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This section includes 220 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your 8th Class knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 51. |
The age of a man is three times the sum of the ages of his two sons. Five years hence, his age will be double of the sum of the ages of his sons. The father's present age is ______. |
| A. | 40 years |
| B. | 45 years |
| C. | 50 years |
| D. | 55 years |
| Answer» C. 50 years | |
| 52. |
Three different positions of a dice are shown below. Find the number on the face opposite to the face showing 2. |
| A. | 3 |
| B. | 4 |
| C. | 5 |
| D. | 6 |
| Answer» C. 5 | |
| 53. |
If it is possible to make a meaningful word with the second, fourth, sixth and eighth letters of the word UMBRELLA, then which of the following will be the third letter of that word? If more than one such word can be formed, give 'Z' as the answer. If no such word can be formed give 'X' as the answer. |
| A. | X |
| B. | M |
| C. | Z |
| D. | R |
| Answer» E. | |
| 54. |
Adjoining pie chart gives the expenditure (in percentage) on various items and savings of a family during a month. The item on which expenditure is equal to the total savings of the family, is __. |
| A. | Food |
| B. | Others |
| C. | Clothes |
| D. | Education for children |
| Answer» E. | |
| 55. |
Three solid cubes of sides 1 cm, 6 cm and 8 cm respectively are melted to form a new cube. Find the surface area of the cube so formed. |
| A. | \[520\,\,c{{m}^{2}}\] |
| B. | \[486\,\,c{{m}^{2}}\] |
| C. | \[289\,\,c{{m}^{2}}\] |
| D. | \[300\,\,c{{m}^{2}}\] |
| Answer» C. \[289\,\,c{{m}^{2}}\] | |
| 56. |
A sum of ` 1550 was lent partly at 5% and partly at 8% p.a. simple interest. The total interest received after 3 years was ` 300. The ratio of the money lent at 5% to that of lent at 8% is __. |
| A. | 5 : 8 |
| B. | 8 : 5 |
| C. | 16 : 15 |
| D. | 31 : 6 |
| Answer» D. 31 : 6 | |
| 57. |
The sum of two numbers is 15 and the difference of their squares is 15. The difference of the numbers is __. |
| A. | 0 |
| B. | 1 |
| C. | 4 |
| D. | 6 |
| Answer» C. 4 | |
| 58. |
Match the following. (1) Rectangle (p) A quadrilateral having its opposite sides equal and parallel. (2) Square (q) A parallelogram having its opposite sides equal and each of the angle is a right angle. (3) Parallelogram (r) A parallelogram having all sides equal and each of the angle is a right angle. (4) Rhombus (s) Aquadrilateral in which a pair of opposite sides are parallel. (5) Trapezium (t) Apara Helogram having all sides equal. |
| A. | \[1\to (t),2\to (s),3\to (r),4\to (p),5\to (q)\] |
| B. | \[1\to (p),2\to (q),3\to (r),4\to (s),5\to (t)\] |
| C. | \[1\to (r),2\to (q),3\to (t),4\to (p),5\to (s)\] |
| D. | \[1\to (q),2\to (r),3\to (p),4\to (t),5\to (s)\] |
| Answer» E. | |
| 59. |
Two rows of numbers are given. The resultant of each row is to be worked out separately based on the following rules and the question below the rows of numbers is to be answered. The operations of numbers in each row progress from left to right. Rules: (i) If an odd number is followed by another odd number they are to be multiplied. (ii) If an even number is followed by another even number the first number is to be divided by the second number. (iii) If an even number is followed by the perfect square of an odd number the first number is to be subtracted from the second number. (iv) If an odd number is followed by an even number they are to be added. (v) If an even number is followed by an odd number which is not a perfect square the square of the odd number is to be added to the even number. 16 8 3 21 12 9 If x and y be the resultants of first and second rows respectively, then what will be the value of y » x? |
| A. | 18 |
| B. | 80 |
| C. | 27 |
| D. | 16 |
| Answer» D. 16 | |
| 60. |
If \[\frac{a}{b}=\frac{4}{5}\]and \[\frac{b}{c}=\frac{15}{16},\]then\[\frac{{{c}^{2}}+{{a}^{2}}}{{{c}^{2}}+{{a}^{2}}}\]is equal to _______. |
| A. | \[\frac{1}{7}\] |
