Transportation Quiz

Which of the following are means of water transport only? P - Submarine Q – Postal Van R – Spaceship S – Fire truck T – Cargo ship U - Ferry

1. P, T and U
2. Q, R and S
3. S, T and U
4. P, Q and R

Answer: (a) P, T and U

Refer to the given flow chart and select the option that correctly identifies A, B and C:

1. A - Ferry B - Submarine C - Ship
2. A - Aeroplane B - Car C - Ferry
3. A - Bus B - Motorbike C - Ferry
4. A - Jeep B - Cable Car C - Bus

Answer: (d) A - Jeep B - Cable Car C - Bus

Harry pasted two pictures namely 1 and 2 in his notebook related to transport as shown below: Choose the relevant statement regarding the pictures given:

1. 1 - Electric rail running on city streets 2 - Underground rail system running on electricity
2. 1 - Meant for travel between two cities only 2 - Used in hilly areas or mountains in some cities
3. 1 - Travels underground only 2 - Meant for inter-city travel only
4. 1 - Powered by coal 2 - Powered by diesel

Answer: (a) 1 - Electric rail running on city streets 2 - Underground rail system running on electricity

Allen made four groups each with two means of transport with some similarity. In doing so he made an incorrect group. Identify the INCORRECT group:

1. Steamer, Ferry
2. Hot air balloon, Tram
3. Volvo Bus, Scooter
4. Jet plane, Rocket

Answer: (b) Hot air balloon, Tram

Fiona was studying about environmental effect of transportation. Which vehicle causes more air pollution?

1. A bicycle
2. An electric scooter
3. A car running on petrol
4. An electric car

Answer: (c) A car running on petrol

A word is underlined in each option which does not belong to the group. In which of the following options the INCORRECT word is underlined for the group?

1. Sailboat, Cargo ship, Scooter
2. Glider, Space shuttle, Tram
3. Passenger train, Tram, Bicycle
4. Postal Van, Ambulance, Submarine

Answer: (b) Glider, Space shuttle, Tram

Which of the following statements is incorrect about roadways? a) Roadways are used by cars, buses and bicycles. b) Roadways help people travel short and long distances. c) Roadways are the fastest way to travel between countries. d) Roadways connect cities, towns and villages. e) Roadways are used for public transport only.

1. a and b
2. b and c
3. c and e
4. d and e

Answer: (c) c and e

The given box contains some letters. Name of which of the following we CANNOT get from these letters?

1. In large cities, a special kind of transport allows people to travel across rivers or large bodies of water within the city.
2. In busy cities, these are special transport systems that travel on elevated tracks, reducing traffic congestion.
3. During a vacation, a family going on a tour in a big city and wants to see many places find this mode of transport convenient.
4. Means of personal land transport.

Answer: (a) In large cities, a special kind of transport allows people to travel across rivers or large bodies of water within the city.

In many large cities, there is a transport system that runs on tracks but does not get affected by traffic on the roads. This can travel underground as well. Which transport system is this?

Answer: (d)

Which combination of vehicles is incorrectly classified?

1. Car: Land, Boat: Water, Helicopter: Air
2. Bicycle: Land, Yacht: Water, Airplane: Air
3. Scooter: Land, Submarine: Water, Jet: Air
4. Subway Train: Land, Steamer: Water, Hot air Balloon: Land

Answer: (d) Subway Train: Land, Steamer: Water, Hot air Balloon: Land