Travel, Maps, and Directions
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From Here to There: Evolution of Transport
SubtopicFrom Here to There: Evolution of Transport under Travel, Maps, and Directions for Grade 3 CBSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
Which of these is used as a symbol for a hospital on a map?
A.A blue water drop
B.A red cross
C.A green tree
D.A yellow star
- 2.
In cities, which fast train service runs mostly on elevated tracks or underground?
A.Bullock cart
B.Metro train
C.Cycle rickshaw
D.Hand cart
- 3.
Which vehicle uses a large sail to move with the help of wind?
A.Motorboat
B.Steamship
C.Sailboat
D.Submarine
- 4.
What is the line called where the Earth's surface and the sky appear to meet?
A.Equator
B.Horizon
C.Boundary
D.Axis
- 5.
Which of the following is the fastest way to send a heavy physical package from one country to another overnight?
A.By road in a truck
B.By sea in a ship
C.By air in a cargo plane
D.By rail in a goods train
- 6.
If you see a sign on a road map with a picture of a 'Bed', what does this landmark usually represent?
A.A school
B.A park
C.A hotel or hospital
D.A petrol pump
- 7.
Which of these is considered a 'Mass Transit' or 'Public Transport' system in modern cities?
A.Bicycle
B.Skateboard
C.Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)
D.Private Motorcycle
- 8.
A 'Cable Car' is most commonly used for transport in which type of area?
A.Deep underground in coal mines.
B.Across flat desert lands.
C.In steep mountainous regions to cross valleys or climb peaks.
D.On the surface of large, calm lakes.
- 9.
Why do some specialized vehicles like 'Tractors' have very large, wide back tires with deep treads?
A.To make the tractor go as fast as a racing car.
B.To prevent the tractor from sinking into soft, muddy soil in the fields.
C.To help the tractor float if it accidentally goes into a pond.
D.Because large tires look better than small ones.
- 10.
What is the main purpose of a 'Harbor' or 'Port' in water transport?
A.It is a place where ships are built from scratch.
B.It is a safe place for ships to dock to load and unload goods and passengers.
C.It is a place where the water is kept very hot for ships.
D.It is a lighthouse that tells ships which way to go.
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Left-Right: Introduction to Maps and Directions
SubtopicLeft-Right: Introduction to Maps and Directions under Travel, Maps, and Directions for Grade 3 CBSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
Look at the map legend provided in the diagram. According to the legend, which place is represented by the 'Book' symbol?
A.Playground
B.Canteen
C.Library
D.Police Station
- 2.
What is a simple drawing of a neighborhood used for finding one's way?
A.A Sketch
B.A Statue
C.A Book
D.A Story
- 3.
If you are facing West, which direction is to your right?
A.South
B.North
C.East
D.West
- 4.
What do we call a drawing of a room that shows where the doors and windows are?
A.A Picture
B.A Plan
C.A Painting
D.A Photo
- 5.
Which of these is used to tell us exactly what a map represents (e.g., 'Map of My Classroom')?
A.The Legend
B.The Title
C.The Scale
D.The Compass
- 6.
What is the primary reason mapmakers use symbols like a small tent for a campsite or a small H for a hospital?
A.To make the map look colorful
B.To save space and keep the map clear
C.Because they cannot draw well
D.To hide the locations from strangers
- 7.
If you are standing facing West, in which direction does your right hand point?
A.South
B.East
C.North
D.West
- 8.
In a village, the Temple is to the East of the Well. The Well is to the East of the School. In which direction is the School from the Temple?
A.East
B.West
C.North
D.South
- 9.
On a map, if you are moving from the bottom-left corner to the top-right corner, in which general direction are you traveling?
A.North-West
B.South-East
C.North-East
D.South-West
- 10.
Observe the turn logic. If an object is at 'Start' and follows these turns, which direction is it facing at 'End'?
A.Opposite to Start
B.Same as Start
C.Left of Start
D.Right of Start
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