Explore topic-wise MCQs in 3rd Class.

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401.

Rock X is very hard to break while rock Y can be easily powdered using hands. Select the correct option regarding X and Y.

A. X Y  Granite Chalk                
B. X Y  Pumice Granite                
C. X Y  Chalk Slate                
D. X Y  Sandstone Marble
Answer» B. X Y  Pumice Granite                
402.

If (E) is evaporation, (c) is condensation and (P) is precipitation, the correct sequence of these processes in water cycle is

A.  E\[\to \]C\[\to \]P        
B.  P\[\to \]C\[\to \]E  
C.         C\[\to \]E\[\to \]P   
D.         E\[\to \]P\[\to \]C.
Answer» B.  P\[\to \]C\[\to \]E  
403.

Ravi took 100 gms each of three different soils P, Q and R in three identical troughs each with a hole at the base. He poured water (20 mL) over these three soils and collected the water dripping from the trough holes in similar graduated beakers X, Y and Z respectively for soils P, Q and R. His readings were as follows: Beaker X Beaker Y Beaker Z 8 mL 12 mL     12 mL Now, select the soil that is most suitable for pottery.

A.  P                                
B.         R           
C.         Q                               
D.                     None of these
Answer» C.         Q                               
404.

The given graph provides information about noise level in different situations.Which of the following scenarios can create a noise level as indicated on the graph by the letter X?  

A. A plane taking off
B. A dog barking
C. Honking of a car
D. Metro train moving on tracks
Answer» B. A dog barking
405.

Sheetal has taken an empty bottle and Balloon fixed a deflated balloon on its mouth. She placed the bottle in a container filled with hot water. After some time, the balloon gets inflated as shown. What could be the most appropriate reason for this?

A.  Air when gets heated becomes heavier
B.         Air when gets heated becomes lighter and settles down.
C.         Air when gets heated becomes heavier and settles down.
D.         Air when gets heated becomes lighter and rises up.
Answer» E.
406.

Rashmi took three troughs each containing equal amounts of soil taken from different locations. Rashmi poured 500 mL of water gently onto the soil in each trough. Her observation after 30 minutes is shown in the given figure. According to the observations, which trough contains soil that is the most likely to be found at the base of a pond?  

A. Soil in trough E because it absorbed the most wafer.
B. Soil in trough F because it absorbed the most water.
C. Soil in trough G because it absorbed the least water.
D. Soil in trough E because it absorbed the least water.
Answer» E.
407.

The diagrams below show the samples of sticky tapes that were left with their sticky surfaces exposed to air at different locations X, Y and Z in a school. From the amount of dust stuck on the sticky surfaces, select the area which has the maximum level of air pollution.  

A. X                             
B. Y
C. Z                            
D. Cannot be determined
Answer» C. Z                            
408.

Refer to the given figure. What will be formed as the result of the process shown here?

A.  Humus                       
B.  Soil                
C.  Air                 
D.         None of these                     
Answer» C.  Air                 
409.

The given figure shows a cycle of state change of water. What is X, Y and Z?            

A. X Y Z  Water    Ice     Steam                
B. X Y Z  Ice      Steam    Water                
C. X Y Z  Steam    Ice    Water                
D. X Y Z  Steam   Water    Ice
Answer» E.
410.

The people who weave the clothes are called:

A. weavers               
B. clothes men
C. tailors                  
D. workers
Answer» B. clothes men
411.

Silk and woollen clothes are often damaged by:

A. flies                      
B. insects  
C. bacteria              
D. animals
Answer» C. bacteria              
412.

Woollen clothes are prepared from:

A.  wool worms     
B.  carbon compounds
C.  wool of sheep  
D.  cotton plants
Answer» D.  cotton plants
413.

Woollen clothes are mostly used on:

A.  summer days
B.         rainy days
C.  cold days             
D.         cloudy days
Answer» D.         cloudy days
414.

Which of the following is NOT true for cotton pants?

A.  They allow body heat to escape
B.  They absorb body heat
C.  They let the air to circulate freely
D.  They keep our body warm  
Answer» E.
415.

