Learn Class 3 General Knowledge - Transport and Communication

Communication and transport are integral parts of our daily lives. Transportation refers to services that move goods and people using different means of transport, while communication refers to long-distance connections among people.

Transport

Transport is a service which is done by humans, animals and different kinds of vehicles for transportation of goods. In the process of transporting people and goods, the process can be done by land, air and water.

Modes of Transportation

There are three modes of transportation:

  • Road Transport
  • Air Transport
  • Water Transport

Short distances are covered by road transport, which is cheaper and faster.

Transport by ship is the way in which oceans are connected. Ships of varying sizes connect oceans for water transportation.

This is a fast and inexpensive means of transportation for long-distance travel. It does not work for short trips.

Communication

There are numerous methods for connecting with long-distance individuals. Long-distance communication took much longer in the past, but now we can have a conversation within seconds.

Modes of Communication

The three modes of communication are:

  • Postal Communication
  • TeleCommunication
  • Mass Communication

Postal Communication was done through letters, postcards, telegrams. In 2013, telegram service also stopped in India.

TeleCommunication is said to be the fastest communication done using telephones, mobiles. It includes Calls, SMS, Fax Machines and the Internet.

Mass Communication is done by a group of people or a company to send a message to several people simultaneously.

Transport and Communication Sample Questions for Class 3

Question 1

Which of these in Not a special means of transport ?
A. Ambulance
B. Autorickshaw
C. Fire engine
D. Postal van

Question 2

Which of these is a means of mass communication ?
A. Internet
B. Newspaper
C. Television
D. All of these

Question 3

Aeroplanes use airports. What do ship use ?
A. Parking lots
B. Harbours
C. Bus stands
D. None of these

Question 4

Which of the following runs on man power ?
A. Tonga cart
B. Metro train
C. Bicycle
D. Motorbike

Question 5

If you want to travel from Delhi to London in the shortest possible time, which of the following modes of transport would you choose?
A. Train
B. Ship
C. Plane
D. Car