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The HF ABSOLUTE GENERAL KNOWLEDGE series aims to make students intelligent about information. Knowledge is the acceptance of facts. Intelligence is implementation of those facts wisely.

The HF ABSOLUTE Series—a set of 8 books—is a carefully graded series for Grades 1 to 8. These books cover attention-grabbing subject matter with additional information to make learning fun.

Forced or rote learning does not sustain students’ interest. Student engagement occurs when students make a psychological investment in learning. It is students’ willingness, need, desire and urge to participate in and bereserved. successful in the learning process. For promoting higher-level thinking and enduring understanding, the series has adequate information on each topic.

In HF ABSOLUTE GENERAL KNOWLEDGE series, topics are explained in Detail with interesting pedagogy and Latest Information and Facts are presented with Clear writing style. rights Instead of relying on Rote Memorisation, the series involves apt application of the acquired knowledge. All One of the most important things a teacher can do is provide an informative learning experience. With HF ABSOLUTE GENERAL KNOWLEDGE series, setting up an informative learning environment is easy. This series has comprehensive e-contents with adequate information about the topic catering to curiosity.

So, whenHFI. students learn that the ‘Great Wall of China’ is the longest wall in the world from the Book, they also learn—from comprehensive e-contents—that it was© constructed to protect the first dynasty of Imperial China (Qin dynasty) against incursions by nomads from Inner Asia.

HFI_NEW_GK_TB_G1.indd 3 8/20/2019 5:17:28 PM Contents

1 Seven Wonders of the World 1 2 Aquatic Plants 3 3 Funky Monkeys 5 4 Treatments 7 5 Phobias 9 6 Scientists and Inventions 11 7 National Sports Awards 13 8 Famous Gardens of India reserved.15 9 Dance Forms 17 10 Museums 19 11 New Names of Countries 22 12 Presidential Palaces 24 13 Countries and Nationalrights Flowers 26 14 Countries and Flags 28 15 InternationalAll Currencies 30 16 Famous Monuments of the World 32 17 Indian Nobel Laureates 34 18 Rich People 36 19HFI. Famous Founders 38 20 Dams in India 40 © 21 Mountain Peaks 42 Answers 44

HFI_NEW_GK_TB_G6.indd 4 8/20/2019 2:53:50 PM 1 Seven Wonders of the World

The seven wonders of the world are chosen by The New 7 Wonders Foundation. The current seven wonders of the world were announced on 7 July 2007.

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The Colosseum Great Wall of China Rome, Italy China rights

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Chichen Itza Machu Picchu Yucatan, Mexico Peru HFI. © Christ the Redeemer Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

HFI_NEW_GK_TB_G6.indd 1 8/20/2019 10:32:58 AM Multiple Choice Questions:

1. New seven wonders of the world were announced on ______. (a) 3rd March 2003 (b) 4th April 2004 (c) 6th June 2006 (d) 7th July 2007

2. In which city of India is the Taj Mahal situated? (a) Delhi (b) Ahmedabad (c) Agra (d) Patna

3. Christ the Redeemer is on the top of which mountain? (a) Corcovado (b) Kanchenjunga (c) Aravalli (d) Everest

4. The Colosseum is an ______amphitheatre in Rome. (a) Triangular (b) Rectangular (c) Circular (d) Oval

5. Which of the following was built to protect China from invasions of nomadic groups? (a) Imperial Fort (b) Summer palace (c) Great wall of China (d) Giant pillar

6. Petra is known as ______. (a) Golden city (b) White city (c) Black cityreserved. (d) Rose city 7. Chichen Itza is located in ______, North America. (a) Mexico (b) Jamaica (c) Greenland (d) Cuba

8. ______is a 15th century Inca citadel situated on a mountain ridge. (a) Machu Picchu (b) Mehrangarh Fort (c) Windsor Castle (d) Malbork

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HFI_NEW_GK_TB_G6.indd 2 8/20/2019 10:33:08 AM 2 Aquatic Plants

Aquatic plants are plants that have adapted to living in aquatic environments, either saltwater or freshwater.

