Question bank

Chapter-1   Beautiful Nature
Q-1

Read the descriptions of these fish and identify them.

1. It carries its eggs in a pouch in the male's body. --------------------- .

2. This fish does not lay eggs but gives birth to live babies. --------------- .

3. It is a fish notorious for its razor-sharp teeth and its capacity to reduce any unfortunate animal into bits (that might fall its prey), within minutes. ----------------- .

4. It does not have scales and possesses a strong, hollow, leading spine-like ray on its dorsal and pectoral fins. ----------------- .

Q-2

Read the clues and complete the word puzzle to name the places where these seeds are grown.
Q-3

Complete the crossword with the help of their corresponding names.
Q-4

Each of these pictures is a part of the body of an animal. Encircle the correct animal's name.
Q-5 Fill in the blanks:

1. The ---------------- is found only in the mountainous regions of central China.

2. A ------------------  is the only mammal which can fly.

3. A -------------- is a mammal that lays eggs.

4. A -------------- is a marsupial native to Australia.

5. A -------------- is an excellent tree-climber. It often drags its food into trees to protect it from other animals.

6. A ------------ lives in burrows and feeds on small animals, such as rats, birds, insects and worms.

7. A ---------------- is a malay word meaning 'man of the forest'

8. A -------------- can make a sound like human laughter. 

Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 A cluster of bananas is called a ________.

(i)

leg

(ii)

foot

(iii)

hand
Q-2 Caffeine serves the function of a _________ in a coffee plant.

(i)

pesticide

(ii)

insecticide

(iii)

none of these
Q-3 ________ use their tails to balance.

(i)

Elephants

(ii)

Kangaroos

(iii)

Camels
Q-4 The slowest fish is the _________.

(i)

jellyfish

(ii)

seahorse

(iii)

none of these
Q-5 Seahorse moves along at about ________ mph.

(i)

0.01

(ii)

0.02

(iii)

0.00
Q-6 Which of the following is not a snake?

(i)

Black mamba

(ii)

Boa constrictor

(iii)

Tarantula

(iv)

Anaconda
Q-7 Which animal can change its color according to temperature or mood?

(i)

Turtle

(ii)

Grasshopper

(iii)

Alligator

(iv)

Chameleon
Q-8 What is the largest lizard found on Earth?

(i)

Crocodile

(ii)

Gila monster

(iii)

Komodo dragon

(iv)

Iguana
Q-9 Which animal uses its tail for rapid swimming?

(i)

Octopus

(ii)

Crocodile

(iii)

Turtle

(iv)

Scorpion
Q-10 Which animal sheds its skin many times throughout the year?

(i)

Wombat

(ii)

Snake

(iii)

Bat

(iv)

Mongoose
Q-11 Identify the largest species of turtle.

(i)

Flatback

(ii)

Leatherback

(iii)

Loggerhead

(iv)

Olive ridley
Q-12 Which fish carries its eggs in a pouch in the male’s body?

(i)

Seahorse

(ii)

Piranha

(iii)

Catfish

(iv)

Hammer-headed shark
Q-13 Which fish does not lay eggs but gives birth to live babies?

(i)

Clownfish

(ii)

Pufferfish

(iii)

Guppy

(iv)

Goldfish
Q-14 Which fish is notorious for its razor-sharp teeth?

(i)

Piranha

(ii)

Goldfish

(iii)

Catfish

(iv)

Clownfish
Q-15 What is a garden for growing herbs and vegetables called?

(i)

Greenhouse

(ii)

Farm

(iii)

Kitchen garden

(iv)

Orchard
Q-16 Which tree oil can clear a blocked nasal passage?

(i)

Neem

(ii)

Eucalyptus

(iii)

Pine
Q-17 From which part of a tree do we get cinnamon?

(i)

Fruit

(ii)

Stem

(iii)

Bark
Q-18 What is made from cocoa beans?

(i)

Chocolate

(ii)

Caffeine

(iii)

Coca cola
Q-19 Which of these is the tallest flower in the world, at almost nine feet tall?

(i)

Sunflower

(ii)

Titan arum

(iii)

Rose
Q-20 What is obtained from the bark of the cinchona tree? It is a cure for malaria.

(i)

Quinine

(ii)

Saffron

(iii)

Chlorine
Q-21 What is the main purpose of spices?

(i)

To preserve food

(ii)

To flavor food

(iii)

Both a and b
Q-22 Which spice is known for its bright yellow color and is often used in curries?

(i)

Cardamom

(ii)

Turmeric

(iii)

Coriander
Q-23 What is the term for a collection of trees?

(i)

Forest

(ii)

Garden

(iii)

Orchard
Q-24 Which of the following is a root vegetable?

(i)

Carrot

(ii)

Spinach

(iii)

Tomato
Q-25 What is the process by which plants make their own food?

(i)

Photosynthesis

(ii)

( b) Respiration

(iii)

Germination
Q-26 

Plants utilize sunlight to make their own food.

(i)

False

(ii)

True

Q-27 

Brinjal is also called aubergine or eggplant.

(i)

False

(ii)

True

Q-28 

Ginger is grown above the soil.

