100 Most Important EVS MCQs for TET DSC 2026/ Class 3 EVS
Class 3 EVS (Semester-1 & Semester-2)
Practice 100 Most Important EVS MCQs for TET DSC 2026 with answers and explanations. Class 3 EVS bilingual Telugu & English questions for AP TET, DSC, CTET and SGT exams.
1. Which of the following is a biotic component of the environment?
A) Water
B) Air
C) Plant
D) Soil
Answer: C) Plant
Explanation (English): Plants are living organisms and hence biotic components.
2. The main source of energy for all living organisms is:
A) Moon
B) Sun
C) Stars
D) Wind
Answer: B) Sun
Explanation: Green plants prepare food using sunlight.
3. Which animal is commonly called the “Ship of the Desert”?
A) Horse
B) Camel
C) Donkey
D) Buffalo /
Answer: B) Camel
Explanation: Camel can survive long periods without water.
4. Which sense organ helps us recognize smell?
A) Ear
B) Eye
C) Nose
D) Tongue
Answer: C) Nose
5. Which of the following is NOT a means of communication?
A) Letter
B) Telephone
C) Television
D) Bicycle
Answer: D) Bicycle
6. Which transport is best suited for carrying heavy goods over long distances?
A) Bicycle
B) Bullock cart
C) Train
D) Auto
Answer: C) Train
7. English: Birds have hollow bones mainly because:
A) To swim
B) To fly easily
C) To dig soil
D) To run fast
Answer: B) To fly easily
8. Which of the following is a traditional occupation?
A) Potter
B) Software Engineer
C) Pilot
D) Scientist
Answer: A) Potter
9. The process of growing young ones from seeds occurs in:
A) Germination
B) Respiration
C) Digestion
D) Excretion
Answer: A) Germination
10. Which food is called a body-building food?
A) Rice
B) Pulses
C) Sugar
D) Oil
Answer: B) Pulses
11. Which festival is associated with harvest?
A) Sankranti
B) Diwali
C) Ramzan
D) Christmas
Answer: A) Sankranti
12. The house made of ice is called:
A) Tent
B) Igloo
C) Hut
D) Flat
Answer: B) Igloo
13. Which of the following is a water source?
A) Hill
B) Pond
C) Road
D) Building
Answer: B) Pond
14. Plants release ______ during photosynthesis.
A) Carbon dioxide
B) Oxygen
C) Nitrogen
D) Hydrogen
Answer: B) Oxygen
15. Which bird cannot fly?
A) Sparrow
B) Crow
C) Ostrich
D) Pigeon
Answer: C) Ostrich
16. Which planet is known as the Red Planet?
A) Venus
B) Mars
C) Jupiter
D) Saturn
Answer: B) Mars
17. The shadow of an object is longest during:
A) Noon
B) Morning and Evening
C) Midnight
D) Rainy time
Answer: B) Morning and Evening
18. Which of the following animals is a herbivore?
A) Lion
B) Tiger
C) Cow
D) Wolf
Answer: C) Cow
19. Why do we boil drinking water?
A) To change colour
B) To kill germs
C) To increase taste
D) To cool water
Answer: B)
20. Which part of the plant absorbs water?
A) Flower
B) Fruit
C) Root
D) Leaf
Answer: C) Root
21. The national animal of India is:
A) Lion
B) Tiger
C) Elephant
D) Peacock
Answer: B) Tiger
22. Which vitamin is obtained from sunlight?
A) Vitamin A
B) Vitamin B
C) Vitamin C
D) Vitamin D
Answer: D) Vitamin D
23. Which one is an air transport?
A) Ship
B) Train
C) Aeroplane
D) Bus
Answer: C) Aeroplane
24. Earth takes approximately how much time to rotate once on its axis?
A) 12 hours
B) 24 hours
C) 30 days
D) 365 days
Answer: B) 24 hours
25. Which practice helps in conserving water?
A) Keeping taps open
B) Rainwater harvesting
C) Wasting water
D) Washing roads daily
Answer: B) Rainwater Harvesting
26. Which of the following is an example of a carnivorous animal?
A) Goat
B) Deer
C) Tiger
D) Cow
Answer: C) Tiger
Explanation: Carnivores feed on the flesh of other animals.
