ISSO Class 3 - Sample question paper 07
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Q) Select the INCORRECT statement.
A. Rice is a cereal grain.
B. Potatoes grow underground.
C. Cows are herbivores.
D. Cotton is classified as a synthetic fiber.
Answer: D. Cotton is classified as a synthetic fiber.
Explanation: Cotton is a natural fiber obtained from the cotton plant, and it is not synthetic.
Q) Select the INCORRECT statement regarding celestial bodies.
A. The Sun is a star at the center of our solar system.
B. Mars is known as the "Red Planet."
C. The Moon does not have any gravitational pull.
D. Halley's Comet is a periodic comet that is visible from Earth.
Answer: C. The Moon does not have any gravitational pull.
Explanation: The Moon does have gravitational pull, and it is responsible for phenomena like tides on Earth.
Q) Select the INCORRECT statement about Indian rivers.
A. The Ganges is the longest river in India.
B. The Brahmaputra is also known as the Tsangpo-Brahmaputra.
C. The Yamuna is a tributary of the Godavari.
D. The Narmada flows westward and empties into the Arabian Sea.
Answer: C. The Yamuna is a tributary of the Godavari.
Explanation: The Yamuna is a tributary of the Ganges, not the Godavari.
Q) Select the INCORRECT match regarding Indian festivals.
A. Diwali - Festival of lights
B. Holi - Festival of colors
C. Eid-ul-Fitr - Festival of Lamps
D. Navratri - Festival of Nine Nights
Answer: C. Eid-ul-Fitr - Festival of Lamps
Explanation: Eid-ul-Fitr is not associated with lamps; it is a festival celebrated by Muslims marking the end of Ramadan.
Q) Select the INCORRECT statement regarding farming/farmers.
A. Farming is the major occupation of people living in villages.
B. Farmers plough their field using bullocks.
C. Most of the farmers in India depend on monsoons for irrigation.
D. Farmers help to extract minerals like iron, copper, manganese etc. from the Earth.
Answer: D. Farmers help to extract minerals like iron, copper, manganese, etc. from the Earth.
Explanation: Farmers are not typically involved in extracting minerals; this is usually done through mining activities.
Q) Which is the largest ocean in the world?
A. Pacific Ocean
B. Atlantic Ocean
C. Indian Ocean
D. Arctic Ocean
Answer: A. Pacific Ocean
Explanation: The Pacific Ocean is the largest ocean on Earth.
Q) Which great leader’s birthday is celebrated as ‘Children’s Day’ in India?
A. Subhas Chandra Bose
B. Mahatma Gandhi
C. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
D. Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru
Answer: D. Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru
Explanation: Children's Day in India is celebrated on the birthday of Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru, who was fondly called Chacha Nehru.
Q) Who would you go to for getting your shoes repaired?
A. Blacksmith
B. Barber
C. Tailor
D. Cobbler
Answer: D. Cobbler
Explanation: Cobblers are skilled in repairing shoes.
Q) Which of the following statements is correct regarding the smoke given out by factories and vehicles?
A. It can cause breathing problems like asthma.
B. It causes air pollution.
C. It is harmful for plants and animals.
D. All of these
Answer: D. All of these
Explanation: Smoke from factories and vehicles can cause various issues, including respiratory problems, air pollution, and harm to plants and animals.
Q) Monsoon is the _________.
A. Rainy season in India
B. Permanent wind
C. Weather condition of a place over a long period of time
D. Snowfall during the winter
Answer: A. Rainy season in India
Explanation: Monsoon refers to the seasonal wind that brings heavy rainfall, especially in India.
Q) In which of the following seasons do we celebrate festivals like Holi and Baisakhi in India?
A. Autumn
B. Winter
C. Summer
D. Spring
Answer: D. Spring
Explanation: Festivals like Holi and Baisakhi are celebrated during the spring season in India.
Q) Which of the following is NOT a Union Territory of India?
A. Ladakh
B. Lakshadweep
C. Telangana
D. Puducherry
Answer: C. Telangana
Explanation: Telangana is a state, not a Union Territory. Puducherry, on the other hand, is a Union Territory.
Q) Select the INCORRECT match.
A. Eid-ul-Fitr – Seviyan
B. Diwali – Diya
C. Christmas – Gifts
D. Onam – Dahi handi
Answer: D. Onam – Dahi handi
Explanation: Onam is associated with Kerala, and Dahi handi is part of the celebrations during Krishna Janmashtami.
Q) When was Mahatma Gandhi born?
A. 12th October
B. 14th November
C. 26th January
D. 2nd October
Answer: D. 2nd October
Explanation: Mahatma Gandhi was born on 2nd October 1869.
Q) Select the INCORRECT match.
A. A star brighter than the Sun - Sirius
B. A constellation in bear pattern - Ursa Major
C. A gas giant with rings around it - Venus
D. Heavenly body that revolves around a planet - Satellite
Answer: C. A gas giant with rings around it - Venus
Explanation: Venus is a terrestrial planet, not a gas giant.
Q) Which of the following is NOT a harvest festival?
A. Baisakhi
B. Bihu
C. Eid
D. Lohri
Answer: C. Eid
Explanation: Eid is a religious festival, not a harvest festival.
Q) Who among the following fixes water pipes?
A. Mason
B. Cobbler
C. Plumber
D. Grocer
Answer: C. Plumber
Explanation: Plumbers specialize in fixing water pipes.
Q) A piece of land surrounded by water on three sides is called a/an _________.
A. Lake
B. Peninsula
C. Island
D. River
Answer: B. Peninsula
Explanation: A peninsula is a piece of land surrounded by water on three sides.