(i)

True

(ii)

False

Q-29 

Bees pollinate plants.

(i)

True

(ii)

False

Q-30 

The carbon dioxide which is present in the air enters the plant through stomata.

(i)

True

(ii)

False

Q-31 

Bitter gourd is not considered as an edible vegetable.

(i)

True

(ii)

False

Q-32 

Leaves are known as the food factories of plants.

(i)

True

(ii)

False

Q-33 

Plants absorb nutrients through their roots.

(i)

True

(ii)

False

Chapter-2   Our Motherland
Q-1

Fill in the blanks according to the monuments given above:

1. ----------------- is the nearest to my home town.

2. I have seen ------------------ monuments .

3. I shall like to visit --------------- .

4. My parents have visited ------------------ .

Q-2

Here are the pictures and descriptions of Nobel Prize winners. Write their names
Q-3

Match the names of important days with their dates
Q-4

Match the columns and find out how much you know about these people.
Q-5 In which fields are the following people famous
Q-6

Write the names of the places where these gardens are situated.
Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 What is the date of National Sports Day in India?

(i)

August 15

(ii)

August 20

(iii)

August 29

(iv)

January 26
Q-2 Who is known as the "Father of the Indian Constitution"?

(i)

Bal Gangadhar Tilak

(ii)

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar

(iii)

Raja Ram Mohan Roy

(iv)

Mahatma Gandhi
Q-3 Which woman was awarded the Nobel Prize for her work to overcome poverty and distress in the world?

(i)

Mother Teresa

(ii)

Malala Yousafzai

(iii)

Kailash Satyarthi

(iv)

Amartya Sen
Q-4 What is the date of Independence Day in India?

(i)

January 26

(ii)

August 15

(iii)

January 15

(iv)

February 28
Q-5 Who was the first woman to climb Mount Everest?

(i)

Junko Tabei

(ii)

Bachendri Pal

(iii)

Arunima Sinha

(iv)

Ann Bancroft
Q-6 Which of the following is a famous garden located in Kolkata?

(i)

Shalimar Garden

(ii)

Victoria Memorial

(iii)

Brindavan Gardens

(iv)

Hanging Gardens
Q-7 What is the date of National Girl Child Day in India?

(i)

January 24

(ii)

January 12

(iii)

January 15

(iv)

January 30
Q-8 Who is the author of Ramcharitamanas?

(i)

Tulsidas

(ii)

Harivansh Rai Bachchan

(iii)

Guru Nanak Dev

(iv)

Aryabhata
Q-9 Which of the following is a famous monument located in Agra?

(i)

Qutub Minar

(ii)

Taj Mahal

(iii)

Hawa Mahal

(iv)

Gateway of India
Q-10 Who is known for his work in animal rights and is a famous Indian?

(i)

Maneka Gandhi

(ii)

Anna Hazare

(iii)

C.V. Raman

(iv)

Mahendra Singh Dhoni
Q-11 What is the date of Republic Day in India?

(i)

January 15

(ii)

January 26

(iii)

August 29

(iv)

February 28
Q-12 Which Indian reformer fought against the practice of Sati?

(i)

Raja Ram Mohan Roy

(ii)

Swami Keshvanand

(iii)

Rassundari Devi

(iv)

Jyotiba Phule
Q-13 Who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics for his work on the scattering of light?

(i)

C.V. Raman

(ii)

Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

(iii)

Amartya Sen

(iv)

Kailash Satyarthi
Q-14 Which of the following is a famous garden located in Mysore?

(i)

Shalimar Garden

(ii)

Brindavan Gardens

(iii)

Hanging Gardens

(iv)

Nishat Bagh
Q-15 What is the date of Martyr’s Day in India?

(i)

January 30

(ii)

February 28

(iii)

August 15

(iv)

January 26
Q-16 Who is the first woman astronaut to be in space for the longest time?

(i)

Valentina Tereshkova

(ii)

Sunita Williams

(iii)

Peggy Whitson

(iv)

Eileen Collins
Q-17 Which monument is located in New Delhi and is known for its lotus shape?

(i)

Hawa Mahal

(ii)

Lotus Temple

(iii)

Qutub Minar

(iv)

Gateway of India
Q-18 Who is known for his contributions to welfare economics?

(i)

Amartya Sen

(ii)

Abhijit Banerjee

(iii)

Kailash Satyarthi

(iv)

C.V. Raman
Q-19 What is the date of National Science Day in India?

(i)

January 24

(ii)

February 28

(iii)

March 1

(iv)

April 22
Q-20 Which famous Indian cricketer is known as "Captain Cool"?

(i)

Sunil Chhetri

(ii)

Mahendra Singh Dhoni

(iii)

Sachin Tendulkar

(iv)

Virat Kohli
Q-21 

He fought against social discrimination on the basis of caste. He is known as 'Father of the Indian Constitution'.

(i)

Bal Gangadhar Tilak

(ii)

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar

(iii)

Raja Ram Mohan Roy

Q-22 

He was the founder of the Ramakrishna Mission and a great social worker.

