CBSE Class 3 EVS Practice Worksheet Set 11

Q1. Fill in the blanks.

Question 1(a). Vehicles which run on land are called means of ____________________________ .
Answer: land transport
In simple words: Vehicles that move on roads and tracks on land are known as land transport.

Exam Tip: Remember the basic categories of transport - land, water, and air.

Question 1(b). _________ and ___________ are the means of water transport.
Answer: Boat, Ship (or any valid water transport like steamer, yacht)
In simple words: Boats and ships sail on water to carry people and goods.

Exam Tip: Give common and easy-to-spell examples like boat and ship.

Question 1(c). Cross the road at the _____________crossing.
Answer: zebra
In simple words: Pedestrians must always use the zebra crossing with black and white stripes to cross roads safely.

Question 1(d). __________________is the fastest means of transport.
Answer: Aeroplane
In simple words: Aeroplanes fly in the air and reach far away places in the shortest time.

Exam Tip: Air transport is always the fastest compared to land and water transport.

Question 1(e). e-mail means _________________mail.
Answer: electronic
In simple words: E-mail stands for electronic mail sent through computers and the internet.

Exam Tip: The prefix 'e' in e-mail stands for electronic.

Question 1(f). Look _________, then ________,then again _________ before crossing the road.
Answer: left, right, left
In simple words: Always check traffic by looking left, right, and left again before stepping onto the road.

Exam Tip: Memorize the correct sequence: left, right, left.

Question 1(g). Through__________and___________, letters can be sent faster.
Answer: e-mail, speed post (or courier/telegram)
In simple words: Modern postal services and internet services deliver messages much faster than regular mail.

Exam Tip: Contrast modern fast communication with traditional postal delays.

Q2. State whether true or false.

Question 2(a). PIN code tells that the letter will be sent by a bus, a train or an aeroplane.
Answer: False
In simple words: PIN code stands for Postal Index Number which helps identify the specific area or delivery post office, not the vehicle.

Exam Tip: PIN code is for location identification, not transport mode selection.

Question 2(b). Mobile, radio and telegram are the means of mass communication.
Answer: False
In simple words: Radio is mass communication, but mobile and telegram are used for personal communication between individuals.

Exam Tip: Mass communication reaches a large public audience simultaneously (like TV, radio, newspaper).

Question 2(c). The postman picks the letters from the postbox and brings them to the postoffice.
Answer: True
In simple words: The postman collects letters dropped in postboxes and takes them to the post office for sorting.

Exam Tip: Understand the basic workflow of postal service collection and delivery.

Question 2(d). Telegram reaches in few seconds to any part of the country.
Answer: True
In simple words: Telegrams were specially designed to transmit urgent written messages very quickly across distances.
Exam Tip: Note that telegram services have now been discontinued in India, but historically they were the fastest text medium.

Question 2(e). Earlier the messages were tied to the feet of pegions.
Answer: True
In simple words: Trained homing pigeons were used in ancient times to carry written notes tied to their feet.

Exam Tip: Pigeons were the earliest living mail carriers.

Question 2(f). We should always walk on footpath.
Answer: True
In simple words: Pedestrians must walk on footpaths to stay safely away from moving vehicles on the road.

Exam Tip: Safety rule: Always use footpaths where available.

Q3. Encircle the odd one out.

Question 3(a). aeroplane glider helicopter train
Answer: train
In simple words: Aeroplane, glider, and helicopter are means of air transport, whereas train is a land transport.

Exam Tip: Group items by their mode of travel (air vs land).

Question 3(b). bus bullock cart camel cart bicycle
Answer: bus
In simple words: Bullock cart, camel cart, and bicycle are non-motorized traditional or personal vehicles, while a bus is a heavy motorized public transport vehicle (or alternatively, bus is motorized while others are non-motorized/animal-drawn).

Exam Tip: Look for differences in power source or modern versus traditional transport.

