Communication - 1 Class 3 Worksheet SST

Q1: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)

(ii) Which of these belong to postal communication?
(a) Money order
(b) Telephone
(c) Computer
(d) E-mail
Ans: (d)
The system whereby messages are transmitted via the post office. synonyms: mail, mail service, post.

(iii) Who invented the telephone?
(a) Alexander Bell Graham
(b) Tim Burners Lee
(c) Martin Cooper
(d) None of these
Ans: (a)
Alexander Graham Bell is often credited with being the inventor of the telephone since he was awarded the first successful patent.

(iv) Written form of communication is done through
(a) Radio
(b) Smartphones
(c) Smoke signal
(d) Satellite
Ans: (b)
Written communication is the act of writing, typing or printing symbols like letters and numbers to convey information.

(v) Which of these does not belong to mass media?
(a) Newspaper
(b) Radio
(c) Magazine
(d) Telephone
Ans: (a)
Newspapers are print media and/or the news gathering organizations that produce them.

Q2: Fill in the blanks

(i) We can send an ___________ through the internet.
Ans: email

(ii) _________, ________ and ________ are the means of mass communication.
Ans: Radio, smartphone and magazines

(iii) We send and receive money through ___________.
Ans: money order.

(iv) A FAX (Facsimile Automated Xerox) machine uses a __________ line for instantly sending written messages.
Ans: telephone

(v) Mass communication includes the distribution of information through radio, television, newspapers, magazines, and __________.
Ans: smartphones

Q3: Match the following

Q4: True & False

(i) Today, communication has become very fast and easy.
Ans: True

(ii) Postal service is the oldest and cheapest means of communication.
Ans: True

(iii) An electronic mail can be sent by postal communication.
Ans: False

(iv) Urgent messages were sent through telegrams, and this service is still widely used in India.
Ans: False

(v) Mobile phones or smartphones have multiple uses, including making phone calls, sending SMS, surfing the internet, and more.
Ans: True

Q5: Answer the following questions

(i) What is the use of internet?
Ans: The internet is sharing information across the worldwide network of computers. Internet means interconnected network, i.e., the connection of all computers to a central network. The networks are formed either through connected cables or any other devices.

(ii) What do you mean by communication?
Ans: Communication involves exchange of thoughts, opinions, or information among people. There are many ways/means of communication. We can communicate by writing, orally or by gestures. Three main means of communication are postal communication, telecommunication and mass communication.

(iii) How did the people in ancient times communicate?
Ans: In ancient times people communicated by making loud sounds with Dhols and Nagadas, by throwing colours in the air, by litting fire so that the smoke goes up and that they can indicate to each other. Ancient times or in ancient India people traveled from one place to another in search of food and shelter.

(iv) Which is the fastest means of communication?
Ans: Telephone was invented by Alexander Graham Bell. It is the fastest means of communication.