27. Which adaptation helps fish survive in water?
A) Wings
B) Gills
C) Fur
D) Hooves
Answer: B) Gills
28. Which of the following materials floats on water?
A) Stone
B) Iron nail
C) Wood
D) Coin
Answer: C) Wood
29. The movement of Earth around the Sun is called:
A) Rotation
B) Revolution
C) Oscillation
D) Vibration
Answer: B) Revolution
30. Which season is generally associated with heavy rainfall?
A) Summer
B) Winter
C) Rainy Season
D) Spring
Answer: C) Rainy Season
31. Which gas is most essential for human respiration?
A) Nitrogen
B) Oxygen
C) Carbon Dioxide
D) Helium
Answer: B) Oxygen
32. Which animal is both useful for milk and agriculture?
A) Dog
B) Cat
C) Cow
D) Rabbit
Answer: C) Cow
33. What should be done first before eating food?
A) Sleep
B) Wash hands
C) Run
D) Read book
Answer: B) Wash hands
34. Which of the following is a renewable natural resource?
A) Coal
B) Petroleum
C) Sunlight
D) Natural Gas
Answer: C) Sunlight
35. Which type of house is commonly found in snowy regions?
A) Hut
B) Tent
C) Igloo
D) Apartment
Answer: C) Igloo
36. Which of the following helps prevent diseases?
A) Personal Hygiene
B) Junk Food
C) Stagnant Water
D) Littering
Answer: A) Personal Hygiene
37. Which animal is known for storing food during winter?
A) Squirrel
B) Lion
C) Camel
D) Tiger
Answer: A) Squirrel
38. Which celestial body gives light of its own?
A) Moon
B) Earth
C) Star
D) Planet
Answer: C) Star
39. Why are trees called the “lungs of the Earth”?
A) They produce oxygen
B) They produce heat
C) They produce noise
D) They produce rocks
Answer: A)
40. Which of the following is NOT a domestic animal?
A) Cow
B) Goat
C) Tiger
D) Buffalo
Answer: C) Tiger
41. A balanced diet must contain:
A) Only carbohydrates
B) Only proteins
C) All nutrients in proper amounts
D) Only fats
Answer: C)
42. Which of the following is a means of water transport?
A) Ship
B) Bus
C) Train
D) Bicycle
Answer: A) Ship
43. What is the main reason for cutting nails regularly?
A) Decoration
B) Prevent germs
C) Fashion
D) Colour change
Answer: B)
44. Which animal undergoes metamorphosis?
A) Cow
B) Frog
C) Dog
D) Goat
Answer: B) Frog
45. The largest planet in the Solar System is:
A) Earth
B) Mars
C) Jupiter
D) Venus
Answer: C) Jupiter
46. Which practice helps reduce air pollution?
A) Cutting trees
B) Planting trees
C) Burning plastics
D) Wasting fuel
Answer: B)
47. Which body part helps birds maintain balance while flying?
A) Beak
B) Tail
C) Claws
D) Eyes
Answer: B) Tail
48. Which of the following is a communicable disease?
A) Malaria
B) Diabetes
C) Hypertension
D) Arthritis
Answer: A) Malaria
49. What is the primary source of groundwater recharge?
A) Rainwater
B) Sea Water
C) Factory Water
D) River Pollution
Answer: A) Rainwater
50. Which statement is correct?
A) All birds can fly
B) All animals lay eggs
C) Plants need sunlight, water and air to grow
D) Moon produces its own light
Answer: C)
Explanation: Plants require sunlight, water, air and nutrients for growth.
51. A farmer stores seeds in a dry place mainly to:
A) Increase weight
B) Prevent germination and damage
C) Change colour
D) Improve taste
Answer: B)
Explanation: Moisture can cause seeds to germinate or spoil.
