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These questions and answers prepared for Deen Dayal SPARSH Written Quiz for the students who are studying in class 6 to 9 and it should provide a comprehensive overview for students covering essential topics across General Knowledge, History, Geography, Science, and Civics. This collection is designed to enhance their understanding and prepare them for various academic challenges.
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General Knowledge
1. What is the capital of India?
A: New Delhi.
2. Who is known as the "Father of the Nation" in India?
A: Mahatma Gandhi.
3. What is the largest mammal in the world?
A: Blue Whale.
4. Which planet is known as the Red Planet?
A: Mars.
5. What is the national bird of India?
A: Peacock.
6. Who wrote the Indian National Anthem?
A: Rabindranath Tagore.
7. How many continents are there on Earth?
A: Seven.
8. What is the smallest country in the world?
A: Vatican City.
9. Which ocean is the largest?
A: Pacific Ocean.
10. Who was the first President of India?
A: Dr. Rajendra Prasad.
11. What is the capital of Japan?
A: Tokyo.
12. Who invented the telephone?
A: Alexander Graham Bell.
13. What is the boiling point of water in degrees Celsius?
A: 100°C.
14. Which festival is known as the "Festival of Lights"?
A: Diwali.
15. What is the national animal of India?
A: Bengal Tiger.
16. Who was the first man to walk on the moon?
A: Neil Armstrong.
17. What is the hardest natural substance on Earth?
A: Diamond.
18. Which river is the longest in the world?
A: The Nile River.
19. What is the capital of France?
A: Paris.
20. Who wrote the play "Romeo and Juliet"?
A: William Shakespeare.
21. What is the national flower of India?
A: Lotus.
22. Which country is known as the "Land of the Rising Sun"?
A: Japan.
23. What is the largest desert in the world?
A: Sahara Desert.
24. Which country has the most population?
A: China.
25. What is the main ingredient in chocolate?
A: Cocoa.
26. Who invented the light bulb?
A: Thomas Edison.
27. What is the national fruit of India?
A: Mango.
28. Which country gifted the Statue of Liberty to the USA?
A: France.
29. What is the capital of Canada?
A: Ottawa.
30. Which language is the most widely spoken in the world?
A: English.
31. What is the currency of Japan?
A: Yen.
32. Which city is known as the "Big Apple"?
A: New York City.
33. What is the tallest mountain in the world?
A: Mount Everest.
34. Who is the author of "Harry Potter"?
A: J.K. Rowling.
35. What is the largest island in the world?
A: Greenland.
36. What is the capital of Australia?
A: Canberra.
37. Which country is famous for the Eiffel Tower?
A: France.
38. Who wrote the book "Wings of Fire"?
A: Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam.
39. Which animal is known as the "Ship of the Desert"?
A: Camel.
40. What is the national emblem of India?
A: The Lion Capital of Ashoka.
41. Who was the first female Prime Minister of India?
A: Indira Gandhi.
42. What is the capital of Germany?
A: Berlin.
43. Which river flows through Egypt?
A: The Nile River.
44. What is the largest coral reef system in the world?
A: The Great Barrier Reef.
45. Which city is known as the "City of Canals"?
A: Venice.
46. What is the capital of Brazil?
A: BrasÃlia.
47. Which country is called the "Land of Maple Leaf"?
A: Canada.
48. What is the deepest part of the world's oceans?
A: Mariana Trench.
49. Which country has the most volcanoes?
A: Indonesia.
50. What is the capital of Saudi Arabia?
A: Riyadh.
History
51. Who was the first emperor of the Maurya Empire?
A: Chandragupta Maurya.
52. Which famous structure was built by Shah Jahan in memory of his wife?
A: The Taj Mahal.
53. Who discovered India in 1498?
A: Vasco da Gama.
54. Which Indian king is known for spreading Buddhism in Asia?
A: Emperor Ashoka.
55. In which year did India gain independence from British rule?
A: 1947.
56. Who was the first Mughal Emperor?
A: Babur.
57. When was the Battle of Plassey fought?
A: 1757.
58. Who was the first woman ruler of India?
A: Razia Sultana.
59. Who founded the Indian National Army?
A: Subhas Chandra Bose.
60. Which monument in India was built by the British to honor King George V and Queen Mary?
A: Gateway of India.
61. Who led the Salt Satyagraha in India?
A: Mahatma Gandhi.
62. In which year did India become a republic?
A: 1950.
63. Who was the founder of Buddhism?
A: Gautama Buddha.
64. When did the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre occur?
A: 1919.
65. Who built the Sun Temple at Konark?
A: King Narasimhadeva I.
66. Who was the last Mughal emperor of India?
A: Bahadur Shah II (Bahadur Shah Zafar).
67. In which year was the Quit India Movement launched?
A: 1942.
68. Who was known as "Netaji" in Indian history?
A: Subhas Chandra Bose.
69. Who led the Russian Revolution in 1917?
A: Vladimir Lenin.
70. What was the ancient name of Patna?
A: Pataliputra.
71. Who was the famous queen of Jhansi during the Indian Rebellion of 1857?
A: Rani Lakshmibai.
