Question bank

Chapter-1   Beautiful Nature
Q-1

Unscramble the letters to get the correct answers.

1. This tree is known for its massive canopy and aerial roots. These roots descend from the branches to the ground, forming new trunks. YABANN: __________________________

2. The leaves of this plant are used as a source of a reddish-brown dye known as mehendi. NHAEN: ________________ .

3. The Bharat Ratna award looks like a leaf of this tree. EPEALP:

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4. This is one kind of grass and some of its species are the fastestgrowing plants in the world. OABBMO: _______________ .

5. The name of this tree has been derived from a Sanskrit word meaning ‘Tree of the Gods’. EDDORA: __________ .

6. This plant is grown for its seeds or beans, which are roasted and ground. FECFEO:

 _____________ 

7. This grass is one of the major sources of the world's sugar, which is extracted from its sweet, juicy stems. URAGSNCAE:

 ________________ 

8. The leaves of this plant are considered a natural source of dye. This was cultivated during the British rule. DOIGNI: 

 _______________- 

Q-2

Fill in the blanks with the right words :

1. Plants make their own food in their leaves by using 

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 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- and

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2. The process through which a plant makes its food is called 

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3. Water travels up from the soil through the 

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4. Most leaves contain a green substance called 

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which helps to use sunlight.

Q-3

Match them correctly:
Q-4

Identify these birds
Q-5

Tick (✓ ) the correct word :

1. A group of frogs is called an army/a herd.

2. Newts have tails part of/throughout their lives.

3. Frogs swallow their food whole. The size of what a frog can eat is determined by the size of its mouth/tongue and its stomach.

4. Frogs can/cannot live in salt water. 

5. Most amphibians have thin moist/dry skins that help them to breathe.

6. Amphibians are warm-blooded/cold-blooded animals.

7. Amphibians are considered vertebrates/invertebrates as they have backbones.

8. Certain frogs can jump up to 2/20 times their own body-lengths in a single leap.

Q-6

Spot the odd one out and write it in the blank space.
Q-7

Identify them and write their names

1. Extinct since 2003 It was the third largest tiger. It is also known as the Persian tiger. _________________

2. Extinct about 10,000 years ago It was one of the largest deer that ever lived.

 ___________________

3. Extinct since 1936 It was the largest known carnivorous marsupial of modern times. It was commonly known as the Tasmanian Tiger. _____________

4. Extinct since 1768 It was discovered in 1741 by the naturalist Georg Steller, who was travelling with the explorer Vitus Bering.

 ___________________

5. Extinct since 1883 It was distinguished from other zebras by having the usual vivid marks on the front part of the body only.

 _________________

6. Extinct 65 million years ago It was one of the largest land carnivorous animals. Its forelimbs were small. 

 ___________________

7. Extinct since the late 17th century It was a flightless bird that lived on the island of Mauritius. 

 ________________ 

8. Extinct since 1844 It was also known as a garefowl. It was the species from the Atlantic.

 _______________

Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 Which animal cannot move backward?

(i)

Crocodile

(ii)

Lizard

(iii)

Snake

(iv)

Alligator
Q-2 What are the leaves of ferns called?

(i)

Blades

(ii)

Fronds

(iii)

Petals

(iv)

Needles
Q-3 Which sense is not an extra ability of amphibians?

(i)

Detecting Earth's magnetic field

(ii)

Sensing ultraviolet light

(iii)

Detecting infrared radiation

(iv)

Seeing in total darkness
Q-4 What helps birds find their way while migrating?

(i)

GPS signals

(ii)

Following other birds

(iii)

Observing landmarks, stars, and the Earth's magnetic field

(iv)

Their strong eyesight
Q-5 Why are flamingos pink?

(i)

They eat shrimp

(ii)

They get sunburnt

(iii)

Their skin naturally has pink pigment

(iv)

They drink pink water
Q-6 What is a rhino's horn made of?

(i)

Bone

(ii)

Keratin

(iii)

Cartilage

(iv)

Calcium
Q-7 Which tree is known for its massive canopy and aerial roots?

(i)

Peepal

(ii)

Mango

(iii)

Banyan

(iv)

Neem
Q-8 What is the process through which plants make their food?

(i)

Photosynthesis

(ii)

Transpiration

(iii)

Pollination

(iv)

Germination
Q-9 Which bird migrates the longest distance of any animal?

(i)

Arctic Tern

(ii)

Grey Whale

(iii)

Monarch Butterfly

(iv)

Snow Goose
Q-10 What is a group of frogs called?

(i)

A herd

(ii)

A pack

(iii)

An army

(iv)

A colony
Q-11 Which of the following is the odd one out in the amphibians group?

(i)

Frog

(ii)

Salamander

(iii)

Lizard

(iv)

Newt
Q-12 Which extinct animal was also known as the Tasmanian Tiger?

(i)

Thylacine

(ii)

Irish Elk

(iii)

Caspian Tiger

(iv)

Steller’s Sea Cow
Q-13 Which extinct species of zebra had distinct markings only on the front part of its body?

(i)

Dodo

(ii)

Great Auk

(iii)

Quagga

(iv)

Steller’s Sea Cow
Q-14 Which legendary bird in the Ramayana tried to stop Ravana?

(i)

Garuda

(ii)

Jatayu

(iii)

Jatasura

(iv)

Chakora
Q-15 Which bird is considered the ‘King of Birds’ in Hindu mythology?

(i)

Vinata

(ii)

Garuda

(iii)

Chakora

(iv)

Jatayu
Q-16 Which of the following is the odd one out in the echinoderms group?

(i)

Brittle star

(ii)

Starfish

(iii)

Locust

(iv)

Sea Cucumber
Q-17 Which extinct bird lived on the island of Mauritius?