(i)

Swami Vivekananda

(ii)

Raja Ram Mohan Roy

(iii)

Jyotiba Phule

Q-23 

She was a pioneer in the field of women's education and worked for gender equality.

(i)

Rassundari Devi

(ii)

Rokeya Sakhawat Hossain

(iii)

Swami Vivekananda

Q-24 

His efforts led to the abolition of the inhuman practice of Sati.

(i)

Raja Ram Mohan Roy

(ii)

Swami Keshvanand

(iii)

Rassundari Devi

Q-25 

He introduced the practice of widow remarriage in the Hindu society.

(i)

Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar

(ii)

Jamnalal Bajaj

(iii)

Swami Keshvanand

Q-26 

She started the Sharda Sadan which provided housing, education, vocational training and medical services to widows.

(i)

Nellie Sengupta

(ii)

Pandita Ramabai

(iii)

Bhikaji Cama

Chapter-3   Sports & Entertainment
Q-1

Read the clues and solve the word puzzles.
Q-2

Write the names of the instrumentalists and the instruments played by them.
Q-3

Identify the following sports and write their names under the each picture.
Q-4

Read the terms as clues and solve the crossword.
Q-5

Identify and write the correct names of track and field events.
Q-6 Name the following
Q-7 Match the following:
Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 What does the word "yoga" mean?

(i)

To stretch

(ii)

To unite

(iii)

To relax

(iv)

To breathe
Q-2 Which sport is associated with the symbol of a ball and net?

(i)

Basketball

(ii)

Football

(iii)

Baseball

(iv)

Table Tennis
Q-3 What is the name of the board game where players score points by forming words from lettered tiles?

(i)

Scrabble

(ii)

Chess

(iii)

Monopoly

(iv)

Ludo
Q-4 Which board game involves players racing their counters according to the throw of dice?

(i)

Snakes and Ladders

(ii)

Chess

(iii)

Checkers

(iv)

Monopoly
Q-5 What is the term for a board game played with small balls arranged in a star shape?

(i)

Ludo

(ii)

Carroms

(iii)

Snakes and Ladders

(iv)

Chess
Q-6 Which sport involves using a bow and arrow?

(i)

Archery

(ii)

Judo

(iii)

Wrestling

(iv)

Baseball
Q-7 What is the Dhyan Chand Trophy associated with?

(i)

Badminton

(ii)

Hockey

(iii)

Football

(iv)

Lawn Tennis
Q-8 Which trophy is awarded in the sport of football?

(i)

Durand Cup

(ii)

Uber Cup

(iii)

Davis Cup

(iv)

Walker Cup
Q-9 What is the term "deuce" associated with?

(i)

Football

(ii)

Tennis

(iii)

Basketball

(iv)

Cricket
Q-10 Which instrument is played by Ustad Amjad Ali Khan?

(i)

Flute

(ii)

Sarod

(iii)

Tabla

(iv)

Violin
Q-11 What is the name of the event that involves running a long distance?

(i)

Sprint

(ii)

Marathon

(iii)

Relay

(iv)

Hurdles
Q-12 Which painting depicts the sufferings caused by war?

(i)

The Last Supper

(ii)

Guernica

(iii)

Mona Lisa

(iv)

The Night Watch
Q-13 Who painted "The Last Supper"?

(i)

Vincent Van Gogh

(ii)

Pablo Picasso

(iii)

Leonardo da Vinci

(iv)

Michelangelo
Q-14 What is the main theme of Maqbool Fida Hussain's painting "Horses"?

(i)

War

(ii)

Nature

(iii)

Power and strength

(iv)

Love
Q-15 Which of the following is a board game based on buying and trading properties?

(i)

Chess

(ii)

Monopoly

(iii)

Snakes and Ladders

(iv)

Checkers
Q-16 What is the name of the tallest building in the world?

(i)

Shanghai Tower

(ii)

Burj Khalifa

(iii)

Taipei 101

(iv)

One World Trade Centre
Q-17 Which of the following is a type of yoga that focuses on devotion?

(i)

Hatha Yoga

(ii)

Bhakti Yoga

(iii)

Raja Yoga

(iv)

Jnana Yoga
Q-18 What is the main focus of Karma Yoga?

(i)

Knowledge

(ii)

Service

(iii)

Meditation

(iv)

Physical fitness
Q-19 Which of the following is a type of yoga that emphasizes physical postures?

(i)

Bhakti Yoga

(ii)

Hatha Yoga

(iii)

Jnana Yoga

(iv)

Karma Yoga
Q-20 What is the primary purpose of yoga according to ancient philosophy?

