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 โœ” 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 TransportWater TransportAir Transport
Roadways: Bus, Car, Rickshaw, BicycleInland Waterways: Boat, Raft, Ferry BoatDomestic: Helicopter
Railways: Train, Metro, RailwaySea Routes: ShipInternational: Aeroplane

Activity

Q.1) Write the meaning of the following traffic signal lights.

Answer:

Traffic LightMeaning
๐Ÿ”ด RedStop
๐ŸŸก YellowGet Ready / Wait
๐ŸŸข GreenGo

Q.2) Match the road signs with their meanings.

Answer:

Road SignMeaning
Men at WorkMen at Work
School AheadSchool Ahead
No HornDo Not Blow Horn
Speed BreakerSpeed Breaker
No ParkingDo 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 5โ€“6 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 LandBy WaterBy AirOther
Bullock CartBoatNo air transportPalanquin
CamelRaftWalking
Horse

Q.3) Circle the correct option.

Answer:

  1. A train that carries goods โ€“ Goods Train
  2. A transport used in remote areas and mines โ€“ Ropeway
  3. A service used to deliver letters quickly โ€“ Speed Post
  4. 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:

AdvantagesDisadvantages
Easy to talk and send messagesCan distract from studies
Gives information and news quicklyExcessive use affects eyes and health
Helpful during emergenciesReduces face-to-face communication
Useful for maps and GPSCan 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 TransportUse
Bullock CartCarrying people and goods
CamelTravelling in desert areas
HorseRiding and carrying messages
BoatWater transport
RaftWater transport
PalanquinCarrying 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.

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