GK Olympiad Class 2 - Sample question paper 09
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Statement (I): People in villages use bullock carts for traveling and carrying loads.
Statement (II): Water transport is the fastest means of transport.
(a) Only Statement (I) is true
(b) Only Statement (II) is true
(c) Both Statements (I) and (II) are true
(d) Both Statements (I) and (II) are false
Answer: (a) Only Statement (I) is true
Explanation: Bullock carts are commonly used in villages for traveling and transporting goods. Water transport is not always the fastest means of transport.
Which is the smallest and the shallowest ocean on the Earth?
(a) Atlantic Ocean
(b) Indian Ocean
(c) Pacific Ocean
(d) Arctic Ocean
Answer: (d) Arctic Ocean
Explanation: The Arctic Ocean is the smallest and shallowest of the world's five major oceans.
The country to which this flag belongs to was formed in 1947 after the partition of India. Identify it.
(a) USA
(b) Russia
(c) Pakistan
(d) Nepal
Answer: (c) Pakistan
Explanation: Pakistan was formed in 1947 after the partition of India.
The sun is a ________________.
(a) planet
(b) satellite
(c) meteor
(d) star
Answer: (d) star
Explanation: The sun is a star that provides light and heat to our solar system.
Which of these lives in water?
(a) Owl
(b) Octopus
(c) Rhinoceros
(d) Elephant
Answer: (b) Octopus
Explanation: Octopus is a marine animal that lives in water.
____________________ is an imaginary line of Earth that divides it into two equal hemispheres.
(a) Equator
(b) Orbit
(c) Axis
(d) All of these
Answer: (a) Equator
Explanation: The Equator is an imaginary line on Earth that divides it into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.
The first country to reach Mars orbit in the first attempt is
(a) USA
(b) Russia
(c) India
(d) United Kingdom
Answer: (c) India
Explanation: India was the first country to reach Mars orbit in its first attempt with the Mars Orbiter Mission (Mangalyaan) in 2014.
Which country of the world has been most severely hit in the number of COVID-19 cases in 2020?
(a) USA
(b) India
(c) China
(d) UK
Answer: (a) USA
Explanation: In 2020, the USA experienced a significant number of COVID-19 cases.
Which is the youngest state of India?
(a) Uttarakhand
(b) Telangana
(c) Jharkhand
(d) Chhattisgarh
Answer: (b) Telangana
Explanation: Telangana is the youngest state of India, formed on June 2, 2014.
Your father gives you your favourite ice cream but not for your sister. What will you do?
(a) Tease her
(b) Eat ice cream in front of her
(c) Share the ice cream with her
(d) Hide it so that you can eat it alone.
Answer: (c) Share the ice cream with her
Explanation: Sharing is a good habit, and sharing the ice cream with your sister would be the right thing to do.
Which of these is a good habit?
(a) Stealing
(b) Telling a lie
(c) Punctuality
(d) Shouting and scolding
Answer: (c) Punctuality
Explanation: Punctuality, being on time, is a good habit.
Which state in India has the longest coastline?
(a) Odisha
(b) Gujarat
(c) Andhra Pradesh
(d) Goa
Answer: (b) Gujarat
Explanation: Gujarat has the longest coastline among the given options.
This classical form of dance is native to Northern India. It portrays the epic tales of Hindu scriptures. Which dance form is it?
(a) Kathakali
(b) Bharatanatyam
(c) Kathak
(d) Odissi
Answer: (c) Kathak
Explanation: Kathak is a classical dance form native to Northern India and portrays epic tales of Hindu scriptures.
Rupee is the currency of
(a) India
(b) Nepal
(c) Mauritius
(d) All of these
Answer: (d) All of these
Explanation: The rupee is the official currency of India, Nepal, and Mauritius.
In which state of India is Bihu festival celebrated?
(a) Assam
(b) Punjab
(c) Rajasthan
(d) Telangana
Answer: (a) Assam
Explanation: Bihu festival is celebrated in the state of Assam.
______________________ is the oldest wonder of the ancient world that still exists.
(a) Hanging Gardens
(b) Temple of Artemis
(c) The Great Pyramid of Giza
(d) Statue of Zeus
Answer: (c) The Great Pyramid of Giza
Explanation: The Great Pyramid of Giza is the oldest wonder of the ancient world that still exists.
Golden Temple is situated in
(a) Chandigarh
(b) Haryana
(c) Punjab
(d) Amritsar
Answer: (c) Punjab
Explanation: The Golden Temple is situated in the state of Punjab.
Which of the following is not a neighbouring country of India?
(a) Bhutan
(b) Sri Lanka
(c) Maldives
(d) Singapore
Answer: (d) Singapore
Explanation: Singapore is not a neighbouring country of India.
You and Sunita were sharing lunch during lunch break in school. After finishing the lunch, Sunita went away to wash her hands. You noticed that she forgot her beautiful pencil there. What will you do?
(a) Keep the pencil with you if you like it.
(b) Return it to Sunita when she comes back.
(c) Return it to Sunita when the teacher asks to do so.
(d) Throw it in the dustbin.
Answer: (b) Return it to Sunita when she comes back.
Explanation: Returning the pencil to Sunita when she comes back is the right thing to do.
Which of these is an input device in computer?
(a) Monitor
(b) Printer
(c) CPU
(d) Keyboard
Answer: (d) Keyboard
Explanation: A keyboard is an input device used to input data into a computer system.
This game is played in a large ground with wooden sticks. This is the national game of India. Which game is this?
(a) Cricket
(b) Badminton
(c) Hockey
(d) Football
Answer: (c) Hockey
Explanation: Hockey is the national game of India and is played with wooden sticks on a large ground.
Mekhela Chador is the traditional dress of the state of
(a) Uttar Pradesh
(b) Tamil Nadu
(c) Assam
(d) Gujarat
Answer: (c) Assam
Explanation: Mekhela Chador is the traditional attire of Assam.