(i)

To achieve physical fitness

(ii)

To unite the mind, body, and spirit

(iii)

To compete with others

(iv)

To learn new skills
Chapter-4   Language & Literature
Q-1

Answer the following questions to build up your confidence:

1. What has been your favourite moment as the 4th standard student?

2. What is your favourite activity this year?

3. What would you like to do differently next year?

4. Write the name of your favourite story-book.

5. What is something that keeps you worried?

6. Who inspires you? Why do you think so?

7. Write the name of your favourite movie.

8. Which is your favourite food?

9. If you have to eat one thing for a whole week, what would you choose?

10. What is your favourite thing to do with your mom/dad?

11. Who is your best friend?

12. What is your favourite memory from summer break?

13. Tell me something about this year that you never want to forget.

14. Which place would you like to go in the next year?

Q-2

What are these collections called? Encircle the correct answers.

a galaxy/forest of trees

a cloud/bunch of dust

a constellation/galaxy of stars

a faggot/bundle of twigs

a faggot/heap of stones

a bunch/packet of keys

Q-3

Fill in the blanks with the right words. You can choose the words from the Help Box.

1. a chain of -------------------

2. a bevy of --------------------

3. a fleet of ---------------------

4. a group of ------------------

5. a clutch of ------------------

6. a block of -------------------

7. a column of ----------------

8. a gang of --------------------

9. a panel of -------------------

10. a bouquet of -------------

Q-4

Rearrange the letters of the following words and fill in the blanks.

1. RICES : The baby ---------------- loudly when it feels hungry.

2. LEAK : The Caspian Sea is the largest ............... in the world.

3. YAM : I was born in the month of -------------- .

4. MANILA: The cheetah is the fastest .........of four legs.

5. FIRED He likes ------------ food the most.

6. MOPE She wrote a nice ------------------ .

7. MADS Rogun (Tajikistan) is one of the highest....... in the world.

8. TALE You came ------------------ The meeting is over.

9. CARE : He won the car ---------------- .

10. RATSS: .............. twinkle in the sky at night. 

11. MELON: ---------------- is rich in vitamin C..

12. LIMES My cousin's house is twenty.................. away from my house.

13. TRIED: I am feeling ------------- after playing football.

14. NEON: ---------------- of you was present there.

15. HEART: Life is possible only on the ---------------- .

16. DAIRY: I write my daily engagements in my.................. .

Q-5 write the names of the authors of these books.
Q-6 Write the sound word in the blank below each picture
Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 What sound do keys make?

(i)

Jingle

(ii)

Chime

(iii)

Ripples

(iv)

Thunder
Q-2 What sound do bells make?

(i)

Chime

(ii)

Rustle

(iii)

Beat

(iv)

Patters
Q-3 What sound do leaves make?

(i)

Rustle

(ii)

Ripples

(iii)

Swishes

(iv)

Screech
Q-4 What does confidence mean?

(i)

Feeling unsure of yourself

(ii)

Feeling sure of yourself and your abilities

(iii)

Feeling insecure

(iv)

Feeling indifferent
Q-5 Which of the following is a collection of trees called?

(i)

Galaxy

(ii)

Forest

(iii)

Bouquet

(iv)

Faggot
Q-6 What is a "bundle of twigs" also known as?

(i)

Faggot

(ii)

Galaxy

(iii)

Bunch

(iv)

Clutch
Q-7 What is a "chain of" used to describe?

(i)

Mountains

(ii)

Islands

(iii)

Ships

(iv)

Girls
Q-8 What is a "bevy of"?

(i)

Girls

(ii)

Eggs

(iii)

Flowers

(iv)

Robbers
Q-9 What is the anagram of "RICES"?

(i)

Cires

(ii)

Sicer

(iii)

Cries
Q-10 What is the anagram of "LEAK"?

(i)

Kale

(ii)

Lake

(iii)

Leak

(iv)

All of the above
Q-11 What is the anagram of "YAM"?

(i)

May

(ii)

Amy

(iii)

Yam

(iv)

All of the above
Q-12 Who is the author of "The Jungle Book"?

(i)

R.L. Stevenson

(ii)

Rudyard Kipling

(iii)

Daniel Defoe

(iv)

Dr. Seuss
Q-13 What sound does rain make?

(i)

Jingle

(ii)

Patters

(iii)

Thunder

(iv)

Zoom
Q-14 What sound do drums make?

(i)

Beat

(ii)

Chime

(iii)

Rustle

(iv)

Zoom
Q-15 What sound do aeroplanes make?

(i)

Vroom

(ii)

Zoom

(iii)

Swishes

(iv)

Screech
Q-16 What sound does water make?

(i)

Ripples

(ii)

Thunder

(iii)

Jingle

(iv)

Zoom
Q-17 What sound do wipers make?

(i)

Vroom

(ii)

Screech

(iii)

Patters

(iv)

Zoom
Q-18 What is the term for a collection of stars?

(i)

Galaxy

(ii)

Constellation

(iii)

Cluster

(iv)

Nebula
Q-19 What is the term for a collection of flowers?

(i)

Bouquet

(ii)

Bunch

(iii)

Faggot

(iv)

Cluster
Q-20 What is the term for a collection of eggs?

(i)

Clutch

(ii)

Flock

(iii)

Nest

(iv)

Pod
Chapter-5   Science And Technology
Q-1

Look at the pictures of some organ systems of our body. Then, label the pictures.
Q-2

Complete the crossword with the type of science described in each clue.
Q-3

Identify the parts of the computer and write their names.
Q-4

Tick (✓ ) the names of the body-parts affected by these diseases.
Q-5

Match the terms with their respective definitions, and find out how much you know about the universe
Q-6

Some of the life-changing inventions have been given below. Match them with their inventors.
Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 Which organ system is responsible for breathing?