| B. | \[\frac{7}{25}\] |
| C. | \[\frac{3}{4}\] |
| D. | \[\frac{7}{15}\] |
| Answer» C. \[\frac{3}{4}\] | |
| 61. |
The maximum length of a pencil that can be kept in a rectangular box of dimensions \[8\text{ }cm\times 6\text{ }cm\times 2\text{ }cm,\]is ______. |
| A. | \[2\sqrt{13}cm\] |
| B. | \[2\sqrt{14}cm\] |
| C. | \[2\sqrt{26}cm\] |
| D. | \[10\sqrt{2}cm\] |
| Answer» D. \[10\sqrt{2}cm\] | |
| 62. |
Select the correct mirror image of the given below combination of letters and numbers, if the mirror is placed vertically to the left. M9GRO361 |
| A. | |
| B. | |
| C. | |
| D. | |
| Answer» B. | |
| 63. |
A can finish a work in 18 days and B can do the same work in half the time taken by A. What part of the same work they can finish in a day if they work together? |
| A. | \[\frac{1}{6}\] |
| B. | \[\frac{1}{9}\] |
| C. | \[\frac{2}{5}\] |
| D. | \[\frac{2}{7}\] |
| Answer» B. \[\frac{1}{9}\] | |
| 64. |
A bag contains 6 black and 8 white balls. One ball is drawn at random. What is the probability that the drawn ball is white? |
| A. | \[\frac{3}{4}\] |
| B. | \[\frac{4}{7}\] |
| C. | \[\frac{1}{8}\] |
| D. | \[\frac{3}{7}\] |
| Answer» C. \[\frac{1}{8}\] | |
| 65. |
A rectangular courtyard 3.78 metres long and 5.25 metres wide is to be paved exactly with square tiles, all of the same size. What is the largest size of the tile which could be used for the purpose? |
| A. | 14 cm |
| B. | 21 cm |
| C. | 42 cm |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» C. 42 cm | |
| 66. |
If a and b are odd numbers, then which of the following is even? |
| A. | \[a+b\] |
| B. | \[a+b+1\] |
| C. | \[ab\] |
| D. | \[ab+2\] |
| Answer» B. \[a+b+1\] | |
| 67. |
This animal, found throughout the United States and portions of Canada and Mexico, reacts to extreme danger, by pretending to be dead. It even produces a foul, corpse-like smell from its anal glands. Which animal are we talking I about? |
| A. | Opossum |
| B. | Tree shrew |
| C. | Aye-aye |
| D. | Dormouse |
| Answer» B. Tree shrew | |
| 68. |
The Siberain Husky was imported from Siberia in Russia to Alaska, where they were initially used as sled animals. Today, these working animals are popular pets as well. What kind of animal is a Siberian Husky? |
| A. | Reindeer |
| B. | Donkey |
| C. | Dog |
| D. | Horse |
| Answer» D. Horse | |
| 69. |
I am a primate that lives in the forests of Sumatra and Borneo in Southeast Asia. I have an ability to reason and think: My fur is orange reddish-brown. My name means 'Person of the forest' in Malay. Who am I? |
| A. | Chimpanzee |
| B. | Orangutan |
| C. | Gorilla |
| D. | Bonobos |
| Answer» C. Gorilla | |
| 70. |
Proboscis monkey is a reddish brown arboreal Old World monkey that is endemic to Southeast Asian island of Borneo. Which of the following is a prominent feature in a proboscis monkey? |
| A. | Tail |
| B. | Nose |
| C. | Ear |
| D. | Lip |
| Answer» C. Ear | |
| 71. |
This family of trees is the tallest and oldest living trees on earth with height upto 120 m high and may live upto 3000 years or more. Name it. |
| A. | Baobab |
| B. | Banyan |
| C. | Sequoia |
| D. | Pin us |
| Answer» D. Pin us | |
| 72. |
Which state is the largest producer of cashews in India? |
| A. | Maharashtra |
| B. | Karnataka |
| C. | Tamil Nadu |
| D. | Odisha |
| Answer» B. Karnataka | |
| 73. |
It is one of the world's oddest looking birds that builds its nest in a burrow. It has a triangular hooked beak and "sea parrot" is its nickname. Name the bird. |
| A. | Atlantic puffin |
| B. | Albatross |
| C. | Pelican |
| D. | Arctic tern |
| Answer» B. Albatross | |
| 74. |
This lizard, native to Indonesia, is the largest living species of lizard in the world growing up to 10 ft. These lizards dominate the ecosystems in which they live. It hunts and surprisingly attacks its prey including invertebrates, birds, and mammals. What is this lizard called? |
| A. | Iguana |
| B. | Skink |
| C. | Komodo dragon |
| D. | Gila monster |
| Answer» D. Gila monster | |