(i)

Great Auk

(ii)

Dodo

(iii)

Quagga

(iv)

Steller’s Sea Cow
Q-18 What is the name of the half-man, half-horse creature in Greek mythology?

(i)

Minotaur

(ii)

Centaur

(iii)

Gelataur

(iv)

Unicorn
Q-19 Which of the following is the odd one out in the arthropods group?

(i)

Beetle

(ii)

Grasshopper

(iii)

Octopus

(iv)

Scorpion
Q-20 Which mythical bird is believed to rise from its own ashes?

(i)

Ra

(ii)

Phoenix

(iii)

Luna

(iv)

Pegasus
Chapter-2   Sports & Entertainment
Q-1

Identify these great sportspersons
Q-2

identify the sports :

1. This is a very popular water sport. The game involves two teams, each trying to score goals by throwing a ball into the opposing team's net. ________________________

2. This is an elegant water sport in which groups of swimmers while swimming make patterns to the rhythm of the music. The other name of this sport is ‘Water Ballet’. ____________________

3. In this sport, the player enjoys riding over high sea waves approaching towards the shore on a surfboard.

 ________________

4. In this sport, the player rides a small, light-weight boat and rows it with the help of an ore having both the ends flattened.

 ________________

5. This is a well-known sport in Bharat. In this sport, players use a inflatable rubber raft to manoeuvre through the rapids.

 __________________

Q-3

Choose the correct answer

1. On a chessboard, there are ____________ black-and-white squares.

2. Out of 16 pieces, each player has eight _________ placed in the front row.

3. In the back row, each player has two __________ which can move any number of squares in the diagonal direction.

4. The back row also has two ________ which can move any number of squares in a straight line along any column or row, but not diagonally.

5. There are two ___________ in the back row, which can jump over other pieces to move two squares in a straight line and then one square sideways.

6. The ___________ is the most powerful piece on the chessboard and can move any number of squares in any direction.

7. The __________ is placed in the centre of the back row and can move only one square at a time in any direction.

8. The king is once allowed to make a special move which is known as ________.

9. The objective of both the players playing the games is to _______ the opponent king.

Q-4

Match these championships, trophies and cups with sports.
Q-5

Find out in which states these stadiums

1. Yadavindra Stadium _____________ .

2. Green Park Stadium ____________ .

3. Wankhede Stadium ___________ .

4. Ambedkar Stadium __________ .

5. M.A. Chidambaram Stadium ____________ .

6. Lal Bahadur Shastri Stadium ___________ .

7. Dhyan Chand Stadium ____________ .

8. Sawai Mansingh Stadium ____________ .

9. Narendra Modi Stadium ____________ .

10. Eden Gardens ____________ .

Q-6

Fill in the blanks with the correct words
Q-7

Match these theatre words with their descriptions:
Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 Which sport involves throwing an object to achieve maximum distance?

(i)

Wrestling

(ii)

Boxing

(iii)

Shooting

(iv)

Javelin Throw
Q-2 In which sport do players aim to hit a ball into a net using their feet?

(i)

Basketball

(ii)

Football

(iii)

Cricket

(iv)

Golf
Q-3 Which sport involves a player using a small, light boat and a paddle to navigate water?

(i)

Water Polo

(ii)

Canoeing

(iii)

Surfing

(iv)

Gymnastics
Q-4 What is the main objective of a game where two players move different pieces on a checkered board?

(i)

To capture all pieces

(ii)

To checkmate the opponent’s king

(iii)

To remove all pawns

(iv)

To reach the last row
Q-5 What is the special move in the checkered board game where the king moves two squares and the other piece jumps over it?

(i)

Checkmate

(ii)

Stalemate

(iii)

Castling

(iv)

Pawn Promotion
Q-6 Which water sport involves balancing on a board while riding high waves?

(i)

Water Polo

(ii)

Surfing

(iii)

Rowing

(iv)

White Water Rafting
Q-7 What is the term for a sport where synchronized movements are performed in water to music?

(i)

Water Acrobatics

(ii)

Synchronized Swimming

(iii)

Diving

(iv)

Water Gymnastics
Q-8 Which sport involves navigating rough waters in an inflatable raft?

(i)

Surfing

(ii)

White Water Rafting

(iii)

Water Polo

(iv)

Sailing
Q-9 What is the name of the most powerful piece in the checkered board game?

(i)

King

(ii)

Bishop

(iii)

Rook

(iv)

Queen
Q-10 What is the term for defeating the opponent by trapping their most important piece?

(i)

Castling

(ii)

En Passant

(iii)

Checkmate

(iv)

Stalemate
Q-11 In which sport do players use a long wooden or metal stick to hit a small, round object into holes on a course?

(i)

Football

(ii)

Tennis

(iii)

Golf

(iv)

Hockey
Q-12 Which sport awards a golden trophy called the Ballon d'Or?

(i)

Basketball

(ii)

Cricket

(iii)

Football

(iv)

Hockey
Q-13 Which international competition is associated with hitting a ball over a net using a racket?

(i)

Davis Cup

(ii)

Champions Trophy

(iii)

FIFA World Cup

(iv)

Thomas Cup
Q-14 What is the basic sitting posture in a traditional exercise method, where legs are crossed?

(i)

Bridge

(ii)

Warrior

(iii)

Lotus

(iv)

Cobra
Q-15 What is the practice of controlling breathing in traditional exercise techniques called?

(i)

Meditation

(ii)

Pranayama

(iii)

Asana

(iv)

Mantra
Q-16 Which move involves standing on one’s head as part of a traditional exercise method?

