GK Olympiad for Class 8 - Sample question paper 01
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Q) This odd looking bird, known as the "sea parrot," builds its nest in a burrow and has a distinctive triangular hooked beak. Identify the bird:
A. Atlantic puffin
B. Albatross
C. Pelican
D. Arctic tern
Answer: (A) Atlantic puffin
Q) On Mars, what is the value of gravitational acceleration (g)?
A. 9.8 m/s2
B. 3.71 m/s2
C. 8.87 m/s2
D. 24.5 m/s2
Answer: (B) 3.71 m/s2
Q) Gunpowder, the earliest known chemical explosive, is composed of ___________.
A. Sulphur, charcoal and common salt
B. Saltpeter, sugar and sodium hydroxide
C. Sulphur, charcoal and potassium nitrate
D. Potassium nitrate, sugar and table salt.
Answer: (C) Sulphur, charcoal and potassium nitrate
Q) What term describes a mild word or phrase used in place of a more harsh one when discussing something unpleasant?
A. Euphemism
B. Oxymoron
C. Adage
D. All of these
Answer: (A) Euphemism
Q) Sergey Bubka, the uncontested champion of pole vault from Ukraine, established the indoor world record of 6.15 metres in 1993. Who later broke this record after a 21-year gap?
A. Carl Lewis
B. Renaud Lavillenie
C. Sam Kendricks
D. Milkha Singh
Answer: (B) Renaud Lavillenie
Q) Identify the incorrect match of the animal essence and its source.
Essence Source
A. Ambergris - Saliva of pygmy sperm whale
B. Musk - Gland located in abdomen of mature musk deer
C. Civet - Secretion of perineal glands of male and female civet
D. Castoreum - Castor sacs of beaver
Answer: (A) Ambergris - Saliva of pygmy sperm whale
Explanation: Ambergris is not derived from the saliva of a pygmy sperm whale. It is a waxy substance produced in the digestive system of sperm whales.
Q) A dehiscent fruit splits open when it is ripe to disperse seeds. Which of the following is not a dehiscent fruit?
A. Bean
B. Magnolia
C. Banana
D. Peanut
Answer: (B) Magnolia
Explanation: Magnolia produces indehiscent fruits, which do not split open when ripe.
Q) The Supreme Court of India banned the use of 5 heavy metals in firecrackers as they cause air pollution. This was in response to a petition filed in 2015 by three children from Delhi. Identify these metals.
A. Lithium, antimony, mercury, arsenic and lead
B. Antimony, silicon, zinc, aluminium and potassium
C. Bismuth, phosphorus, potassium, mercury and lead
D. Americium, antimony, arsenic, mercury and zinc
Answer: (A) Lithium, antimony, mercury, arsenic and lead
Explanation: The Supreme Court banned firecrackers containing these heavy metals to curb air pollution.
Q) Complete the sentence: A __________ is typically a tropical mixed woodland grassland ecosystem characterized by widely spaced trees so that the canopy does not close.
A. Pampas
B. Taiga
C. Savannah
D. Prairies
Answer: (C) Savannah
Q) In a row of girls facing North, Meera is 10th to the left of Tanuja, who is 21st from the right end. Shanti, 17th from the left, is 4th to the right of Meera. How many girls are in the row?
A. 37
B. 43
C. 44
D. Data inadequate
Answer: (B) 43
Q) The ________ dance form involves the worship of Shiva and Parvati, and claims its descent from the mock fights practised by Odia warriors.
A. Chhau
B. Sattriya
C. Bedara Vesha
D. Ghodakhund
Answer: (A) Chhau
Explanation: Chhau is a traditional dance form that involves the worship of Shiva and Parvati.
Q) ________ has achieved the highest number of Filmfare Awards for Best Actress.
A. Kajol
B. Madhuri Dixit
C. Jaya Bachchan
D. Shabana Azmi
Answer: A. Kajol
Q) Modern pentathlon is an event that comprises ___________.
A. Pistol shooting, fencing, freestyle swimming, equestrian show jumping, cross country running
B. Cross country running, cycling, fencing, swimming, pistol shooting
C. Weightlifting, cross country running, horse riding, fencing, shooting
D. Archery, cycling, freestyle swimming, cross country running, equestrian show jumping
Answer: (A) Pistol shooting, fencing, freestyle swimming, equestrian show jumping, cross country running
Q) Chinese restaurant syndrome, an outdated term from the 1960s, refers to symptoms experienced after consuming Chinese food, such as headache and skin flushing. Which additive is implicated in causing these symptoms?
A. Sodium hypochlorite
B. Monosodium glutamate
C. Sodium silicate
D. Sodium bicarbonate
Answer: (B) Monosodium glutamate
Q) _________ , the 1990 blockbuster movie starring Arnold Schwarzenegger was based on the famous science-fiction author Philip K. Dick’s short story 'We can Remember it for you Wholesale'.
A. Eraser
B. Total Recall
C. Phonebooth
D. Commando
Answer: (B) Total Recall
Explanation: Total Recall, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, is based on Philip K. Dick's short story.
Q) An earthquake with a magnitude of 3 on the Richter scale is equivalent to:
A. Three times the strength of an earthquake with a magnitude of 1
B. Nine times the strength of an earthquake with a magnitude of 1
C. Ninety times the strength of an earthquake with a magnitude of 1
D. One hundred times the strength of an earthquake with a magnitude of 1
Answer:
Q) In the statement 'I scored a goal during the third chukka but the umpire called a foul because my mallet had touched my opponent’s tack,' which sport is being described?
A. Croquet
B. Golf
C. Polo
D. Hockey
Answer: (C) Polo
Q) The European Union (EU) is a political and economic alliance of 28 member states primarily situated in Europe. Its original members were part of the Inner Six, including France, Italy, the Netherlands, and West Germany. Identify the other two countries among the Inner Six:
A. Luxembourg and Belgium
B. Greece and Poland
C. Switzerland and Austria
D. Spain and Portugal.
Answer: (A) Luxembourg and Belgium