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The Ultimate Knowledge Answer Sheet Class: VIII Sample Paper Set-4 Q1. In which year was the Constitution of India amended for the very first time after its adoption? A 1951 B 1962 C 1965 Q2. In 1991, which of these actors became the chief minister of Tamil Nadu? A J. Jayalalitha B Hema Malini C Rekha Ganesan Q3. Which of these cities is situated on the banks of the Hooghly river? A Bhubaneswar B Kolkata C Guwahati Q4. According to Hindu mythology, with which musical instrument is Narada usually seen? A VeenaThe UltimateB Sitar Knowledge C Flute Q5. In 2010, which Indian cricketer became the first in the world to score a double century in ODI cricket? A Virender Sehwag B Rohit Sharma C Sachin Tendulkar Q6. Scientifically known as Passer domesticus, the state bird of Bihar and Delhi is the same. What do we commonly know this bird as? A Indian roller B House sparrow C Emerald dove Q7. In 2014, of which country was Joko Widodo elected as the President? A Malaysia B The Philippines C Indonesia Q8. In December 2016, whom did General Bipin Rawat succeed as the Chief of Army Staff of India? A General Dalbir Singh B General Bikram Singh C General V.K. Singh Q9. In 1955, to prevent the effects of which virus did Jonas Salk develop a vaccine? A Influenza B Polio C Rabies Q10. Which author is famous for writing the Famous Five novels featuring Julian, Dick, George, Anne and Timmy the dog A Enid Blyton B Roald Dahl C AgathaThe Christie Ultimate Knowledge Q11. In which film does actor Aamir Khan play the role of Sanjay Singhania, a businessman who has a condition known as retrograde amnesia? A Fanaa B Dhobi Ghat C Ghajini Q12. As of January 2019, of which Indian airline is Deepika Padukone the brand ambassador? A Indigo B Vistara C Air India Q13. Which of the four Vedas explains how Hindu rituals should be conducted? A Atharvaveda B Yajurveda C Samaveda Q14. Which of these traditional dance drama forms is native to Japan? A Kabuki B Jingxi C Sandae Q15. In the middle of which lake in Udaipur is the famous Lake Palace situated? A Jaisamand B Fateh Sagar C Pichola Q16. If Peter was one of the first two apostles of Jesus, who was the other?? A Andrew B Thomas C James Q17. WhoThe has been theUltimate youngest person to become Knowledge India's prime minister, being 40 years and 72 days old when he assumed the office? A V.P. Singh B Rajiv Gandhi C P.V. Narasimha Rao Q18. In which present-day country was Mother Teresa born in 1910? A Kosovo B Macedonia C Greece Q19. Which political party, established on 4 October 1992, has a white cycle on a red and green background as its flag? A Bahujan Samaj Party B Rashtriya Lok Dal C Samajwadi Party Q20. Identify this Summer Olympics sport, also called wopo. A Water polo B Pool C Handball Q21. Which fashion house, famed for its 'little black dress', uses this logo? A Coach B Chanel C Gucci Q22. Which commonly used technology does this represent? A Bluetooth B WiFi C USB Q23. Of which Marvel superhero was Pavitr Prabhakar, officially launched in 2004, theThe Indian version? Ultimate Knowledge A Iron Man B Spiderman C Dr Strange Q24. Which kingdom did Krishnadevaraya rule from 1509 to 1529? A Vijayanagara B Mysore C Chola Q25. Which Indian author has written books such as Ranji The Music Maker, Words From The Hills and The Wind On Haunted Hill?? A Vikram Seth B Ruskin Bond C R.K. Narayan Q26. As of January 2019, of which country is Lotay Tshering the prime minister? He came to India on an official visit in December 2018. A Nepal B Bhutan C Myanmar Q27. To which religion did Babasaheb B.R. Ambedkar convert in 1956? A Islam B Christianity C Buddhism Q28. In which of these flms did Shah Rukh Khan play the role of a magician named Gogo Pasha? A Tubelight B Dilwale C Zero Q29. Which famous museum would you need to visit to view Leonardo da Vinci's celebrated painting titled La Gioconda and popularly called Mona Lisa? A