CBSE Class 3 Science Travel and Communication MCQs

Question. Who am I? 
 I can fly in the sky __________.
(a) aeroplane
(b) pencil
(c) car
(d) phone
Answer: A
Explanation: aeroplane can fly in the sky 

Question. Which of the following is not a mode of mass communication?
(a) Newspaper
(b) Television
(c) Computer
(d) Radio
Answer: C

Question. Select the odd one out, on the basis of mode of transport. 

Answer: D
Explanation: Bus is a means of land transport while the other three are means of air transport.

Question. A pilot flies the aeroplane.
Tell whether the statement is:
(a) correct
(b) incorrect
(c) both
(d) none of these
Answer: A
Explanation: the person who flies the aeroplane is called a pilot. 

Question. What is the language used by blind to read? 
(a) Print letter
(b) Cursive writing
(c) Blocks
(d) Braille
Answer: D
Explanation: the Braille system was created in 1821 by a Frenchman, Louis Braille. It is a method widely use by blind people to read and write. Each letter or number in Braille is made up of a cell that has up to six raised dots in two rows of three dots each, which means 64 possible combinations. Blind people read Braille by moving their fingers over these cells and feeling the letters and numbers.

Question. Ships travel __________.
(a) long distance
(b) short distance
(c) both (a) & (b)
(d) none of these
Answer: A
Explanation: Ships are used to travel long distances. 

Question. I can only run on a special track __________.
(a) rickshaw
(b) computer
(c) train
(d) all of these
Answer: C
Explanation: train can run only on its track called the railway track 

Question. Which of the following holds true for water transport ? 
1. It provides door to door service.
2. Perishable goods like milk, fruits and vegetables are quickly carried by it.
3. It is very useful for transporting heavy and bulky goods.
4. It is a better mode of transportation for petroleum and its products as it involves cross-continental transfers.
5. It is very useful at the time of natural or any other calamities for saving people or supplying goods of their basic requirements immediately.
(a) 3 and 4
(b) 1, 2 and 5
(c) 2, 3 and 4
(d) 4 and 5
Answer: A
Explanation: Water transport includes ships, ferries and submarines. Heavy and bulky goods are transported by water transport and it also helps in transportation of various items across continents, separated by large oceans and sea.

Question. Rohan's younger brother was requesting his mom to take the car for shopping.
Rohan heard this conversation. He came in and explained his younger brother that the means of transport depends upon the distance. What do you learn from Rohan?
(a) We should take bicycle for short distances.
(b) If possible we should walk down over short distances.
(c) Car should be taken only if we have to travel long distances.
(d) All of the above.
Answer: D

Question. Who carry our luggage at railway stations?
(a) Vegetable Vendors
(b) Coolies
(c) Pilots
(d) Drivers
Answer: B

Question. Look at the grid carefully. How many means of communication are hidden in the grid?
INTERNETOK
LPOSTOFFICE
RTELEVISION
NTELEGRAMPI
KTELEPHONER
INEWSPAPERN
(a) 4
(b) 6
(c) 7
(d) 8
Answer: B

Question. The best method of communication with large cross-section of people is possible through 
(a) newspaper and radio
(b) radio and telephone
(c) television and radio
(d) telephone and television
Answer: A

Question. Slowest means of transport is __________.
(a) Cycle
(b) Bullock cart
(c) Scooter
(d) Auto rickshaw
Answer: B

Question. Which of the following is not a means of land transport?
(a) Helicopter
(b) Car
(c) Train
(d) None of these
Answer: A
Explanation: Helicopter flies in the sky

Question. 

(a) Water
(b) Land
(c) Air
(d) None of these
Answer: A
Explanation: Ship moves in water. 

