General Knowledge Olympiad - Sample question paper 05
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Q) What is the name of the tiny tubes in our lungs that help us breathe?
a) Bronchioles
b) Alveoli
c) Capillaries
d) Arteries
Answer: a) Bronchioles
Explanation: Bronchioles are small air passages in the lungs that aid in breathing.
Q) What is the name of the fluid that helps to keep our joints lubricated?
a) Blood
b) Saliva
c) Synovial fluid
d) Lymph
Answer: c) Synovial fluid
Explanation: Synovial fluid is essential for joint movement and reduces friction between bones.
Q) What is the main function of red blood cells in our body?
a) Carrying oxygen
b) Fighting infections
c) Digesting food
d) Producing energy
Answer: a) Carrying oxygen
Explanation: Red blood cells transport oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body.
Q) Which bone protects the brain?
a) Femur
b) Skull
c) Spine
d) Ribcage
Answer: b) Skull
Explanation: The skull provides a protective covering for the brain.
Q) What is the function of the small intestine in the digestive system?
a) Absorbing nutrients
b) Breaking down food
c) Storing bile
d) Producing enzymes
Answer: a) Absorbing nutrients
Explanation: The small intestine absorbs nutrients from digested food into the bloodstream.
Q) What is the name of the fluid that helps to keep our joints lubricated?
a) Blood
b) Saliva
c) Synovial fluid
d) Lymph
Answer: c) Synovial fluid
Explanation: Synovial fluid is essential for joint movement and reduces friction between bones.
Q) What is the main function of red blood cells in our body?
a) Carrying oxygen
b) Fighting infections
c) Digesting food
d) Producing energy
Answer: a) Carrying oxygen
Explanation: Red blood cells transport oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body.
Q) Which bone protects the brain?
a) Femur
b) Skull
c) Spine
d) Ribcage
Answer: b) Skull
Explanation: The skull provides a protective covering for the brain.
Q) What is the function of the small intestine in the digestive system?
a) Absorbing nutrients
b) Breaking down food
c) Storing bile
d) Producing enzymes
Answer: a) Absorbing nutrients
Explanation: The small intestine absorbs nutrients from digested food into the bloodstream.
Q) Which muscle is responsible for pumping blood throughout the body?
a) Biceps
b) Quadriceps
c) Heart
d) Abdominals
Answer: c) Heart
Explanation: The heart is a muscular organ that pumps blood to all parts of the body.
Q) Which muscle is responsible for pumping blood throughout the body?
a) Biceps
b) Quadriceps
c) Heart
d) Abdominals
Answer: c) Heart
Explanation: The heart is a muscular organ that pumps blood to all parts of the body.
Q) Which part of the brain is responsible for coordinating muscle movements and maintaining balance?
a) Cerebrum
b) Cerebellum
c) Medulla Oblongata
d) Thalamus
Answer: b) Cerebellum
Explanation: The cerebellum is crucial for motor control and coordination.
Q) What is the primary function of the pancreas in our body?
a) Producing insulin
b) Digesting food
c) Filtering blood
d) Storing bile
Answer: a) Producing insulin
Explanation: The pancreas plays a crucial role in regulating blood sugar levels by producing insulin.
Q) Consider the following statements and choose the correct answer. Statement A: Lungs are responsible for digestion. Statement B: Liver produces bile to aid in digestion.
a) Statement A is true, statement B is false.
b) Statement B is true, statement A is false.
c) Both the statements are true.
d) Both the statements are false.
Answer: b) Statement B is true, statement A is false.
Explanation: The liver produces bile for digestion, and lungs are not involved in the digestive process.
Q) Consider the following statements and choose the correct answer. Statement A: Kidneys filter waste from the blood. Statement B: Stomach secretes insulin to regulate blood sugar.
a) Statement A is true, statement B is false.
b) Statement B is true, statement A is false.
c) Both the statements are true.
d) Both the statements are false.
Answer: a) Statement A is true, statement B is false.
Explanation: Kidneys filter waste, while insulin is produced by the pancreas, not the stomach.
Q) Consider the following statements and choose the correct answer. Statement A: Bones provide support to the body. Statement B: Skin is the primary organ for respiration.
a) Statement A is true, statement B is false.
b) Statement B is true, statement A is false.
c) Both the statements are true.
d) Both the statements are false.
Answer: a) Statement A is true, statement B is false.
Explanation: Bones provide support, and skin is not the primary organ for respiration.
Q) Consider the following statements and choose the correct answer. Statement A: Eyes are responsible for hearing. Statement B: Ears help in maintaining balance.
a) Statement A is true, statement B is false.
b) Statement B is true, statement A is false.
c) Both the statements are true.
d) Both the statements are false.
Answer: b) Statement B is true, statement A is false.
Explanation: Eyes are responsible for vision, and ears help in maintaining balance.
Q) Consider the following statements and choose the correct answer. Statement A: Muscles enable body movement. Statement B: The pancreas produces insulin to regulate blood sugar.
a) Statement A is true, statement B is false.
b) Statement B is true, statement A is false.
c) Both the statements are true.
d) Both the statements are false.
Answer: c) Both the statements are true.
Explanation: Muscles enable body movement, and the pancreas produces insulin.
Q) Which part of the eye controls the amount of light entering?
a) Retina
b) Lens
c) Cornea
d) Iris
Answer: d) Iris
Explanation: The iris controls the size of the pupil, regulating the amount of light entering the eye.
Q) Which gland is known as the "master gland" of the endocrine system?
a) Thyroid
b) Adrenal
c) Pituitary
d) Pancreas
Answer: c) Pituitary
Explanation: The pituitary gland regulates various other glands and hormone production.