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101.	What is the plural of radius?
A.	Radius
B.	Radiuses
C.	Radii
D.	Both (b) and (c)
Answer» E.

Discussion

102.	French Science fiction author Jules Verne created this character who is a submarine captain. He appears in two of Verne's novels, Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea and the Mysterious island. Name him.
A.	Captain Quinn
B.	Captain Nemo
C.	Captain Singh
D.	Captain Rana
Answer» C. Captain Singh

Discussion

103.	In which famous book would you read about the Emerald City where everything is green and sparkling with emeralds?
A.	The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
B.	The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
C.	To Kill a Mockingbird
D.	Through the Looking Glass
Answer» C. To Kill a Mockingbird

Discussion

104.	Abel and his brother decided to offer sacrifices to the Lord. The Lord accepted Abel's sacrifice but rejected his brother's. Which made him kill Abet. Who is Abel's wicked brother?
A.	Adam
B.	Seth
C.	Cain
D.	Joshua
Answer» D. Joshua

Discussion

105.	"Harvest" is a play about organ-selling in India set in the near future. It won the 1997 Onassis Prize as the best new international play. Its multi-talented author is also a well-known journalist and comic strip artist. Who wrote this play?
A.	Eve Ensler
B.	Shobha De
C.	ManJula Padmanabhan
D.	Edna Ferber
Answer» D. Edna Ferber

Discussion

106.	Many foreign language words and phrases are used in the English language. What does the phrase 'bona fide' derived from Latin, mean?
A.	Good luck
B.	Genuine
C.	Every year
D.	Against
Answer» C. Every year

Discussion

107.	The term 'warlock', a man of magic, is said to derive from the oid English word waerloga meaning 'oathbreaker' or 'deceiver'. What is the female equivalent of warlock?
A.	Wicca
B.	Witch
C.	Wizard
D.	Wenzel
Answer» C. Wizard

Discussion

108.	Shakespeare introduces his character Puck as a 'shrewd and knavish sprite'. He is a clever, mischievous elf and jester to the fairy king Oberon. In which of Shakespeare's plays does he feature?
A.	A Midsummer Night's Dream
B.	As You Like It
C.	The Tempest
D.	Twelfth Night
Answer» B. As You Like It

Discussion

109.	I was a black woman who refused to give up my bus seat to a white man in 1955. This incident started the Civil Rights Movement in the USA with blacks campaigning for equal rights. Who am I?
A.	Rosa Parks
B.	Michelle Obama
C.	Condoleezza Rice
D.	Harriet Tubman
Answer» B. Michelle Obama

Discussion

110.	It is one of the most famous monuments in Paris built between 1806 and 1836. It stands at the centre of the Place Charles de Gaulle at the western end of the Champs-Elysees. It honours those who fought for France during Napoleonic wars, with the names of all French victories and generals inscribed on its inner and outer surfaces. Identify the monument.
A.	Arc de Triomphe
B.	Notre Dame Cathedral
C.	The Font du Gard
D.	Basilique de Vezelay
Answer» B. Notre Dame Cathedral

Discussion

111.	Some institutes in India are famous for their establishments, research and trainings. Select the incorrect pair showing the name of the institute and its location.
A.	National Dairy Research Institute Karnal (Haryana)
B.	National School of Drama New Delhi
C.	Bharat Heavy Electrical Limited New Delhi
D.	Tata Iron and Steel Company Pune
Answer» E.

Discussion

112.	This museum in Paris was originally a fortress but later became the royal palace of (he kings of France. It was turned into a museum in the 18th century. It is home to the famous painting, the 'Mona Lisa'. Which museum are we talking about?
A.	Musee Maillol
B.	The Louvre museum
C.	Uffizi museum
D.	Rijksmuseum
Answer» C. Uffizi museum

Discussion

113.	He is known as the 'Father of the White Revolution' in India. His brainchild, Operation Flood, is the world's biggest dairy development programme. He founded the Amul Co-operative at Anand, Gujarat Who was he?
A.	Dhirubhai Ambani
B.	Verghese Kurien
C.	JRD Tata
D.	N.R. Narayana Murthy
Answer» C. JRD Tata

Discussion

114.	He has been described as 'Father of Indian IT sector' by Time magazine. He co-founded Infosys Technologies. He has been honoured with the Padma Vibhushan and Legion of Honour awards. Who is he?
A.	Dhirubhai Ambani
B.	Dr Pratap C. Reddy
C.	JRD Tata
D.	Narayana Murthy
Answer» E.

