉 Subtract 28 from 84.
A) 54
B) 55
C) 56
D) 57
Answer: C) 56

👉 If a bag has 48 candies and 4 kids share them equally, how many candies does each child get?
A) 10
B) 12
C) 14
D) 16
Answer: B) 12

👉 What is 11 × 6?
A) 60
B) 65
C) 66
D) 70
Answer: C) 66

👉 Add the digits in 345.
A) 10
B) 11
C) 12
D) 13
Answer: C) 12

👉 If 8 pencils cost ₹48, what is the cost of 1 pencil?
A) 5
B) 6
C) 7
D) 8
Answer: B) 6

👉 A farmer has 72 cows and sells 25 of them. How many are left?
A) 46
B) 47
C) 48
D) 49
Answer: B) 47

👉 Double of 45 is?
A) 80
B) 85
C) 90
D) 95
Answer: C) 90

👉 9 × 4 = ?
A) 32
B) 35
C) 36
D) 40
Answer: C) 36

👉 What is the smallest 3-digit number?
A) 99
B) 100
C) 101
D) 102
Answer: B) 100

👉 If a rope is 96 cm long and cut into 6 equal parts, what is the length of each part?
A) 14
B) 16
C) 18
D) 20
Answer: B) 16

👉 Add 234 and 156.
A) 380
B) 390
C) 400
D) 410
Answer: B) 390

👉 Subtract 76 from 200.
A) 122
B) 123
C) 124
D) 125
Answer: C) 124

👉 Multiply 8 × 12.
A) 90
B) 96
C) 100
D) 108
Answer: B) 96

👉 What is 144 ÷ 12?
A) 10
B) 11
C) 12
D) 13
Answer: C) 12

👉 A jar contains 240 marbles. If 40 marbles are removed, how many remain?
A) 180
B) 190
C) 200
D) 210
Answer: C) 200

👉 What is 75 + 18?
A) 90
B) 91
C) 92
D) 93
Answer: D) 93

👉 5 × 11 = ?
A) 45
B) 50
C) 55
D) 60
Answer: C) 55

👉 Subtract 47 from 89.
A) 42
B) 43
C) 44
D) 45
Answer: A) 42

👉 What is 320 ÷ 8?
A) 30
B) 40
C) 50
D) 60
Answer: B) 40

👉 If a bucket holds 12 liters, how many liters will 5 buckets hold?
A) 50
B) 55
C) 60
D) 65
Answer: C) 60

👉 Add 7, 8, 9, and 10.
A) 30
B) 32
C) 34
D) 36
Answer: C) 34

👉 Multiply 14 × 3.
A) 40
B) 41
C) 42
D) 43
Answer: C) 42

👉 A car travels 75 km each day. How far does it travel in 4 days?
A) 280
B) 290
C) 300
D) 310
Answer: C) 300

👉 What is the sum of 356 and 174?
A) 520
B) 530
C) 540
D) 550
Answer: B) 530

👉 Divide 64 by 4.
A) 15
B) 16
C) 17
D) 18
Answer: B) 16

👉 Subtract 18 from 56.
A) 36
B) 37
C) 38
D) 39
Answer: C) 38

👉 What is 7 × 15?
A) 100
B) 105
C) 110
D) 115
Answer: B) 105

👉 Add 78, 44, and 22.
A) 140
B) 142
C) 144
D) 146
Answer: C) 144

👉 If a carton has 144 eggs, how many eggs are in 6 such cartons?
A) 720
B) 760
C) 780
D) 800
Answer: A) 720

👉 What is 243 + 157?
A) 390
B) 400
C) 410
D) 420
Answer: B) 400

Mathematics is the foundation for many essential life skills, and nurturing a love for numbers at an early age is crucial. These questions not only test a child’s grasp of basic concepts but also encourage critical thinking and mental agility. 

By incorporating such exercises into daily learning routines, parents and educators can help children build confidence in math while making it fun and interactive. Let’s inspire young minds to embrace challenges and enjoy the journey of mathematical discovery!