A Basic General Knowledge Quiz For Your Child

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This general knowledge quiz has some basic must know questions that every primary school goer should know. Questions range from different topics, english to current affairs.
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Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    Where do all the people pile into? why?

  • 2. 

    Why did kalam choose to become a scientist?

  • 3. 

    A ferry is

    • A.

      A magical , flying , human - like creature

    • B.

      A boat that brings food

    • C.

      A boat that carries people or goods

    Correct Answer
    C. A boat that carries people or goods
    Explanation
    A ferry is a type of boat that is used to transport people or goods across a body of water. It is specifically designed to carry passengers or cargo from one place to another. Unlike other options mentioned, a ferry does not refer to a magical or flying creature, nor does it specifically bring food. Therefore, the correct answer is that a ferry is a boat that carries people or goods.

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  • 4. 

    Who is the boy in a pink shirt?

    • A.

      Statement

    • B.

      Question

    • C.

      Tag

    Correct Answer
    B. Question
  • 5. 

    Don't make a noise

    • A.

      Imperative

    • B.

      Question

    Correct Answer
    B. Question
    Explanation
    The word "question" is the correct answer because it is the only option that is a noun and can fit into the given sentence structure. The sentence "Don't make a noise" is an imperative sentence, which is a type of sentence that gives a command or makes a request. In this case, the sentence is commanding someone not to make a noise. The word "question" does not fit into the sentence structure as a command or a request, so it is the correct answer.

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  • 6. 

    Abdul Kalam passed a way on ______________

    • A.

      27 march 2014

    • B.

      27 july 2015

    Correct Answer
    B. 27 july 2015
    Explanation
    Abdul Kalam passed away on 27 July 2015.

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  • 7. 

    What a nice shot !

    • A.

      Statement 

    • B.

      Exclamation

    Correct Answer
    B. Exclamation
    Explanation
    The phrase "What a nice shot!" is an exclamation because it expresses strong emotion or excitement. Exclamations are used to show surprise, admiration, or any other intense feeling. In this case, the speaker is expressing their admiration for the shot, indicating that they found it impressive or pleasing.

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  • 8. 

    The people in this poem went to

    • A.

      Van Doren's dairy

    • B.

      Shawshung ferry

    • C.

      Both of these

    Correct Answer
    A. Van Doren's dairy
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Van Doren's dairy" because the poem mentions that the people went to this specific place. The other option, "shawshung ferry," is not mentioned in the poem, so it cannot be the correct answer.

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  • 9. 

    Abdul Kalam belonged to ________

    • A.

      Kerala

    • B.

      Tamil Nadu

    Correct Answer
    B. Tamil Nadu
    Explanation
    Abdul Kalam belonged to Tamil Nadu because he was born and raised in Rameswaram, a town in Tamil Nadu. He completed his education in Tamil Nadu and started his career as a scientist in the state. Kalam also served as the President of India from 2002 to 2007, representing the country internationally. His association with Tamil Nadu is well-known and he is often referred to as the "People's President" of India.

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  • 10. 

    Where will Rio Olympic Games be held?

    • A.

      Question

    • B.

      Statement

    Correct Answer
    A. Question
  • 11. 

    Pandit Shiva Subramanyam Iyer was Kalm's ___________ teacher

    • A.

      Mathematics

    • B.

      Science

    Correct Answer
    B. Science
    Explanation
    The given answer "science" suggests that Pandit Shiva Subramanyam Iyer was Kalm's science teacher.

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  • 12. 

    World War II broke out in

    • A.

      1914

    • B.

      1939

    Correct Answer
    B. 1939
    Explanation
    World War II broke out in 1939, not 1914. The war began when Germany invaded Poland on September 1, 1939, which led to the declaration of war by Britain and France. The conflict lasted for six years, involving most of the world's nations and resulting in the deaths of millions of people. The year 1914 is associated with the start of World War I, not World War II.

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