GK Olympiad for Class 9 - Sample question paper 07
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This sample question paper for GK Olympiad for Class 9 is focussed on 'Life skills'. Based on the previous question papers, this section is important to master as it carries 5 marks.
Q) Which of the following statements is correct regarding stress management?
A. Stress management is learning about the connection between mind and body.
B. Stress management helps us to control our health in a positive manner.
C. Stress management helps us to avoid all kinds of stress.
D. Both A and B
Answer: D. Both A and B
Explanation: Stress management involves understanding the mind-body connection and adopting strategies to control stress for better health.
Q) ________ is a psychological effect of conflict on an individual.
A. Lack of interest in work
B. Peptic ulcers
C. Hypertension
D. All of these
Answer: A. Lack of interest in work
Q) We should all buy products that have ‘Eco Mark’ because they are
A. Completely unadulterated
B. Environment friendly
C. Economical
D. Fat free and healthy.
Answer: B. Environment friendly
Explanation: Products with the 'Eco Mark' are environmentally friendly, indicating they have minimal impact on the environment.
Q) As a part of the disaster management process, what measures can be taken in order to minimize danger to life and property caused by a tsunami?
(i) Construct houses on the seashore
(ii) Plan and know all the evacuation routes
(iii) Keep an emergency kit ready
(iv) Construct houses away from the seashore on an elevated land
(v) Listen to the radio routinely
A. (i), (iii), (iv) and (v) only
B. (ii), (iii), (iv) and (v) only
C. (i), (iii) and (iv) only
D. (ii), (iv) and (v) only
Answer: B. (ii), (iii), (iv) and (v) only
Q) Which of the following you should avoid while presenting a speech?
A. Speaking slowly and clearly
B. Making eye contact with the audience
C. Chewing gum and blowing bubbles
D. Exhibiting confidence
Answer: C. Chewing gum and blowing bubbles
Explanation: Chewing gum and blowing bubbles can be distracting and unprofessional while presenting a speech.
Q) You receive a phone call on your father’s mobile from a person who is saying that he is calling from bank and asks you for your father’s debit card details and password. He also says that if you don’t give all the details, the card will be blocked immediately . What shouold you do?
A. Give the details to him because he is a service provider.
B. Ask him the purpose and then give it.
C. Never give password to anyone.
D. Give him all the details or else the card might get blocked.
Answer: C. Never give password to anyone.
Explanation: It's important to never share sensitive information like passwords over the phone, especially when the caller's identity cannot be verified.
Q) You are the captain of the school football team. In an important match, your team loses. Which one of the following would be the correct behaviour on your part?
A. You will start hooting the winning team.
B. You will shout out that the umpire was in their favour.
C. You will congratulate each member of the winning team and tell your teammates that losing in a game does not make one a loser.
D. You will blame your teammates and threaten to sack them and select a new team.
Answer: C. You will congratulate each member of the winning team and tell your teammates that losing in a game does not make one a loser.
Q) Communication barriers not only hinder personal relationships but can also obstruct professional associations. Which of the following represent the barriers to an effective communication between two individuals?
I. Too much usage of slangs or jargons
II. Lack of eye contact
III. Emotions like anger, hostility and fear
IV. Attitude of believing oneself to be superior or inferior to others.
V. Fear of rejection
A. II and IV only
B. II, IV and V only
C. I, II and IV only
D. I, II, III, IV and V
Answer: D. I, II, III, IV and V
Q) ___________ is not an example of positive universal values?
A. Self interest
B. Honesty
C. Compassion
D. Responsibility
Answer: A. Self interest
Explanation: Self-interest is not considered a positive universal value.
Q) __________ is the capacity to influence people and accomplish desired objectives.
A. Authority
B. Power
C. Status
D. Leadership.
Answer: D. Leadership.
Q) Which of the following does not show professionalism?
A. Rohan is sending text messages to his friend during a session.
B. Kishore comes to office 10 minutes early every day.
C. Swarna helps her colleagues if they need any assistance.
D. None of these
Answer: A. Rohan is sending text messages to his friend during a session.
Q) Through problem based learning, an individual can ________.
A. Develop the ability to find and use appropriate resources for problem solving
B. Employ effective self-directed and self-motivated learning skills
C. Continuously monitor and assess the adequacy of their own knowledge
D. All of these.
Answer: D. All of these.
Q) What should one do when she/he commits a mistake?
A. Blame the others involved.
B. Don't think about it ever again.
C. Examine what can you learn from it.
D. Lecture others about it.
Answer: C. Examine what can you learn from it.
Q) Which of the following are not the ways of enhancing your self esteem?
A. Talk and socialise frequently with people who help to improve your self-esteem.
B. Take action to become aware of your personal strengths.
C. Diminish interactions that detract you from your feelings of competence.
D. None of these
Answer: D. None of these
Explanation: All the mentioned ways can help in enhancing self-esteem.
Q) Neelam is in a meeting but is upset at the continual interruption of the proceeding by another attendee. She does not want to make a comment, but she knows that she will explode if she doesn't take a break.. She quietly excuses herself and leaves the room, have a glass of water, and calms down before she returns. This behavior of Neelam shows that ___________.
A. She is rude, and does not bother about the consequences of leaving the meeting
B. She is impatient and unable to deal with the situation
C. She is submissive and cannot deal with conflict
D. She is aware of her feelings and has a strategy to deal with the situation.
Answer: D. She is aware of her feelings and has a strategy to deal with the situation.