52. Which of the following is an example of interdependence in nature?
A) Fish living in water
B) Bees collecting nectar from flowers
C) Stone lying on ground
D) Wind blowing
Answer: B)
53. Why do migratory birds travel long distances?
A) For games
B) For food and suitable climate
C) To sleep
D) To avoid flying
Answer: B)
54. Which of the following is a natural source of light?
A) Bulb
B) Torch
C) Sun
D) Candle
Answer: C)
55. A child suffering from night blindness is likely deficient in:
A) Vitamin A
B) Vitamin B
C) Vitamin C
D) Vitamin D
Answer: A) Vitamin A
56. Which practice is most helpful in preventing mosquito-borne diseases?
A) Storing water openly
B) Keeping surroundings clean
C) Throwing garbage anywhere
D) Leaving stagnant water
Answer: B)
57. Which planet is called Earth’s twin because of its similar size?
A) Mars
B) Venus
C) Jupiter
D) Saturn
Answer: B) Venus
58. Which animal helps farmers by ploughing fields?
A) Camel
B) Ox
C) Dog
D) Rabbit
Answer: B) Ox
59. Why should we avoid cutting trees unnecessarily?
A) To increase pollution
B) To protect environment and biodiversity
C) To reduce oxygen
D) To increase temperature
Answer: B)
60. Which material is best suited for making raincoats?
A) Cotton
B) Wool
C) Plastic
D) Paper
Answer: C) Plastic
61. Which of the following animals breathes through lungs and skin?
A) Fish
B) Frog
C) Bird
D) Lizard
Answer: B) Frog
62. The change of water into water vapour is called:
A) Condensation
B) Evaporation
C) Freezing
D) Melting
Answer: B)
63. Which one is a non-living thing?
A) Tree
B) Dog
C) Rock
D) Bird
Answer: C) Rock
64. Which of the following helps in soil conservation?
A) Deforestation
B) Planting trees
C) Mining
D) Overgrazing
Answer: B)
65. Which body part protects the brain?
A) Rib cage
B) Skull
C) Spine
D) Jaw
Answer: B) Skull
66. Which food item is rich in protein?
A) Rice
B) Pulses
C) Sugar
D) Oil
Answer: B)
67. What is the main function of roots?
A) Photosynthesis
B) Absorb water and minerals
C) Produce flowers
D) Produce fruits
Answer: B)
68. Which of the following is a communicable disease spread by contaminated water?
A) Cholera
B) Diabetes
C) Cancer
D) Asthma
Answer: A) Cholera
69. Which type of energy is obtained from the Sun?
A) Nuclear Energy
B) Solar Energy
C) Wind Energy
D) Hydro Energy
Answer: B)
70. Which festival is known as the Festival of Lights?
A) Sankranti
B) Holi
C) Diwali
D) Ramzan
Answer: C) Diwali
71. Which gas do plants take in during photosynthesis?
A) Oxygen
B) Carbon dioxide
C) Nitrogen
D) Hydrogen
Answer: B)
72. Why do we wear Woollen clothes in winter?
A) To absorb water
B) To keep the body warm
C) To cool the body
D) To increase weight
Answer: B)
73. Which of the following is an example of air pollution?
A) Tree plantation
B) Vehicle smoke
C) Rainwater harvesting
D) Recycling
Answer: B)
74. The National Bird of India is:
A) Crow
B) Parrot
C) Peacock
D) Sparrow
Answer: C) Peacock
75. Which statement best explains environmental conservation?
A) Using more plastic
B) Wasting natural resources
C) Protecting and wisely using natural resources
D) Cutting forests
Answer: C)
Explanation: Environmental conservation ensures sustainable use of resources for future generations.
76. A plant kept in a dark room for many days becomes weak because:
]A) Lack of soil
B) Lack of sunlight
C) Excess oxygen
D) Excess minerals
Answer: B) Lack of sunlight
Explanation: Plants need sunlight for photosynthesis.