Question. A 'FAX' is used to: 
(a) make signals
(b) communication with dolphins
(c) send and receive copies of printed or written matter
(d) understand the communication between plants and animals.
Answer: C
Explanation: send and receive copies of printed or written matter 

Question. In India, all major cities and towns are connected by __________.
(a) sea
(b) road
(c) river
(d) none of these
Answer: B

Question. Two means of transport (1 and 2) are given below. Identify them and select the correct option regarding 1 and 2. 

(a) 1 is a crane, which runs on land
(b) 2 is a parachute, which flies in air
(c) 1 is a firetruck, which runs on land
(d) 2 is a glider, which dives in water
Answer: C
Explanation: 1 is a fire truck, which runs on land while 2 is a glider which flies in air. 

Question. Read the discussion given below. Which option holds true regarding this discussion ? 
Sanjay : Railways involve high construction and maintenance cost.
Kunal : A few states of India lack a good railway network.
Amit : The construction of railways is very difficult and costly in flat land whereas it can easily be done in mountainous region.
Rajeev : Areas with less industrial development cannot compensate the cost of construction of railways, hence have less railway network.
(a) Only Sanjay and Amit are correct.
(b) Amit and Rajeev gave the reasons of Kunal’s statement.
(c) Sanjay and Rajeev gave the reasons of Kunal’s statement.
(d) Amit gave the explanation of Sanjay’s statement.
Answer: C

Question. Sign language is any means of communication through Body movements especially of the hands and arms, used when spoken communication is not possible.
In Indian dance forms, the dancers communicate through
(a) eyes
(b) expressions
(c) mudras
(d) lip sync
Answer: C
Explanation: In Indian dance forms, the dancers communicate through mudras. These mudras are very unique and understandable by other dance fellow.

Question.

Look at the pictures and tell what mode of transport it is showing.
(a) Air
(b) Water
(c) Land
(d) None of these
Answer: C
Explanation: Cycle runs on roads (land). 

Question. The object shown here is related to ________. 

(a) Post office
(b) Railway station
(c) Bus stop
(d) Telephone exchange
Answer: A
Explanation: The picture shows a postbox in which we put letters, postcards etc. It is related to a post office.

Question. The first railway track in India is laid in :
(a) 1753
(b) 1853
(c) 1953
(d) 1854
Answer: B

Question. You can travel through desert by sitting on me __________.
(a) computer
(b) hen
(c) camel
(d) none of these
Answer: C

Question. What should be the sequence if you have to answer in true or false?
A. A pilot delivers our letters.
B. The train runs on railway track.
C. Ships can cross the sea.
D. In olden times pigeons were used to send the messages.
(a) TTTT
(b) TTTF
(c) FTTT
(d) FFFT
Answer: C

Question. The cheapest means of transport for long distance traveling is __________.
(a) train
(b) aeroplane
(c) car
(d) none of these
Answer: A

Question. Which of these animals were used for travelling in old times?
(a) Goat
(b) Lion
(c) Dog
(d) Horses and oxen
Answer: D
Explanation: Horses and oxen were used for travelling purposes in old times. 

Question. To travel means __________.
(a) to take bath
(b) to cook food
(c) to go from one place to the other
(d) to study
Answer: C
Explanation: Travel means to go from one place to the other. 

Question. Which one of the following is the most important in communication?
(a) Language
(b) Sound
(c) Telephone
(d) None of these
Answer: D

Question. We post our letter in __________. 
(a) hospital
(b) school
(c) letter box
(d) aeroplane
Answer: C
Explanation: Letters are posted in letter box 

Question. Match the following and select the correct answer. 