(i)

Cobra

(ii)

Headstand

(iii)

Lotus

(iv)

Triangle
Q-17 What is the term for a famous event in football where countries compete for a trophy every four years?

(i)

Wimbledon

(ii)

FIFA World Cup

(iii)

Tour de France

(iv)

Super Bowl
Q-18 What is the term for a place where sports matches are held, often with seating for spectators?

(i)

Field

(ii)

Stadium

(iii)

Court

(iv)

Track
Q-19 What is the term for the highest award given in international chess competitions?

(i)

Checkmate Trophy

(ii)

World Grandmaster Title

(iii)

King’s Cup

(iv)

Chess Championship
Q-20 In which sport do players aim to hit a shuttlecock over a net using a racket?

(i)

Tennis

(ii)

Badminton

(iii)

Squash

(iv)

Volleyball
Chapter-3   Our Motherland
Q-1

Match these cities and towns with the states in which they are located.
Q-2

Write the names of these handloom designs

1. In this design, cloth is decorated by making different patterns using goldthreads.

 _______________

2. In this design, certain parts of a piece of cloth are tied before dyeing it.

 ______________

3. In this design, hand-painted or block-printed patterns are made on a piece of cotton cloth.

 _______________

4. In this design, wax is used for creating patterns on a piece of cloth before dyeing it. __________

Q-3

Answer these questions :

1. Which award is given for outstanding contribution to Hindi literature ?

2. Who was the first recipient of the Saraswati Samman ?

3. Which award is given for outstanding contribution to the promotion of goodwill and friendship among the people of the world ?

4. Which award is given for outstanding contribution to Indian literature ?

5. Who was the first recipient of the Bharat Ratna award ?

6. For whom is the Dronacharya award meant?

7. Which is the highest military award in India ?

8. Which award is the highest national honour for films ?

9. Which is the second highest civilian award in India ?

10. Which is the highest civilian award in India ?

11. Which award is given for remarkable performance in sports ?

Q-4

Fill in the blanks

1. _________________ is the first exclusive meteorological satellite built by ISRO.

2. _______________ was launched on 14th November, 2018 through the second developmental flight of GSLV Mk III. It is a high throughput communication satellite developed by ISRO.

3. _________________ was launched on July 14, 2023.

4. ________________ was the first Indian space satellite, launched by India on 19th April, 1975.

5. _________________ was India’s biggest advanced multi-purpose satellite weighing 2,950 kg launched on 9th April, 2003 in the INSAT system.

6. _________________ is India’s first ever indigenous reusable launch vehicle spaceshuttle.

7. _________________ was India’s communication satellite launched by Arianespace on 24th January, 2002.

8. _________________ was launched on 1st April, 2019 by India’s PSLV-QLC45 launcher from SDSC, Sriharikota.

9. The world’s lightest and smallest satellite, _________________, was launched on 24th January, 2019 from SDSC, Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh that was developed by the students of Space Education Firm.

10. _________________ was launched on 18th July, 1980 for the first time from the Sriharikota Island launch site.

Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 Which state is the largest in size?

(i)

Bihar

(ii)

West Bengal

(iii)

Uttar Pradesh

(iv)

Rajasthan
Q-2 The right to vote in India is given to all people on the basis of:

(i)

Education

(ii)

Age

(iii)

Property

(iv)

Religion
Q-3 The first general election under the Indian Constitution was held in:

(i)

1950

(ii)

1951

(iii)

1952

(iv)

1953
Q-4 Which state of India shares its borders with the largest number of other states?

(i)

Bihar

(ii)

Uttar Pradesh

(iii)

Rajasthan

(iv)

Madhya Pradesh
Q-5 The vacancy for the office of the President must be filled within:

(i)

One year

(ii)

Six months

(iii)

Four months

(iv)

Three months
Q-6 Who was the first President of India to be elected unopposed?

(i)

Dr. Radha Krishnan

(ii)

N. Sanjiva Reddy

(iii)

V. V. Giri

(iv)

Dr. Rajendra Prasad
Q-7 How many languages have been recognized by our Constitution?

(i)

18

(ii)

14

(iii)

22

(iv)

26
Q-8 The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012, is designed to protect:

(i)

Old persons

(ii)

Only women

(iii)

Only men

(iv)

Children
Q-9 What is the retirement age of Supreme Court Judges?

(i)

60 years

(ii)

65 years

(iii)

62 years

(iv)

70 years
Q-10 The Attorney-General of India is appointed by:

(i)

The Chief Justice of India

(ii)

The Prime Minister

(iii)

The President of India

(iv)

The UPSC
Q-11 In which design, cloth is decorated using gold threads?

(i)

Chikankari

(ii)

Batik

(iii)

Zardosi

(iv)

Kalamkari
Q-12 Which handloom design uses wax for creating patterns before dyeing?

(i)

Bandhini

(ii)

Batik

(iii)

Phulkari

(iv)

Kalamkari
Q-13 Which is the highest military award in India?

(i)

Arjuna Award

(ii)

Dada Saheb Phalke Award

(iii)

Param Vir Chakra

(iv)

Bharat Ratna
Q-14 Which is the highest civilian award in India?

(i)

Padma Bhushan

(ii)

Padma Vibhushan

(iii)

Bharat Ratna

(iv)

Vyas Samman
Q-15 What is the name of the first Indian space satellite?

(i)

Kalpana-1

(ii)

Aryabhata

(iii)

Chandrayaan-1

(iv)

Rohini RS-1
Q-16 Which Indian satellite was launched on July 14, 2023?

(i)

GSAT-29

(ii)

EMISAT

(iii)

Chandrayaan-3

(iv)

Kalamsat-V2
Q-17 Which satellite was India’s first-ever indigenous reusable launch vehicle space shuttle?