72. Who wrote the Indian epic, "Ramayana"?
A: Valmiki.
73. When was the Indian flag hoisted for the first time after independence?
A: August 15, 1947.
74. Who was the first President of the United States?
A: George Washington.
75. Which empire was ruled by Akbar the Great?
A: The Mughal Empire.
76. Who was the British Viceroy of India during the Quit India Movement?
A: Lord Linlithgow.
77. What was the main cause of World War I?
A: Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand.
78. Who was the leader of the Non-Cooperation Movement?
A: Mahatma Gandhi.
79. Which battle marked the beginning of the Mughal Empire in India?
A: The Battle of Panipat (1526).
80. Who was the first woman Prime Minister of India?
A: Indira Gandhi.
Geography
81. What is the largest continent on Earth?
A: Asia.
82. Which country has the largest land area?
A: Russia.
83. What is the capital of Australia?
A: Canberra.
84. Which river is known as the "Sorrow of Bihar"?
A: Kosi River.
85. What is the capital of Canada?
A: Ottawa.
86. Which mountain range separates Europe and Asia?
A: The Ural Mountains.
87. What is the largest lake in India?
A: Vembanad Lake.
88. Which desert is the largest in Asia?
A: The Gobi Desert.
89. Which country is known as the "Land of White Elephants"?
A: Thailand.
90. What is the capital city of Germany?
A: Berlin.
91. Which river flows through Paris?
A: The Seine River.
92. Which continent has the most countries?
A: Africa.
93. What is the capital of Saudi Arabia?
A: Riyadh.
94. Which city is known as the "City of Joy"?
A: Kolkata.
95. Which is the longest highway in the world?
A: The Pan-American Highway.
96. What is the main language spoken in Brazil?
A: Portuguese.
97. Which Indian state is known for tea plantations?
A: Assam.
98. Which continent has no permanent residents?
A: Antarctica.
99. What is the capital of South Africa?
A: South Africa has three capitals: Pretoria (administrative), Bloemfontein (judicial), and Cape Town (legislative).
100. Which country is home to the Great Barrier Reef?
A: Australia.
Science
101. What is the chemical symbol for water?
A: H₂O.
102. Who developed the theory of relativity?
A: Albert Einstein.
103. What is the process by which plants make their food?
A: Photosynthesis.
104. Which planet is closest to the sun?
A: Mercury.
105. What is the smallest unit of life?
A: The cell.
106. What gas do humans breathe in?
A: Oxygen.
107. Which metal is liquid at room temperature?
A: Mercury.
108. What do you call an animal that only eats plants?
A: Herbivore.
109. How many bones are in the human body?
A: 206.
110. Which part of the plant conducts photosynthesis?
A: The leaves.
111. What is the powerhouse of the cell?
A: Mitochondria.
112. What is the pH level of pure water?
A: 7 (neutral).
113. What is a species?
A: A group of similar organisms capable of interbreeding.
114. What part of the brain controls balance?
A: The cerebellum.
115. What is the study of animals called?
A: Zoology.
116. Which planet has rings around it?
A: Saturn.
117. What part of the body is affected by conjunctivitis?
A: The eyes.
118. What is the unit of power?
A: Watt.
119. Which gas is the most abundant in Earth's atmosphere?
A: Nitrogen.
120. What type of energy is stored in a stretched rubber band?
A: Potential energy.
121. What is the chemical formula for carbon dioxide?
A: CO₂.
122. What is the largest organ in the human body?
A: The skin.
123. What force keeps us on the ground?
A: Gravity.
124. What is the center of an atom called?
A: The nucleus.
125. What is the main gas found in the air we breathe?
A: Nitrogen.
126. What do bees collect from flowers?
A: Nectar.
127. What is the speed of light?
A: Approximately 299,792 kilometers per second.
128. What is the largest planet in our solar system?
A: Jupiter.
129. What is the human body's largest organ?
A: The skin.
130. What is the boiling point of water in Fahrenheit?
A: 212°F.
131. What type of rock is formed from cooled magma?
A: Igneous rock.
132. What is the main function of red blood cells?
A: To carry oxygen.
133. What is the process of water vapor turning into liquid called?
A: Condensation.
134. What is the tallest type of grass?
A: Bamboo.
135. What is the largest bone in the human body?
A: Femur (thigh bone).
136. What is the term for animals that are active during the night?
A: Nocturnal.
137. What organ is responsible for pumping blood throughout the body?
A: The heart.
138. What is the main gas produced by plants during photosynthesis?
A: Oxygen.
139. What is the study of weather called?
A: Meteorology.
140. What is the hardest part of the human body?
A: The tooth enamel.
141. What celestial body revolves around the Earth?
A: The Moon.
142. What is the largest type of blood vessel in the human body?
A: The aorta.
143. What is the term for animals that eat both plants and meat?
A: Omnivores.
144. What is the main function of the roots of a plant?
A: To absorb water and nutrients.
145. What is the term for a scientist who studies rocks?
A: A geologist.
146. What is the largest internal organ in the human body?
A: The liver.