(a) a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4
(b) a-2, b-4, c-1, d-3
(c) a-4, b-3, c-2, d-1
(d) a-3, b-4, c-1, d-3
Answer: B

Question. They are also called cellular phones :
(a) Hand phones
(b) Mobile phones
(c) Telephones
(d) Wireless phones
Answer: B

Question. Which one of the following is not correct about bicycle? 
(a) It is eco-friendly and non-polluting transport vehicle
(b) It keeps rider fit and is a good means of exercise
(c) It requires no licence to drive
(d) It is a fast mode of transportation from one city to the other
Answer: D

Question. Wright brothers (Orville and Wilber), who are credited for flying the world’s first successful aeroplane, belonged to 
(a) Canada
(b) USA
(c) England
(d) France
Answer: C

Question. STD means :
(a) Subscriber Trial Dialer
(b) Subscriber Trunk Dialer
(c) Subscriber Transmitted Dialer
(d) Subscriber Trial Date
Answer: B

Question. Sometimes, a large number of people are to be communicated at the same time. It can be done through the means of mass communication.
The most advanced means of mass communication is
(a) radio
(b) telegram
(c) telephone
(d) internet
Answer: D
Explanation: The most advanced means of mass communication is internet. It needs a second to deliver a message.

Question. ______ is used by solidiers to travel under water. 
(a) Submarine
(b) Sailboat
(c) Cable car
(d) Lorry
Answer: A

Question. Look at the various hand signs/mudras below. Choose the correct option as per what you think they may represent. Put them in the correct sequence.

(a) Welcome, Victory, unity, all the best
(b) All the best, victory, welcome, unity
(c) Welcome, unity, All the best, victory
(d) Unity, welcome, all the best, victory
Answer: A

Question. On letters we have to __________.
(a) write the address to whom letter is posted
(b) paste our picture
(c) we don’t need to write anything
(d) none of these
Answer: A
Explanation: We have to write the full address on a letter

Question. Which of the following birds was used for communication purposes in ancient times? 

Answer: B

Question. Which of these activites are NOT done by the post man?
(a) Collect all posts from Letterbox
(b) Take posts to post office
(c) Take a letter from you and put it in the letterbox
(d) Deliver letters and other posts to respective addresses
Answer: C

Question. ________________ is the fastest way to send a message. 
(a) Speed post
(b) Telegram
(c) Email
(d) Postcard
Answer: C

Question. Match the columns and select the correct option. 
    Column I     Column II
a. Ship              1. Helipad
b. Helicopter     2. Airport
c. Aeroplane     3. Harbour
d. Steamer        4. Sea shore
5. Water transport
6. Air transport
(a) a - 3; b - 1; c - 2; d - 5;
(b) a - 3; b - 2; c - 6; d - 5;
(c) a - 4; b - 1; c - 5; d - 3;
(d) a - 4; b - 2; c - 6; d - 4;
Answer: A

Question. An urgent message is sent through a/an :
(a) Inland letter
(b) Telegram
(c) Postcard
(d) Telephone
Answer: B

Question. ISD means : 
(a) International Subscriber Dialing
(b) International Super Dialing
(c) Indian Subscriber Dialing
(d) International Subscriber Dating
Answer: A

Question. Which one of the following statements is not correct?
(a) For long distance communication of events, television is used
(b) For instant written communication from distance, computer is used
(c) For communication between two distant persons, telephone or mobile is used
(d) For fast communication of news and events among masses, newspaper is used
Answer: D

Question. Who checks the tickets of the passengers travelling in the train?
(a) Coolie
(b) Rickshaw Driver
(c) Bus Conductor
(d) Ticket Collector
Answer: D

Question. Which of the following are means of mass communication?
(d) Internet (e) Radio (f) Newspaper
(g) Telephone (h) Postcard (i) Television
(a) (d), (e), (f) and (i) only
(b) (d), (f), (g) and (h) only
(c) (g) and (h) only
(d) (g), (f) and (i) only
Answer: A
Explanation: Internet, radio, newspaper and television are the means of mass communication.
Through these media, we can convey our message to large number of people (mass) at one time. 

Question. E-mails are sent through: 

Answer: D

Question. Sound and pictures can be broadcast through __________. 
(a) newspaper
(b) radio
(c) television
(d) fax
Answer: C

Question. Today's world depends mainly on:
(a) post
(b) telephone
(c) internet
(d) all of these
Answer: C

Question. Fastest means of transport 

Answer: A
Explanation: Aeroplane is the fastest. 