(i)

RLV-TD-HEX-01

(ii)

INSAT-3C

(iii)

GSAT-29

(iv)

Rohini RS-1
Q-18 Which Indian city is known for the Kantha style of embroidery?

(i)

Jaipur

(ii)

Lucknow

(iii)

Kolkata

(iv)

Chennai
Q-19 Which award is given for outstanding contribution to Hindi literature?

(i)

Vyas Samman

(ii)

Dada Saheb Phalke Award

(iii)

Bharat Ratna

(iv)

Jnanpith Award
Q-20 Which of the following cities belongs to Rajasthan?

(i)

Kochi

(ii)

Bhubaneswar

(iii)

Jaipur

(iv)

Gwalior
Chapter-4   Language & Literature
Q-1

Match the two Columns.
Q-2

Match these books to their authors.
Q-3

Name the languages in which these authors wrote their compositions :

1. Moliere, Prudhomme, Alexander Dumas, Victor Hugo, Jean Paul Sartre, Romain Rolland, Balzac, J.J. Rousseau.

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2. R.K. Narayan, Mulk Raj Anand, Khushwant Singh, Anita Joshi, Kamla Das, John Milton, William Shakespeare, Jane Austen, Francis Bacon . ------------------

3. Tulsidas, Surdas, Kabir, Sumitranandan Pant, Jai Shankar Prasad, Maithli Sharan Gupta, Munshi Premchand, Mahadevi Verma, Bhagwati Charan Verma -------------------------

4. Amir Khusro, Faiz, Firdausi (Persian), Ghalib, Mohammed Iqbal, Sheikh Saadi (Persian), Omar Khayyam (Persian). ---------------------

5. Ashapoorna Devi, Bankim Chandra Chatterjee, Bibhuti Bhushan Bandopadhyaya, Bishnu Dey, Rabindranath Tagore, Mahasweta Devi, R.C. Dutt. ------------------------

6. Maxim Gorky, Chekhov, Boris Pasternak, Leo Tolstoy, Fyodor Dostoevsky, IranTurgenev, Alexandr Solzhenitsyn. 

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Q-4

Match the columns to complete the proverbs:

A

B

Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 Who wrote the ancient Sanskrit poem *Meghadootam*?

(i)

Valmiki

(ii)

Kalidasa

(iii)

Tulsidas

(iv)

Ved Vyas
Q-2 Which epic tells the story of the Great War between the Pandavas and the Kauravas?

(i)

Ramayana

(ii)

Hitopadesha

(iii)

Mahabharata

(iv)

Arthashastra
Q-3 *Jataka Tales* are originally written in which language?

(i)

Sanskrit

(ii)

Pali

(iii)

Hindi

(iv)

Persian
Q-4 Who is the author of *Godaan*?

(i)

Mulk Raj Anand

(ii)

R.K. Narayan

(iii)

Munshi Premchand

(iv)

Ruskin Bond
Q-5 The *Vedas* are written in which language?

(i)

Hindi

(ii)

Sanskrit

(iii)

Tamil

(iv)

Urdu
Q-6 Which Indian epic narrates the story of Rama's victory over Ravana?

(i)

Mahabharata

(ii)

Ramayana

(iii)

Arthashastra

(iv)

Jataka Tales
Q-7 Who is the author of *The God of Small Things*?

(i)

Nirad C. Chaudhuri

(ii)

Amitav Ghosh

(iii)

Arundhati Roy

(iv)

Upamanyu Chatterjee
Q-8 What is the fear of darkness called?

(i)

Hydrophobia

(ii)

Nyctophobia

(iii)

Acrophobia

(iv)

Glossophobia
Q-9 *Arthashastra* is a treatise on which subject?

(i)

Literature

(ii)

Medicine

(iii)

Statecraft and economy

(iv)

Astronomy
Q-10 Which of the following proverbs means "Giving a good example is better than giving advice"?

(i)

A hungry belly has no ears

(ii)

A fault confessed is half redressed

(iii)

A good example is the best sermon

(iv)

Every rose has its thorn
Q-11 Who is the author of *Coolie*?

(i)

Mulk Raj Anand

(ii)

Munshi Premchand

(iii)

R.K. Narayan

(iv)

Ruskin Bond
Q-12 Who revived and popularized the Odissi dance form?

(i)

Birju Maharaj

(ii)

Kelucharan Mohapatra

(iii)

Rukmini Devi Arundale

(iv)

Yamini Krishnamurthy
Q-13 Which literature form is a spoken story passed from one storyteller to another?

(i)

Epic

(ii)

Novel

(iii)

Oral literature

(iv)

Drama
Q-14 *Beowulf* is an epic from which country?

(i)

India

(ii)

England

(iii)

Sweden

(iv)

France
Q-15 What is the fear of public speaking called?

(i)

Acrophobia

(ii)

Hydrophobia

(iii)

Glossophobia

(iv)

Ornithophobia
Q-16 Which Indian classical dancer is famous for Kuchipudi and Bharatanatyam?

(i)

Rukmini Devi Arundale

(ii)

Yamini Krishnamurthy

(iii)

Birju Maharaj

(iv)

Kelucharan Mohapatra
Q-17 Which of the following is a borrowed word from Hindi into English?

(i)

Candy

(ii)

Avatar

(iii)

Bandanna

(iv)

Jungle
Q-18 *A Passage to England* is written by which author?

(i)

Nirad C. Chaudhuri

(ii)

Amitav Ghosh

(iii)

Arundhati Roy

(iv)

Upamanyu Chatterjee
Q-19 Which proverb means "It is never too late to correct one's mistakes or faults"?

