Ways to Travel in India: Class 2 Study Guide
People travel to school, work and holidays. They use different vehicles for roads, tracks, water and the sky.
Transport is how people and goods move from one place to another. We travel on land by bicycle, scooter, car, bus, auto-rickshaw, train and metro. We travel on water by boat and ferry, and in the air by aeroplane and helicopter.
India has a very large railway network, and many people take a train for long journeys. In big cities there are also metro trains, buses and shared autos.
Land, water and air
| Where | Vehicles |
|---|---|
| Land | Bicycle, bus, car, auto-rickshaw, train, metro, bullock cart |
| Water | Boat, ferry, ship |
| Air | Aeroplane, helicopter |
Travelling safely
Always hold an adult's hand near a road. Cross at a zebra crossing when the vehicles have stopped. Sit properly in a bus or car and wear a seat belt if there is one. On a two-wheeler, children should wear a helmet. At a railway station, stay behind the yellow line.
At the edge of the road.
Right, left, right.
For horns and engines.
When it is clear, holding an adult's hand.
Why does the choice of transport matter?
A cycle or a walk does not make smoke. A full bus carries many people with less fuel than many cars. Choosing shared transport helps keep the air cleaner.
Worked examples and common mistakes
Example: Is a ferry land, water or air transport? Water. Example: Where should we wait on a station platform? Behind the yellow line. Common mistakes: running across the road, leaning out of a window, and putting an arm out of a moving bus.
Check your understanding: model answers
1. A boat and a ferry. 2. Stop, look right-left-right, listen, then cross holding an adult's hand. 3. A bus carries many people at once, so there is less traffic and smoke.
✨ Key Takeaways
- We travel by land, water and air.
- Trains are important in India.
- Cross roads with an adult, after looking both ways.
- Shared transport is good for clean air.
💬 Questions for Discussion & Reflection
- Name two vehicles that run on water.
- How do you cross a road safely?
- Why is a bus better than ten cars for the air?