Soft Hornwort Marchantiales Yellow Irisreserved.Sacred Lotus

Common Water Arrowheads White Water Rose Water Lettuce Hyacinth rights All

Lemna Salvinia Azolla Wolffia HFI. © Chara Hydrilla Rhizophora Anubias

HFI_NEW_GK_TB_G6.indd 3 8/20/2019 10:33:25 AM Multiple Choice Questions:

1. Which of the following is collectively called as true mangroves? (a) Rhizophora (b) Avecennia (c) Kandelia (d) Ulva

2. Which of the following is a submerged free-floating bright green plant? (a) Marsilea (b) Typha (c) Soft hornwort (d) Mogra

3. Which of the following is poisonous to both human and animals if eaten? (a) Dwarf lilies (b) Java fern (c) Yelow iris (d) Sunflower

4. Which of the following aquatic plants is the national flower of India and Vietnam? (a) Lotus (b) Rose (c) Tulip (d) Daffodil

5. Which of the following is not an aquatic plant? (a) Hydrilla (b) Azolla (c) Wolffia (d) Orchid

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HFI_NEW_GK_TB_G6.indd 4 8/20/2019 10:33:36 AM 3 Funky Monkeys

There are different types of monkeys which are classified on the basis of their characteristics. Some of them are given below:

Tamarians Capuchins Squirrel Monkeysreserved.Saki Monkeys a. They are found in a. They are found in a. They are found in a. They are found in Brazil. Central and South Central and South rainforests. b. Their body colour America. American forests. b. Male sakis are black ranges between b. They are cute with b. Their backs are with a pale face and shades of black, white or pink- yellowish orange and females have grey brown, white and coloured face. shoulders are olive brown fur. bright orange. rightscoloured. All

Howler Monkeys Spider Monkeys Woolly Monkeys Titi Monkeys a. They are found in a. They are found in a. They are found in a. They are inhabitants central HFI.and south tropical forests of North-west of South of Amazon basin. American forests. South America. America. b. They are 23–46 cm b. They have round, b. They are brown and b. They are black and in length with a long ©wide set nostrils & black in colour with a grey in colour with tail. short snouts. long tail. thick and soft fur.

HFI_NEW_GK_TB_G6.indd 5 8/20/2019 10:33:44 AM Multiple Choice Questions:

1. Which monkeys are collectively called as true mangroves? (a) Tamarins (b) Capuchins (c) Sakis (d) Howlers

2. 2. Which of the following is a submerged free-floating bright green plant? (a) Sakis (b) Capuchins (c) Skin Monkeys (d) Spider Monkeys

3. Capuchins have ______coloured face. (a) White (b) Yellow (c) Green (d) Grey

4. Which type of monkeys have olive-coloured shoulders? (a) White Monkeys (b) Howler Monkeys (c) Squirrel Monkeys (d) Spider Monkeys

5. Which monkeys are inhabitants of Amazon basin? (a) Wooly Monkeys (b) Titi Monkeys (c) Lagoons (d) Saki Monkeys reserved. Identify the monkeys and write their characteristics.

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HFI_NEW_GK_TB_G6.indd 6 8/20/2019 10:33:49 AM 4 Treatments

In India, the ministry of AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy) was formed on 9 November 2014 to ensure optimal development and propagation of AYUSH systems of health care. Let’s see some treatments.

Allopathy Homeopathy Reiki An Allopathic doctor gives A Homeopath gives small, Reikireserved. is also a form of alternative Capsules and Syrups. white round pills. medicine. It transfers healing energy through the hands of the practitioner to the patient. rights

Acupuncture Ayurveda Aromatherapy Acupuncture is a type of AllAn Ayurvedic doctor gives In Aromatherapy doctors use alternative medicine in which thin powdered medicines. plants materials and Aromatic needles are inserted into the body. plant oils and other Aroma compounds. HFI. © Naturopathy It is a system of treatment that avoids drugs and surgery and emphasizes the use of natural agents (such as air, water, and herbs) and physical means (such as tissue manipulation and electrotherapy)

HFI_NEW_GK_TB_G6.indd 7 8/20/2019 10:33:55 AM Multiple Choice Questions:

1. An Allopathic doctor gives ______and ______. (a) Capsules and Massage (b) Pills and Syringe (c) Capsules and Syrups (d) Syrup and Massage 2. A ______gives small, white round pills. (a) Homeopath (b) Hemopath (c) Aeropath (d) Naturpath 3. ______medicine is a system that uses natural remedies to help the body heal itself. (a) Allopathic (b) Naturopathy (c) Oriental (d) Chiropractic 4. Reiki transfers healing energy through the ______of the practitioner to the patient. (a) Legs (b) Eyes (c) Hands (d) Blood 5. An Ayurvedic doctor gives ______. (a) Powdered Medicines (b) White Round Pills (c) Capsules (d) Syrups reserved. 6. In ______doctors use plants materials and Aromatic plant oils and other Aroma compounds. (a) Electromagnetic therapy (b) Aromatherapy (c) Homeopathy (d) Reiki 7. Acupuncture is a type of alternative medicine in which ______are inserted into the body. (a) Straws (b) Magnets (c) Thin needles (d) Electric Shock rights Match the following: 1. Acupuncture All a.