Question 3(c). IMO PCO STD ISD
Answer: IMO
In simple words: PCO, STD, and ISD are telephone service terms, whereas IMO is an international maritime organization (or unrelated acronym).

Exam Tip: PCO, STD, and ISD all relate to telephone communication codes and booths.

Question 3(d). post card e-mail aerogram telegram
Answer: e-mail
In simple words: Post card, aerogram, and telegram are traditional postal mail items, whereas e-mail is digital computer communication.

Exam Tip: Distinguish between physical postal mail and digital internet communication.

Q4. Match the following.

Question 4. Match Column A with Column B.
a) e-mail - fastest means of communication
b) land transport - bus, scooter, bike
c) letter - oldest and cheapest means of communication
d) telegram - short messages
e) Shershah Suri - First Indian Postal System
Answer:
(a) e-mail corresponds to fastest means of communication
(b) land transport corresponds to bus, scooter, bike
(c) letter corresponds to oldest and cheapest means of communication
(d) telegram corresponds to short messages
(e) Shershah Suri corresponds to First Indian Postal System
In simple words: Matching each term with its correct historical or functional definition.

Exam Tip: Memorize historical figures like Sher Shah Suri in connection with the Grand Trunk Road and early postal systems.

Q5. Name two vehicles that -

Question 5(a). are pulled by animals.
Answer: Bullock cart, Horse carriage (Tongas)
In simple words: Carts pulled by animals like bullocks or horses are common in villages.

Exam Tip: Give clear examples of animal-driven transport.

Question 5(b). have two wheels.
Answer: Bicycle, Scooter
In simple words: Two-wheelers are personal vehicles ridden or driven by one or two people.

Exam Tip: Bicycles and motorcycles are standard two-wheeled vehicles.

Question 5(c). have many wheels.
Answer: Train, Bus (or Truck)
In simple words: Heavy transport vehicles have multiple wheels to support heavy loads.

Question 6(a). PCO-
Answer: Public Call Office
In simple words: A public telephone booth where people can make telephone calls.

Exam Tip: Learn standard telecommunication abbreviations.

Question 6(b). ISD-
Answer: International Subscriber Dialing
In simple words: A telephone service used for making calls to other countries.

Exam Tip: ISD is for international calls; STD is for subscriber trunk dialing (national calls).

Question 6(c). STD-
Answer: Subscriber Trunk Dialing
In simple words: A telephone service used for making long-distance calls within the same country.

Exam Tip: Distinguish clearly between STD (national long distance) and ISD (international).

Q7. Write two uses of a newspaper.

Question 7. Write two uses of a newspaper.
Answer:
1. It provides us with daily news and information about current events happening around the world.
2. It contains useful advertisements, educational articles, weather forecasts, and entertainment.
In simple words: Newspapers keep us informed about world events and general knowledge.

Exam Tip: Mention news updates and general awareness as primary uses.

Q8. Write any three road safety rules.

Question 8. Write any three road safety rules.
Answer:
1. Always cross the road at a zebra crossing.
2. Walk only on the footpath.
3. Look to the left, then to the right, and left again before crossing the road.
In simple words: Follow basic safety habits to prevent road accidents.

Exam Tip: List clear, actionable safety rules for full marks.

Q9. Name three means of communication for -

Question 9(a). sending messages to the individuals.
Answer: Letter, Telephone (Mobile), E-mail
In simple words: Personal communication tools connect one person to another directly.

Exam Tip: Give examples of personal communication channels.

Question 9(b). sending messages to a large number of people.
Answer: Newspaper, Radio, Television
In simple words: Mass media broadcasts information to the general public all at once.

Exam Tip: Recall that mass communication reaches a large audience.

Question 9(c). sending messages in the fastest way.
Answer: E-mail, Telephone (Mobile phone), Fax
In simple words: Electronic devices transmit messages instantly across long distances.

Exam Tip: Highlight electronic and digital mediums for instant delivery.