Means of Transport Class 4 (SST) Questions and Answers
New Words Found: Containers : Big boxes made of wood or metal to transport goods Bulky : Very large and massive Cargo : Goods carried by a ship, aeroplane etc.
Important Notes:
+ Early man used to travel on foot or on the backs of animals. + The invention of wheel led to faster means of transport like car, bus and train. + All the means of transport can be put into three main categories- land transport, air transport and water transport. + We use cars, bicycles, buses and trains on the roads; ships and boats on water; and aeroplanes and helicopters in the air to travel.
EXERCISE
A. Tick(✓) the correct answer :
1. It is an example of land transport. a. Bus [box] b. Scooter [box] c. both of these [tikbox] 2. It is the most expensive means of travel. a. Train [box] b. Ship [box] c. aeroplane [tikbox] 3. It is the fastest means of transport. a. Aeroplane [tikbox] b. Train [box] c. ship [box] 4. The full form of DTC is- a. Delhi Transport Corporation [box] b. Dolly Toy Corporation [box] c. Divine Transport Corporation [tikbox]
Fill in the blanks.
1. National highways are also called trunk road. 2. District roads connect smaller town and districts. 3. India has more than 64000 km long rail network. 4. Roads can be metalled or non-metalled.
Short Answer Questions.
1. What is a kuchcha road?
Roads having narrow lanes of mud are called Kuchcha roads.
2. What is a pucca road?
Roads made with cement, stones and tar are called pucca roads.
3. Name two private airlines of India.
Indigo and Spicejet are two private airlines of India.
4. What is a cargo ship?
The ships that carry goods are called cargo ships.
Answer the Following Questions.
1. Why should a country have good roads?
A country should have good roads to make its development fast and also to transport the people and goods quickly to the desired places in general times as well as during emergencies
2. Why are the railways the lifeline of India?
Railways are the lifeline of India since the rail network is more than 64,000 km long and is the second largest network in Asia and fourth largest in the world.
3. How are the DTC buses useful for the people of Delhi?
The DTC buses are useful for the people of Delhi because it helps them to travel to and from work.
4. What is the importance of aeroplanes?
Aeroplanes transport both people and goods to different parts of a country as well as the world quickly. It also helps to transport perishable goods like fruits, vegetables, milk etc.
5. When are the helicopters used?
Helicopters are used during emergencies to rescue people and to drop food and medicines for the immediate relief of people hit by cyclones, floods, earthquakes and other natural calamities. Helicopters are also used during war time.
Helicopters are used during emergencies to rescue people and to drop food and medicines for the immediate relief of people hit by cyclones, floods, earthquakes and other natural calamities. Helicopters are also used during war time.