(i)

A friend’s eye is a good mirror

(ii)

Let sleeping dogs lie

(iii)

It’s never too late to mend

(iv)

A bad tree does not yield good apples
Q-20 Which word originates from the Tamil language?

(i)

Bungalow

(ii)

Catamaran

(iii)

Pundit

(iv)

Pyjamas
Chapter-5   Go Global
Q-1

Can you identify

1. Located close to the Tower of London, which gives it its name, it is an iconic symbol of London.

 _________________

2. Located in Japan, it is one of the longest suspension bridges in the world. ______________

3. It is one of Australia's most well-known and photographed landmarks. _____________

4. It connects Manhattan and Brooklyn and is a famous tourist spot in New York. _____________________

5. It is one of the oldest bridges spanning the Grand Canal in Venice. _____________________

6. This road bridge in France is one of the tallest vehicular bridges in the world. _____________________

Q-2

Write the names of the countries and the cities from the Clue Box in the appropriate columns.
Q-3

Match these countries with their respective symbols :
Q-4

Answer the following questions :

1. When was the UNO established?

2. In which city is the headquarter of the UNO located?

3. When is the UN day celebrated?

4. Which is the most powerful organ of the UN?

5. How many permanent members are there in the Security Council?

6. How many countries have Veto Power?

7. Who was the first woman President of the UN General Assembly?

8. Where is the International Court of Justice located?

9. What is the background colour of the UN flag?

Q-5

Write the names of the countries

1. Gyelyong Tshokhang -----------------

2. National Diet ------------------

3. Legislative Yuan ---------------------

4. Shura-e-Milli ------------------

5. National People's Congress -------------------

6. Folketing ------------------------

7. Bundestag -----------------------

8. Sansad ----------------------

9. The Knesset --------------------

10. Federal Parliament ------------------

11. Bangunan Parlimen ------------------

12. Great Khural -----------------

13. Rashtriya Sabha --------------------

14. Cortes Generales ----------------

15. Jatiya Sangsad -------------------

16. Congress --------------------

Q-6

Write the names of the countries for which these are used :

1. Land of Maple Leaf ----------------------- .

2. Land of the Rising Sun --------------------- .

3. The Dark Continent ----------------------- .

4. The Eternal City ----------------- .

5. Windy City ---------------------- .

6. Pink City ---------------------- .

7. Sugar Bowl of the World ---------------------- .

8. Land of the Midnight Sun ----------------- .

9. City of the Golden Gate ------------------ .

10. City of Skyscrapers ------------------- .

11. The Garden of England -------------------- .

12. The Gift of the Nile ------------------ .

13. The City of Dawn. --------------------- .

14. Land of White Elephants ------------------ .

Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 Which country is known as the 'Land of Maple Leaf'?

(i)

Canada

(ii)

Japan

(iii)

Norway

(iv)

Australia
Q-2 Which country is referred to as the 'Land of the Rising Sun'?

(i)

China

(ii)

Japan

(iii)

Thailand

(iv)

Australia
Q-3 Which continent is called 'The Dark Continent'?

(i)

Asia

(ii)

Europe

(iii)

Africa

(iv)

South America
Q-4 Which city is known as 'The Eternal City'?

(i)

Rome

(ii)

Paris

(iii)

London

(iv)

Berlin
Q-5 Which city is called the 'Windy City'?

(i)

New York

(ii)

Chicago

(iii)

Sydney

(iv)

Toronto
Q-6 Which city in India is known as the 'Pink City'?

(i)

Udaipur

(ii)

Jaipur

(iii)

Jodhpur

(iv)

Mumbai
Q-7 Which country is called the 'Land of the Midnight Sun'?

(i)

Canada

(ii)

Norway

(iii)

Sweden

(iv)

Finland
Q-8 Which bridge connects Manhattan and Brooklyn in New York?

(i)

Tower Bridge

(ii)

Rialto Bridge

(iii)

Brooklyn Bridge

(iv)

Akashi-Kaikyo Bridge
Q-9 The 'Sydney Harbour Bridge' is located in which country?

(i)

UK

(ii)

Australia

(iii)

Canada

(iv)

USA
Q-10 Which is the tallest vehicular bridge in the world?

(i)

Rialto Bridge

(ii)

Millau Viaduct

(iii)

Akashi-Kaikyo Bridge

(iv)

Brooklyn Bridge
Q-11 Which country is known as the 'Sugar Bowl of the World'?

(i)

Cuba

(ii)

Brazil

(iii)

India

(iv)

Thailand
Q-12 Which country is known as the 'Gift of the Nile'?

(i)

Ethiopia

(ii)

Sudan

(iii)

Egypt

(iv)

Libya
Q-13 Which is the national bird of Japan?

(i)

Green Pheasant

(ii)

Bald Eagle

(iii)

Peacock

(iv)

Sparrow
Q-14 Which is the national floral emblem of Australia?

(i)

Rose

(ii)

Lotus

(iii)

Golden Wattle

(iv)

Tulip
Q-15 When was the United Nations Organisation (UNO) established?

(i)

1945

(ii)

1950

(iii)

1939

(iv)

1965
Q-16 Where is the headquarters of the United Nations located?

(i)

Geneva

(ii)

The Hague

(iii)

New York

(iv)

Paris
Q-17 How many permanent members are there in the UN Security Council?

(i)

Three

(ii)

Four

(iii)

Five

(iv)

Six
Q-18 Who was the first woman President of the UN General Assembly?

(i)

Indira Gandhi

(ii)

Margaret Thatcher

(iii)

Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit

(iv)

Angela Merkel
Q-19 Which is the national river of Pakistan?

(i)

Indus

(ii)

Ganges

(iii)

Yamuna

(iv)

Nile
Q-20 What is the background color of the UN flag?

