Chapter 4: Travel & Transport
Land, Water & Air Vehicles, Wheels, Safety on Roads & Eco-Travel | CBSE Session 2026–27
Core Pedagogical Competencies & Concepts
- Theme of 'Travel & Transport': Exploring human community networks and societal roles.
- Fostering civic responsibility, mutual respect for community helpers, and safety rules.
- Developing environmental stewardship and neighborhood awareness.
All Textbook Exercises & In-Text Tasks (16 Questions)
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Q1
Modes of Transport • Three Types
Name the three main modes of transport and give two examples of vehicles for each.
[3 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Model Answer:
1. Land Transport: Bicycle, scooter, car, bus, train.
2. Water Transport: Boat, ship, steamer, ferry.
3. Air Transport: Aeroplane, helicopter, rocket.
1. Land Transport: Bicycle, scooter, car, bus, train.
2. Water Transport: Boat, ship, steamer, ferry.
3. Air Transport: Aeroplane, helicopter, rocket.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Land transport examples
1 M
Water transport examples
1 M
Air transport examples
1 M
Q2
Fastest Means of Transport
Which is the fastest mode of travel in the world?
[1 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Model Answer:
Air Transport (Aeroplane) is the fastest means of transport.
Air Transport (Aeroplane) is the fastest means of transport.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Aeroplane / Air transport
1 M
Q3
Land Transport • Rails
Which vehicle carries hundreds of passengers and heavy goods across long distances on iron tracks?
[1 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Model Answer:
A Train (Railways).
A Train (Railways).
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Train
1 M
Q4
Eco-friendly Vehicles • No Pollution
Name two means of transport that do NOT run on petrol or diesel and cause zero smoke pollution.
[2 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Model Answer:
Bicycle (pedal cycle) and E-rickshaw / Electric cycle (also walking).
Bicycle (pedal cycle) and E-rickshaw / Electric cycle (also walking).
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Bicycle and electric vehicle
2 M
Q5
Special Vehicles • Emergency
Name the vehicle used by:
(a) Doctors to carry critically sick patients → _______
(b) Firefighters to spray water on big fires → _______
(c) Police officers on road patrol → _______
[3 Marks]
(a) Doctors to carry critically sick patients → _______
(b) Firefighters to spray water on big fires → _______
(c) Police officers on road patrol → _______
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Model Answer:
(a) Ambulance
(b) Fire Engine
(c) Police PCR Van / Patrol Car
(a) Ambulance
(b) Fire Engine
(c) Police PCR Van / Patrol Car
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Ambulance
1 M
Fire engine
1 M
Police patrol car
1 M
Q6
Matching • Vehicles & Wheels
Match each vehicle with its number of wheels:
1. Bicycle (A) 4 wheels
2. Auto-rickshaw (B) 2 wheels
3. Motor Car (C) 3 wheels
[2 Marks]
1. Bicycle (A) 4 wheels
2. Auto-rickshaw (B) 2 wheels
3. Motor Car (C) 3 wheels
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Model Answer:
• 1. Bicycle → (B) 2 wheels
• 2. Auto-rickshaw → (C) 3 wheels
• 3. Motor Car → (A) 4 wheels
• 1. Bicycle → (B) 2 wheels
• 2. Auto-rickshaw → (C) 3 wheels
• 3. Motor Car → (A) 4 wheels
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
All 3 wheel counts correct
2 M
Q7
Fill in the Blanks • Vehicles
Fill in the blanks:
(a) A ship sails on deep _______ (water / railway track).
(b) A helicopter lands on a _______ (helipad / bus stop).
(c) We must always wear a _______ (helmet / cap) while riding a two-wheeler.
[3 Marks]
(a) A ship sails on deep _______ (water / railway track).
(b) A helicopter lands on a _______ (helipad / bus stop).
(c) We must always wear a _______ (helmet / cap) while riding a two-wheeler.
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Model Answer:
(a) water
(b) helipad
(c) helmet
(a) water
(b) helipad
(c) helmet
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
water
1 M
helipad
1 M
helmet
1 M
Q8
Animal Transport • Desert and Mountains
Which animal is called the 'Ship of the Desert'? Which animal carries loads in steep hills?
[2 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Model Answer:
• Camel is the Ship of the Desert.
• Pony / Mule / Donkey carries loads in steep mountains.
• Camel is the Ship of the Desert.
• Pony / Mule / Donkey carries loads in steep mountains.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Camel
1 M
Pony / mule
1 M
Q9
True or False • Transport Facts
State True or False:
(a) Trains run on concrete highways just like scooters.
(b) Fastening a car seatbelt keeps passengers safe in sudden stops.
[2 Marks]
(a) Trains run on concrete highways just like scooters.
(b) Fastening a car seatbelt keeps passengers safe in sudden stops.
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Model Answer:
(a) False. Trains run on railway tracks.
(b) True. Seatbelts save lives.
(a) False. Trains run on railway tracks.
(b) True. Seatbelts save lives.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
(a) False
1 M
(b) True
1 M
Q10
Public Transport • Mass Transit
What is an underground or elevated electric passenger train inside large cities called?
[1 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Model Answer:
The Metro Train (Metro Rail).
The Metro Train (Metro Rail).
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Metro train
1 M
Q11
Water Transport • Harbour
Where do big cargo and passenger ships load and unload at the seashore?
[1 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Model Answer:
At a Port (or Harbour).
At a Port (or Harbour).
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Port / harbour
1 M
Q12
Pilots and Captains • Drivers
Who drives:
(a) An aeroplane? → _______
(b) A ship? → _______
[2 Marks]
(a) An aeroplane? → _______
(b) A ship? → _______
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Model Answer:
(a) Aeroplane → Pilot
(b) Ship → Captain
(a) Aeroplane → Pilot
(b) Ship → Captain
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Pilot
1 M
Captain
1 M
Q13
Road Safety • Seatbelt and Helmet
Why is it mandatory to wear a helmet on a motorcycle?
[1 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Model Answer:
To protect our head and brain from severe injury in case of a road accident.
To protect our head and brain from severe injury in case of a road accident.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Protects head from injury
1 M
Q14
Odd One Out • Transport
Find the odd one out: [Bus, Car, Helicopter, Scooter].
[1 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Model Answer:
Helicopter is an air transport vehicle, while Bus, Car, and Scooter are land transport vehicles.
Helicopter is an air transport vehicle, while Bus, Car, and Scooter are land transport vehicles.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Helicopter with reason
1 M
Q15
Carpooling • Saving Fuel
How does traveling together in school buses or carpools help the environment?
[1 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Model Answer:
It reduces the number of cars on the road, which saves petrol and decreases smoke and traffic jams.
It reduces the number of cars on the road, which saves petrol and decreases smoke and traffic jams.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Saves fuel and reduces pollution
1 M
Q16
Space Vehicle • Rocket
What vehicle is used by astronauts to travel outside the Earth into outer space?
[1 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Model Answer:
A Rocket (Spacecraft).
A Rocket (Spacecraft).
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Rocket / spacecraft
1 M
🌟 NEP 2020 Competency-Based Case Study
Travel & Transport Civic Context Study
Every child is an important member of a vibrant neighborhood community. In 'Travel & Transport', learners explore how mutual support, civic awareness, and safety create a peaceful environment.
Analytical Task: How does understanding 'Travel & Transport' help us become caring and responsible citizens?
Evaluation & Model Answer:
It helps us appreciate the work of others, follow community rules, protect public places, and ensure the safety and happiness of everyone around us.
Rubric: 1.5 M for community understanding + 1.5 M for civic action