(i)

Circulatory system

(ii)

Nervous system

(iii)

Respiratory system

(iv)

Digestive system
Q-2 What is the science that deals with prehistoric remains?

(i)

Archaeology

(ii)

Geology

(iii)

Biology

(iv)

Anthropology
Q-3 Which branch of science deals with rocks?

(i)

Biology

(ii)

Geology

(iii)

Chemistry

(iv)

Physics
Q-4 What is the science that deals with plant life?

(i)

Zoology

(ii)

Botany

(iii)

Ecology

(iv)

Anthropology
Q-5 Which science deals with different kinds of animals?

(i)

Zoology

(ii)

Botany

(iii)

Geology

(iv)

Anthropology
Q-6 What is the science that deals with the environment?

(i)

Ecology

(ii)

Biology

(iii)

Chemistry

(iv)

Physics
Q-7 Which science deals with heavenly bodies?

(i)

Astronomy

(ii)

Geology

(iii)

Biology

(iv)

Physics
Q-8 What is the science that deals with the human mind and behavior?

(i)

Psychology

(ii)

Sociology

(iii)

Anthropology

(iv)

Psychiatry
Q-9 Which science deals with the history of languages?

(i)

Linguistics

(ii)

Anthropology

(iii)

Sociology

(iv)

History
Q-10 What is the main function of a CPU in a computer?

(i)

To display images

(ii)

To process data

(iii)

To store files

(iv)

To print documents
Q-11 What is a comet?

(i)

A celestial object that shows a tail of dust and gases

(ii)

A smaller celestial body that revolves around a planet

(iii)

A dead star that does not let light escape

(iv)

A huge collection of stars
Q-12 What is a meteor?

(i)

Debris from space that appears as a shooting star

(ii)

A celestial body that revolves around a planet

(iii)

A belt of debris between Mars and Jupiter

(iv)

A dead star
Q-13 What is the primary organ affected by hepatitis?

(i)

Heart

(ii)

Lungs

(iii)

Liver

(iv)

Kidneys
Q-14 Which disease is characterized by inflammation of the joints?

(i)

Arthritis

(ii)

Bronchitis

(iii)

Gastritis

(iv)

Pyorrhea
Q-15 Who invented penicillin?

(i)

Louis Pasteur

(ii)

Alexander Fleming

(iii)

Jonas Salk

(iv)

Edward Jenner
Q-16 What is the vaccine for smallpox associated with?

(i)

Edward Jenner

(ii)

Louis Pasteur

(iii)

Samuel Hahnemann

(iv)

Christian Barnard
Q-17 What is the main focus of Ayurveda?

(i)

Surgery

(ii)

Herbal medicine

(iii)

Homeopathy

(iv)

Allopathic medicine
Q-18 What is the main purpose of a stethoscope?

(i)

To measure blood pressure

(ii)

To listen to heartbeats

(iii)

To administer injections

(iv)

To check temperature
Q-19 Which disease is characterized by a buildup of plaque in the arteries?

(i)

Diabetes

(ii)

Hypertension

(iii)

Cardiovascular disease

(iv)

Asthma
Q-20 What is the main focus of Jnana Yoga?

(i)

Physical fitness

(ii)

Mind and intelligence

(iii)

Devotion

(iv)

Service
Chapter-6   Go Global
Q-1

Here are the pictures and little descriptions of the following women achievers. Write their names.

1. The first computer programmer.

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2. The first woman to win a Nobel Prize. 

...................................................

3. The first woman to go into space. 

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4. The first woman to climb Mount Everest

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5. The first woman astronaut to be in space for the longest time.

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6. The first woman to reach the North Pole. -----------------------

Q-2

Fill in the blanks 

1. Massive sea waves that are caused by an earthquake below the sea are called. 

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2. A --------------- is a mountain or hill that has an opening on the top and erupts because of excessive heat and pressure.

3. A fire that spreads quickly through a forest and destroys it is called a 

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4. An ------------------- occurs when there is a sudden shaking of the ground due to the movements below the surface of the Earth.

5. A breakdown of a mass of soil or rock from a mountain or cliff is known as a 

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6. A ------------------ is the overflow of water from a water body.

7. A continuous period of low rainfall that leads to a shortage of water is called a 

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Q-3

Seven Wonders of the world. Write their names

1. 

2. 

3. 

4. 

5. 

6. 

7. 

Q-4

Write their names

He was a famous Portuguese explorer who sailed around the continent of Africa. In 1498, he reached the coast of Calicut in India. His name was -----------------------------

He was a Venetian explorer. He made journeys to Asia and China. His journeys and writings helped to open up the Far East to Europe and is said to have inspired Christopher Columbus and many other explorers. His name was .................................

He was the first European to reach America in 1492. He named the people ‘Indians’ as he actually wanted to explore a western sea route to Asia. His name was .................................

He was a famous Portuguese explorer. He travelled from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean. He was the leader of the first European expedition to cross it. His name was .................................

