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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.
| 101. |
Which of the following idioms means 'to present a counter argument'? |
| A. | Devil's Advocate |
| B. | Caught between two stools |
| C. | Give the benefit of the doubt |
| D. | In the heat of the moment |
| Answer» B. Caught between two stools | |
| 102. |
This young writer wrote his first novel at the age of twelve. It was a loosely autobiographical novel that reached the New York Times best seller list. The novel is called 'Just Jake'. Name the author of this novel. |
| A. | Jake Tremblay |
| B. | Jake Brown |
| C. | Jake Marionette |
| D. | Jake Martinez |
| Answer» D. Jake Martinez | |
| 103. |
V.S. Naipaul is a famous writer who has won both Booker Prize and Nobel Prize in Literature. Which among these is not a literary work of V.S. Naipaul? |
| A. | Half A Life |
| B. | River of Smoke |
| C. | A Bend In the River |
| D. | Magic Seeds |
| Answer» C. A Bend In the River | |
| 104. |
Homer's epic poems Iliad and Odyssey are the oldest known literary sources of _______mythology. |
| A. | Latin |
| B. | Greek |
| C. | Anglo ? Saxon |
| D. | Roman |
| Answer» C. Anglo ? Saxon | |
| 105. |
What is the full form of The Term 'Swan Song' in General Knowledge? |
| A. | A poem about swans |
| B. | A famous poem by a poet |
| C. | The last work of a writer |
| D. | A literary work in praise of birds |
| Answer» D. A literary work in praise of birds | |
| 106. |
In the word 'paradox' the prefix 'para' stands for _______. |
| A. | before |
| B. | again |
| C. | same |
| D. | beside |
| Answer» E. | |
| 107. |
Complete the given word analogy. Editorial: _____ : : Biography : Life history |
| A. | Doctrine |
| B. | Censorship |
| C. | Synopsis |
| D. | Opinion |
| Answer» E. | |
| 108. |
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." Perseverance is important for success because _______. |
| A. | it is a form of gasoline |
| B. | it is the engine of success |
| C. | it keeps you motivated |
| D. | it gives you rest |
| Answer» D. it gives you rest | |
| 109. |
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 perseverance? |
| A. | You never try. |
| B. | You never stop trying. |
| C. | You never win. |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» C. You never win. | |
| 110. |
The ukulele, looks like a guitar but is much smaller. It is a stringed instrument native to this place. Name the place. |
| A. | Papua New Guinea |
| B. | Senegal |
| C. | Corsica |
| D. | Hawaii |
| Answer» C. Corsica | |
| 111. |
The great industrialist and aviator J. R. D. Tata, known as the Father of Indian Aviation, founded India's first commercial airlines which he named Tata Airlines. Which of the following had been transported from Karachi to Bombay (now Mumbai) in its first flight? |
| A. | Army rations |
| B. | Mails |
| C. | Uniforms |
| D. | Books |
| Answer» B. Mails | |
| 112. |
He was an Indian tribal freedom fighter, religious leader and a folk hero who belonged to the Munda tribe. His portrait hangs in the Central Hall of the Indian Parliament, the only tribal leader to have been so honoured Name him. |
| A. | Nanasaheb |
| B. | Birsa Munda |
| C. | Karmi Hatu |
| D. | Pasna Munda |
| Answer» D. Pasna Munda | |
| 113. |
Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus is a UNESCO World Heritage site and a historic railway station in Mumbai, which serves as the headquarters of the Central Railways. It was built in which style form? |
| A. | Corinthian |
| B. | Classical Greece-Roman |
| C. | Victorian Gothic Revival |
| D. | Dorian |
| Answer» E. | |
| 114. |
The Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty is an international treaty which seeks to inhibit the spread of nuclear weapons and technology to promote cooperation in the peaceful uses of nuclear energy. In which year it came into force? |
