General Knowledge Olympiad - Sample question paper 09
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Which of the following is not a source of light?
(a) Window pane
(b) Sun
(c) Torch
(d) Candle
Answer: (a) Window pane
Explanation: Window pane is not a source of light.
Which of the following letters will complete the given name of the machine used in the kitchen?
T _ _ ST _R
(a) ASE
(b) OAE
(c) MUM
(d) LAN
Answer: (b) OAE
Explanation: The machine used in the kitchen is a toaster.
How many colours are there in a rainbow?
(a) 6
(b) 7
(c) 8
(d) 9
Answer: (b) 7
Explanation: There are 7 colors in a rainbow: Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo, Violet.
Humans have:
(a) Consciousness
(b) Feelings
(c) Emotions
(d) All the above
Answer: (d) All the above
Explanation: Humans possess consciousness, feelings, and emotions.
Which of the following runs on electricity?
(a) Bicycle
(b) Bullock-cart
(c) Refrigerator
(d) Bus
Answer: (c) Refrigerator
Explanation: Refrigerator runs on electricity.
Which of the following statements is INCORRECT?
(a) Moon is a satellite of the Earth.
(b) The Sun is the nearest star to the Earth.
(c) Planets give out their own light.
(d) There are eight planets in the solar system.
Answer: (c) Planets give out their own light.
Explanation: Planets do not give out their own light; they reflect light from the Sun.
Statement A: Humans behave according to work.
Statement B: Machines just perform as they are taught.
(a) Statement A is correct.
(b) Statement B is correct.
(c) Both are correct.
(d) None of these
Answer: (b) Statement B is correct.
Explanation: Machines perform based on their programming; they don't have inherent behaviors.
Which one keeps our food fresh for longer?
(a) Phone
(b) Refrigerator
(c) Washing machine
(d) None of these
Answer: (b) Refrigerator
Explanation: Refrigerators help keep food fresh for a longer time.
Select the odd one out.
(a) Iron
(b) Refrigerator
(c) Television
(d) Chair
Answer: (d) Chair
Explanation: Chair is not an electrical appliance.
What is the closest star to Earth?
(a) Moon
(b) Sun
(c) Mars
(d) Venus
Answer: (b) Sun
Explanation: The Sun is the closest star to Earth, providing light and heat.
Which of the following is a planet in our solar system?
(a) Moon
(b) Asteroid
(c) Jupiter
(d) Comet
Answer: (c) Jupiter
Explanation: Jupiter is a giant planet in our solar system.
What do we call the bright, twinkling objects in the night sky?
(a) Stars
(b) Planets
(c) Moons
(d) Satellites
Answer: (a) Stars
Explanation: Stars are bright, twinkling objects in the night sky.
Which of the following is a natural satellite of Earth?
(a) Mars
(b) Moon
(c) Jupiter
(d) Saturn
Answer: (b) Moon
Explanation: The Moon is Earth's natural satellite, orbiting around our planet.
What is the shape of the Earth?
(a) Square
(b) Oval
(c) Triangle
(d) Round
Answer: (d) Round
Explanation: The Earth is approximately round in shape.
Which of the following helps us see things that are far away?
(a) Telescope
(b) Microscope
(c) Magnifying glass
(d) Compass
Answer: (a) Telescope
Explanation: A telescope is an optical instrument that helps us observe distant objects.
What do we use to measure the temperature?
(a) Compass
(b) Thermometer
(c) Ruler
(d) Microscope
Answer: (b) Thermometer
Explanation: A thermometer is used to measure temperature.
Which of the following is a source of light?
(a) Moon
(b) Candle
(c) Magnet
(d) Rock
Answer: (b) Candle
Explanation: A candle produces light when it burns.
What helps us hear sounds more clearly?
(a) Telescope
(b) Microscope
(c) Hearing aid
(d) Compass
Answer: (c) Hearing aid
Explanation: A hearing aid is a device that helps people with hearing difficulties.
The Earth is a _ _ _ _ _ _ _ while the Moon is a _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
(a) Planet, Satellite
(b) Satellite, Planet
(c) Star, Planet
(d) Planet, Star
Answer: (a) Planet, Satellite
Explanation: The Earth is a planet, and the Moon is a natural satellite of the Earth.