General Knowledge Quiz for class 8
Quiz Time (GK 8)
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1. During World War II, the allied officers made a daring escape from a German prisoner of war camp, by digging tunnels from their huts under the fence, and out. What were the code names given to the three tunnels?
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2. This legendary Indian film director won a special Oscar award and a Bharat Ratna in 1992. His films ‘Pather Panchali ‘ Aparajita’ and ‘Charulata’ are notable for their realistic portrayal of everyday life.
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3. This novel is about a lawyer who lives in Maycomb, Alabama who dares to defend a black man in a racist court. Which Book is it?
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4. Which animal has teeth in its stomach?
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5. Identify the person in the picture given below.
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6. _________ is the highest civilian award given for exceptional work in science, art or literature or for exceptional public services.
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7. Who discovered X-rays?
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8. Identify the extinct animal in the picture given below:
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9. This is a highly stylized classical Indian dance-drama noted for the attractive make-up of its characters, their elaborate costumes, detailed gestures and well-defined body movements. It has originated in the state of Kerala.
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10. Which of the following is the statue that was carved by Phidias in Olympia, Greece?
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11. “A day without laughter is a day wasted” are the words said by _________.
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12. Identify the painting in the picture given below:
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13. The first Odia newspaper was called _________.
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14. Which of the following insects is a threat to our homes?
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15. World Environment Day is celebrated on _________.
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16. What is the term of a Rajya Sabha member?
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17. The famous war of Kalinga was fought in the year________.
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18. Identify the person in the picture given below:
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19. Where was the 2022 Fifa World Cup held?
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20. Which of the following was an important festival of the Vijayanagar Empire ?
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