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The document provides a list of 100 general knowledge questions and answers aimed at Class 8 students to enhance their knowledge across various subjects. It emphasizes the importance of such quizzes in developing critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and cultural awareness. The conclusion highlights the role of these questions in fostering a passion for learning and creating well-informed individuals.
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1. How many players are there in one Baseball team?
Ans: Nine
2. Who founded the search engine" Google"?
Ans: Larry Page & Sergey Brin
3. How many sides does the Pentagon have?
Ans: Five
4. What does 4G mean?Lear UNE Online
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Fourth Generation
5. When was the camera invented?
Ans: In the year 1816.
6. What is the height of Kanchenjunga?
Ans: 8,586 meter
7. What is the origin of the Tapi river?
Ans: Satpura Ranges
8. Which is said to be the highest region of the earth?
Ans: Tibet - 14,370 feet above sea level.
9. Which public sector bank is the largest in India?
Ans: State Bank of India
10. What was the ruling period of Razia Sultana?
Ans: 1236AD - 1240AD
11. Where is Salim Ali National Park located?
Ans: Jammu & Kashmir
12. Name any other search engine besides Google.
Ans: Yahoo
13. Where is the World Health Organisation situated?
Ans: Geneva, Switzerland
14. When does National Science day celebrate?
Ans: February 28
15. Kuala Lumpur is the capital of which country?
Ans: Malaysia
16. What is the currency of Japan?
Ans: Japanese Yen
17. Where is the pyramid of Khufu present?Lear UNE Online
Ans:
Egypt
18. Which Mughal ruler is associated with Bibi ka Maqbara?
Ans: Aurangzeb
19. Where was freedom fighter Udham Singh born?
Ans: Sangrur, Punjab
20. How many times can an American President be elected?
Ans: Eight years (Two times)
21. Who is known as the Father of Mathematics?
Ans: Archimedes
22. What is the capital of Mexico City?
Ans: Mexico City
23. How many MBs are there in 1 GB?
Ans: 1024 MBs
24. Name any one country which is present in both Asia and Europe.
Ans: Turkey
25. What does COVID-19 mean?
Ans: Coronavirus Disease 2019
26. Which probe launch influenced the movie"
Ans: Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM) / Mangalyaan
ission Mangal"?
27. Which revolutionary established the slogan "Jai Jawan Jai Kisan’
Ans: Lal Bahadur Shastri
28. Who is the writer of "The God of Small Things”?
Ans: Arundhati Roy
29. Which was the first state on the basis of language in India?
Answer 29. Andhra Pradesh
30. Where does the Bhil tribe find?Lear LN rine
Ans:
Rajasthan
31. What does "DC" mean in Washington DC?
Ans: District of Columbia
32. What is Nagpur famous for?
Ans: Oranges
33. What is the full form of ISRO?
Ans: Indian Space Research Organisation
34, How many prime and non-prime numbers will there be in between 1 to 100?
Ans: 25 and 73
35. Which date is written in the preamble of India?
Ans: November 26, 1949
36. What is produced when there is friction?
Ans: Heat
37. What is the International Committee’s motto?
Ans: Faster, Higher, Stronger, and Together
38. How long does a Test Match last?
Ans: Over 5 days
39. When is Earth day celebrated?
Ans: 22nd April
40. ‘Taekwondo’ is from which country?
Ans: Korea
41. Which state in India has its own constitution?
Ans: Jammu and Kashmir
42. Name the smallest continent in the world.
Ans: Australia
43. What does LED stand for?Lear UNE Online
Ans:
Light Emitting Diode
44, What is the language from which the word ‘Tsunami’ comes from?
Ans: Japanese
45. What is the largest organ in the human body?
Ans: Skin
46. Who is the author of the book “The story of my experiments with truth”?
Ans: Mahatma Gandhi
47. Which state in India has the longest coastline?
Ans: Gujarat has the longest coastline of 1,596 km.