Discussion

115.	I was born with the ability to see and hear, but an early childhood illness left me blind and deaf. I overcame the disability to become an author, political activist and lecturer. I was the first deaf- blind person to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree. Who am I?
A.	Mary Shelley
B.	Marlee Matlin
C.	Helen Keller
D.	Rosa Parks
Answer» D. Rosa Parks

Discussion

116.	His mother was the Prime Minister of India. He was a commercial airline pilot by profession but later became India's Prime Minister after his mother was assassinated in 1984. Whom are we talking about?
A.	Rajiv Gandhi
B.	Sanjay Gandhi
C.	Varun Gandhi
D.	Rahul Gandhi
Answer» B. Sanjay Gandhi

Discussion

117.	Banknotes carry the pictures of eminent people of a country. Whose picture would you find on a 100 dollar note?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Answer» D.

Discussion

118.	Match these union territories of India with their major attractions and select the correct option. Column I Column II 1. Chandigarh (a) Coral Reef 2. Daman and Diu (b) Rock Garden 3. Pondicherry (c) Ross Island 4. Lakshadweep (d) Basilica of the sacred Heart of Jesus 5. Andaman and Nicobar Island (e) Dominican Monastery
A.	1-b, 2-e, 3-d, 4-a, 5-c
B.	1-b, 2-a, 3-c, 4-d, 5-e
C.	1-e, 2-d, 3-c, 4-b, 5-a
D.	1-d, 2-c, 3-a, 4-e, 5-b
Answer» B. 1-b, 2-a, 3-c, 4-d, 5-e

Discussion

119.	The Murray-Darling River System is an important river system of which country?
A.	England
B.	Australia
C.	Canada
D.	USA
Answer» C. Canada

Discussion

120.	Rearrange the jumbled letters to find the name of the longest river in Southeast Asia which flows through China, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam before emptying into the South China Sea.
A.	LVOAG
B.	KOMEGN
C.	NESIE
D.	JSTULA
Answer» C. NESIE

Discussion

121.	Who was the author of famous revolutionary song, "Sarfaroshi ki tamanna ab hamare dil mein hai"?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Answer» B.

Discussion

122.	In which country would you greet people saying 'Ni-hao'?
A.	China
B.	Japan
C.	Korea
D.	Malaysia
Answer» B. Japan

Discussion

123.	In which country did Emiliano Zapata lead a peasant uprising in the early twentieth century?
A.	Uruguay
B.	Mexico
C.	Honduras
D.	Panama
Answer» C. Honduras

Discussion

124.	The largest inland lake in India is situated in Rajasthan. This lake has been designated as Ramsar site because the wetland is the home of many migrating birds including flamingo. Name the lake,
A.	Wular lake
B.	Sambhar Salt lake
C.	Chilka lake
D.	Devtal lake
Answer» C. Chilka lake

Discussion

125.	'Stern' magazine caused a sensation a few decades ago, when it published the alleged secret diaries of Adolf Hitler, the Nazi dictator. These however turned out to be forged. In which country is 'Stern' published?
A.	UK
B.	Germany
C.	Italy
D.	France
Answer» C. Italy

Discussion

126.	The first newspaper in India was published in 1780 by an English gentleman called James Augustus. It was an English newspaper. What was the newspaper called?
A.	Micky's Bengal Gazette
B.	India Gazette
C.	Calcutta Gazette
D.	Bengal Journal
Answer» B. India Gazette

Discussion

127.	'Kingdom of Dreams' is India's first live entertainment theatre and leisure destination. This place was started in 2010 and has staged many iconic shows/ theatre performances. Which of these is not a stage show showcased at Kingdom of Dreams?
A.	Jhumroo
B.	Zangoora
C.	Nandini
D.	Abhimanyu
Answer» D. Abhimanyu

Discussion

128.	This Bollywood film is the longest running film in a theatre in India. Name it.
A.	Sholay
B.	Mughal-e-Azam
C.	Raja Hindustani
D.	Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
Answer» E.

