GK Olympiad for Class 8 - Sample question paper 09
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Q) The Indian constitution is the longest written constitution of any country in the world. How much time did it take to frame the Indian Constitution?
A. 2 years 11 months and 17 days
B. 11 months and 20 days
C. 2 years 6 months and 10 days
D. 5 years and 2 months
Answer: A. 2 years 11 months and 17 days
Q) This Russian city reverted to its old name once the Soviet Union broke up in 1991. During the Soviet era it was known as Leningrad. What is it called now?
A. Vladivostok
B. Novosibirsk
C. Kiev
D. St. Petersburg
Answer: D. St. Petersburg
Q) Match the columns and select the correct option from the given codes.
| Column I | Column II |
| P. The Grape Harvest Festival | (iv) China |
| Q. Glastonbury Festival | (i) England |
| R. Tomorrowland Festival | (ii) Belgium |
| S. The Lantern Festival | (iii) Argentina |
A. P-(iv), Q-(ii), R-(iii), S-(i)
B. P-(iii), Q-(i), R-(ii), S-(iv)
C. P-(ii), Q-(iii), R-(iv), S-(i)
D. P-(iii), Q-(iv), R-(i), S-(ii)
Answer: B. P-(iii), Q-(i), R-(ii), S-(iv)
Q) Select the incorrect statement(s).
(i) The first spacewalk was performed by Soviet cosmonaut Alexei Leonov in 1965.
(ii) Apollo 11 was the first spacecraft to land on the red planet.
(iii) Dennis Tito became the first space tourist in 2001.
(iv) On 24th September 2014, India became the first country in the world to insert a spacecraft into the Martian orbit in its very first attempt.
A. (i) and (iii) only
B. (i), (iii) and (iv) only
C. (iv) only
D. (ii) only
Answer: D. (ii) only
Q) Which of the following is called Magna Carta of English Education in India?
A. Wood’s Despatch
B. Pitt’s India Act
C. Charter Act of 1813
D. Rowlatt Act 1919
Answer: A. Wood’s Despatch
Q) A person who deliberately sets fire to a building or a vehicle is called ______.
A. Apostate
B. Anarchist
C. Arsonist
D. Ascetic
Answer: C. Arsonist
Q) Which of the following measures should be taken in case of occurrence of a cyclone?
(i) Move to a safe shelter and do not stay outdoors.
(ii) Do not listen to the radio or other official informations as weather warnings create panic.
(iii) Switch off the electrical mains in your house.
(iv) Take shelter under a tree.
A. (i), (ii) and (iii) only
B. (i), (ii) and (iv) only
C. (ii), (iii) and (iv) only
D. (i) and (iii) only
Answer: D. (i) and (iii) only
Q) Which of the following represents the benefit of effective time management?
A. Low stress
B. More free time
C. More productivity
D. All of these
Answer: D. All of these
Q) The ________ is a major post-harvest festival celebrated in Manipur?
A. Kut Festival
B. Tokhu Emong
C. Nuakhai
D. Hareli
Answer: A. Kut Festival
Q) What is the correct definition of the term ‘courtesy’?
A. The feeling of pity or sorrow for someone else’s misfortune.
B. Showing politeness in one’s attitude and behaviour towards others.
C. The ability to understand and share the feelings of others.
D. A mature way of thinking or feeling about something.
Answer: B. Showing politeness in one’s attitude and behaviour towards others.
Q) In which year did the Nuclear Non Proliferation Treaty come into force?
A. 1978
B. 1970
C. 1968
D. 1972
Answer: B. 1970
Explanation: The Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (“NPT”) aims to avert the danger of nuclear war through the prevention of the wider dissemination of nuclear weapons and other measures. The NPT was opened for signature on 1 July 1968 and entered into force on 5 March 1970.
Q) ________ and _______ gases are released from the thawing of permafrost, a permanently frozen soil found in high altitudes.
A. Ozone and methane
B. Hydrogen and ozone
C. Sulphur dioxide and hydrogen
D. Carbon dioxide and methane
Answer: D. Carbon dioxide and methane
Q) The Kiel is the world’s busiest man-made waterway for seagoing ships. Where is it located?
A. Between Atlantic Ocean and Pacific Ocean
B. Jutland Peninsula near the border of Germany and Denmark
C. Lizard Peninsula, England
D. Monte Argentario, Italy
Answer: B. Jutland Peninsula near the border of Germany and Denmark
Q) The famous movie ‘Jurassic Park’ is based on the novel by the same name. Mr _________ is the author of this novel.
A. Robin Cook
B. Isaac Asimov
C. Arthur Hailey
D. Michael Crichton
Answer: D. Michael Crichton
Q) Who among the following is a consistent performer?
A. Rohan who makes new things from waste material
B. Meeta who learns a new concept in a short time
C. Shubham who frequently changes his mind
D. Suhani who always secures an A+ in all her subjects in every test
Answer: D. Suhani who always secures an A+ in all her subjects in every test
Q) The _______ is native to South-Eastern Australia and is the national flower of Australia. It has been grown in temperate regions around the world for the tannin in its bark.
A. Tulip
B. Lotus
C. Golden wattle
D. Blue Poppy
Answer: C. Golden wattle
Q) Which of the following is an unhealthy lifestyle?
A. Drinking coffee frequently to keep yourself awake till 3.00 am everyday
B. Studying during the day and watching movies till late night everyday
C. Studying till late night and getting up late in the morning everyday
D. All of these
Answer: D. All of these