CBSE Class 3 GK Practice Worksheet Set 05

Q-1 State whether true or false.

Question 1(a). The full form of ISS is International Space Centre.
Answer: False
In simple words: The correct full form of ISS is International Space Station.

Exam Tip: Remember that ISS stands for International Space Station, orbiting Earth for scientific research.

Question 1(b). Atmosphere on Earth is made up of carbon dioxide.
Answer: False
In simple words: Earth's atmosphere is mainly composed of nitrogen and oxygen, with only a small amount of carbon dioxide.

Exam Tip: Nitrogen makes up about 78 percent and oxygen about 21 percent of Earth's atmosphere.

Question 1(c). Stephen Hawking is a French scientist.
Answer: False
In simple words: Stephen Hawking was a famous British theoretical physicist and cosmologist.

Exam Tip: Associate Stephen Hawking with Britain and his pioneering work on black holes and cosmology.

Question 1(d). Sometimes e-mail bounces back due to wrong address.
Answer: True
In simple words: An email returns to the sender if the recipient address does not exist or has a typo.

Exam Tip: Always double-check email addresses before sending messages to avoid delivery failure bounces.

Question 1(e). Sanskrit is the mother of all European languages.
Answer: False
In simple words: Sanskrit shares a common ancestral root with European languages (Proto-Indo-European), but it is not their direct mother language.

Exam Tip: Sanskrit and classical European languages belong to the same Indo-European language family tree.

Question 1(f). Archery is the indigenous sport of Manipur.
Answer: True
In simple words: Traditional archery holds deep cultural significance and is a traditional sport in Manipur.

Question 1(g). Movies are the great source of entertainment.
Answer: True
In simple words: Films and movies provide amusement, storytelling, and visual entertainment for people worldwide.

Exam Tip: Cinema is one of the most popular mass media tools for entertainment and education.

Q-2 Fill in the blanks.

Question 2(a). .......................................... is used on the moon to travel around.
Answer: Moon buggy (or Lunar rover)
In simple words: Astronauts drive a lunar rover vehicle to explore the moon's surface.

Exam Tip: Memorize space exploration terms like lunar rover or moon buggy used during Apollo missions.

Question 2(b). Rocket is a .............................................. machine which is used to travel in space.
Answer: spacecraft (or propulsion / high-speed)
In simple words: Rockets generate massive thrust to launch payloads and astronauts beyond Earth's atmosphere.

Exam Tip: Rockets operate on Newton's third law of motion, expelling gas downwards to move upwards.

Question 2(c). ..................................... and ......................................... are the names of the scientists.
Answer: C.V. Raman and Aryabhatta (or Isaac Newton / Stephen Hawking)
In simple words: Prominent historical and modern scientists include C.V. Raman and Aryabhatta.

Exam Tip: You can list any universally recognized scientists such as Newton, Einstein, or Aryabhatta.

Question 2(d). Malayalam is spoken in ....................................... whose capital is ...............................................
Answer: Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram
In simple words: Malayalam is the official regional language of the southern Indian state of Kerala.

Exam Tip: Learn major Indian states, their official languages, and capital cities for general knowledge tests.

Question 2(e). ......................................................................... is the oldest Indian women to scale Mount Everest.
Answer: Premavati Agarwal (Note: Premlata Agarwal is widely recognized as the oldest Indian woman to scale Mount Everest at age 48)
In simple words: Premlata Agarwal achieved the remarkable feat of climbing Mount Everest at the age of 48.

Exam Tip: Note key mountaineering milestones achieved by inspiring Indian women athletes.

Question 2(f). Cricket is played on a .......................................................................
Answer: pitch (or cricket field / ground)
In simple words: The central rectangular strip where batting and bowling take place is called the pitch.

Exam Tip: Associate each major sport with its specific playing surface, such as pitch for cricket and court for tennis.

Q-3 Match the following.

Question 3. Match the items in Column A with the correct items in Column B.
Sachin Tendulkar - double century
Ra-One - Shahrukh Khan
Dispur - Assam
Skating - rink
Dogri - Jammu and Kashmir
Venus Williams - fastest serve
Jack Kilby - Robert Noyle (Note: Co-inventor of the integrated circuit alongside Robert Noyce)
Answer:
1. Sachin Tendulkar → double century
2. Ra-One → Shahrukh Khan
3. Dispur → Assam
4. Skating → rink
5. Dogri → Jammu and Kashmir
6. Venus Williams → fastest serve
7. Jack Kilby → Robert Noyle
In simple words: Each term in the left column is correctly paired with its corresponding matching fact on the right.

Exam Tip: Review sports achievements, state capitals, languages, and technological inventors for matching exercises.

Q-4 Find the odd one out.

Question 4(a). rocket, satellite, moon buggy, bus
(a) rocket
(b) satellite
(c) moon buggy
(d) bus
Answer: (d) bus
Rocket, satellite, and moon buggy are space vehicles and equipment, whereas a bus is a terrestrial road vehicle.
In simple words: Bus belongs to road transport, while all others relate to space exploration.

Exam Tip: Look for categories like space, computers, or geography when solving odd-one-out questions.