He was an explorer from Portugal. He sailed around the southern tip of Africa in 1488. He called it the ‘Cape of Storms’. Later, it came to be known as the ‘Cape of Good Hope’. His name was .................................

He was a Norwegian explorer and a key figure in the heroic age of Antarctic exploration. His Antarctic expedition of 1910-12 discovered the South Pole. In 1926, he led the first successful expedition to reach the North Pole. His name was .................................

He was a British explorer who made several voyages to the Pacific Ocean. He made the first European contact with Australia. He approached the islands of the Pacific from New Zealand to Hawaii. His name was .................................

Q-5 Match the following:
Q-6

Write the new names for the following old names.
1. South-West Africa
2. Ceylon
3. Persia
4. Gold Coast
5. Mesopotamia
6. Burma
Q-7 Name the buildings.
Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 Who was the first woman to reach the North Pole?

(i)

Valentina Tereshkova

(ii)

Ann Bancroft

(iii)

Christina Koch

(iv)

Junko Tabei
Q-2 Which continent has the largest population?

(i)

Africa

(ii)

Asia

(iii)

Europe

(iv)

North America
Q-3 What is the cold continent with no countries in it?

(i)

Antarctica

(ii)

Australia

(iii)

South America

(iv)

Africa
Q-4 What is the largest and deepest ocean?

(i)

Atlantic Ocean

(ii)

Indian Ocean

(iii)

Arctic Ocean

(iv)

Pacific Ocean
Q-5 Which ocean is around Antarctica?

(i)

Southern Ocean

(ii)

Indian Ocean

(iii)

Atlantic Ocean

(iv)

Arctic Ocean
Q-6 What is the term for massive sea waves caused by an earthquake below the sea?

(i)

Tsunami

(ii)

Flood

(iii)

Landslide

(iv)

Drought
Q-7 What is a mountain or hill that has an opening on the top and erupts called?

(i)

Earthquake

(ii)

Volcano

(iii)

Tsunami

(iv)

Flood
Q-8 Which of the following is a famous monument located in Agra?

(i)

Qutub Minar

(ii)

Taj Mahal

(iii)

Hawa Mahal

(iv)

Gateway of India
Q-9 What is the name of the tallest building in the world?

(i)

Shanghai Tower

(ii)

Burj Khalifa

(iii)

Taipei 101

(iv)

One World Trade Centre
Q-10 Who was the first European to reach America in 1492?

(i)

Vasco da Gama

(ii)

Christopher Columbus

(iii)

Ferdinand Magellan

(iv)

Marco Polo
Q-11 Which explorer is known for sailing around the southern tip of Africa?

(i)

Bartolomeu Dias

(ii)

Vasco da Gama

(iii)

Ferdinand Magellan

(iv)

Marco Polo
Q-12 What is the name of the famous painting by Pablo Picasso that depicts the sufferings caused by war?

(i)

Guernica

(ii)

The Last Supper

(iii)

Mona Lisa

(iv)

The Night Watch
Q-13 Which disease is characterized by inflammation of the joints?

(i)

Arthritis

(ii)

Bronchitis

(iii)

Gastritis

(iv)

Pyorrhea
Q-14 What is the primary organ affected by hepatitis?

(i)

Heart

(ii)

Lungs

(iii)

Liver

(iv)

Kidneys
Q-15 Who invented the disposable syringe?

(i)

Louis Pasteur

(ii)

Alexander Fleming

(iii)

Samuel Hahnemann

(iv)

Colin Murdoch
Q-16 What is the main focus of Ayurveda?

(i)

Surgery

(ii)

Herbal medicine

(iii)

Homeopathy

(iv)

Allopathic medicine
Q-17 Which of the following is a type of yoga that focuses on devotion?

(i)

Hatha Yoga

(ii)

Bhakti Yoga

(iii)

Jnana Yoga

(iv)

Karma Yoga
Q-18 What is the main purpose of a stethoscope?

(i)

To measure blood pressure

(ii)

To listen to heartbeats

(iii)

To administer injections

(iv)

To check temperature
Q-19 What is the term for a collection of stars?

(i)

Galaxy

(ii)

Constellation

(iii)

Cluster

(iv)

Nebula
Q-20 What is the main focus of Jnana Yoga?

(i)

Physical fitness

(ii)

Mind and intelligence

(iii)

Devotion

(iv)

Service
Chapter-7   Life Skills & Values (NEP-Based)
Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 What are belongings?

(i)

Things that belong to others

(ii)

Things that belong to you

(iii)

Things that are lost

(iv)

Things that are borrowed
Q-2 Why is it important to keep your belongings clean?

(i)

To make them look pretty

(ii)

To use them for a long time

(iii)

To impress others

(iv)

To avoid sharing
Q-3 What should you do after using something?

(i)

Leave it anywhere

(ii)

Put it back where it belongs

(iii)

Give it away

(iv)

Hide it
Q-4 How should you handle your belongings?

(i)

Roughly

(ii)

Gently

(iii)

Carelessly

(iv)

Indifferently
Q-5 What is a good example of using things wisely?