48. Which desert is the latest desert in the world?
Ans: Sahara
49. Which two oceans are linked by the Panama Canal?
Ans: Atlantic and Pacific
50. Which year did India celebrate its first Republic Day?
Ans: 1950
51. Which continent is considered the hottest in the world?
Ans: Africa
52. Which bank is known as the “Banker's Bank”?
Ans: Reserve Bank of India
53. Which animal never consumes water at all?
Ans: Kangaroo rat
54. Which element glows in the dark?
Ans: Radioactive element
55. Which planet in the solar system has the longest rotation?
Answer: Venus
56. Which metal is found in the earth’s core?Lear UNE Online
Ans:
Iron
57. Which metal is a soft metal?
Ans: Gold
58. Which metal
Ans: Mercury
liquid form?
59. Which is the largest animal on land in the world?
Ans: African elephants
60. Which country in the world is the smallest in size?
Ans: Vatican City
61. Which is the fastest animal in the world?
Ans: Cheetah
62. Who invented electricity?
Ans: Benjamin Franklin
63. Which continent is called a “Dark continent”?
Ans: Africa
64. Which number has no number?
Ans: Zero
65. How many stars does the flag of China have?
Ans: Five
66. What are the mediums through which sounds travel?
Ans: Solid, liquid and gas
67. Which is the largest animal in water?
Ans: Blue whale
68. Which planet is known as the “Red Planet
Ans: Mars
69. Which is the largest freshwater lake in the world?Lear LN rine
Ans:
Lake Superior
70. Who was the first Indian to win an individual Olympic gold medal?
Ans: Abhinav Bindra
71. Which gas is most abundant in the Earth’s atmosphere?
Ans: Nitrogen
72. Who is the author of the Harry Potter series?
Ans: J.K. Rowling
73. Which Indian city is known as the "Silicon Valley of India"?
Ans: Bengaluru
74. What is the chemical symbol for gold?
Ans: Au
75. Which country is famous for the Great Wall?
Ans: China
76. What is the longest river in the world?
Ans: Nile River
77. Who is known as the "Missile Man of India’
Ans: Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
78. What is the national flower of India?
Ans: Lotus
79. Which planet is the hottest in the solar system?
Ans: Venus
80. Who invented the telephone?
Ans: Alexander Graham Bell
81. What is the smallest bone in the human body?
Ans: Stapes (in the ear)
82. Which Indian state is known as the “Land of Five Rivers"?\eamOrne
Ans:
Punjab
83. Which animal is known as the “Ship of the Desert”?
Ans: Camel
84. Which is the tallest waterfall in the world?
Ans: Angel Falls
85. Which is the fastest bird in the world?
Ans: Peregrine Falcon
86. What is the SI unit of force?
Ans: Newton
87. Which is the largest island in the world?
Ans: Greenland
88. Which country gifted the Statue of Liberty to the USA?
Ans: France
89. Who wrote the national anthem of India?
Ans: Rabindranath Tagore
90. What is the main source of energy for the Earth?
Ans: The Sun
91. Which vitamin is produced by the human body when exposed to sunlight?
Ans: Vitamin D
92. What is the full form of GPS?
Ans: Global Positioning System.
93. Which instrument is used to measure atmospheric pressure?
Ans: Barometer
94. Who was the first Prime Minister of India?
Ans: Jawaharlal Nehru
95. Which country is known as the "Land of the Rising Sun"?Lear UNE Online
Ans:
Japan
96. Which Indian festival is known as the "Festival of Lights"?
Ans: Diwali
97. Which element is essential for the production of nuclear energy?
Ans: Uranium
98. Who was the first President of the United States?
Ans: George Washington
99. Which is the largest continent in the world?
Ans: Asia
100. Which animal is known for its ability to change colour?
Ans: Chameleon
Conclusion
General Knowledge questions for Class 8 play an important role in broadening
young minds and enhancing their understanding of the world. Participating in such
quizzes helps students develop critical thinking, improve problem-solving skills, and
gain cultural knowledge. It sparks curiosity and motivates them to explore topics
beyond their regular studies. By fostering a passion for learning and encouraging an
inquisitive mindset, these questions help Class 8 students grow into well-informed
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