Silk clothes are prepared from:

A. silk flies              
B. flax
C. sheep                 
D. silkworms  
Answer» E.
416.

In winter, woollen clothing is better because:

A.  wool is a poor insulator of heat
B.  wool is a good insulator of heat  
C.  wool does not absorb water
D.  wool is cheaper than cotton
Answer» C.  wool does not absorb water
417.

Dark coloured clothes are preferred in winter because these clothes:

A.  look nice
B.  are in fashion
C.  absorb heat from the atmosphere  
D.  none of these
Answer» D.  none of these
418.

The types of clothes we wear depends on the:

A.  season
B.  climate of the place
C.  occasion
D.  all of these  
Answer» E.
419.

Clothes are made from:

A. fibres                    
B. plants
C. microbes           
D. webs
Answer» B. plants
420.

Cotton clothes are preferred during summer because these clothes:

A.  are light
B.  do not absorb heat
C.  allow the body heat to escape
D.  all of these  
Answer» E.
421.

 Raju is feeling very hot on a summer day. He is sweating too much due to blazing sun. What clothes will keep him comfortable?

A.  Woollen clothes             
B.  Cotton clothes  
C.  Nylon clothes  
D.  Silk clothes
Answer» C.  Nylon clothes  
422.

At which stage is jute plant harvested?

A. Sapling stage
B. Fruiting stage
C. Flowering stage  
D. Seedling stage
Answer» D. Seedling stage
423.

The criss-cross laying of yarns tightly, using weaving machines or knitting rods is called:

A. ginning                               
B. knitting  
C. stitching             
D. spinning
Answer» C. stitching             
424.

Cotton and woollen clothes are rough when compared to silk because:

A.  they have many uneven folds  
B.  they have many even folds
C.  the folds are small and even
D.  the fibres are smooth
Answer» B.  they have many even folds
425.

To protect silk and woollen clothes, we should use:

A.  medicines                         
B.  salt solution
C.  benzene solution           
D.  naphthalene balls  
Answer» E.
426.

Match the following.AB1. BollA. colour2. FibreB. fruits of cotton plant3. DyeC. machine used for weaving4. LoomD. thin threads in the bolls 

A.  1-D, 2-B, 3-A, 4-C            
B.  1-B, 2-D, 3-A, 4-C  
C.  1-B, 2-A, 3-D, 4-C
D.  1-B, 2-A, 3-, 4-D
Answer» C.  1-B, 2-A, 3-D, 4-C
427.

Name the festival in which we worship fire.

A. Lohri         
B. Eid
C. Ganesh Chaturthi       
D. Rakhi
Answer» B. Eid
428.

Cotton and linen are made from _______.

A. animals                       
B. silkworms
C. plants                
D. none of the above
Answer» D. none of the above
429.

One of the examples of pottery is _______.

A. porcelain    
B. porcupine      
C. poultry                        
D. packet
Answer» B. porcupine      
430.

Which one of the following is a man-made fibre?

A. Cotton                        
B. Silk           
C. Nylon              
D. Wool
Answer» D. Wool
431.

Rahul was playing in the field with his friends on a hot summer day. After a while he felt very tired and was sweating very badly. What should you do to make him feel comfortable?         

A. Offer him some water               
B. Give him a chair to sit and relax
C. Arrange a fan for him if possible     
D. All of these
Answer» E.
432.

Silk is obtained from the ______ of the silk worm.

A. egg                              
B. larvae           
C. cocoon            
D. all of the above
Answer» D. all of the above
433.

A silkworm's diet consists of mainly _____

A. rose                             
B. mulberry leaves
C. grains                          
D. none of these
Answer» C. grains                          
434.

Different steps involved in the production of cotton fabric from cotton fruit are given below. Arrange them in correct order.   

A. CBAD       
B. ABCD       
C. DCBS                         
D. BCAD
Answer» B. ABCD       
435.

Some of the items commonly used in our homes are shown in the figure here. Which of these is/are dangerous and can cause accidents?