(i)

Wasting paper

(ii)

Leaving the cap off markers

(iii)

Using both sides of the paper

(iv)

Breaking toys
Q-6 What is a quote?

(i)

A type of poem

(ii)

A special saying by wise individuals

(iii)

A story

(iv)

A song lyric
Q-7 Who said, "Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment"?

(i)

Mahatma Gandhi

(ii)

Albert Einstein

(iii)

The Buddha

(iv)

Charles Darwin
Q-8 What does Mahatma Gandhi's quote emphasize?

(i)

Finding yourself

(ii)

Serving others

(iii)

Living in the past

(iv)

Dreaming of the future
Q-9 Who said, "A man who dares to waste one hour of time has not discovered the value of life"?

(i)

Albert Einstein

(ii)

Charles Darwin

(iii)

Benjamin Franklin

(iv)

Sri Aurobindo Ghosh
Q-10 What does justification mean?

(i)

Ignoring others

(ii)

Giving reasons or explanations for your actions

(iii)

Making excuses

(iv)

Apologizing
Q-11 Why is justification important?

(i)

It helps others understand your thoughts

(ii)

It confuses others

(iii)

It makes you look good

(iv)

It is not important
Q-12 What does providing good reasons for your actions build?

(i)

Confusion

(ii)

Trust

(iii)

Anger

(iv)

Fear
Q-13 What should you do to give a good justification?

(i)

Be vague

(ii)

Use examples

(iii)

Avoid explaining

(iv)

Be dishonest
Q-14 What is an example of a good justification for sharing toys?

(i)

"I wanted to make my friend happy."

(ii)

"I didn't want to play alone."

(iii)

"I have too many toys."

(iv)

"I don't like this toy."
Q-15 What should you always do when justifying your actions?

(i)

Tell the truth

(ii)

Make up stories

(iii)

Blame others

(iv)

Avoid answering
Q-16 Which quote emphasizes the importance of values over success?

(i)

"Try not to be a man of success but rather try to be a man of values."

(ii)

"The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others."

(iii)

"Do not dwell in the past."

(iv)

"A man who dares to waste one hour of time."
Q-17 What does the quote by Benjamin Franklin suggest?

(i)

Ignorance is a shame

(ii)

Learning is not important

(iii)

Being ignorant is better than being knowledgeable

(iv)

Learning is only for children
Q-18 Which quote encourages trying even if you fail?

(i)

"Try and fail, but don’t fail to try."

(ii)

"The world is a play."

(iii)

"Honour has been the reward for what he gave."

(iv)

"Being ignorant is not so much a shame."
Q-19 What does the quote by Sri Aurobindo Ghosh suggest about life?

(i)

Life is serious

(ii)

Laughter is important for salvation

(iii)

Life is a burden

(iv)

Life should be taken seriously
Q-20 What is the main purpose of justification?

(i)

To make excuses for mistakes

(ii)

To explain your choices and actions

(iii)

To avoid responsibility

(iv)

To impress others
Chapter-8   Entrepreneurship
Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 What is a business?

(i)

A place where people play games

(ii)

A place where people make or sell things that others need or want

(iii)

A place for entertainment

(iv)

A place for education
Q-2 Which of the following is an example of a product made by a business?

(i)

Haircut

(ii)

Bakery bread

(iii)

Car repair

(iv)

Cleaning service
Q-3 What do service businesses do?

(i)

Sell products directly

(ii)

Help people by doing something for them

(iii)

Manufacture goods

(iv)

None of the above
Q-4 Why are businesses important in a community?

(i)

They provide entertainment

(ii)

They create jobs and provide necessary goods and services

(iii)

They increase competition

(iv)

They are a source of stress
Q-5 What is an example of a retail business?

(i)

Bakery

(ii)

Barber shop

(iii)

Grocery store

(iv)

Factory
Q-6 What is the first step in starting a simple business?

(i)

Choose a name

(ii)

Plan your business

(iii)

Gather supplies

(iv)

Start selling
Q-7 Which of the following is a simple business idea for kids?

(i)

Selling stocks

(ii)

Walking dogs

(iii)

Opening a bank

(iv)

Starting a restaurant
Q-8 What should you do to spread the word about your business?

(i)

Keep it a secret

(ii)

Make flyers

(iii)

Ignore everyone

(iv)

Wait for customers to find you
Q-9 Who is considered a customer?

(i)

Only adults

(ii)

Anyone who buys something or uses a service

(iii)

Only people who shop at stores

(iv)

Only people who pay for services
Q-10 What is one way businesses keep customers happy?

(i)

Being rude

(ii)

Ignoring their needs

(iii)

Being friendly and welcoming

(iv)

Charging high prices
Q-11 What should businesses do to understand customer needs?

(i)

Listen to customers

(ii)

Ignore feedback

(iii)

Only watch sales

(iv)

Avoid asking questions
Q-12 What is an example of a good customer service practice?

(i)

Ignoring questions

(ii)

Answering questions

(iii)

Being unhelpful

(iv)

Charging extra fees
Q-13 What is the main purpose of a business?

