Means of Transport Quiz - CBSE Class 5 Social Science

Free practice quiz: Means of Transport (CBSE Class 5 Social Science). 20 multiple-choice questions with answers and explanations. Play online, no sign-up needed.

This CBSE Class 5 Social Science practice quiz has 20 multiple-choice questions on Means of Transport, and 20 of them come with an explanation. Try the 5 sample questions below (tap an option to check yourself), then play the full quiz online. No sign-up needed.

Sample questions

1. What is the primary means of transport for long-distance travel across continents?

   1. Airplane
   2. Bicycle
   3. Bus
   4. Subway
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   Answer: A. Airplane

   Airplanes are used for long-distance travel across continents due to their speed and capability to cover vast distances.

2. What means of transport is primarily used for transporting oil and gas?

   1. Pipeline
   2. Train
   3. Bus
   4. Bicycle
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   Answer: A. Pipeline

   Pipelines are used to transport oil and gas over long distances since they are efficient and safe for liquid and gas transit.

3. Which transport mode reduces travel time by skipping road traffic?

   1. Metro
   2. Bicycle
   3. Car
   4. Bus
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   Answer: A. Metro

   Metros operate on dedicated tracks, allowing them to avoid road congestion and reduce travel times.

4. Which transport is most suitable for mountainous regions?

   1. Cable car
   2. Scooter
   3. Subway
   4. Train
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   Answer: A. Cable car

   Cable cars are ideal for mountainous areas as they can easily travel steep inclines without roads.

5. How do hovercrafts move over water and land surfaces?

   1. On a cushion of air
   2. Sliding with skis
   3. Floating with balloons
   4. Rolling with wheels
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   Answer: A. On a cushion of air

   Hovercrafts create a cushion of air under them, allowing them to float over both water and land surfaces smoothly.

More questions in this quiz

Answers and explanations are in the full quiz.

1. Which means of transport is mostly used for personal short-distance daily commuting?
2. Which vehicle runs on tracks and can carry many passengers at once?
3. What is a common means of public transportation in cities using tracks and electricity?
4. Which type of marine transport is mainly used to move cargo across seas?
5. How do submarines primarily move under the sea?
6. In what environment would a helicopter typically be used for transport?
7. Which transport method is eco-friendly and promotes healthy living?
8. Which transport method is predominantly used by astronauts?
9. What allows bullet trains to travel at high speeds?
10. Which of these is a traditional means of transport in desert regions?
11. Why are drones increasingly used for delivery services?
12. What is an advantage of electric vehicles over traditional fuel vehicles?
13. Which futuristic transport system is known for vacuum tube technology?
14. What is a major challenge faced by autonomous vehicles?
15. How do maglev trains eliminate friction to move efficiently?

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