Class 2 Evs - WEST-BENGAL
Transport and Communication
The chapter 'Transport and Communication' in Class 2 EVS for West Bengal Board (WBBSE) introduces young learners to the different ways we travel and talk to people far away. Students learn about land, water, and air transport, as well as important vehicles like buses, trains, boats, and aeroplanes. The chapter also explains how we send messages using letters, phones, and computers. Understanding these concepts is very important for board exams as it tests a child's knowledge of their daily surroundings and community helpers, often appearing in matching, fill-in-the-blanks, and short question-answer formats.
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Land Transport
Vehicles that move on land, such as cars, buses, trains, bicycles, and auto-rickshaws.
Water Transport
Vehicles that sail on water, such as boats, ships, and steamers.
Air Transport
The fastest means of transport that fly in the sky, such as aeroplanes and helicopters.
Means of Communication
Ways to send and receive messages with others, such as letters, telephones, mobile phones, and emails.
Emergency Vehicles
Special vehicles like ambulances and fire engines that help us during urgent needs.
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Board Exam Info
In the West Bengal (WBBSE) Class 2 EVS examinations, this chapter typically carries around 5 to 8 marks. Common question types include matching means of transport with their pictures or names, filling in the blanks, naming vehicles used for different purposes, and short descriptive questions like 'Name two means of air transport.'
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fastest means of transport?
Air transport, like aeroplanes and helicopters, is the fastest way to travel long distances.
Why do we need means of communication?
We need means of communication to talk to our friends and family who live far away and to share important news quickly.
What is a train an example of?
A train is an example of land transport that runs on railway tracks.
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