| A. | 1978 |
| B. | 1970 |
| C. | 1968 |
| D. | 1972 |
| Answer» C. 1968 | |
| 115. |
Use of zero and decimal system was introduced during the period of which dynasty? |
| A. | Pallav |
| B. | Maurya |
| C. | Kushan |
| D. | Gupta |
| Answer» D. Gupta | |
| 116. |
Tajmahal was commissioned in 1632 by the Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan. Who is considered as the chief architect of Tajmahai. |
| A. | Makramat Khan |
| B. | Ustad Isa |
| C. | Ahmad Lahauri |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» D. None of these | |
| 117. |
This dance form originated in Odisha has its base in martial arts. The dance is a stylized mock battle in which two groups of dancers armed with swords and shields, alternatively attack and defend themselves with vigorous movements. What is it called? |
| A. | Yakshagana |
| B. | Chhau |
| C. | Ghumara |
| D. | Kalaripayattu |
| Answer» D. Kalaripayattu | |
| 118. |
The common house sparrow population has been declining in many Asian countries especially in India. To promote its conservation which state's chief minister had declared it as the state bird? |
| A. | Tamil Nadu |
| B. | Delhi |
| C. | West Bengal |
| D. | Goa |
| Answer» E. | |
| 119. |
Which of the following is the wettest place in the world? |
| A. | Cherrapunji |
| B. | Mawsynram |
| C. | Tutendo |
| D. | Kukui |
| Answer» D. Kukui | |
| 120. |
Prince William, the second in line to the throne of Great Britain, and his brother, Henry, are the sons of a famous and beautifu1 mother who promoted many humane causes. What was her name? |
| A. | Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon |
| B. | Lady Diana Spencer |
| C. | Lady Camilla Parker Bowles |
| D. | Lady Sarah Ferguson |
| Answer» D. Lady Sarah Ferguson | |
| 121. |
If Quechua is your native language, to which country you belong? |
| A. | Sri Lanka |
| B. | Israel |
| C. | Peru |
| D. | Kenya |
| Answer» C. Peru | |
| 122. |
This folk dance from Tamil Nadu can be performed individually or in pairs, by both the genders. Some of the steps are acrobatic. The dancers balance pots decorated with attractive flower arrangements, topped by a moving paper parrot on their head. Music from drums and pipes add vigour to the dance. What is this dance form called? |
| A. | Yakshagana |
| B. | Karagam |
| C. | Chhau |
| D. | Garadi |
| Answer» E. | |
| 123. |
The bhut jolokia reigned supreme till 2010 with a scoville measure of a million units. It is grown in the states of the Assam, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh and Manipur. What kind of fruit is It? |
| A. | Mango |
| B. | Chili pepper |
| C. | Coconut |
| D. | Banana |
| Answer» B. Chili pepper | |
| 124. |
The Man Booker Prize for Fiction is a literary prize awarded each year for the best original novel, written in the English language, and published in the UK. Many Indians have won this prestigious award. Which Indian writer won it for her book entitled The God of Small Things'? |
| A. | Kiran Desai |
| B. | Anita Brookner |
| C. | Arundhati Roy |
| D. | Anita Desai |
| Answer» D. Anita Desai | |
| 125. |
This traditional piece of clothing is a type of coat with a hood, lined with fur. The hood protects the face from freezing temperatures and wind. The Caribou Inuit invented this kind of garment. What is it called? |
| A. | Serape |
| B. | Chang kben |
| C. | Ao dai |
| D. | Parka |
| Answer» E. | |
| 126. |
One of India's greatest contributions to the world is the Indian system of medicine which has existed since ancient times. One of its system has the potential for improvement of social and personal be haviour, physical health by encouraging better circulation of oxygenated blood in the body, restraining sense organ and serenity of life. Name this system. |
| A. | Unani |
| B. | Homoeopathy |
| C. | Ayurveda |
| D. | Yoga |
| Answer» E. | |
| 127. |