(i)

White

(ii)

Light blue

(iii)

Red

(iv)

Yellow
Chapter-6   Science & Technology
Q-1

Fill in the blanks

1. To ________________ means to move from one website to another on the Internet.

2. ‘WWW’ in a URL stands for ______________ .

3. In browsers, _______________ is used to identify a space where the web pages that you have visited are stored in your computer

4. The _______________ sign is used in email addresses between the user's name and the domain name.

5. A _______________ is the shortened form of a weblog

6. A __________ is a software program that enables you to view web pages and other documents on the Internet.

7. To ______________ means to copy data from one computer system to another using the Internet.

8. The unique address of any web document is called its ___________ .

Q-2

Complete the crossword
Q-3

Unscramble the letters and write the names of these scientific instruments.

1. A ____________ (MEETRLCAOT) is an instrument that is used for measuring the purity of milk

2. A ___________ (OMANYD) is a machine used for converting mechanical energy into electrical energy.

3. A ______________ (RABORETEM) is an instrument that is used for measuring atmospheric pressure, forecasting the weather and for measuring altitudes

4. An ____________ (DNESOPCOE) is an instrument that is used to look inside the human body.

5. A ___________ (IMROCOSCEP) is used to view very small objects such as plant and animal cells.

6. A _______________ (OMRETHTATS) is device that automatically regulates temperature in certain electrical appliances.

7. A _______________ (GERIASPMHSO) is an instrument that measures and records the magnitude of earthquakes.

8. A _______________ (MHOS SACEL) is a scale of hardness that is used for testing the scratch-resistance of minerals.

Q-4

Write their names :

1. It is widely used for manufacturing batteries, transistors and chips in the electronic industry. 

______________

2. It is the main component of stainless steel and is the most widely used metal. 

_______________

3. It is the main source of aluminium which is used for manufacturing aeroplanes and utensils. 

____________

4. It is one of the rarest and most valuable metals in the world.

 __________________

5. It is one of the most widely used gemstones and is the hardest known substance in the world. 

____________

6. It is one of the heaviest metals, and it is used in alloys to create materials with high resistance to wear and corrosion.

 ________________

7. It is a precious yellow metal and is widely used for making ornaments.

 ____________________ 

8. It is the oldest mineral known to human beings and is used for making electrical wires. 

___________

Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 Which country is known as the "Land of the Rising Sun"?

(i)

Canada

(ii)

Japan

(iii)

Thailand

(iv)

Rome
Q-2 Which city is called the "Windy City"?

(i)

San Francisco

(ii)

Chicago

(iii)

New York

(iv)

Jaipur
Q-3 Which country is referred to as the "Land of White Elephants"?

(i)

Egypt

(ii)

Thailand

(iii)

Norway

(iv)

Cuba
Q-4 Which is the tallest vehicular bridge in the world?

(i)

Sydney Harbour Bridge

(ii)

Rialto Bridge

(iii)

Millau Viaduct

(iv)

Brooklyn Bridge
Q-5 Which bridge connects Manhattan and Brooklyn?

(i)

Tower Bridge

(ii)

Brooklyn Bridge

(iii)

Akashi-Kaikyo Bridge

(iv)

Sydney Harbour Bridge
Q-6 Which country is known as the "Land of Spices"?

(i)

India

(ii)

Brazil

(iii)

Thailand

(iv)

Cuba
Q-7 The United Nations Organisation (UNO) was established in which year?

(i)

1919

(ii)

1945

(iii)

1950

(iv)

1965
Q-8 What is the background color of the United Nations flag?

(i)

White

(ii)

Light blue

(iii)

Green

(iv)

Yellow
Q-9 Who was the first woman President of the UN General Assembly?

(i)

Indira Gandhi

(ii)

Margaret Thatcher

(iii)

Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit

(iv)

Angela Merkel
Q-10 How many permanent members are there in the UN Security Council?

(i)

3

(ii)

5

(iii)

7

(iv)

10
Q-11 Which is the national fruit of Iran?

(i)

Apple

(ii)

Pomegranate

(iii)

Mango

(iv)

Pineapple
Q-12 What is the national flower of the USA?

(i)

Tulip

(ii)

Rose

(iii)

Sunflower

(iv)

Lotus
Q-13 The Knesset is the parliament of which country?

(i)

Japan

(ii)

Israel

(iii)

Denmark

(iv)

India
Q-14 The National Diet is the parliament of which country?

(i)

China

(ii)

Japan

(iii)

Spain

(iv)

Australia
Q-15 Which gas is used in hot-air balloons?

(i)

Helium

(ii)

Nitrogen

(iii)

Oxygen

(iv)

Carbon dioxide
Q-16 Which element is the most abundant in the Earth's crust?

(i)

Nitrogen

(ii)

Oxygen

(iii)

Hydrogen

(iv)

Carbon
Q-17 Which gas is used in fluorescent lamps and electric signs?

(i)

Neon

(ii)

Xenon

(iii)

Krypton

(iv)

Argon
Q-18 What is the hardest known natural substance?

(i)

Platinum

(ii)

Gold

(iii)

Diamond

(iv)

Iron
Q-19 Which mineral is the main source of aluminum?

(i)

Copper

(ii)

Bauxite

(iii)

Iron

(iv)

Silicon
Q-20 Which device is used to measure atmospheric pressure?

(i)

Microscope

(ii)

Barometer

(iii)

Odometer

(iv)

Telescope
Chapter-7   Life Skills, Values & Reasoning
Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 What is the main purpose of time management?

(i)

To delay work

(ii)

To increase productivity and efficiency

(iii)

To avoid responsibilities

(iv)

To reduce the number of tasks
Q-2 Which of the following helps in reducing stress?

