GK Olympiad for Class 8 - Sample question paper 12
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Q) ________ is the first country to grant citizenship to a robot.
A. Japan
B. Germany
C. Saudi Arabia
D. USA
Answer: C. Saudi Arabia
Answer:Sophia is a humanoid robot that has been granted citizenship of Saudi Arabia. It became the first robot to receive citizenship of any country.
Q) Select the incorrect statement(s).
(i) ‘The Last Judgement’ was a painting by Michelangelo.
(ii) ‘The Starry Night’ is the most famous painting of Pablo Picasso.
(iii) ‘The Potato Eaters’ is a famous painting of five peasants sitting down to dinner.
(iv) The ‘Venus de Milo’ is an ancient Roman sculpture.
A. (i), (iii) and (iv) only
B. (ii) and (iv) only
C. (i) and (iii) only
D. (i), (ii) and (iv) only
Answer: B. (ii) and (iv) only
Explanation:Pablo Picasso did not paint Starry Night. Starry Night is one of the masterpieces created by Dutch artist Vincent van Gogh.
The ‘Venus de Milo’ is an ancient Greek sculpture and not Roman. It is immediately recognizable by its missing arms and popularly believed to represent Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love and beauty, who was known to the Romans as Venus.
Q) Which of the following is the most common time management mistake?
A. Taking small breaks
B. Prioritising tasks
C. Blocking distractions
D. Procrastination
Answer: D. Procrastination
Q) Banaras Hindu University (BHU) was established in which of the following years?
A. 1916
B. 1781
C. 1756
D. 1857
Answer: A. 1916
Q) Which of the following best explains critical thinking?
A. Finding faults in others
B. Logically analysing information
C. Unwilling to consider new ideas
D. Giving a bad judgement
Answer: B. Logically analysing information
Q) A few national parks are listed below. How many of the listed parks are located in Madhya Pradesh?
(i) Sariska National Park
(ii) Satpura National Park
(iii) Panna National Park
(iv) Bandhavgarh National Park
(v) Mouling National Park
(vi) Namdapha National Park
A. 3
B. 2
C. 5
D. 6
Answer: A. 3
Explanation:Sariska National Park - Rajasthan, Satpura National Park - Madhya Pradesh, Panna National Park - Madhya Pradesh, Bandhavgarh National Park - Madhya Pradesh, Mouling National Park - Arunachal Pradesh, Namdapha National Park - Arunachal Pradesh
Q) 'Karla Caves' are one of the most famous Buddhist rock-cut cave sites in India. It is located in _________.
A. Bihar
B. Uttarakhand
C. Himachal Pradesh
D. Maharashtra
Answer: D. Maharashtra
Q) Select the incorrect statement regarding table manners.
A. You can lean past the person sitting next to you for food items, if they are not within your easy reach.
B. While eating, hold your fork in your left hand, tines downward.
C. Eat slowly and cut only one small bite of your food at a time.
D. Do not make gestures with a knife or fork in your hands
Answer: A. You can lean past the person sitting next to you for food items, if they are not within your easy reach.
Q) 'Rhino horn' is made up of ______.
A. Keratin
B. Collagen
C. Myosin
D. Actin
Answer: A. Keratin
Explanation:Rhino horn is made up of keratin - the same protein which forms the basis of our hair and nails.
Q) __________ is the name of the Parliament of Israel.
A. The Knesset
B. Sansad
C. Kremlin
D. National Assembly
Answer: A. The Knesset
Q) Match the columns and select the correct option.
| Column I | Column II |
|---|---|
| P. Ryder Cup | (i) Cricket |
| Q. Duleep Trophy | (ii) Badminton |
| R. Sudirman Cup | (iii) Golf |
| S. Merdeka Cup | (iv) Football |
A. P - (iii), Q - (i), R - (ii), S - (iv)
B. P - (iv), Q - (ii), R - (iii), S - (i)
C. P - (iii), Q - (iv), R - (i), S - (ii)
D. P - (ii), Q - (iii), R - (i), S - (iv)
Answer: A. P - (iii), Q - (i), R - (ii), S - (iv)
Q) Which of the following is not a social benefit of sports?
A. Teamwork
B. Responsibility
C. Stronger body
D. Discipline
Answer: C. Stronger body
Q) Identify the following with respect to networking topologies:
• It is a topology, in which the final computer is connected with the first computer.
• In this topology, each device has exactly two neighbors.
A. Bus topology
B. Ring topology
C. Peer topology
D. Hub topology
Answer: B. Ring topology
Q) ‘Yakshagana’ is a popular dance drama of which Indian state?
A. Karnataka
B. Rajasthan
C. Gujarat
D. Odisha
Answer: A. Karnataka
Q) Pandit Birju Maharaj was associated with which of the following classical Indian dance forms?
A. Kathak
B. Bharatanatyam
C. Manipuri
D. Kuchipudi
Answer: A. Kathak
Q) 'Queensberry rules' are associated with which of the following sports?
A. Football
B. Boxing
C. Gymnastics
D. Basketball
Answer: B. Boxing
Explanation: The Marquess of Queensberry Rules, also known as Queensbury Rules, are a code of generally accepted rules in the sport of boxing.
Q) Which of the following is the nearest star to the Earth after the Sun?
A. Alpha Centauri A
B. Alpha Centauri B
C. Proxima Centauri
D. Luhman 16 A
Answer: C. Proxima Centauri
Explanation: Proxima Centauri is a small, low-mass star located 4.2465 light-years away from the Sun in the southern constellation of Centaurus. Its Latin name means the 'nearest [star] of Centaurus'. It was discovered in 1915 by Robert Innes and is the nearest-known star to the Sun. - Source: Wikipedia
Q) The Siberian Husky was imported from Siberia in Russia to Alaska, where they were initially used as sled animals. Today, these working animals are popular pets as well. What kind of animal is a Siberian Husky?
A. Reindeer
B. Donkey
C. Dog
D. Horse
Answer: C. Dog
Explanation: The Siberian Husky is a medium-sized working sled dog breed. The breed belongs to the Spitz genetic family. It is recognizable by its thickly furred double coat, erect triangular ears, and distinctive markings, and is smaller than the similar-looking Alaskan Malamute
Q) The Fundamental Duties of citizens were included in the Indian Constitution by the _______ Amendment in 1976.
A. 35th
B. 42nd
C. 18th
D. 29th
Answer: B. 42nd
Q) In the novel ‘Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban’, who is the Minister of Magic?
A. Cornelius Fudge
B. Dumbledore
C. Percy Weasley
D. Minerva McGonagall
Answer: A. Cornelius Fudge