| 75. |
Select the correct statements. (i) Truffles are a kind of fungi. (ii) Autumn skullcap is an edible mushroom. (iii) Crosiers are the edible part of some ferns. |
| A. | (i) and (ii) |
| B. | (ii) and (iii) |
| C. | (i) and (iii) |
| D. | (i), (ii) and (iii) |
| Answer» D. (i), (ii) and (iii) | |
| 76. |
With its slim dark body and sharp claws, this South and Central American mammai is related to the raccoon. Its long tail helps it in climbing and travelling around its home in the rainforest trees. The captive specimens avidly eat honey, hence, the name honey bear which it shares with sun bear. Which animal are we talking about? |
| A. | Serval |
| B. | Aye-aye |
| C. | Kinkajou |
| D. | Jerboa |
| Answer» D. Jerboa | |
| 77. |
It looks like a giant guinea pig, but it is not a pig. It is the world's largest rodent native to South America, its partiy- webbed feet make it a good swimmer. It spends much of its time around water or wallowing in mud. Which animai is this? |
| A. | Dormouse |
| B. | Kangaroo rat |
| C. | Capybara |
| D. | Slow loris |
| Answer» D. Slow loris | |
| 78. |
Which of the following birds covers the largest migration route while flying from the Arctic to the Antarctic, yearly? |
| A. | Pelican |
| B. | Arctic tern |
| C. | Albatross |
| D. | White stork |
| Answer» C. Albatross | |
| 79. |
DIRECTION: Read the given passage carefully and answer the questions 14 and 15. Every year, different birds fly over long distances to find the best ecological conditions for feeding, breeding and raising their young ones. This is known as migration. The migratory birds undergo some changes before setting off on a journey. Not all birds migrate. Some changes are seen in bird's body before it migrates. Which of the following is correct regarding this? |
| A. | The feathers grow thicker. |
| B. | The muscles get more dense. |
| C. | The fat gets collected under the skin. |
| D. | Eyes become keener. |
| Answer» D. Eyes become keener. | |
| 80. |
This fruit is a staple diet in the Pacific Islands. It is eaten baked or boiled, or sliced and fried. It is rich in starch. Name the fruit. |
| A. | Dates |
| B. | Breadfruit |
| C. | Jackfruit |
| D. | Cooking plantain |
| Answer» C. Jackfruit | |
| 81. |
This animal is related to the giraffe, though it is only about five feet high at the shoulder and has a much shorter neck. This mammal has a red-brown body and dazzling white stripes on its legs and bottom. It is a native of Africa. What is it called? |
| A. | Echidna |
| B. | Okapi |
| C. | Jerboa |
| D. | Horse |
| Answer» C. Jerboa | |
| 82. |
Mycology is the study of _____. |
| A. | Fungi |
| B. | Lichens |
| C. | Ferns |
| D. | Insects |
| Answer» B. Lichens | |
| 83. |
A pedestrian crosswalk consists of black and white stripes each 0.4 m wide. The crosswalk begins and ends with a white stripe, and there are 8 white stripes in all. How wide is the crosswalk? |
| A. | 6 m |
| B. | 6.6 m |
| C. | 5.4 m |
| D. | 5 m |
| Answer» B. 6.6 m | |
| 84. |
What is the lowest number of chain links that must be opened to join the pieces on the right into a circular chain? |
| A. | 4 |
| B. | 5 |
| C. | 7 |
| D. | 8 |
| Answer» B. 5 | |
| 85. |
Kiara always secures good marks in exams. She studies regularly. This shows that |
| A. | She is very creative |
| B. | She is consistent |
| C. | She understands other people's emotions |
| D. | She is flexible. |
| Answer» C. She understands other people's emotions | |
| 86. |
When you see a flashing yellow light. While driving then you should _____. |
| A. | Speed up and try to cross the signal |
| B. | Stop immediately |
| C. | Slow down your vehicle |
| D. | Continue driving at the same speed |
| Answer» D. Continue driving at the same speed | |
| 87. |
What do you understand by the term "Dress code"? |
| A. | Against the law |
| B. | Colour coded dresses |
| C. | Written rules of how one should dress |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» D. None of these | |
| 88. |