DIRECTION: Read the given passage and answer the questions 6, 7, and 8. It was the first Indian film that was nominated at the Academy Awards in the Best Foreign Language Film category. The film displays the struggles and sacrifices done by the main protagonist in dire times. The main female lead of the film won the Film fare award for the Best Actress in that year. What is the name of the film described in the above paragraph? |
| A. | Lagaan |
| B. | Mother India |
| C. | Swades |
| D. | Udaan |
| Answer» C. Swades | |
| 128. |
Sattriya is one among the eight principal classical Indian dance traditions and the most recent entrant in the classical dance list. It was introduced in 15th century A.D by the great saint Sankaradeva as a powerful medium for propagation of the Vaishnava faith. To which state does this classical dance form belong? |
| A. | Manipur |
| B. | Assam |
| C. | Odisha |
| D. | Arunachal Pradesh |
| Answer» C. Odisha | |
| 129. |
Match these film legends to their famous films and select the correct option from the given codes. Column I Column II 1. Spencer Tracy a. The Godfather 2. Cary Grant b. Judgment at Nuremberg 3. Marlon Brando c. North by Northwest |
| A. | 1-a, 2-b, 3-c |
| B. | 1-b, 2-c, 3-a |
| C. | 1-a, 2-c, 3-b |
| D. | 1-b, 2-a, 3-c |
| Answer» C. 1-a, 2-c, 3-b | |
| 130. |
This American medical drama television series is about a group of surgeons working in a hospital. It has thirteen seasons. It is created by Shonda Rhimes. Name it. |
| A. | Grey?s Anatomy |
| B. | House M.D. |
| C. | Children?s Hospital |
| D. | Nurse Jackie |
| Answer» B. House M.D. | |
| 131. |
This famous Indian form of painting is one of the popular forms of classical painting marked by dense composition, surface richness and use of vibrant colours with embellishment of semi-precious stones, pearls and glass pieces. Identify the form of painting. |
| A. | Warii painting |
| B. | Tanjore painting |
| C. | Madhubani painting |
| D. | Rajput painting |
| Answer» C. Madhubani painting | |
| 132. |
Who among the following won the Oscar for dramatic score for Titanic? |
| A. | Tan Dun |
| B. | Howard Shore |
| C. | James Horner |
| D. | Trent Reznor |
| Answer» D. Trent Reznor | |
| 133. |
Which Indian daily soap serial is the longest running serial in the history of Indian television with maximum number of episodes till June, 2016? |
| A. | Tarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah |
| B. | CID |
| C. | Balika Vadhu |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» D. None of these | |
| 134. |
The director of this film has the biggest film of 1997 to his credit as well. What is the name of that film? |
| A. | Aliens |
| B. | Forrest Gump |
| C. | Titanic |
| D. | A Beautiful Mind |
| Answer» D. A Beautiful Mind | |
| 135. |
DIRECTION: Read the given passage and answer the questions 12, 13, and 14. It Is an American epic science fiction film released in 2009. The film is set in mid 22nd century, when humans are colonizing Pandora, a fish habitable moon of a gas giant. The film made extensive use of new motion capture filming techniques. This moves won the 82nd Academy Awards for art direction, cinematography and visual effects. Which movie are we talking about? |
| A. | Tangled |
| B. | Avatar |
| C. | Tron : Legacy |
| D. | Warcraft |
| Answer» C. Tron : Legacy | |
| 136. |
The logo in the given picture is of famous brand of luxury clothing. This brand also sells foot wears and fragrances. Identify it. |
| A. | Burberry |
| B. | U.S. Polo Assn. |
| C. | Ralph Lauren |
| D. | Alien Solly |
| Answer» D. Alien Solly | |
| 137. |
'Jiyo Befikar' is the tagisne of which Indian insurance brand? |
| A. | HDFC Life |
| B. | Aviva India |
| C. | Aegon Life |
| D. | Bajaj Allianz |
| Answer» E. | |
| 138. |
He was an English comic actor, filmmaker and composer who rose to fame in the silent era. The famous quote, 'A day without laughter is a day wasted' was quoted by him. Identify him. |
