Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Topic 1: A Bus Journey
1. Where was the school trip planned?
a) A museum
b) A stepwell
c) A wildlife sanctuary
d) A historical fort
2. What did the students observe while traveling?
a) Types of birds
b) Different types of vehicles
c) Animals crossing the road
d) Street vendors
3. Why was the boy in the rickshaw coughing?
a) Because he was sick
b) Due to the smoke from vehicles
c) Due to the cold weather
d) Because of a dust storm
4. What is the purpose of a red light at a crossing?
a) To speed up traffic
b) To allow pedestrians to cross
c) To increase accidents
d) To make roads look colorful
5. What did the students notice about the smell of fuel?
a) It was pleasant and fresh
b) It reminded them of flowers
c) It was similar to the smell of a tractor’s fuel
d) It smelled like food cooking
Answers & Explanations
1. (b) A stepwell – The students were on a trip to Adalaj stepwell.
2. (b) Different types of vehicles – They counted bicycles, buses, cars, and motorcycles.
3. (b) Due to the smoke from vehicles – Air pollution from vehicles can cause breathing issues.
4. (b) To allow pedestrians to cross – Traffic lights regulate movement and ensure safety.
5. (c) It was similar to the smell of a tractor’s fuel – The fuel smell reminded a student of his village tractor.
Topic 2: On the Petrol Pump
1. Why did the bus stop at the petrol pump?
a) To pick up passengers
b) To refuel
c) To take a break
d) To clean the bus
2. What did the students notice at the petrol pump?
a) The price of petrol and diesel
b) How petrol is made
c) A machine producing petrol
d) Free fuel distribution
3. What message was written on the posters at the petrol pump?
a) “Use as much fuel as you want”
b) “Petrol and diesel will last forever”
c) “Save fuel for the future”
d) “Fuel is unlimited”
4. How is petrol obtained?
a) It is made in factories
b) It is found deep inside the earth
c) It is made from plants
d) It is extracted from the ocean
5. Why should vehicles’ engines be switched off at a red light?
a) To increase fuel usage
b) To reduce pollution and save fuel
c) To make the road silent
d) To cool down the vehicle
Answers & Explanations
1. (b) To refuel – The bus needed to fill petrol or diesel.
2. (a) The price of petrol and diesel – The students observed the fuel rates on the display boards.
3. (c) “Save fuel for the future” – The posters emphasized fuel conservation.
4. (b) It is found deep inside the earth – Petrol is extracted from underground oil reserves.
5. (b) To reduce pollution and save fuel – Switching off engines at traffic signals conserves fuel and reduces emissions.
Topic 3: Where Am I Used?
1. Petrol is used for which of the following purposes?
a) Cooking food
b) Running vehicles
c) Making furniture
d) Cleaning clothes
2. Which fuel is commonly used in households for cooking?
a) Petrol
b) Diesel
c) LPG
d) Kerosene
3. Which of the following items is made from petroleum?
a) Cotton clothes
b) Plastic products
c) Wooden furniture
d) Glass bottles
4. What would happen if petrol and diesel were to run out?
a) Nothing would change
b) Vehicles would stop running
c) There would be an unlimited supply of other fuels
d) Petrol would be made from water
5. What is one way to conserve fuel?
a) Using more cars
b) Carpooling and using public transport
c) Driving at high speed
d) Leaving vehicles on idle mode
Answers & Explanations
1. (b) Running vehicles – Petrol is primarily used as fuel for transportation.
2. (c) LPG – Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) is widely used for cooking in homes.
3. (b) Plastic products – Plastic is derived from petroleum-based materials.
4. (b) Vehicles would stop running – Most transportation depends on petrol and diesel.
5. (b) Carpooling and using public transport – These methods reduce fuel consumption and pollution.
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