Question. Select the INCORRECT statement about the means of communication related to the picture shown here. 

(a) We can send parcels any where in the world using it.
(b) We can buy stamps from here.
(c) We can send instant messages from here.
(d) We can also keep various kinds of deposits.
Answer: C
Explanation: The given picture is of Post office which helps in the postal mode of communication.
We cannot send instant message from Post office. Instant messages can be send buy internate, telephone, etc.

Question. What is INCORRECT regarding the given vehicle ? 

(a) It is a special means of transport
(b) It carries special equipment and fire fighters
(c) It helps to put out fire
(d) None of these
Answer: A

Question. Who am I? 
I am comfortable and safe.
I am fully air-conditioned.
I have automatic door opening and closing. I am fast tool.
Who am I?
(a) Aeroplane
(b) Metro train
(c) Car
(d) Train
Answer: B
Explanation: Metro train is comfortable and safe. It is fully air-conditioned. It has automatic door. It is very fast. It is new way of means of transportation.

Question. Match the column: 

     A B C D
(a) 1 2 3 4
(b) 2 3 4 1
(c) 3 4 1 2
(d) 3 4 2 1
Answer: C

Question. Match the statements of Column-I and Column-II and find the correct matching, given as one of the four alternatives A, B, C and D.
    Column-I                                                           Column-II
(a) For carrying people, logs and heavy trees       (i) water streams
in forests
(b) For carrying goods and people in desert         (ii) ponies and mules
areas
(c) For transporting logs of wood in hilly areas     (iii) camels
(d) For carrying people and field products in         (iv) elephants
villages
(e) For carrying goods and luggage in hilly areas (v) bullock carts
(a) (a)-iii, (b)-iv, (c)-i, (d)-v, (e)-ii
(b) (a)-iii, (b)-iv, (c)-ii, (d)-v, (e)-i
(c) (a)-iv, (b)-iii, (c)-i, (d)-v, (e)-ii
(d) (a)-iv, (b)-iii, (c)-ii, (d)-v, (e)-i
Answer: C

Fill in the blanks with suitable options given below:
Last week my mother received a letter which a ___(30)___ had delivered to our home. It was from my grandfather. I asked my mother how it was delivered to our home only and not anywhere else. My mother told me that our ___(31)___ was written on it. My grandfather wanted me and my mother to go to his place and meet him. My grandfather lives in another state. So to go there we had to board a ___(32)___. We went to ___(33)___ to board the train. There was a lot of hustle bustle at the platform. We took a ___(34)___ to carry our luggage. We boarded the train and reached our destination on time. We took ___(35)___ from station and reached at my grandfather’s place. 

Question. A
(a) cycle
(b) train
(c) rickshaw
(d) ship
Answer: B

Question. B
(a) hospital
(b) school
(c) hotel
(d) railway station
Answer: D
Explanation: train can be boarded from railway station only 

Question. C
(a) teacher
(b) cobbler
(c) coolie
(d) doctor
Answer: C
Explanation: a coolie carries our luggage on railway station 

Question. D
(a) cycle
(b) aeroplane
(c) medicine
(d) rickshaw
Answer: D

Question. E
(a) nurse
(b) pilot
(c) tailor
(d) postman
Answer: D

Question. F
(a) picture
(b) full address
(c) names only
(d) none of these
Answer: B

Question. Which of the following is/are audio-visual mode of communication? 
(a) Television
(b) Computer
(c) Radio
(d) Both A and B
Answer: D

Question. Renu’s grandmother got seriously ill in afternoon and needs to be taken to hospital immediately. In such situation, which of the following modes she should most preferably use in order to communicate to her father who was in his office?
(a) E-mail
(b) Letter
(c) Radio broadcast
(d) Phone call
Answer: D