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HFI_NEW_GK_TB_G6.indd 8 8/20/2019 2:56:07 PM 5 Phobias

Phobia is a persistent, irrational fear of a specific thing, activity or situation which leads to a compelling desire to avoid it. Following are some of the common phobias and their symptoms which occur in humans.

Acrophobia Denophobia Gelotophobia Noctiphobia Fear of heights Fear of dentists Fear of being laughed at Fear of night reserved.

Radiophobia Phobophobia Fear of radiations, Trypanophobia Vaccinophobia Fear of phobias x-rays Fear of injections Fear of vaccinations rights

Zelophobia Zoophobia Verbophobia Telephonophobia Fear of jealousy AllFear of animals Fear of words Fear of telephones

Tachophobia Somniphobia Rupophobia Potophobia FearHFI. of speed Fear of sleep Fear of dirt Fear of alcohol © Aerophobia Emetophobia Hypochondria Astraphobia Fear of flying Fear of vomiting Fear of becoming ill Fear of lightening

HFI_NEW_GK_TB_G6.indd 9 8/20/2019 10:34:29 AM Multiple Choice Questions:

1. What is fear of heights called? (a) Acrophobia (b) Denophobia (c) Dentrophobia (d) Radiophobia

2. What is fear of phobias called? (a) Phyphobia (b) Phobophobia (c) Zelophobia (d) Halassophobia

3. Somniphobia is fear of ______. (a) Run (b) Sleep (c) Dance (d) Walk

4. What is Zoophobia? (a) Fear of birds (b) Fear of animals (c) Fear of humans (d) Fear of fear

5. What is Gelotophobia? (a) Fear of failure (b) Fear of water (c) Fear of cooking (d) Fear of being laughed at

6. What is the fear of words called? (a) Aquaphobia (b) Dernatophobia (c) Verbophobia reserved.(d) Hemophobia 7. What is Denophobia? (a) Fear of dogs (b) Fear of Cardiologist (c) Fear of diamonds (d) Fear of dentist

8. What is Tachophobia? (a) Fear of speed (b) Fear of cycles (c) Fear of trains (d) Fear of aeroplane

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HFI_NEW_GK_TB_G6.indd 10 8/20/2019 10:34:41 AM 6 Scientists and Inventions

There are many scientists who are famous for their inventions.

Thomas Alva Edison Marie Curie Louis Pasteur Sir Issac Newton Sklodowska Kinetoscope Pasteurisation Theory of Gravity Radium reserved.

rights Galileo Galilei Albert Einstein Nicola Tesla Michael Faraday Law of Pendulum Theory of Relativity Devicing of RADAR Electromagnetic All Inductions

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Wright Brothers © James Watt Archimedes Eli Whitney First Successful Airplane Law of Lever, Density, etc. Cotton Gin Steam Engine

HFI_NEW_GK_TB_G6.indd 11 8/20/2019 10:34:51 AM Multiple Choice Questions:

1. Who invented Kinetoscope? (a) Homi J. Bhabha (b) Thomas Alva Edison (c) Aristotle (d) Plato

2. What did James Watt invent? (a) Steam house (b) Steam Engine (c) Steam cooker (d) Relativity

3. What did Sir Issac Newton discover? (a) Theory of Relativity (b) Theory of Gravity (c) Theory of Steam (d) Electric Force

4. Who discovered Law of Pendulum? (a) Abdul Kalam (b) Vikram Sarabhai (c) Galileo (d) Edison

5. What did Michael Faraday invent? (a) Induction engine (b) Induction Cooker (c) Steam Engine (d) Electromagnetic Inductions

6. Who had successfully devised RADAR? (a) Plato (b) Aristotle (c) Nicola Teslareserved. (d) L. Cooper 7. Who invented Pasteurisation? (a) Louis Pasteur (b) James Watt (c) Archimedes (d) Rudolf Diesel

8. What did Marie Curie Sklodowska invent? (a) Diameter (b) Radium (c) Radius (d) Light

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HFI_NEW_GK_TB_G6.indd 12 8/20/2019 10:34:55 AM 7 National Sports Awards

There are various awards that are given to facilitate the people who have achieved something extraordinary in the field of sports. Read aloud the names of awards given below.