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| B. | |
| C. | |
| D. | |
| Answer» C. | |
| 139. |
It is the longest running U.S. primetime television show having maximum number of seasons. It was first aired in 1989. Name it. |
| A. | Lassie |
| B. | Law and Order |
| C. | The Simpsons |
| D. | Friends |
| Answer» D. Friends | |
| 140. |
Permafrost, a permanently frozen soil, found in high altitudes is melting due to global warming. Which of the following gases are released from its melting? |
| A. | Ozone and methane |
| B. | Hydrogen and ozone |
| C. | Nitrogen oxide and hydrogen |
| D. | Carbon dioxide and methane |
| Answer» E. | |
| 141. |
Match column I with column II and select the correct option from the given codes. Column I Column II 1. Okapi Wildlife Reserve a. New Caledonia rainforest 2. World Biosphere Reserve, Sri Lanka b. Ituri rainforest 3. Kagu, an endangered bird c. Hawaiian rainforest 4. Top canopy dominated by Acacia koa d. Sinharaja rainforest |
| A. | 1-a, 2-c, 3-b, 4-d |
| B. | 2-b, 3-a, 4-c, 4-d |
| C. | 1-c, 2-b, 3-d, 4-a |
| D. | 1-b, 2-d, 3-a, 4-c |
| Answer» E. | |
| 142. |
The given picture of tall and thin blades of hardened snow are believed to be formed by strong winds of Andes mountains. This type of snow formation in high altitudes is known as _______ . |
| A. | Penitentes |
| B. | Ice circles |
| C. | Pointing stones |
| D. | Moving stones |
| Answer» B. Ice circles | |
| 143. |
Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) initiated NAAQM programme later known as NAMP programme to check air quality in India. What does NAMP stands for? |
| A. | National Air Quality Monitoring Programme |
| B. | National Air Quality Maintaining Programme |
| C. | National Air Quality and Quantity Maintaining Programme |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» B. National Air Quality Maintaining Programme | |
| 144. |
Study the Venn diagram. X is likely to be _____. |
| A. | Blackbuck |
| B. | Woolly mammoth |
| C. | Indian gazelle |
| D. | Red panda |
| Answer» E. | |
| 145. |
Match column I with column II and select the correct option from the codes given below. Column I Column II (i) Sulphur dioxide in air a. Damage ozone layer (ii) CFCs b. Leads to food toxicity (iii) Sewage dumped in river c. Prevents photosynthesis (iv) Dust in air d. Produce acid rain (v) Excess fertilizer in fields e. Causes water borne diseases |
| A. | (i)-d, (ii)-a, (iii)-e, (iv)-c, (v)-b |
| B. | (i)-d, (ii)-a, (iii)-c, (iv)-e, (v)-b |
| C. | (i)-b, (ii)-e, (iii)-a, (iv)-c, (v)-d |
| D. | (i)-c, (ii)-b, (iii)-e, (iv)-d, (v)-a |
| Answer» B. (i)-d, (ii)-a, (iii)-c, (iv)-e, (v)-b | |
| 146. |
A rainforest is a huge dense lust forest having four distinct layers. Which of the following layers lies above the canopy layer? |
| A. | Forest floor |
| B. | Emergent |
| C. | Under storey |
| D. | Canopy is the uppermost layer |
| Answer» C. Under storey | |
| 147. |
Project tiger was started in 1973. Its aim is to create reserves in selected areas of India to increase the tiger population identify which of the following is not a tiger reserve. |
| A. | Dudhwa National Park |
| B. | Kanha National Park |
| C. | Simlipal National Park |
| D. | Keoladeo Ghana National Park |
| Answer» E. | |
| 148. |
Which of the following cannot be caused by earthquake? |
| A. | Drought |
| B. | Flood |
| C. | Landslide |
| D. | Both (a) and (c) |
| Answer» B. Flood | |
| 149. |
X is the major component of LPG while Y is the major component of CNG. Identify X and Y |
| A. | XYButaneEthane |
| B. | XYButaneMethane |
| C. | XYPropaneEthane |
| D. | XYMethaneEthane |
| Answer» C. XYPropaneEthane | |
| 150. |
Which of the following animals are endemic to Pachmarhi Biosphere Reserve area? |
| A. | Indian giant squirrel |
| B. | Flying squirrel |
| C. | Bison |
| D. | All of these |
| Answer» E. | |