Question 4(b). My Computer, My Table, My Document, Internet Explorer
(a) My Computer
(b) My Table
(c) My Document
(d) Internet Explorer
Answer: (b) My Table
My Computer, My Document, and Internet Explorer are standard computer folders, icons, or applications, whereas My Table is furniture.
In simple words: My Table is physical furniture, whereas the others are computer-related terms.

Exam Tip: Identify computer terminology versus everyday physical objects.

Question 4(c). Rajasthan, Gujarat, Mumbai, Tamil Nadu
(a) Rajasthan
(b) Gujarat
(c) Mumbai
(d) Tamil Nadu
Answer: (c) Mumbai
Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Tamil Nadu are Indian states, whereas Mumbai is a city (capital of Maharashtra).
In simple words: Mumbai is a city, while the rest are states.

Exam Tip: Distinguish carefully between state names and city names in geographical questions.

Question 4(d). Chaupar, Kho-Kho, Board, Marbles
(a) Chaupar
(b) Kho-Kho
(c) Board
(d) Marbles
Answer: (c) Board
Chaupar, Kho-Kho, and Marbles are traditional games or play items, whereas Board is a generic object or surface.
In simple words: Board is a generic noun, while the others are specific traditional games or play materials.

Question 4(e). Tennis, Velodrome, Ring, Pool
(a) Tennis
(b) Velodrome
(c) Ring
(d) Pool
Answer: (a) Tennis
Velodrome (cycling arena), ring (boxing arena), and pool (swimming arena) are venues or playing arenas, whereas Tennis is a sport name.
In simple words: Tennis is a sport, while the others are venues where sports take place.

Exam Tip: Differentiate between sport names and sports venues.

Question 4(f). C.V. Raman, Space Shuttle, Aryabhatta, Newton
(a) C.V. Raman
(b) Space Shuttle
(c) Aryabhatta
(d) Newton
Answer: (b) Space Shuttle
C.V. Raman, Aryabhatta, and Isaac Newton are famous scientists, whereas Space Shuttle is a spacecraft.
In simple words: Space Shuttle is a machine, while the others are renowned scientists.

Exam Tip: Group personalities separately from machines and inanimate objects.

Question 4(g). Lipguard, Bodyguard, Ra-One, Singham
(a) Lipguard
(b) Bodyguard
(c) Ra-One
(d) Singham
Answer: (a) Lipguard
Bodyguard, Ra-One, and Singham are popular Bollywood movie titles, whereas Lipguard is a cosmetic lip care product.
In simple words: Lipguard is a personal care product, while the rest are film titles.

Exam Tip: Check pop culture and movie references in general knowledge quizzes.

Q-5 Write the name of the place where these sports are played.

Question 5(1). [Image showing tennis court] Write the name of the place where this sport is played.
Answer: Tennis Court
In simple words: Tennis is played on a rectangular surface called a tennis court.

Exam Tip: Identify sports venues from visual cues like nets and court markings.

Question 5(2). [Image showing roller skating with cones] Write the name of the place where this sport is played.
Answer: Skating Rink
In simple words: Roller skating is practiced or played on a smooth indoor or outdoor surface known as a rink.

Exam Tip: Skating and ice hockey take place in designated rinks.

Question 5(3). [Image showing boxing match in a ring] Write the name of the place where this sport is played.
Answer: Boxing Ring
In simple words: Boxing matches are held inside a squared canvas enclosure known as a ring.

Question 6(1). [Image showing lunar rover / moon buggy] Identify the following.
Answer: Moon Buggy (Lunar Rover)
In simple words: This specialized motorized vehicle is used by astronauts to travel across the lunar surface.

Exam Tip: Recognize space exploration vehicles used in planetary and lunar missions.

Question 6(2). [Image showing MS Excel icon] Identify the following.
Answer: MS Excel (Microsoft Excel spreadsheet application)
In simple words: This software icon represents Microsoft Excel, used for making spreadsheets and calculations.

Exam Tip: Learn common computer software application icons like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Question 6(3). [Image showing ancient Indian astronomer/scientist Aryabhatta] Identify the following.
Answer: Aryabhatta
In simple words: Aryabhatta was a legendary ancient Indian mathematician and astronomer.

Exam Tip: Associate historical portraits with eminent ancient scholars like Aryabhatta who calculated the value of pi and Earth's rotation.

ABBREVIATIONS

A- WRITE FULL FORM OF EACH ABBREVIATION.
1- P.M.- Prime Minister                         
2-C.M. - Chief Minister                         
3-I.A.S.- Indian Administrative Service
4-I.P.S. - Indian Police Service
5-P.I.N. - Postal Index Number
6-S.B.I.- State Bank of India
7-W.H.O.-World Health Organization
8-U.N.O.-United Nations Organization
9-F.A.O.-Food and Agricultural Organization 
10-L.I.C.-Life Insurance Corporation

B-WORLD’S SUPERLATIVES:-----
1-Largest bird - Ostrich                                 
2-Longest wall - The Great Wall of China             
3-Largest flower – Rafflesia (West Bengal ,India)
4-Longest animal - Blue Whale
5-Longest river - Nile
6-Largest palace - Imperial palace(Beijing ,China)
7-Biggest desert - Sahara
8- Tallest building – Burj Khalifa(Gulf Emirate)
9-Highest mountain peak – Everest 
10-Longest railway platform – Kharagpur

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