General Knowledge Olympiad - Sample question paper 08
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Where are the Pyramids of Giza located?
(a) Egypt
(b) Mexico
(c) Rome
(d) China
Answer: (a) Egypt
Explanation: The Pyramids of Giza are located in Egypt.
Which of the following is NOT a national symbol of India?
(a) Mango
(b) Rose
(c) The Ganga
(d) Jana Gana Mana
Answer: (d) Jana Gana Mana
Explanation: Jana Gana Mana is the national anthem of India, not a symbol.
The Statue of Liberty is located in ______.
(a) New York City
(b) France
(c) Indonesia
(d) London
Answer: (a) New York City
Explanation: The Statue of Liberty is located in New York City.
‘Millennium Park’ is located in which country?
(a) China
(b) France
(c) Italy
(d) United States
Answer: (d) United States
Explanation: Millennium Park is located in the United States.
Which of the following is a correct match?
(a) Christmas – Lakshmi Puja
(b) Eid – Meethi Sevaiyaan
(c) Gurpurab – Santa Claus
(d) Diwali – Colours
Answer: (b) Eid – Meethi Sevaiyaan
Explanation: Eid is associated with the tradition of consuming Meethi Sevaiyaan.
Teacher’s Day is celebrated on ____.
(a) 5th September
(b) 2nd October
(c) 14th November
(d) 30th January
Answer: (a) 5th September
Explanation: Teacher’s Day is celebrated on 5th September in India.
India has more than one name. It is also known as _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ .
(a) Hindustan
(b) Bengal
(c) Utkal
(d) Banga
Answer: (a) Hindustan
Explanation: India is also known as Hindustan.
Some cities in India were earlier known by some other names. What is the old name of Chennai?
(a) Cochin
(b) Calcutta
(c) Trivandrum
(d) Madras
Answer: (d) Madras
Explanation: The old name of Chennai is Madras.
Identify ‘X’ and ‘Y’.
London ‘X’
‘Y‘ Australia
(a) X = Big Ben, Y = The Eiffel Tower
(b) X = Millennium Park, Y = Big Ben
(c) X = Big Ben, Y = Millennium Park
(d) X = Big Ben, Y = Sydney Opera House
Answer: (c) X = Big Ben, Y = Millennium Park
Explanation: London is associated with Big Ben, and Australia has Millennium Park.
Which of the following is known as the ‘Festival of Brother and Sister’?
(a) Diwali
(b) Teacher’s Day
(c) Raksha Bandhan
(d) Holi
Answer: (c) Raksha Bandhan
Explanation: Raksha Bandhan is known as the ‘Festival of Brother and Sister’.
It is the holiest Gurudwara of Sikhs:
(a) Golden Temple
(b) Lotus Temple
(c) Sun Temple
(d) None of these
Answer: (a) Golden Temple
Explanation: The Golden Temple is the holiest Gurudwara of Sikhs.
Who among the following worked in the field of science?
(a) Rabindranath Tagore
(b) Albert Einstein
(c) A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
(d) Both (b) and (c)
Answer: (d) Both (b) and (c)
Explanation: Albert Einstein and A.P.J. Abdul Kalam worked in the field of science.
How many spokes are there in the wheel of the Indian National Flag?
(a) 26
(b) 24
(c) 30
(d) 32
Answer: (b) 24
Explanation: The Ashoka Chakra on the Indian National Flag has 24 spokes.
Identify the shapes of the following in the National Flag of India.
(i) Ashoka Chakra
(ii) Green strip
(a) (i) - Circle, (ii) - Rectangle
(b) (i) - Square, (ii) - Square
(c) (i) - Circle, (ii) - Square
(d) (i) - Rectangle, (ii) - Circle
Answer: (a) (i) - Circle, (ii) - Rectangle
Explanation: The Ashoka Chakra is circular, and the green strip is rectangular in the National Flag of India.
Which of the following is India’s national Tree?
(a) Mango tree
(b) Banyan tree
(c) Pine tree
(d) Peepal tree
Answer: (b) Banyan tree
Explanation: The Banyan tree is the national tree of India.
Gulal and colored water are used in which of the following festivals?
(a) Holi
(b) Diwali
(c) Dussehra
(d) Eid
Answer: (a) Holi
Explanation: Gulal and colored water are used in the festival of Holi.
Which day is celebrated on 22nd April?
(a) Women’s Day
(b) Navy Day
(c) Republic Day
(d) Earth Day
Answer: (d) Earth Day
Explanation: Earth Day is celebrated on 22nd April.
Italy is famous for:
(a) Big Ben
(b) Walt Disney concert hall
(c) The Eiffel Tower
(d) Tower of Pisa
Answer: (d) Tower of Pisa
Explanation: Italy is famous for the Tower of Pisa.
Which of the following was a social worker who helped poor, old, and sick people?
(a) Sania Mirza
(b) Rabindranath Tagore
(c) Barack Obama
(d) Mother Teresa
Answer: (d) Mother Teresa
Explanation: Mother Teresa was a social worker who helped poor, old, and sick people.