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Rajiv Gandhi Khel Dronacharya Award Rashtriya Khel Maulana Abul Kalam Ratna Award Protsahan Puruskar Azad (Maka Trophy) rights All

HFI_NEW_GK_TB_G6.indd 13 8/20/2019 10:34:57 AM Multiple Choice Questions:

1. Which of the following is the highest ranked National Sports Award in India? (a) Yudhistir Award (b) Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award (c) Indira Gandhi Award (d) Krishna Award

2. Which of the following awards is given to coaches who have produced medal winners at prestigious national and international sports events? (a) Gyanchand Award (b) Tagore Award (c) Dronacharya Award (d) Swatantra Award

3. Which of the following is the highest award for lifetime achievement in the field of sports? (a) Acharya Award (b) Pradhan Khel Award (c) Dhyanchand Award (d) Ratnakar Award 4. Which award is given to a person who has been consistent and has exhibitedreserved. outstanding performance for four years in national and international games? (a) Eklavya Award (b) Purshottam Award (c) Warrior Award (d) Arjuna Award

5. ______is a running trophy by the Ministry of Education, Govt. of India, awarded by the President of India each year to a University which has all round best performance in sports at Inter- University, National and International competitions. (a) Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Trophy rights(b) Maulana Azad Trophy (c) Abul Kalam Azad Trophy (d) Ramji Trophy

6. ______award is given to institutions promoting sport in the country or to the one ‘Identifying and Nurturing of BuddingAll and Young Talent’. (a) Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar (b) Protsahan Trophy (c) Khel Mahakumb Trophy (d) Sportsmanship Prize

7. The AIFF Player of the Year is an annual award presented to the best ______in India over the previous calendar year. (a) HockeyHFI. Player (b) Cricketer (c) Footballer (d) Tennis player ©8. Tenzing Norgay National Award is an award for ______. (a) Water sports (b) Adventure sports (c) Sport excellence (d) None of these

HFI_NEW_GK_TB_G6.indd 14 8/20/2019 10:34:58 AM 8 Famous Gardens of India

Lal Bagh Mughal Garden Kamla Nehru Park Bengaluru New Delhi Mumbai

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Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park Chaubatia Brindavan Garden Jodhpur Ranikhet Mysore rights

All Balasinor Dinasaur Fossil Mehtab Bagh Lodhi Garden Park Agra New Delhi Gujarat HFI.

HFI_NEW_GK_TB_G6.indd 15 8/20/2019 10:35:07 AM Multiple Choice Questions:

1. Which is the largest garden of India? (a) Lal Bagh (b) Lodhi Garden (c) Laughter Garden (d) Indira Garden

2. Which city is called Garden of India? (a) Ooty (b) Ahmedabad (c) Bengaluru (d) Delhi

3. Brindavan Garden is situated in ______. (a) Mysore (b) Mahisagar (c) Surat (d) Rajkot

4. Which garden is situated in New Delhi? (a) Lodhi (b) Rishivan (c) Butterfly (d) Rao Jodha

5. Where is Yadavindra garden located? (a) Mandya district (b) Mysore (c) Pinjore (d) Mahisagar

6. ______park is famous for a unique structure called the old women’s shoe or boot house. (a) Kamla Nehru Park (b) Law Gardenreserved. (c) Mehtab Bagh (d) Government Botanical Garden

7. Where is Mughal Garden situated? (a) Raipur (b) New Mumbai (c) Kerala (d) New Delhi

8. Where is Chaubatia garden situated? (a) Ramnagar (b) Ramannagar (c) Ranikhet (d) Agra rights Match the followingAll gardens with their location: 1. Mehtab Bagh a. Pinjore

2. Shalimar Bagh b. Agra

3. Yadavindra Gardens c. New Delhi

4.HFI. Mughal Gardens d. Srinagar © 5. Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park e. Gujarat 6. Balasinor Dinasaur Fossil Park f. Jodhpur

HFI_NEW_GK_TB_G6.indd 16 8/20/2019 10:35:08 AM