GK Quiz for Class 8
Welcome to the GK Quiz for Class 8. This quiz contains 20 important General Knowledge MCQs specially designed for Class 8 students. It covers Science, Geography, History, Indian Constitution, Space, Environment, Sports, and World General Knowledge.
Practicing GK regularly improves logical thinking, analytical ability, memory, and awareness of current events. Read each question carefully, choose the correct answer, and learn interesting facts through the explanations.
Let’s begin the Class 8 GK Quiz and test your knowledge! 🌟
Q1. Which is the largest planet in our Solar System?
A) Earth
B) Saturn
C) Jupiter
D) Neptune
Explanation:
Jupiter is the largest planet in our Solar System.
Q2. Who is known as the Father of the Indian Constitution?
A) Jawaharlal Nehru
B) Mahatma Gandhi
C) Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
D) Sardar Patel
Explanation:
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar is regarded as the Father of the Indian Constitution.
Q3. Which is the longest river in the world?
A) Nile
B) Amazon
C) Yangtze
D) Mississippi
Explanation:
The Nile River is generally considered the longest river in the world.
Q4. Which gas is most abundant in Earth’s atmosphere?
A) Oxygen
B) Nitrogen
C) Carbon Dioxide
D) Hydrogen
Explanation:
Nitrogen makes up nearly 78% of Earth’s atmosphere.
Q5. Which is the highest mountain peak in the world?
A) K2
B) Mount Everest
C) Kanchenjunga
D) Makalu
Explanation:
Mount Everest is the highest mountain above sea level.
Q6. Which planet is known as the Red Planet?
A) Venus
B) Mars
C) Mercury
D) Uranus
Explanation:
Mars appears red because of iron oxide on its surface.
Q7. Which is the national aquatic animal of India?
A) Crocodile
B) Ganges River Dolphin
C) Blue Whale
D) Olive Ridley Turtle
Explanation:
The Ganges River Dolphin is the national aquatic animal of India.
Q8. Which instrument is used to measure atmospheric pressure?
A) Thermometer
B) Barometer
C) Hygrometer
D) Seismograph
Explanation:
A barometer measures atmospheric pressure.
Q9. Which is the largest ocean in the world?
A) Atlantic Ocean
B) Indian Ocean
C) Pacific Ocean
D) Arctic Ocean
Explanation:
The Pacific Ocean is the largest ocean on Earth.
Q10. Who gave the slogan “Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan”?
A) Jawaharlal Nehru
B) Lal Bahadur Shastri
C) Indira Gandhi
D) Sardar Patel
Explanation:
Lal Bahadur Shastri gave the famous slogan “Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan.”
Q11. Which is the smallest planet in our Solar System?
A) Mercury
B) Venus
C) Earth
D) Mars
Explanation:
Mercury is the smallest planet in our Solar System.
Q12. Which is the largest hot desert in the world?
A) Sahara Desert
B) Thar Desert
C) Gobi Desert
D) Arabian Desert
Explanation:
The Sahara Desert in Africa is the largest hot desert in the world.
Q13. Which is the national flower of India?
A) Rose
B) Lotus
C) Sunflower
D) Lily
Explanation:
The Lotus is the national flower of India.
Q14. Which vitamin is known as the ‘Sunshine Vitamin’?
A) Vitamin A
B) Vitamin C
C) Vitamin D
D) Vitamin K
Explanation:
Vitamin D is called the Sunshine Vitamin because our body produces it when exposed to sunlight.
Q15. Which country is known as the Land of the Rising Sun?
A) China
B) Japan
C) South Korea
D) Thailand
Explanation:
Japan is popularly known as the Land of the Rising Sun.
Q16. Which organ pumps blood throughout the human body?
A) Brain
B) Heart
C) Lungs
D) Liver
Explanation:
The heart pumps blood to every part of the body.
Q17. Which is the largest continent in the world?
A) Africa
B) Asia
C) Europe
D) North America
Explanation:
Asia is the largest continent in terms of both area and population.
Q18. Who invented the telephone?
A) Thomas Edison
B) Alexander Graham Bell
C) Nikola Tesla
D) James Watt
Explanation:
Alexander Graham Bell is credited with inventing the telephone.
Q19. Which gas do plants absorb during photosynthesis?
A) Oxygen
B) Carbon Dioxide
C) Nitrogen
D) Hydrogen
Explanation:
Plants absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen during photosynthesis.
Q20. Which is the highest civilian award in India?
A) Padma Shri
B) Padma Bhushan
C) Bharat Ratna
D) Param Vir Chakra
Explanation:
Bharat Ratna is the highest civilian award in India.
Congratulations on completing the GK Quiz for Class 8! We hope these 20 General Knowledge questions helped you strengthen your understanding of science, history, geography, environment, and important world facts.
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