VictoriaThe & Albert UltimateMuseum, London B The Knowledge Louvre, Paris C The Met, New York Q30. During the samudra manthan, which feminine form of Vishnu helped the Devas retain their immortality? A Lakshmi B Mohini C Uma Q31. Which of these launch vehicles of ISRO will be used for the much-awaited 'Gaganyaan 2022' mission? A PSLV B SSLV C GSLV Q32. Which 104-year-old bridge connects the town of Rameswaram to mainland India? A Pamban Bridge B Vikramshila Setu C Vembanad Rail Bridge Q33. In 1957, which state became the first in India to elect a Communist government in the legislative assembly elections? A West Bengal B Kerala C Tripura Q34. Identify this Winter Olympics sport, played with 'brooms'! A Ice hockey B Luge C Curling Q35. Name this freedom fighter, also called the 'Nightingale of India'. A AnnieThe Besant UltimateB Sarojini Knowledge Naidu C Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit Q36. During which eight-day Jewish festival is such a lamp lit? A Yom Kippur B Rosh Hashanah C Hannukah Q37. In which part of the human body would one find the carpal and metacarpal bones? A Foot B Shoulder C Hand Q38. Which of these composers won the 2018 National Film Award for Best Music Direction for the Tamil film Kaatru Veliyidai and for the Hindi film Mom? A Vishal Bhardwaj B A.R. Rahman C Ilaiyaraaja Q39. Which award for bravery were Maurice Dease and Sidney Godley the earliest military personnel to receive during World War I? A Victoria Cross B Knight Cross C Medal of Honour Q40. On which of these currencies will you NOT find an illustration of Queen Elizabeth II? A Australian dollar B Canadian dollar C Zimbabwean dollar Q41. Scientifically known as Axis axis, which of these animals was declared as the state animal of Telangana in 2014? A BarasinghaThe UltimateB Spotted Knowledge deer C Sambar Q42. Which of these temples was called 'The Black Pagoda' by European travellers and writers? A Somnath Temple B Konark Sun Temple C Kedarnath Temple Q43. What name was given to Superman at birth? A Jor-El B Clark Kent C Kal-El Q44. Who took over as the President of the Indian National Congress in 1939 after Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose resigned from the post? A Dr Rajendra Prasad B Acharya J.B. Kripalani C Pt Govind Ballabh Pant Q45. At the 2018 Commonwealth Games, India won 66 medals. Of these, 16 were won in a single discipline. Which discipline was this, which brought India its maximum medals? A Wrestling B Boxing C Shooting Q46. Which country's Internet top-level domain is .mg? A Mongolia B Madagascar C Montenegro Q47. 'Zindagi ke saath bhi, zindagi ke baad bhi': which organization uses this tagline? A MaxLifeThe Insurance UltimateB ICICI Knowledge Prudential Life Insurance C LIC of India Q48. Name this popular snack from Maharashtra. A Vada pav B Misal pav C Usal pav Q49. He is famous for writing fiction based on Indian epics. Name him. A Amish Tripathi B Ashok Banker C Devdutt Pattanaik Q50. In which city, once ruled by the Scindias, is this fort situated? A Gwalior B Indore C Nagpur The Ultimate Knowledge Answer Sheet (1) 1951 (2) J. Jayalalitha (3) Kolkata (4) Veena (5) Sachin Tendulkar (6) House sparrow (7) Indonesia (8) General Dalbir Singh (9) Polio (10) Enid Blyton (11) Ghajini (12) Vistara (13) Yajurveda (14) Kabuki (15) Pichola (16) Andrew (17) Rajiv Gandhi (18) Macedonia (19) Samajwadi Party (20) Water polo (21) Chanel (22) USB (23) Spiderman (24) Vijayanagara (25) Ruskin Bond (26) Bhutan (27) Buddhism (28) Tubelight (29) The Louvre, Paris (30) Mohini (31) GSLV (32) Pamban Bridge (33) Kerala (34) Curling (35) Sarojini Naidu (36) Hannukah (37) Hand (38) A.R. Rahman (39) Victoria Cross (40) Zimbabwean dollar (41) Spotted deer (42) Konark Sun (43) Kal (44) Dr Rajendra Temple Prasad (45) Shooting (46) Madagascar (47) LIC of India (48) Vada pav (49) Devdutt Pattanaik (50) Gwalior The Ultimate Knowledge.
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