A. Match box      
B. Electric plug
C. LPG gas stove
D. All of these
Answer» E.
436.

The potter's wheel was invented in _______.

A. India                           
B. South Africa  
C. China                         
D. Egypt
Answer» E.
437.

Attempt the statements as true or false (A) A kiln is a kind of oven in which pots are placed to bake (B) High fired ceramics, like stoneware and porcelain, were first produced by Japanese culture (C) Silk is obtained from the cocoons of silk worms (D) Today we have kerosene stoves, matchsticks, wood/coal, petrol, LPG, etc., to produce water

A. TTFF                          
B. TFTF        
C. FTFT                          
D. FFTT
Answer» C. FTFT                          
438.

Look at the picture and fill the correct option for part B.

A. Saree                          
B. Silk            
C. Ghagra                       
D. Polyester
Answer» C. Ghagra                       
439.

Cotton and woollen clothes are rough when compared to silk because _______.

A. they have many uneven folds      
B. they have many even folds
C. the folds are small and even         
D. the fibres are smooth
Answer» B. they have many even folds
440.

Clothes are made from lots of different materials. Some materials, like______, are made from animal skins. ______and linen are made from plants. Other materials, such as _____, are called 'man-made materials'. Fill up the blanks with appropriate options

A. leather, cotton, polyester     
B. polyester, cotton, leather
C. leather, polyester, cotton            
D. cotton, polyester, leather
Answer» B. polyester, cotton, leather
441.

Which of the following order correctly describes the various ways to produce fire since the beginning of mankind?

A. Matchstick  Stones  Lighter      
B. Stones  Lighter  Matchstick
C. Lighter  Stones  Matchstick      
D. Stones  Matchstick  Lighter
Answer» E.
442.

Match the following List I List II A. Cotton 1. B. Wool 2. C. Silk 3. D. Nylon 4. A          B          C         D           

A. 1          2          3          4     
B. 2          4          1          3
C. 3          4          2          1     
D. 4                      1          2          3
Answer» C. 3          4          2          1     
443.

People also discovered that they can make the clay pots harder by ___ them.

A. breaking          
B. steaming      
C. baking                         
D. throwing
Answer» D. throwing
444.

Arrange the following steps in order      

A. 3, 1, 2, 4       
B. 4, 2, 1, 3       
C. 1, 2, 3, 4                     
D. 4, 3, 2, 1
Answer» B. 4, 2, 1, 3       
445.

Regarding early man which statement is not correct?   Statement A: To cook food, Statement B: To scare away dangerous animals Statement C: To drive cars

A. Only A                        
B. Only B        
C. Only C      
D. Both A & C
Answer» D. Both A & C
446.

From the list given below, find out how many things are made from clay? Earthen pot, clock, sofa, cup & saucer, steel spoons, earthen flower pots, plastic mugs, blackboard, earthen pitcher, earthen wind chime, toothbrush, earthen flower vase.

A. 6                                 
B. 11              
C. 7                                 
D. 5
Answer» B. 11              
447.

Match the following A Kashmir 1 Phulkari B Rajasthan 2 Chkankari C Lucknow 3 Pashmina D Punjab 4 Block print

A. A1, B2, C3, D4           
B. A2, B3, C1, D4   
C. A3, B4, C2, D1           
D. A4, B2, C3, D1
Answer» D. A4, B2, C3, D1
448.

Which one of the following statements is not true regarding safety measures against fire?

A. While lighting a matchstick, always keep it at a distance from your body
B. Never play with fire
C. Wear nylon clothes while cooking in the kitchen
D. Never light a fire near objects which catch fire easily.
Answer» D. Never light a fire near objects which catch fire easily.
449.

We use fire as a means to produce energy which can be used to _______.

A. run steam engines                    
B. run big machines in factories
C. produce electricity                  
D. All of these
Answer» E.
450.

The woollen clothes keep our body warm by _______.

A. heating our body                    
B. absorbing heat from sunlight
C. not allowing body heat to escape      
D. all of these
Answer» D. all of these