(i)

Ignoring tasks

(ii)

Prioritizing and managing time effectively

(iii)

Waiting until the last minute

(iv)

Avoiding all responsibilities
Q-3 What should be done first when managing time effectively?

(i)

Start with unimportant tasks

(ii)

Identify and prioritize important tasks

(iii)

Work on multiple tasks at the same time

(iv)

Ignore deadlines
Q-4 Which technique helps break down large tasks into smaller, manageable parts?

(i)

Multitasking

(ii)

Task division

(iii)

Avoidance

(iv)

Postponing work
Q-5 What is an advantage of good time management?

(i)

More procrastination

(ii)

Increased workload

(iii)

Better work-life balance

(iv)

More distractions
Q-6 What is the best way to stay motivated while completing tasks?

(i)

Taking frequent unnecessary breaks

(ii)

Setting rewards for completing tasks

(iii)

Avoiding difficult tasks

(iv)

Doing everything at once
Q-7 What is an effective way to make the most of your time?

(i)

Ignoring deadlines

(ii)

Creating a to-do list and following it

(iii)

Not setting any goals

(iv)

Relying only on memory
Q-8 What is the first step in overcoming the fear of public speaking?

(i)

Avoiding public speaking opportunities

(ii)

Practicing regularly

(iii)

Speaking without preparation

(iv)

Ignoring feedback
Q-9 What is the best way to start a speech?

(i)

Making personal insults

(ii)

Speaking in a monotone voice

(iii)

Using a short anecdote or an interesting fact

(iv)

Avoiding eye contact
Q-10 Why is making eye contact important in public speaking?

(i)

It connects the speaker with the audience

(ii)

It makes the speaker nervous

(iii)

It distracts the audience

(iv)

It is not important
Q-11 How should a speaker conclude a speech?

(i)

Walk off abruptly

(ii)

Pause briefly and then leave confidently

(iii)

Leave the stage while speaking

(iv)

Ignore the audience
Q-12 Which of the following is important for delivering a clear speech?

(i)

Swallowing words

(ii)

Speaking clearly and at a good pace

(iii)

Avoiding preparation

(iv)

Using complex sentences
Q-13 What is the purpose of voice modulation in public speaking?

(i)

To make the speech sound dull

(ii)

To maintain audience interest and emphasize key points

(iii)

To speak in a flat tone

(iv)

To confuse the audience
Q-14 Why should speakers use short sentences?

(i)

To improve clarity and reduce grammar mistakes

(ii)

To make the speech longer

(iii)

To confuse the audience

(iv)

To avoid finishing the speech quickly
Q-15 What is a common mistake in public speaking?

(i)

Using variations in tone

(ii)

Avoiding eye contact

(iii)

Speaking confidently

(iv)

Engaging the audience
Q-16 What should a speaker do to sound more engaging?

(i)

Use variations in tone and speed

(ii)

Speak in a monotone voice

(iii)

Ignore the audience

(iv)

Read directly from notes
Q-17 How does time management contribute to better decision-making?

(i)

It allows more time to analyze situations

(ii)

It forces quick decisions

(iii)

It removes the need for decisions

(iv)

It delays important choices
Q-18 What is the best way to prepare for a public speech?

(i)

Ignore practice

(ii)

Speak without planning

(iii)

Practice in front of friends or family

(iv)

Read directly from notes without looking up
Q-19 What is one of the biggest challenges in public speaking?

(i)

Overcoming stage fright

(ii)

Reading a speech

(iii)

Standing still

(iv)

Talking too much
Q-20 What is a sign of good time management?

(i)

Always being late

(ii)

Completing tasks efficiently and on time

(iii)

Ignoring deadlines

(iv)

Working without a schedule
Chapter-8   Entrepreneurship
Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 What does economics study?

(i)

How people, businesses, and governments use resources

(ii)

Only how businesses make money

(iii)

The study of history and geography

(iv)

The process of making laws
Q-2 Why do individuals and governments need to make economic choices?

(i)

Because resources are unlimited

(ii)

Because resources are limited

(iii)

Because money is not required in economics

(iv)

Because everything is available for free
Q-3 What is the difference between needs and wants?

(i)

Needs are things we must have to survive, while wants make life enjoyable

(ii)

Needs are unnecessary, while wants are essential

(iii)

Needs are expensive, while wants are cheap

(iv)

Needs are always physical, while wants are emotional
Q-4 What is the role of producers in an economy?

(i)

Only buying goods

(ii)

Creating goods and providing services

(iii)

Avoiding economic activities

(iv)

Controlling consumer choices
Q-5 Which of the following is an example of a service?

(i)

A mobile phone

(ii)

A car

(iii)

A doctor’s treatment

(iv)

A laptop
Q-6 What do consumers do in an economy?

(i)

Produce goods and services

(ii)

Only sell goods to others

(iii)

Buy and use goods and services

(iv)

Only save money and avoid spending
Q-7 What factor influences consumer choices?

(i)

Only government decisions

(ii)

Price, quality, preferences, and advertising

(iii)

The number of producers only

(iv)

The location of factories
Q-8 What does supply refer to in economics?

(i)

The amount of a product available for sale

(ii)

The number of consumers buying products

(iii)

The income of consumers

(iv)

The advertisements for a product
Q-9 Which factor affects supply?

(i)

The cost of production

(ii)

The popularity of movies

(iii)

The number of students in a school

(iv)

The government’s weather predictions
Q-10 What does demand refer to?

(i)

The number of producers in a market

(ii)

How much consumers are willing to buy at different price levels

(iii)

The process of making goods

(iv)

The supply of raw materials only
Q-11 What happens when demand for a product increases and supply remains the same?