Discussion

129.	Who wrote the novel 'Life of Pi' on which the film is based?
A.	Ang Lee
B.	Yann Martel
C.	Amy Tan
D.	David Foster Wallace
Answer» C. Amy Tan

Discussion

130.	DIRECTION: Read the given passage and answer the questions 20, 21 and 22. 'Life of Pi' is an American survival drama film, based on the novel of same name. The story involves the 227 days that its teenage hero Pi Patel spends drifting across the Pacific Ocean in a lifeboat with a Bengal tiger. The heart of the film focuses on the sea journey, during which the human demonstrates that he can think with great ingenuity and tiger shows that it can learn. The movie emerged as a critical and commercial success and also won many prestigious awards. Who played the role of 'Pi Patel' during the time of wrecking of ship?
A.	Gautam Belur
B.	Ayush Tandon
C.	Suraj Sharma
D.	Irrfan Khan
Answer» D. Irrfan Khan

Discussion

131.	Which country has the world's largest shopping mail based on the gross leasable area?
A.	Philippines
B.	Malaysia
C.	China
D.	Thailand
Answer» D. Thailand

Discussion

132.	Which was the last movie directed by Yash Chopra?
A.	Rab Ne Bana di Jodi
B.	Jab Tak Hai Jaan
C.	Veer Zara
D.	Ek Tha Tiger
Answer» C. Veer Zara

Discussion

133.	'Koffee with Karan' is a celebrity talk show on Star World India, hosted by Bollywood producer and director Karan Johar. How many seasons of this talk show have been aired till 2014?
A.	5
B.	4
C.	3
D.	6
Answer» C. 3

Discussion

134.	Boogie woogie was an Indian dance competition T.V, show created by Naved Jaffrey and Ravi Behl. When was this show first aired on T.V. ?
A.	1996
B.	1995
C.	1998
D.	1999
Answer» B. 1995

Discussion

135.	Which of these National award(s) was/ were won by this phenomenal film?
A.	Best Feature film
B.	Best Actor
C.	Best Director
D.	Both [a] and [b]
Answer» E.

Discussion

136.	In which year was this film released in India?
A.	2010
B.	2011
C.	2012
D.	2013
Answer» D. 2013

Discussion

137.	DIRECTION: Read the given passage and answer the questions 10. 11 and 12. 'Paan Singh Tomar' was a biographical film based on the true story of an athlete Paan Singh Tomar. He was a soidier in Indian Army and also won a gold medal at the Indian National Games, but was eventually forced to become a notorious bandit. Irfan Khan essayed the role of Paan Singh Tomar. The film was produced by UTV Motion Pictures and it was critically acclaimed. Who was the director of this film?
A.	Prakash Jha
B.	Anurag Basu
C.	Anurag Kashyap
D.	Tigmanshu Dhulia
Answer» E.

Discussion

138.	In 2008, director Madhur Bhandarkar's drama film, 'Fashion' received a lot of public and critics' positive reviews. It was also called one of the best women-centric films in Bollywood by many. How many National Film Awards did this film win?
A.	2
B.	4
C.	5
D.	3
Answer» B. 4

Discussion

139.	Which of the following is the only revolving restaurant situated in Delhi?
A.	Hotel Patang
B.	Parikrama
C.	Kandeel
D.	Falak
Answer» C. Kandeel

Discussion

140.	DIRECTION: Read the given passage and answer the questions 8 and 9. The Hawaiian Islands are volcanic in origin. The big island has five major volcanoes - Kilauea, Mauna Loa, Mauna Kea, Hualalai and Kohala. These volcanoes primarily erupt a lava which solidifies into a type of rock known as basalt. Which among the following is the world's largest active volcano?
A.	Kilauea
B.	Mauna Loa
C.	Mauna Kea
D.	Kohala
Answer» C. Mauna Kea

Discussion

141.	On December 26, 2004 a tsunami that originated in Indonesia wreaked havoc on the eastern coast of South India causing unimaginable destruction. The effects of the tsunami were felt as far as South Africa. What caused it?
A.	Hurricane Katrina
B.	Underwater earthquake
C.	River floods
D.	Volcanic eruption
Answer» C. River floods

Discussion

142.	Greenhouse gases are responsible for global warming. They enter our atmosphere either naturally or anthropogenically. Match column I (containing greenhouse gases) with column II (containing their source) and select the correct option from the given codes. Column I Column II 1. Carbon dioxide a. Livestock farming 2. Methane b. Use of air conditioner 3. CFCs c. Fossil fuel combustion 4. Nitrous oxide d. Cement production
A.	1-d, 2-a, 3-b, 4-c
B.	1-a, 2-d, 3-c, 4-b
C.	1-c, 2-b, 3-d, 4-a
D.	1-b, 2-d, 3-a, 4-c
Answer» B. 1-a, 2-d, 3-c, 4-b

