Kolkata - 2 Class 3 Worksheet SST

Q1: Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs):

(ii) What is the famous bridge in Kolkata called?
(a) Golden Gate Bridge
(b) Howrah Bridge
(c) London Bridge
Ans: (b)
The iconic bridge in Kolkata is called the Howrah Bridge, connecting Kolkata and Howrah across the Hooghly River.

(iii) Which famous festival is celebrated with grand processions in Kolkata?
(a) Diwali
(b) Durga Puja
(c) Eid
Ans: (b)
Durga Puja is a major Hindu festival celebrated with elaborate decorations and processions in Kolkata.

(iv) Which historical figure is associated with Kolkata's fight for independence from British rule?
(a) Mahatma Gandhi
(b) Subhas Chandra Bose
(c) Jawaharlal Nehru
Ans: (b)
Subhas Chandra Bose, a prominent freedom fighter, played a significant role in Kolkata's fight for independence.

(v) What is the popular sweet dish often enjoyed in Kolkata?
(a) Jalebi
(b) Rasgulla
(c) Gulab Jamun
Ans: (b)
Rasgulla is a famous sweet dish originating from Kolkata, made from cottage cheese and sugar syrup.

Q2: True/False Questions:

(ii) The Howrah Bridge is a suspension bridge in Kolkata.
Ans: False
The Howrah Bridge is not a suspension bridge; it is a cantilever bridge.

(iii) Durga Puja is a festival celebrated to mark the victory of Lord Rama over Ravana.
Ans: False
Durga Puja is celebrated to honor the goddess Durga's triumph over the demon Mahishasura.

(iv) Rasgulla is a savory dish commonly found in Kolkata's street food stalls.
Ans: False
Rasgulla is a sweet dessert, not a savory dish, and it is a popular delicacy in Kolkata.

(v) Subhas Chandra Bose was a famous musician from Kolkata.
Ans: False
Subhas Chandra Bose was a renowned freedom fighter and a key figure in India's struggle for independence, not a musician.

Q3: Fill in the blanks

(i) Kolkata is known for creative activities such as __________, __________, __________, art, painting, and literature.
Ans: dance, drama, music

(ii) The name Kolkata stands for the land of __________.
Ans: Kali

(iii) People from all over India and even abroad have come to settle down in Kolkata, making it a melting pot of __________ languages.
Ans: all

(iv) Kolkata is famous for its celebration of __________, which is known as the rich festival of the city.
Ans: Durga Puja

(v) Whenever people think about Kolkata, they recall popular sweets like __________ and __________.
Ans: Sandesh, Rosogolla

Q4: Answer these Questions

(ii) Name three places of tourist interest in Kolkata.
Ans: Victoria Memorial, Birla Planetarium and Science City are three places of tourist interest in Kolkata.

(iii) What clothes do the men and women of Kolkata usually wear?
Ans: People of Kolkata wear dhoti kurta, pyjama-kurta, shirts, trousers, sari-blouse and salwar-kameez.

(iv) Write a few sentences about the transport facilities in Kolkata.
Ans: Kolkata’s main railway stations are Howrah and Sealdah. Kolkata has an underground railway system called the Metro. Kolkata also has an airport named after Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose.

(v) What are the major industries found in Kolkata?
Ans: Jute, textile, rice, rubber, paper and chemical are some of the major industries in Kolkata.