Rajiv International School, Mathura
G.K QUIZ
Class-8(Round-1)
Q1. Which dance form originated in the state of Odisha in India?
a) Bharatanatyam b) Kathak c) Kathakali d) Odissi
Q2. Which Indian classical dance form is known for its intricate footwork and graceful movements?
a) Kuchipudi b) Mohiniyattam c) Manipuri d) Kathak
Q3. Which sports event was held in India for the first time in 2023?
a) FIFA World Cup b) Rugby World Cup c) Olympic Games d) Commonwealth Games
Q4. In 2024, which country host the Summer Olympic Games?
a) United States b) Japan c) Brazil d) France
Q5. Who won the Men's Singles title in Wimbledon 2023?
a) Novak Djokovic b) Roger Federer c) Rafael Nadal d) Dominic Thiem
Q6. In which year did India launch its first manned space mission?
a) 2023 b) 2024 c) 2025 d) 2026
Q.7 Who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2023?
a) Malala Yousafzai b) Greta Thunberg c) Jacinda Ardern d) Abiy Ahmed
Q8. Which country became the first to achieve net-zero carbon emissions in 2023?
a) United States b) China c) India d) Sweden
Q9. Who became the Prime Minister of India in 2024?
a) Rahul Gandhi b) Narendra Modi c) Priyanka Gandhi d) Arvind Kejriwal
Q10. Which dance form is associated with the state of Kerala in India?
a) Kathak b) Bharatanatyam c) Kathakali d) Kuchipudi
Q11. The 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup was held in which country?
a) England b) Australia c) India d) South Africa
Q12. Who won the Women's Singles title in the French Open 2024?
a) Serena Williams b) Ashleigh Barty c) Iga Swiatek d) Naomi Osaka
Q13. Which Indian city hosted the G20 Summit in 2023?
a) Mumbai b) New Delhi c) Hyderabad d) Bengaluru
Q14. Which one is selected for 2024 Olympic Games ?
a) Paris b) Japan c) India d) China
Q15. Who was elected as the President of the United States in 2024?
a) Joe Biden b) Donald Trump c) Kamala Harris d) Elon Musk
Q16. Which dance form is characterized by its fluid movements and expression of love and devotion?
a) Bharatanatyam b) Kathak c) Mohiniyattam d) Kathakali
Q17. Which Indian athlete broke the world record in the 100m sprint in 2023?
a) Hima Das b) Dutee Chand c) PT Usha d) Neeraj Chopra
Q18. Which country won the FIFA Women's World Cup in 2023?
a) United States b) Germany c) England d) France
Q19.Who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2023?
a) Margaret Atwood b) Haruki Murakami c) Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie d) Salman Rushdie
Q20. Which dance form is characterized by its elaborate costumes, makeup, and storytelling through
gestures and expressions?
a) Bharatanatyam b) Kathak c) Kathakali d) Kuchipudi