77. If forests disappear, which of the following will occur first?
A) Increase in biodiversity
B) Soil erosion increases
C) More rainfall
D) Cleaner air
Answer: B) Soil erosion increases
78. Which animal is correctly matched with its habitat?
A) Camel – Polar Region
B) Polar Bear – Desert
C) Fish – Water
D) Frog – Tree Top
Answer: C) Fish – Water
79. Which one is NOT a renewable resource?
A) Wind
B) Water
C) Coal
D) Sunlight
Answer: C) Coal
80. Why do birds migrate during winter?
A) To find food and warmth
B) To build nests
C) To avoid flying
D) To sleep longer
Answer: A)
81. Which of the following is an example of environmental pollution?
A) Tree plantation
B) Burning plastic waste
C) Rainwater harvesting
D) Compost preparation
Answer: B)
82. A child plants a sapling and waters it daily. Which value is being developed?
A) Environmental responsibility
B) Laziness
C) Carelessness
D) Competition
Answer: A)
83. Which layer of the Earth supports plant growth?
A) Core
B) Mantle
C) Soil
D) Crust rock only
Answer: C) Soil
84. Which disease can spread due to contaminated food and water?
A) Cholera
B) Fracture
C) Migraine
D) Arthritis
Answer: A)
85. Which of the following best conserves electricity?
A) Keeping lights ON all day
B) Switching OFF unused appliances
C) Using more bulbs
D) Wasting electricity
Answer: B)
86. Assertion (A): Plants release oxygen during photosynthesis.
Reason (R): Plants absorb carbon dioxide from air.
A) Both A and R are true; R explains A
B) Both true but R does not explain A
C) A true, R false
D) A false, R true
Answer: A)
87. Which transport is most suitable during floods?
A) Bicycle
B) Boat
C) Bus
D) Train
Answer: B) Boat
88. Which organ pumps blood throughout the body?
A) Brain
B) Heart
C) Lungs
D) Liver
Answer: B) Heart
89. Which practice promotes sustainable development?
A) Overuse of resources
B) Recycling materials
C) Deforestation
D) Excess pollution
Answer: B)
90. The Moon appears bright because:
A) Produces its own light
B) Reflects sunlight
C) Contains fire
D) Emits electricity
Answer: B)
91. Which is the correct food chain?
A) Tiger → Grass → Deer
B) Grass → Deer → Tiger
C) Deer → Tiger → Grass
D) Grass → Tiger → Deer
Answer: B)
92. Which activity helps maintain cleanliness?
A) Throwing waste on roads
B) Using dustbins
C) Polluting rivers
D) Burning waste everywhere
Answer: B)
93. Why is water called a precious resource?
A) Unlimited availability
B) Essential for life
C) Only for industries
D) Only for plants
Answer: B)
94. Which of the following is a social value learned in family life?
A) Cooperation
B) Pollution
C) Wastefulness
D) Negligence
Answer: A)
95. Which animal is adapted for life in deserts?
A) Camel
B) Penguin
C) Whale
D) Frog
Answer: A)
96. If all insects disappear suddenly, what is the likely effect?
A) Pollination decreases
B) More pollination
C) More forests
D) No effect
Answer: A)
97. Which source of energy is environment-friendly?
A) Coal
B) Diesel
C) Solar Energy
D) Petrol
Answer: C)
98. Assertion (A): Trees help bring rainfall.
Reason (R): Trees increase moisture in the atmosphere through transpiration.
A) Both A and R are true; R explains A
B) Both true but R does not explain A
C) A true, R false
D) A false, R true
Answer: A)
99. Which action shows responsible citizenship?
A) Damaging public property
B) Following traffic rules
C) Wasting water
D) Littering streets
Answer: B)
100. Which statement is MOST appropriate regarding environmental protection?
A) Natural resources are unlimited.
B) Environmental protection is the responsibility of governments only.
C) Every individual should conserve natural resources and protect the environment.
D) Environmental issues do not affect daily life.
Answer: C)
Explanation : Environmental protection requires participation from every citizen.
