STD 3 EVS Means of Transport Complete Textbook Solutions
Read Chapter 8 Means of Transport complete textbook solutions for STD 3 EVS
8.Means of Transport
STD 3 EVS
Chapter 8 โ Means of Transport
Textbook Question Answers (Digest Format)
Let’s Talk
Q.1) Name the following means of transport.
Answer:
- Goods Train
- Metro Train / Bullet Train
- Aeroplane
- Ship
- Camel
- Bullock Cart
- Car
- Bicycle
Activity: Put a โ mark against the vehicles you have seen or travelled in.
Q.2) Which vehicle is used to travel very long distances on Earth?
Answer:
Aeroplane
Try It
Q.1) Write the names of the following vehicles under the correct categories.
Vehicles:
Bus, Train, Car, Helicopter, Ferry Boat, Rickshaw, Aeroplane, Boat, Bicycle, Metro, Railway, Raft, Ship
Answer:
| Land Transport | Water Transport | Air Transport |
| Roadways: Bus, Car, Rickshaw, Bicycle | Inland Waterways: Boat, Raft, Ferry Boat | Domestic: Helicopter |
| Railways: Train, Metro, Railway | Sea Routes: Ship | International: Aeroplane |
Activity
Q.1) Write the meaning of the following traffic signal lights.
Answer:
| Traffic Light | Meaning |
| ๐ด Red | Stop |
| ๐ก Yellow | Get Ready / Wait |
| ๐ข Green | Go |
Q.2) Match the road signs with their meanings.
Answer:
| Road Sign | Meaning |
| Men at Work | Men at Work |
| School Ahead | School Ahead |
| No Horn | Do Not Blow Horn |
| Speed Breaker | Speed Breaker |
| No Parking | Do Not Park Here |
Let’s Learn with the Help of Parents
Q.1) Which vehicle does not need any fuel?
Answer:
- Bicycle
- Palanquin
Q.2) Which animals are helpful while travelling in difficult hilly regions?
Answer:
- Mule
- Horse
- Yak
Let’s Think
Trip to Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve
Answer:
(a) When will you start your journey?
Early morning.
(b) Which means of transport will you use?
Bus / Train / Car.
(c) How much time will the journey take?
About 5โ6 hours (depending on the distance).
(d) What things will you carry?
- Clothes
- Water bottle
- Food
- Camera
- Binoculars
- Medicines
- Identity Card
(e) Which important places will you see on the way?
- Forest areas
- Villages
- Chandrapur city
Find Out
Q.1) Who invented the telephone?
Answer:
Alexander Graham Bell
Q.2) Who invented the computer?
Answer:
Charles Babbage
Exercise
Q.1) Write the names of the following.
(a) Vehicles that move on roads
Answer:
- Car
- Bus
- Truck
- Bicycle
- Motorcycle
(b) Vehicles that move in water
Answer:
- Ship
- Boat
- Ferry
- Submarine
(c) Vehicles that move on railway tracks
Answer:
- Train
- Metro
- Goods Train
(d) Vehicles that move in the air
Answer:
- Aeroplane
- Helicopter
- Drone
Q.2) Complete the Concept Map.
Means of Transport Used Before Machines Were Invented
| By Land | By Water | By Air | Other |
| Bullock Cart | Boat | No air transport | Palanquin |
| Camel | Raft | Walking | |
| Horse |
Q.3) Circle the correct option.
Answer:
- A train that carries goods โ Goods Train
- A transport used in remote areas and mines โ Ropeway
- A service used to deliver letters quickly โ Speed Post
- A bird used in olden times to send messages โ Pigeon
Q.4) Travel Planning Activity
Example: Palghar to Mahabaleshwar
(a) Which vehicles will you use?
Bus / Car
(b) Which big towns or cities will come on the way?
- Mumbai
- Pune
(c) What will you mainly see there?
- Hills
- Lakes
- Strawberry farms
- Waterfalls
Q.5) Discuss about Mobile Phones.
Answer:
| Advantages | Disadvantages |
| Easy to talk and send messages | Can distract from studies |
| Gives information and news quickly | Excessive use affects eyes and health |
| Helpful during emergencies | Reduces face-to-face communication |
| Useful for maps and GPS | Can become addictive |
Activities
Activity 1: Collect pictures of the means of transport used in ancient times and paste them in your scrapbook.
Answer:
| Means of Transport | Use |
| Bullock Cart | Carrying people and goods |
| Camel | Travelling in desert areas |
| Horse | Riding and carrying messages |
| Boat | Water transport |
| Raft | Water transport |
| Palanquin | Carrying people |
Activity 2: Write the facilities provided for specially-abled people in public transport.
Answer:
- Reserved seats in buses and trains
- Ramps and lifts at stations
- Wheelchair facilities
- Special toilets
- Audio announcements
- Tactile paths for visually impaired people
- Ticket concessions
Additional Important Question Answers
Q.1) What are the three main means of transport?
Answer:
The three main means of transport are:
- Land Transport
- Water Transport
- Air Transport
Q.2) Which is the fastest means of transport?
Answer:
Air transport is the fastest means of transport.
Q.3) Which is the cheapest means of transport for carrying heavy goods?
Answer:
Water transport is the cheapest means of transporting heavy goods.
Q.4) Why are traffic rules important?
Answer:
Traffic rules help to prevent accidents, reduce traffic congestion and ensure the safety of drivers, passengers and pedestrians.
Q.5) What should we do while crossing the road?
Answer:
- Use the zebra crossing.
- Look right, left and right again.
- Cross only when the road is clear.
- Obey traffic signals.
Q.6) Why should we wear a helmet while riding a two-wheeler?
Answer:
We should wear a helmet because it protects our head and reduces the risk of serious injuries during an accident.
Q.7) Why should we wear a seat belt while travelling in a car?
Answer:
A seat belt keeps us safe and helps prevent serious injuries during sudden braking or accidents.
Q.8) Name any four road transport vehicles.
Answer:
- Bus
- Car
- Bicycle
- Motorcycle
Q.9) Name any four water transport vehicles.
Answer:
- Boat
- Ship
- Ferry
- Raft
Q.10) Name any two air transport vehicles.
Answer:
- Aeroplane
- Helicopter
Q.11) Name any two railway transport vehicles.
Answer:
- Passenger Train
- Goods Train
Key Points to Remember
- There are three main means of transport: land, water and air.
- Roadways and railways are types of land transport.
- Air transport is the fastest means of transport.
- Water transport is economical for carrying heavy goods.
- Always follow traffic rules and traffic signals.
- Wear a helmet while riding a two-wheeler and a seat belt while travelling in a car.
- Public transport provides special facilities such as ramps and reserved seats for specially-abled people.