I. Here are the pictures of some popular singers. Can you name them? Pick your answers from the helpbox. 8M

S.P. Balasubramaniam, Psy, Lata Mangeshkar, K.J . Yesudas

II. How well do you know similes? Fill in the blanks to find out. 10M

1. As sharp as

2. As light as

3. As regular as

4. As cold as

5. As fresh as

6. As blind as

7. As tall as

8. As timid as

9. As brave as

10. As white as

GK - Class 3 - 5 UOOT III. Here are some games from India which have been played for many years. They are called traditional games. Fill in the blocks to get these names. 8M 1. This is a popular game in India and is played by using two sticks. G D A 3. The aim of this game is touching a player on the other side and eliminating him by coming back to the origin side of the player.

K A

3. This game is known as ‘Moksha patam’ which was originated in India. S A L 4. This is a cross and circle board game that originated in ancient India and described as the national game of India. P I I IV. Fill in the blanks choosing right word from the clue box. 8M

1. Light from the Sun takes minutes to reach the earth. 2. The rise and fall of the tides on the Earth are caused by the .

3. The tallest mountain known in the Solar System is on the .

4. One day on the is longer than one year.

eight Venus Moon Mars V. Look at the pictures of the Presidents of India and name them. 8M

1. 2. 3. 4. 1. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam 2. K.R. Narayanan 3. N. Sanjiva Reddy, 4. Giani Zail Singh

UOOT GK - Class 3 - 6 VI. Here are the pictures of some animals that have unique features. Can you name them? 8M 1. These are believed to be very intelligent and can be seen jumping out of the water, riding waves and play fighting. D P N 2. This is the smallest bird and can keep flying at the same spot. These are the only birds that can fly backwards. H U B D 3. This bird is the largest living bird which lays the biggest egg weighing almost 1,400 gm. They can run faster than horses. O H 4. This animal has such a big mouth that it can swallow a whole sheep or deer! But it eats only grass. H VII. Fill in the blanks by choosing the right words from the help box.8M

Crocodile Viper Cobra Chameleon Iguana Tortoise Snail Earthworm VIII. Write the names of authors on the blanks against their books.6M 1. Gulliver’s Travels 2. Wings of fire 3. A Suitable Boy 4. A Thing of Beauty is a Joy Forever 5. War and Peace 6. Geetanjali Rabindranath Tagore, A.P.J.Abdul Kalam, Jonathan Swift, Vikram Seth, Leo Tolstoy, John Keats

GK - Class 3 - 7 UOOT IX. Match these personalities with their area of fame. 6M

1. Mulk Raj Anand a. Bharatanatyam

2. Thyaga Raja b. Shehnai

3. Yamini Krishnamurthy c. Kathak

4. Zakir Hussain d. Literature

5. Bismillah Khan e. Carnatic Music

6. Birju Maharaj f. Tabla

X. Which state is famous for the following dances? 10M

1. Kuchipudi

2. Mohiniattam

3. Kathak

4. Sattriya

5. Kathakali

I. Answer the following questions. 10M 1. Who guides the traffic on the roads? 2. Which states national game is Cricket? 3. Who wrote the Harry Potter book? 4. How many hours per day sloth spend in sleeping? 5. For which states bull fighting is a traditional sport? II. Identify the following and tell their names. 10M

UOOT GK - Class 3 - 8