CBSE Questions for Class 8 General Knowledge Culture And Places Of India And World Quiz 8 - MCQExams.com

Consider the following statements.
$$1.$$ The primal references of Indian crafts were found in the remains of the Indus Valley Civilisation.
$$2.$$ Excavations at Harappa and Mohenjodaro authenticates the craft tradition of the Indus Valley Civilisation.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
  • Only $$1$$
  • Only $$2$$
  • Both $$1$$ and $$2$$
  • Neither $$1$$ nor $$2$$
With reference to Indian martial arts choose the following statements.
$$1.$$ Mallakhamb is a form of exercise.
$$2.$$ Marma Shastra is the study of vulnerable spots in human body.
$$3.$$ Kalaripayattu is also practiced in Kerala to become a good Kathakali dancer.
$$4.$$ Silambam is the traditional stick martial art from Tamil Nadu.
  • $$1$$ and $$2$$
  • $$3$$ and $$4$$
  • $$1, 2$$ and $$3$$
  • All of these
Consider the following statements in context with the handicrafts of India.
$$1.$$ Dhokra, the oldest form of handicraft is known for its traditional simplicity. This tribal handicraft originated in Gujarat.
$$2.$$ Green coloured stone art is the speciality of Madhya Pradesh whereas Patharkatti is the unique rock craft of Gaya.
$$3.$$ Cuttack in Odisha, Karimnagar in the State of Andhra Pradesh in known for its Meenakari or Tarakashi handicrafts.
Which of the statement(s) given is/ are correct?
  • $$1$$ and $$2$$
  • $$2$$ and $$3$$
  • Only $$1$$
  • All of these
Which of the festival(s) is/are related to Parsis?
$$1.$$ Nawruz
$$2.$$ Khordal Sal
$$3.$$ Yom Kippur
$$4.$$ Sabbath
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
  • Only $$1$$
  • $$1$$ and $$2$$
  • $$1, 2$$ and $$3$$
  • All of these
Which of the following festival is celebrated by Lepcha tribe of Sikkim to pay homage to mountain Kanchenjunga?
  • Saga Dawa
  • Drupka Teshi
  • Tendong
  • Wangala
Consider the following statements
$$1.$$ Bohag Bihu is inauguration of agricultural activities.
$$2.$$ Bhogali Bihu is mark of harvesting.
$$3.$$ Kongali Bihu is leisure time of agricultural activities.
Which of the following statement(s) given above is/are true?
  • $$1$$ and $$2$$
  • Only $$2$$
  • $$1$$ and $$3$$
  • All of these
Which of the following festival is closely related to the legendary King Bali, who comes on Earth to meet their subject?
  • Pongal
  • Onam
  • Holi
  • Bihu
Match the following.
$$1.$$ Siang Festival : Jammu and Kashmir
$$2.$$ Bird Watching festival : Himachal Pradesh
$$3.$$ Garden festival : Chandigarh
$$4.$$ Bonalu Fair : Andhra Pradesh
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
  • $$1, 2$$ and $$3$$
  • $$1, 3$$ and $$4$$
  • $$2, 3$$ and $$4$$
  • All of these
With reference to India's culture and tradition, what is 'Kalaripayattu'?
  • It is an ancient Bhakti cult of Shaivism still prevalent in some parts of South India.
  • It is an ancient style bronze and brasswork still found in Southern part of coromandel area.
  • It is an ancient from of dance-drama and a living tradition in the Northern part of Malabar.
  • It is an ancient martial art and a living tradition in some parts of South India.
Microbial Type Culture Collection Centre is situated at ________.
  • New Delhi
  • Bangalore
  • Hyderabad
  • Chandigarh
Birju Maharaj is famous for which form of dance?
  • Bharatanatyam
  • Kuchipudi
  • Kathak
  • Kathakali
Madhubani a style of folk paintings, is popular in which of the following states in India?