(i)

Prices decrease

(ii)

Prices increase

(iii)

Prices remain unchanged

(iv)

The product is removed from the market
Q-12 What happens when supply increases and demand remains the same?

(i)

Prices increase

(ii)

Prices decrease

(iii)

Demand also increases

(iv)

The government sets a price
Q-13 What is equilibrium price?

(i)

The price where supply equals demand

(ii)

The highest price possible

(iii)

The price set by the government

(iv)

The price that never changes
Q-14 Which of the following can cause a shift in supply?

(i)

A change in production costs

(ii)

The number of tourists in a city

(iii)

The popularity of a movie

(iv)

A change in the weather
Q-15 Which factor can cause a shift in demand?

(i)

Changes in consumer income

(ii)

The number of workers in a factory

(iii)

The government’s population report

(iv)

The speed of internet services
Q-16 If the price of a substitute product increases, what happens to demand for the original product?

(i)

It increases

(ii)

It decreases

(iii)

It remains the same

(iv)

It disappears
Q-17 If production becomes cheaper due to new technology, what will likely happen?

(i)

Supply will increase

(ii)

Prices will rise

(iii)

Consumers will stop buying the product

(iv)

Demand will decrease
Q-18 Who is responsible for creating demand for products in the economy?

(i)

Only producers

(ii)

Only the government

(iii)

Consumers

(iv)

Factories
Q-19 What is an example of an economic decision?

(i)

Deciding what to buy based on price and need

(ii)

Choosing a favorite color

(iii)

Watching a television show

(iv)

Walking in a park
Q-20 Why is understanding economics important?

(i)

It helps people make informed financial decisions

(ii)

It only benefits business owners

(iii)

It is only useful for economists

(iv)

It is only about history and statistics
Chapter-9   Yoga Book
Multiple Choice Questions
Q-1 The word "Yoga" is derived from which Sanskrit word?

(i)

Yuj

(ii)

Yog

(iii)

Yudh

(iv)

Yug
Q-2 Who is considered the first yogi or Adiyogi?

(i)

Maharishi Patanjali

(ii)

Lord Vishnu

(iii)

Lord Shiva

(iv)

Gautama Buddha
Q-3 Which ancient civilization is closely associated with the origins of Yoga?

(i)

Mesopotamian Civilization

(ii)

Indus-Saraswati Valley Civilization

(iii)

Greek Civilization

(iv)

Roman Civilization
Q-4 Who systematized and codified the yogic practices into Yoga Sutras?

(i)

Swami Vivekananda

(ii)

Maharishi Patanjali

(iii)

Adi Shankaracharya

(iv)

Lord Krishna
Q-5 Which of the following is not one of the four broad classifications of Yoga?

(i)

Karma Yoga

(ii)

Jnana Yoga

(iii)

Bhakti Yoga

(iv)

Pranayama Yoga
Q-6 Which Yoga system focuses on devotion and emotions?

(i)

Karma Yoga

(ii)

Jnana Yoga

(iii)

Bhakti Yoga

(iv)

Kriya Yoga
Q-7 What is the primary focus of Karma Yoga?

(i)

Intellectual knowledge

(ii)

Physical exercises

(iii)

Selfless action

(iv)

Meditation
Q-8 Surya Namaskar is a practice dedicated to which celestial body?

(i)

Moon

(ii)

Sun

(iii)

Stars

(iv)

Planets
Q-9 How many steps are there in Surya Namaskar?

(i)

6

(ii)

8

(iii)

10

(iv)

12
Q-10 Which part of the body is known as the solar plexus and is connected to the Sun in yogic tradition?

(i)

Brain

(ii)

Navel

(iii)

Heart

(iv)

Spine
Q-11 What is the main benefit of practicing Asanas?

(i)

Increases flexibility

(ii)

Improves skin tone

(iii)

Reduces appetite

(iv)

Strengthens nails
Q-12 Which yoga posture is known as the "Prayer Pose" in Surya Namaskar?

(i)

Pranamasana

(ii)

Hastapadasana

(iii)

Ashwa Sanchalanasana

(iv)

Bhujangasana
Q-13 In which Surya Namaskar step do you bend forward and touch the ground?

(i)

Hasta Uttanasana

(ii)

Hastapadasana

(iii)

Dandasana

(iv)

Bhujangasana
Q-14 What is the key benefit of stretching in Yoga?

(i)

Reduces blood circulation

(ii)

Increases muscle stiffness

(iii)

Enhances flexibility

(iv)

Weakens muscles
Q-15 What does Ujjayi breathing involve?

(i)

Holding breath for long periods

(ii)

Creating a hissing sound while breathing

(iii)

Rapid shallow breathing

(iv)

Only breathing through one nostril
Q-16 Which meditation technique focuses on visualizing a candle flame with closed eyes?

(i)

Meditation on Sky

(ii)

Meditation on Navel

(iii)

Inner Trataka

(iv)

Meditation on Prana
Q-17 What is the main objective of practicing yoga?

(i)

Losing weight

(ii)

Earning money

(iii)

Achieving physical and mental well-being

(iv)

Gaining physical strength only
Q-18 Kapalbhati is a technique of which yogic practice?

(i)

Meditation

(ii)

Pranayama

(iii)

Asanas

(iv)

Kriya Yoga
Q-19 Which yogic practice helps in improving concentration and calming the mind?

(i)

Meditation

(ii)

Weightlifting

(iii)

Running

(iv)

Swimming
Q-20 Ardha Matsyendrasana is performed in which position?

(i)

Lying down

(ii)

Standing

(iii)

Sitting

(iv)

Balancing on one leg