Olympiad Test Level 1: Transportation and Communication - 2 - Class 4 MCQ

Land is utilized as a medium of trade, especially in real estate, agriculture, and property markets. It is a valuable asset for buying, selling, and leasing. While food, clothes, and books can be traded, land is a more common and significant medium of trade in economic transactions.

A ship is a type of water transport that moves across oceans, seas, or rivers. It is used for carrying goods and passengers over long distances on water. Unlike land or air transport, ships travel on water bodies.

A cycle does not produce smoke because it is human-powered and does not require fuel for operation. In contrast, cars and trucks run on fuel and produce smoke (exhaust gases), making them less eco-friendly compared to cycles.

Tanker ships are designed to carry large quantities of liquids, most commonly oil. They are used to transport crude oil, chemicals, or other liquid goods across oceans and seas. The other options (food, stones, clothes) are typically transported by other types of ships or vehicles.

A motorcycle is a personal means of transport because it is typically used by an individual for personal travel. The other options (bus, ship, plane) are generally used for public or group transportation.

Trains run on railway tracks, so the system is called railways. This type of transport involves vehicles that travel on tracks, unlike airways (for air travel), waterways (for water transport), or landways.

E-mail (electronic mail) is a method of exchanging messages between people through internet.

An autorickshaw is a common means of transport used for daily travel and is not considered a "special" means of transport. The other options—fire engine, postal van, and ambulance—are special vehicles used for specific purposes like emergency services, delivery, and transportation of goods or patients.

Television is the medium that broadcasts both pictures and sound. It allows the transmission of moving images and audio to be received by viewers for entertainment, news, and other programs. The other options—E-mail, telegraph, and fax—do not broadcast pictures and sound.

Television is a mode of mass communication because it is used to reach a large audience, delivering information, entertainment, and news to many people at once. It is not personal communication, print media, or social media, as those are different forms of communication.

The image shown represents waterways, which refers to the transportation routes that are navigable by water, such as rivers, lakes, and oceans. These are used for moving goods and people via boats, ships, and other vessels. The other options (airways, roadways, landways) refer to air and land transportation methods, not water-based ones.

• As of 2024, there are 13 major ports in India. The ports are managed and regulated by the central government. 
• Some of the major ports in India include: Chennai Port, Cochin Port, Jawaharlal Nehru Port, Kolkata Port, Mumbai Port, Paradip Port, and Visakhapatnam Port.

We can chat with our known ones via the internet using platforms like messaging apps, social media, or video calling services. While e-mail (Option B) is used for communication, it is generally not used for real-time chatting. Landline (Option C) and television (Option D) are not typically used for chatting.

Perishable goods are typically transported by aeroplanes because they offer the fastest mode of transport, ensuring that items like fresh fruits, vegetables, or medicines reach their destination quickly before they spoil. While trucks can also transport perishable goods, aeroplanes are preferred for long-distance and urgent deliveries.

A bicycle runs on man power because it is powered by the rider pedaling. Unlike a motorbike, car, or van, which rely on engines or fuel, a bicycle is human-powered.