Discussion

143.	Dugong is a key faunal species of which of the following biosphere reserves?
A.	Sunderbans
B.	Gulf of Mannar
C.	Nokrek
D.	Dihang-Dibang
Answer» C. Nokrek

Discussion

144.	What is a tornado?
A.	An uneven heating between two regions
B.	A violent, twisting funnel of wind
C.	A strong circulatory winds in the tropical region
D.	Moving of air from low pressure to high pressure
Answer» C. A strong circulatory winds in the tropical region

Discussion

145.	The strong storms in the Atlantic and north-east Pacific are called P, whereas in north western Pacific they are called Q. In the south eastern Indian ocean and south western Pacific they are called R. Identify P, Q and R in the given sentence.
A.	P-Hurricanes, Q-Typhoons, R-Cyclones
B.	P-Typhoons, Q-Hurricanes, R-Cyclones
C.	P-Cyclones, Q-Typhoons, R-Hurricanes
D.	P-Hurricanes, Q-Cyclones, R-Typhoons
Answer» B. P-Typhoons, Q-Hurricanes, R-Cyclones

Discussion

146.	Which of the following statements is correct regarding vermi-processing toilet?
A.	It increases pollution.
B.	It uses more water for safe processing of human waste.
C.	The human excreta is completely converted to vermi-compost.
D.	The human excreta is treated with cockroaches and roundworms.
Answer» D. The human excreta is treated with cockroaches and roundworms.

Discussion

147.	It is a gyre of marine debris particles found by Charles Moore in the Central North Pacific Ocean. It is characterised by exceptionally high relative concentrations of pelagic plastics, chemical sludge and other debris. What is it called?
A.	Pacific trash vortex
B.	The grand junk of Pacific
C.	Great Pacific garbage patch
D.	Both (a) and (c)
Answer» E.

Discussion

148.	________ is any glacially formed accumulation of unconsolidated glacial debris that occurs in currently glaciated and formerly glaciated regions on earth, through geomorphological processes.
A.	Delta
B.	Moraine
C.	Plumes
D.	Fluvial terrace
Answer» C. Plumes

Discussion

149.	Asian brown cloud is a layer of air pollution that recurrently covers parts of South Asia. It is created by a range of airborne particles and pollutants from combustion, biomass burning and industrial processes. Which of the following countries does it cover?
A.	India
B.	China
C.	Sri Lanka
D.	Myanmar
Answer» B. China

Discussion

150.	According to the recent studies, a natural disaster in 2010 had completely shut down the Amazon Basin's carbon sink by killing trees and slowing their growth. This results in decrease in carbon absorption by Amazon forests. Name the disaster.
A.	Forest fire
B.	Flood
C.	Drought
D.	None of these
Answer» D. None of these

Discussion

Explore topic-wise MCQs in 7th Class.

What is the plural of radius?

French Science fiction author Jules Verne created this character who is a submarine captain. He appears in two of Verne's novels, Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea and the Mysterious island. Name him.

In which famous book would you read about the Emerald City where everything is green and sparkling with emeralds?

Abel and his brother decided to offer sacrifices to the Lord. The Lord accepted Abel's sacrifice but rejected his brother's. Which made him kill Abet. Who is Abel's wicked brother?

"Harvest" is a play about organ-selling in India set in the near future. It won the 1997 Onassis Prize as the best new international play. Its multi-talented author is also a well-known journalist and comic strip artist. Who wrote this play?

Many foreign language words and phrases are used in the English language. What does the phrase 'bona fide' derived from Latin, mean?

The term 'warlock', a man of magic, is said to derive from the oid English word waerloga meaning 'oathbreaker' or 'deceiver'. What is the female equivalent of warlock?

Shakespeare introduces his character Puck as a 'shrewd and knavish sprite'. He is a clever, mischievous elf and jester to the fairy king Oberon. In which of Shakespeare's plays does he feature?

I was a black woman who refused to give up my bus seat to a white man in 1955. This incident started the Civil Rights Movement in the USA with blacks campaigning for equal rights. Who am I?

