Class 2 Evs - KERALA
Transport and Communication
In the Class 2 Kerala SCERT EVS chapter 'Transport and Communication', young learners explore the different ways we travel from one place to another and how we talk to people far away. Students learn about land, water, and air transport, recognizing vehicles like cars, boats, and aeroplanes. They also discover important communication tools such as letters, phones, and computers. This chapter is very important for the Kerala board exams as it helps children understand their surroundings, daily life helpers, and the importance of connecting with others, usually carrying around 5 to 8 marks in assessments.
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Land Transport
Vehicles that move on land, such as cars, buses, bicycles, and trains, are called means of land transport.
Water Transport
Boats, ships, and steamers that sail on water to carry people and goods are known as means of water transport.
Air Transport
Aeroplanes and helicopters that fly in the air are the fastest means of transport, known as air transport.
Means of Communication
Tools like letters, telephones, mobile phones, and computers that help us send and receive messages are called means of communication.
Emergency Vehicles
Special vehicles like ambulances and fire engines help us during urgent situations and emergencies.
Important Formulas
Board Exam Info
This chapter typically carries 5 to 8 marks in the Kerala (SCERT) Class 2 EVS exams. Common question types include matching vehicles to their correct pathways (land, water, air), identifying pictures of transport and communication tools, and short answer questions about how we send messages.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fastest means of transport?
Air transport, such as aeroplanes, is the fastest way to travel long distances.
Why do we need means of communication?
We need means of communication to talk to our family and friends who live far away and to share important news.
Which vehicle is used to travel on water in Kerala?
Boats and vallam (traditional boats) are commonly used to travel on the backwaters and rivers of Kerala.
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