(i)

To entertain people

(ii)

To provide jobs and products/services

(iii)

To create confusion

(iv)

To avoid responsibilities
Q-14 What is the term for someone who buys goods or services?

(i)

Seller

(ii)

Customer

(iii)

Supplier

(iv)

Producer
Q-15 What is the main focus of a service business?

(i)

Selling products

(ii)

Providing services

(iii)

Manufacturing goods

(iv)

None of the above
Q-16 What is a good way to identify a business opportunity?

(i)

Ignore your interests

(ii)

Look for what people need

(iii)

Avoid talking to people

(iv)

Wait for someone to ask for help
Q-17 What is the main benefit of businesses paying taxes?

(i)

They can avoid responsibilities

(ii)

It helps build schools

(iii)

It increases their profits

(iv)

It allows them to hire more employees
Q-18 What should you do after planning your business idea?

(i)

Start selling immediately

(ii)

Gather supplies

(iii)

Choose a name

(iv)

Ignore the plan
Q-19 How can businesses help their community?

(i)

By keeping profits to themselves

(ii)

By paying taxes and supporting local events

(iii)

By avoiding local issues

(iv)

By only focusing on their own needs
Q-20 What is one way to track your earnings in a business?

(i)

Forget about the money

(ii)

Count your money regularly

(iii)

Spend everything immediately

(iv)

Hide your earnings
Chapter-9   Yoga
Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 What does the word "yoga" mean?

(i)

To stretch

(ii)

To unite

(iii)

To relax

(iv)

To breathe
Q-2 According to the Bhagavad Gita, yoga is described as:

(i)

A physical exercise

(ii)

A journey of the self

(iii)

A competitive sport

(iv)

A form of meditation
Q-3 What is one of the main benefits of practicing yoga?

(i)

Increases stress

(ii)

Strengthens muscles

(iii)

Decreases flexibility

(iv)

Causes injury
Q-4 Which branch of yoga focuses on physical poses and breathing techniques?

(i)

Bhakti Yoga

(ii)

Hatha Yoga

(iii)

Jnana Yoga

(iv)

Karma Yoga
Q-5 What does Bhakti Yoga emphasize?

(i)

Physical strength

(ii)

Devotion and love

(iii)

Knowledge and wisdom

(iv)

Service to others
Q-6 Which branch of yoga is known as the "royal" path?

(i)

Karma Yoga

(ii)

Raja Yoga

(iii)

Jnana Yoga

(iv)

Tantra Yoga
Q-7 What is the focus of Jnana Yoga?

(i)

Physical fitness

(ii)

Mind and intelligence

(iii)

Devotion

(iv)

Service
Q-8 What does Karma Yoga teach?

(i)

The importance of knowledge

(ii)

The path of service

(iii)

The practice of meditation

(iv)

The study of scriptures
Q-9 Which branch of yoga uses rituals to experience the sacred?

(i)

Hatha Yoga

(ii)

Bhakti Yoga

(iii)

Tantra Yoga

(iv)

Raja Yoga
Q-10 What is the first limb of yoga according to the eight limbs of yoga?

(i)

Asana

(ii)

Pranayama

(iii)

Yama

(iv)

Niyama
Q-11 What does "Asana" refer to in yoga?

(i)

Breathing techniques

(ii)

Postures or positions of the body

(iii)

Meditation

(iv)

Ethical rules
Q-12 What is the benefit of practicing Simhasana (Lion Pose)?

(i)

It improves digestion

(ii)

It clears the vocal cords

(iii)

It strengthens the legs

(iv)

It increases flexibility
Q-13 What is the main focus of Hastapadasana (Forward Bend Pose)?

(i)

Strengthening the arms

(ii)

Stretching the back of the body

(iii)

Improving balance

(iv)

Enhancing lung capacity
Q-14 What does Natarajasana (Dancer Pose) help improve?

(i)

Flexibility of the spine

(ii)

Strength in the hips and chest

(iii)

Balance and coordination

(iv)

All of the above
Q-15 What is the benefit of practicing Virabhadrasana (Warrior Pose)?

(i)

It helps with relaxation

(ii)

It encourages courage and calmness

(iii)

It improves digestion

(iv)

It increases heart rate
Q-16 What does Kati Chakrasana (Standing Spinal Twist Pose) help relieve?

(i)

Headaches

(ii)

Constipation

(iii)

Back pain

(iv)

Stress
Q-17 What is the main purpose of practicing yoga?

(i)

To compete with others

(ii)

To achieve physical fitness only

(iii)

To unite the mind, body, and spirit

(iv)

To learn new skills
Q-18 What does Pranayama focus on?

(i)

Physical strength

(ii)

Control of the breath

(iii)

Meditation

(iv)

Ethical living
Q-19 What is the benefit of practicing Ardha Matsyendrasana (Half Lord of the Fishes Pose)?

(i)

It strengthens the arms

(ii)

It improves digestion and flexibility

(iii)

It enhances lung capacity

(iv)

It increases heart rate
Q-20 What is the significance of the Niyamas in yoga?

(i)

They are physical postures

(ii)

They are ethical observances

(iii)

They focus on breathing techniques

(iv)

They are meditation practices