147. What is the term for water changing from liquid to gas?
A: Evaporation.
148. What part of the plant absorbs sunlight?
A: The leaves.
149. What is the term for a change in an organism's environment?
A: Adaptation.
150. What is the process by which caterpillars turn into butterflies?
A: Metamorphosis.
Civics
151. What is the supreme law of India?
A: The Constitution of India.
152. Who is the current President of India?
A: Droupadi Murmu.
153. What are the three branches of the government?
A: Executive, Legislative, and Judicial.
154. What is the role of the Prime Minister in India?
A: The Prime Minister is the head of government and is responsible for running the country and making policies.
155. How many states are there in India?
A: 28 states and 8 Union Territories.
156. What is the capital of India?
A: New Delhi.
157. What is the national emblem of India?
A: The Lion Capital of Ashoka.
158. Who is known as the "Missile Man of India"?
A: Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam.
159. What is the highest court in India?
A: The Supreme Court of India.
160. What do the colors of the Indian flag represent?
A: Saffron represents courage, white represents peace and truth, and green represents faith and chivalry. The navy blue wheel in the center represents the Ashoka Chakra.
161. Who was the first Prime Minister of India?
A: Jawaharlal Nehru.
162. What is the national anthem of India?
A: "Jana Gana Mana" by Rabindranath Tagore.
163. What is the function of the Parliament in India?
A: To make laws and policies for the country.
164. Who has the power to declare war in India?
A: The Parliament of India.
165. What is the significance of Republic Day in India?
A: It marks the date when the Constitution of India came into effect on January 26, 1950.
166. What is the role of the Governor in an Indian state?
A: The Governor is the ceremonial head of the state and represents the President of India at the state level.
167. What are the fundamental rights in India?
A: Rights guaranteed by the Constitution to all citizens, including right to equality, freedom, education, and religion.
168. Who appoints the Chief Justice of India?
A: The President of India.
169. What is the main duty of a citizen in a democracy?
A: To vote and participate in the democratic process.
170. How often are general elections held in India?
A: Every five years.
171. What is the official language of the Indian government?
A: Hindi and English.
172. Who is responsible for maintaining law and order in India?
A: The police and law enforcement agencies, under the executive branch.
173. What is the significance of the Preamble in the Indian Constitution?
A: It outlines the fundamental principles and philosophy of the Constitution.
174. What is federalism?
A: A system of government where power is divided between a central authority and constituent units.
175. What is the role of the Election Commission in India?
A: To conduct free and fair elections in the country.
176. What are Union Territories in India?
A: Regions governed directly by the Central Government.
177. What is the Lok Sabha?
A: The lower house of India's Parliament, also known as the House of the People.
178. What is the Rajya Sabha?
A: The upper house of India's Parliament, also known as the Council of States.
179. Who is considered the guardian of the Constitution in India?
A: The Supreme Court of India.
180. What is the significance of Independence Day in India?
A: It marks the day India gained independence from British rule on August 15, 1947.
181. What are the duties of the President of India?
A: The President is the ceremonial head of state, appoints the Prime Minister, and has various powers as defined by the Constitution.
182. What is a bill in the context of the Indian Parliament?
A: A proposal for a new law or an amendment to an existing law.
183. Who can introduce a bill in the Lok Sabha?
A: Any member of the Lok Sabha.
184. What is the significance of Article 21 in the Indian Constitution?
A: It guarantees the right to life and personal liberty.
185. What is the minimum age to become the Prime Minister of India?
A: 25 years old (same as the minimum age to be a member of the Lok Sabha).
186. What is the Vice President's role in India?
A: The Vice President is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.
187. What is a constituency?
A: A geographical area represented by a member in the legislative body.
188. What is the role of a Member of Parliament (MP)?
A: To represent the interests of their constituents in the Parliament and to make laws.
189. What is the Right to Education in India?
A: It is a fundamental right that ensures free and compulsory education for children aged 6 to 14.
190. What is the significance of the Ashoka Chakra in the Indian flag?
A: It represents the eternal wheel of law and progress.
191. Who appoints the Prime Minister of India?
A: The President of India, usually the leader of the majority party in the Lok Sabha.
192. What is the role of the Finance Minister in India?
A: To manage the country's finances, including the budget and economic policies.
193. What is the term length for the President of India?
A: Five years.
194. What is the importance of the Supreme Court in India?
A: It is the highest judicial authority, ensuring the Constitution is upheld and laws are interpreted.
195. What is the function of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India?
A: To audit all receipts and expenditure of the Government of India and the state governments.
196. What is the significance of the National Flag of India?
A: It symbolizes the country's sovereignty, unity, and the principles of truth and peace.
197. What is the role of the Defense Minister in India?
A: To oversee the country's defense forces and formulate defense policies.
198. What is a referendum?
A: A direct vote by the electorate on a specific proposal or issue.
199. What is the Right to Information Act?
A: A law that allows citizens to request information from the government to promote transparency.
200. What are the Fundamental Duties of an Indian citizen?
A: A set of moral obligations for citizens to help promote a spirit of patriotism and uphold the unity of India.
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