Some institutes in India are famous for their establishments, research and trainings. Select the incorrect pair showing the name of the institute and its location.

This museum in Paris was originally a fortress but later became the royal palace of (he kings of France. It was turned into a museum in the 18th century. It is home to the famous painting, the 'Mona Lisa'. Which museum are we talking about?

He is known as the 'Father of the White Revolution' in India. His brainchild, Operation Flood, is the world's biggest dairy development programme. He founded the Amul Co-operative at Anand, Gujarat Who was he?

He has been described as 'Father of Indian IT sector' by Time magazine. He co-founded Infosys Technologies. He has been honoured with the Padma Vibhushan and Legion of Honour awards. Who is he?

I was born with the ability to see and hear, but an early childhood illness left me blind and deaf. I overcame the disability to become an author, political activist and lecturer. I was the first deaf- blind person to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree. Who am I?

His mother was the Prime Minister of India. He was a commercial airline pilot by profession but later became India's Prime Minister after his mother was assassinated in 1984. Whom are we talking about?

Banknotes carry the pictures of eminent people of a country. Whose picture would you find on a 100 dollar note?

The Murray-Darling River System is an important river system of which country?

Rearrange the jumbled letters to find the name of the longest river in Southeast Asia which flows through China, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam before emptying into the South China Sea.

Who was the author of famous revolutionary song, "Sarfaroshi ki tamanna ab hamare dil mein hai"?

In which country would you greet people saying 'Ni-hao'?

In which country did Emiliano Zapata lead a peasant uprising in the early twentieth century?

The largest inland lake in India is situated in Rajasthan. This lake has been designated as Ramsar site because the wetland is the home of many migrating birds including flamingo. Name the lake,

'Stern' magazine caused a sensation a few decades ago, when it published the alleged secret diaries of Adolf Hitler, the Nazi dictator. These however turned out to be forged. In which country is 'Stern' published?

The first newspaper in India was published in 1780 by an English gentleman called James Augustus. It was an English newspaper. What was the newspaper called?

'Kingdom of Dreams' is India's first live entertainment theatre and leisure destination. This place was started in 2010 and has staged many iconic shows/ theatre performances. Which of these is not a stage show showcased at Kingdom of Dreams?

This Bollywood film is the longest running film in a theatre in India. Name it.

Who wrote the novel 'Life of Pi' on which the film is based?

Which country has the world's largest shopping mail based on the gross leasable area?

Which was the last movie directed by Yash Chopra?

'Koffee with Karan' is a celebrity talk show on Star World India, hosted by Bollywood producer and director Karan Johar. How many seasons of this talk show have been aired till 2014?

Boogie woogie was an Indian dance competition T.V, show created by Naved Jaffrey and Ravi Behl. When was this show first aired on T.V. ?

Which of these National award(s) was/ were won by this phenomenal film?

In which year was this film released in India?

In 2008, director Madhur Bhandarkar's drama film, 'Fashion' received a lot of public and critics' positive reviews. It was also called one of the best women-centric films in Bollywood by many. How many National Film Awards did this film win?

Which of the following is the only revolving restaurant situated in Delhi?

On December 26, 2004 a tsunami that originated in Indonesia wreaked havoc on the eastern coast of South India causing unimaginable destruction. The effects of the tsunami were felt as far as South Africa. What caused it?

Dugong is a key faunal species of which of the following biosphere reserves?

What is a tornado?

The strong storms in the Atlantic and north-east Pacific are called P, whereas in north western Pacific they are called Q. In the south eastern Indian ocean and south western Pacific they are called R. Identify P, Q and R in the given sentence.

Which of the following statements is correct regarding vermi-processing toilet?

It is a gyre of marine debris particles found by Charles Moore in the Central North Pacific Ocean. It is characterised by exceptionally high relative concentrations of pelagic plastics, chemical sludge and other debris. What is it called?

________ is any glacially formed accumulation of unconsolidated glacial debris that occurs in currently glaciated and formerly glaciated regions on earth, through geomorphological processes.

Asian brown cloud is a layer of air pollution that recurrently covers parts of South Asia. It is created by a range of airborne particles and pollutants from combustion, biomass burning and industrial processes. Which of the following countries does it cover?

According to the recent studies, a natural disaster in 2010 had completely shut down the Amazon Basin's carbon sink by killing trees and slowing their growth. This results in decrease in carbon absorption by Amazon forests. Name the disaster.