What do you understand by the word supervisor? |
| A. | A person who assigns, checks and evaluates your work |
| B. | Your boss who keeps a watch on you |
| C. | A colleague who works with you on the same assignment |
| D. | A person who guides you in your career growth |
| Answer» B. Your boss who keeps a watch on you | |
| 89. |
Which of the following statements is/are true about the advantages of good listening? |
| A. | It shows appreciation and respect for others |
| B. | It wins you more friends |
| C. | It makes you an effective communicator |
| D. | All of these |
| Answer» E. | |
| 90. |
Which of the following options is not a part of decision making process? (i) Identify the problem (ii) Analyze the problem (iii) Think of alternatives (iv) Decide on a course of action |
| A. | (i) and (ii) only |
| B. | (i) and (iii) only |
| C. | (ii) and (iv) only |
| D. | (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv) only |
| Answer» E. | |
| 91. |
Six post office employees are working today. It takes one employee one minute to serve one person. How long would you have to wait in the line if you hold number 201? |
| A. | 13 minutes |
| B. | 30 minutes |
| C. | 23 minutes |
| D. | 18 minutes |
| Answer» B. 30 minutes | |
| 92. |
Which of the following general behaviours and techniques will not help to manage stress? |
| A. | Exercise regularly |
| B. | Maintain daily routine and schedule |
| C. | Talk to caring adults |
| D. | Drink coffee frequently |
| Answer» E. | |
| 93. |
Which among these is not a female protagonist from Shakespeare's works? |
| A. | Gertrude |
| B. | Isabella |
| C. | Olivia |
| D. | Julie |
| Answer» E. | |
| 94. |
The legendary American author Ernest Hemingway won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1954. Which of these is a famous novel by this eminent writer? |
| A. | The Old Man and the Sea |
| B. | The Grapes of Wrath |
| C. | The Great Gatsby |
| D. | Gone with the Wind |
| Answer» B. The Grapes of Wrath | |
| 95. |
When was the prestigious award Pulitzer Prize established? |
| A. | 1901 |
| B. | 1899 |
| C. | 1911 |
| D. | 1917 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 96. |
In the word 'ambldexirous? the prefix ?ambi? stands for__________. |
| A. | half |
| B. | many |
| C. | both |
| D. | one |
| Answer» D. one | |
| 97. |
Give one word for 'a person with prejudiced belief in the superiority of his or her own kind'. |
| A. | Bohemian |
| B. | Chauvinist |
| C. | Fastidious |
| D. | Sadist |
| Answer» C. Fastidious | |
| 98. |
Which of the following idioms means 'cause of one's problems or unhappiness'? |
| A. | Bane of one's life |
| B. | Break the back of the beast |
| C. | Cross to bear |
| D. | Dodge a bullet |
| Answer» B. Break the back of the beast | |
| 99. |
The word sonnet comes from Italian word sonnet to. A sonnet is a small song or lyric. How many lines does a sonnet have? |
| A. | 18 |
| B. | 12 |
| C. | 14 |
| D. | They vary. |
| Answer» D. They vary. | |
| 100. |
DIRECTION: Read the passage and answer the question. Perseverance is about as important to achievement as gasoline is to driving a car. Sure, there will be times when you feel like you're spinning your wheels, but you'll always get out of the rut with genuine perseverance. Without it, you won't even be able to start your engine. The opposite of perseverance is procrastination. Perseverance means you never quit. Procrastination usually means you never get started, although the inability to finish something is also a form of procrastination. Ask people why they procrastinate and you'll often hear something like, 'I'm a perfectionist. Everything has to be just night before I can get down to work. No distractions, not too much noise, no telephone calls interrupting me, and, of course, I have to be feeling well physically, too. I can't work when I have a headache." What is the opposite of perseverance? |
| A. | Procrastination |
| B. | Postponement |
| C. | Putting off |
| D. | All of these |
| Answer» E. | |