ISSO Class 3 - Sample question paper 06
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Q) Match the columns and select the correct option.
| a. Plumber | 1. Shovel |
| b. Farmer | 2. Trowel |
| c. Mason | 3. Wrench |
| d. Electrician | 4. Wire stripper |
A. a - 2, b - 3, c - 4, d - 1
B. a - 3, b - 2, c - 1, d - 4
C. a - 4, b - 2, c - 3, d - 1
D. a - 3, b - 1, c - 2, d - 4
Answer: D. a - 3, b - 1, c - 2, d - 4
Q) Select the correct statement(s).
1. The Atlantic Ocean is the largest ocean on Earth.
2. The Sahara Desert is the world's largest hot desert.
3. The Himalayas are the youngest mountain range in the world.
4. Mount Everest is in the Western Hemisphere.
Answer: B. 2 and 3 only
Explanation: Statement 1 is incorrect because the Pacific Ocean is the largest ocean and not Atlantic. Statement 4 is incorrect as Mount Everest is in the Eastern Hemisphere, not the Western Hemisphere. Statements 2 and 3 are correct as the Sahara Desert is the world's largest hot desert, and the Himalayas are the youngest mountain range in the world.
Q) Unscramble the given letters to obtain the name of a festival and select the option that is correct regarding it.
J A Y V D A H S A I M I A
A. It is a famous Hindu festival to celebrate the victory of good over evil.
B. It is a famous Jain festival which marks the birth of Lord Mahavir.
C. It is one of the important Christian festivals which celebrates coming back of Jesus Christ to life.
D. It is a famous Hindu festival to celebrate the birth of Lord Krishna.
Answer: A. It is a famous Hindu festival to celebrate the victory of good over evil.
Explanation: The unscrambled word is "VIJAYADASHAMI," and it refers to Dussehra, a Hindu festival that celebrates the victory of good over evil.
Q) Identify the correct statement(s).
1. India is the seventh largest country by land area in the world.
2. ‘Cape Comorin’ is the southernmost point of the Indian mainland.
3. The national emblem of India consists of three Asiatic lions standing back to back on a circular abacus.
4. Ganges river dolphin is the national aquatic animal of India.
Answer: A. 1, 2 and 4 only
Explanation: The national emblem of India consists of four (not three) lions, mounted back to back, on a circular abacus, which itself rests on a bell-shaped lotus. Rest all statements are correct.
Q) Who among the following is NOT a part of the Central Government in India?
A. Prime Minister
B. President
C. Vice-President
D. Governor
Answer: D. Governor
Q) Which of the following dance forms is associated with elaborate costumes and make-up with faces made to look like painted masks?
A. Kathakali
B. Kathak
C. Bharatanatyam
D. Manipuri
Answer: A. Kathakali
Q) How many edible oil-yielding plants are there in - Sunflower, Mustard, Millet, Barley, Groundnut, Sesame, Coconut, Almond, Jowar, Turmeric?
A. 6
B. 4
C. 5
D. 2
Answer:A. 6
Explanation: The edible oil-yielding plants in the given list are Sunflower, Mustard, Groundnut, Sesame, Almond, and Coconut.
Q) Refer to the given relationship and select the option that correctly identifies X.
Jagannath Temple : Odisha : : Meenakshi Temple : X
A. Tamil Nadu
B. Madhya Pradesh
C. Kerala
D. Uttarakhand
Answer: A. Tamil Nadu
Explanation:Jagannath Temple is based in Odisha. Meenakshi Temple is a historic Hindu temple located on the southern bank of the Vaigai River in the temple city of Madurai, Tamil Nadu.
Q) Which of the following is a spice?
A. Jaggery
B. Jowar
C. Maize
D. Chilli
Answer: D. Chilli
Explanation: Chilli is a spice commonly used in cooking.
Q) Makki ki roti and sarson ka saag is most commonly eaten in ________.
A. Kerala
B. Punjab
C. Tamil Nadu
D. Manipur
Answer: B. Punjab
Explanation: Makki ki roti and sarson ka saag are traditional Punjabi dishes.
Q) Select the INCORRECT statement.
A. Early humans were hunter-gatherers.
B. Early humans were nomads.
C. Early humans used hand movements and signs to communicate with each other.
D. Early humans cleared forests and used metal tools to grow crops.
Answer: D. Early humans cleared forests and used metal tools to grow crops.
Q) The Great Bath was discovered in the ancient city of __________.
A. Mohenjo-daro
B. Lothal
C. Harappa
D. Dholavira
Answer: A. Mohenjo-daro
Q) An e-mail is sent through __________.
A. Internet
B. Radio
C. Fax machine
D. Post card
Answer: A. Internet
Q) Which of the following means of transport is used for dropping necessary items in disaster-affected areas?
A. Post van
B. Helicopter
C. Fire truck
D. Steamer
Answer: B. Helicopter
Q) Which of the following types of houses is made with bricks and cement?
A. Igloo
B. Bungalow
C. Houseboat
D. Hut
Answer: B. Bungalow
Explanation: A bungalow is a type of house typically constructed with bricks and cement.