Means of Transport for Class 3 Questions and Answers

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Means of Transport


In ancient times, people used to walk on foot to travel from one place to another.

When wheel was invented people began to travel by cart.

With the development of science and technology, different mode of transports such as bicycle, rickshaw, motor cycle, scooter, car, bus, train, ship and aeroplane was invented. These are all different means of transport.

This chapter is important for students studying in Class 3. Let's learn more about the Means of Transport.

Means of Transport for Class 3

Means of Transport for Class 3

The means of transport allowed people as well as goods to be carried from one place to another in shortest time.

We choose transport on the basis of the distance to be travelled, cost of travel and time required.

There are three main means of transport. They are land transport, air transport and water transport.

Land Transport

Land Transport

Land Transport

Means of transport that move on land only are called land transport.

As land transport is cheaper, it is the most common means of transporting people and goods from one place to another.

Example of land transport are bicycle, motor cycle, scooter, car, bus, train, bullock cart and camel cart.

Air Transport

Aeroplane

Aeroplane

Means of transport that move in the air only are called air transport. 

Air transport can move people and goods from one place to another very quickly but it is very expensive.

Example of air transport are aeroplane and helicopter. Aeroplanes take off from airports.

Water Transport

Ship

Ship

Means of transport that move only on water are called water transport. 

Water travel is slow as compared to land and air travel. Ships are used for travelling short distances and to transport huge quantities of goods to far away places. 

Example of water transport are boat, steamer and ship.

Use of animals for transport

Bullock Cart

Bullock Cart

In older days, animals were used as a means of transport. Carts pulled by bullocks, horses and camels were used to carry people and goods from one place to another.

In desert, camels were used as transport. A camel is called the ship of the desert. In hilly areas, ponies and mules are used to carry people and goods. In forests, elephants are used to move heavy logs.

Let's solve some Means of Transport for Class 3 Questions and Answers. Below I have included some exercises in the form of Questions & Answers, and Fill in the Blanks.

And in the end, I have also included 20 Quiz Questions on this Chapter. Make sure to answer the quiz questions.

Let's get started.

A. ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS.

1. What do you understand by the term 'means of transport'?



To go to places which are far away from us, we have to use a bicycle, rickshaw, scooter, car, bus, train, ship or aeroplane. These are all called different means of transport.

2. How do we choose a means of transport when we want to travel?


While travelling the means of transport we choose will depend on the distance to be travelled, the money we can spend and the time available.

3. Water transport is slow. Then why do people use it?


Water transport is slow but still people use it to travel short distances and to transport huge quantities of goods to other places.

4. Name five means of land transport.


Five means of land transport are-
Bus, Train, Bicycle, Trucks and Tongas.

5. What are the common means of transport in our villages?


Bicycles, bullock-carts and tractors are the common means of transport in our villages.

B. FILL IN THE BLANKS.

1. Camels are used as means of transport mainly in ________.

2. Aeroplanes take off from ________.

3. India has one of the largest ________ network in the world.

4. __________ is the fastest means of transport.



desert
airport
railway
aeroplane

Quiz Questions on the subject - Means of Transport for Class 3

Hey children, below I am presenting 10 quiz questions. Each question has four answer options out of which only one option is the correct answer.

Sit with a pencil and paper, go through each question one by one and write the answer for each question which you think is the right answer.

After completing the quiz, you can check your answer with the answers we have given at the end of the quiz.

Let's start the quiz.

  1. What do you call a vehicle that travels on water?

    2. a) Car

    b) Bicycle

    c) Boat

    d) Train

  2. Which means of transport can fly high in the sky?

    3. a) Bus

    b) Helicopter

    c) Submarine

    d) Skateboard

  3. What moves on tracks and carries people and goods?

    4. a) Airplane

    b) Truck

    c) Train

    d) Scooter

  4. Which vehicle is powered by pedals and has two wheels?

    5. a) Motorcycle

    b) Tricycle

    c) Bicycle

    d) Roller coaster

  5. What do you call a small vehicle that travels underground?

    6. a) Elevator

    b) Subway

    c) Sailboat

    d) Jet ski

  6. Which means of transport floats on water and is used for fishing?

    7. a) Jet ski

    b) Sailboat

    c) Skateboard

    d) Bus

  7. Which means of transport is known for its use on farms to plow fields and carry loads?

    8. a) Surfboard

    b) Tractor

    c) Motor cycle

    d) Skateboard

  8. Which vehicle is usually pulled by horses and used for transportation in the past?

    9. a) Carriage

    b) Motorcycle

    c) Speedboat

    d) Bicycle

  9. What do you call a vehicle that travels in the air and carries passengers?

    10. a) Spaceship

    b) Bicycle

    c) Airplane

    d) Canoe

  10. Which means of transport is used for carrying goods across the ocean?

    11. a) Airplane

    b) Ship

    c) Submarine

    d) Boat

  11. What kind of vehicle is used for traveling long distances on highways?

    12. a) Train

    b) Bus

    c) Motorcycle

    d) Truck

  12. Which vehicle can travel both on land and in the water?

    13. a) Submarine

    b) Hot air balloon

    c) Amphibious vehicle

    d) Jet ski

  13. What do you call a vehicle that is powered by the wind and used for sailing?

    14. a) Airplane

    b) Helicopter

    c) Sailboat

    d) Motorcycle

  14. Which means of transport is designed to carry astronauts into space?

    15. a) Rocket

    b) Bicycle

    c) Skateboard

    d) Tractor

  15. What type of vehicle is designed to carry heavy loads in construction sites?

    16. a) Bulldozer

    b) Sailboat

    c) Scooter

    d) Bicycle

  16. Which means of transport is pulled by a team of animals in snowy regions?

    17. a) Sledge

    b) Speedboat

    c) Submarine

    d) Skateboard

  17. What do you call a vehicle that travels on a track above the ground and is often found in theme parks?

    18. a) Roller coaster

    b) Hot air balloon

    c) Motorcycle

    d) Rowboat

  18. Which vehicle is used for exploring the depths of the ocean?

    19. a) Submarine

    b) Sailboat

    c) Jet ski

    d) Canoe

  19. What of the following vehicle doesn't need fuel or electricity to run?

    20. a) Bicycle

    b) Car

    c) Bus

    d) Train

  20. Which means of transport is known for its iconic red double-decker buses in London?

    21. a) Taxi

    b) Bus

    c) Tram

    d) Bicycle

Correct Answers:

  1. c) Boat
  2. b) Helicopter
  3. c) Train
  4. c) Bicycle
  5. b) Subway
  6. b) Sailboat
  7. b) Tractor
  8. a) Carriage
  9. c) Airplane
  10. b) Ship
  11. b) Bus
  12. c) Amphibious vehicle
  13. c) Sailboat
  14. a) Rocket
  15. a) Bulldozer
  16. a) Sledge
  17. a) Roller coaster
  18. a) Submarine
  19. a) Bicycle
  20. b) Bus

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