  • Bihar
  • Maharashtra
  • Kerala
  • Punjab
Consider the following statements regarding leather products.
$$1.$$ Usage of animal skin for clothing brought the concept of leather craft into existence.
$$2.$$ Bikaner in Rajashtan is famous for its Manoti art.
$$3.$$ Gujarat is well-known for its Mojadi work.
Which of the statement(s) given is/are correct?
  • Only $$1$$
  • Only $$3$$
  • $$1$$ and $$2$$
  • $$1$$ and $$3$$
Consider the following statements
$$1.$$ Mention of wood-carved temples is found in the Rigveda.
$$2.$$ Wood craft can also be seen in the carvings of temples and chariots of Odisha.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
  • Only $$1$$
  • Only $$2$$
  • Both $$1$$ and $$2$$
  • Neither $$1$$ nor $$2$$
The Desert Festival, an annual event in Rajasthan that displays local folk arts and culture, aerobatics, camel races, is held at ______.
  • Ajmer
  • Jaipur
  • Barmer
  • Jaisalmer
Which of the following pairs are not correctly matched?
$$1.$$ Batik Art : Madhya Pradesh
$$2.$$ Block Painting : Gujarat
$$3.$$ Tanchoi : Rajasthan
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
  • $$1$$ and $$2$$
  • $$2$$ and $$3$$
  • $$1$$ and $$3$$
  • All of these
Kalamkari painting refers to ___________.
  • a hand-painted cotton textile in South India
  • a handmade drawing on bamboo handicrafts in North-East India
  • a black-painted woollen cloth in Western Himalayan region of India
  • a hand-painted decorative silk cloth in North-Western India
Kathak is a classical dance of ________________.
  • Kerala
  • Tamil Nadu
  • Karnataka
  • North India
There are ____ classical dances in India.
  • 4
  • 8
  • 10
  • 12
Which is the largest Indian Museum?
  • Salar Jung Museum
  • Nizam's Museum
  • Indian Museum Kolkata
  • Andhra Pradesh State Archaeology Museum
Bihu is a dance of _____.
  • Tamil Nadu
  • Assam
  • Haryana
  • Maharashtra
Hornbill festival is celebrated in which state?
  • Kerala
  • Nagaland
  • Maharashtra
  • Punjab
Kuchipudi dance originated in _______.
  • West Bengal
  • Odisha
  • Andhra Pradesh
  • Tamil Nadu
Which festival is celebrated in Karnataka when Pongal is celebrated in Tamil Nadu?
  • Baisakhi
  • Holi
  • Makar Sankranti
  • Diwali
Where is Salar Jung Museum situated?
  • Hyderabad
  • Chennai
  • New Delhi
  • Jaipur
The headquarters of Sahitya Akademi is at ______.
  • Chennai
  • Amritsar
  • Lucknow
  • New Delhi
Sonepur, the venue of one of the largest cattle fairs is located in which of the following states?
  • Gujarat
  • Bihar
  • Haryana
  • Rajasthan
Where is the headquarter of the North East Zone Cultural Centre located?
  • Dimapur
  • Guwahati
  • Aizwal
  • Itanagar
The highest paid Head of Government in the world at present is in _______________.
  • The USA
  • Russian Federation
  • Singapore
  • Japan
Which country adopted its new National Anthem in 2007?
  • Israel
  • Bangladesh
  • Indonesia
  • Nepal
Jallikattu festival is associated with which state?
  • Kerala
  • Tamil Nadu
  • Karnataka
  • Maharashtra
Which was the first 3D film of India?
  • Darr
  • Kagaz Ke Phool
  • My Dear Kuttichathan
  • Robot
The Peacock throne of Shahjahan was taken away by ______________.
  • Changez Khan
  • Timur
  • Nadir Shah
  • Ahmad Shah Abdali
The construction of Qutub Minar at Delhi was started by Qutubuddin Aibak inBut it was completed by ________. 
  • Razia Sultana
  • Adil Shah
  • Iltutmish
  • Balban
Which of the following is the largest peninsula in the world?
  • Indian Peninsula
  • Arabian Peninsula
  • Malay Peninsula
  • Chinese Peninsula
The theory of classical music is discussed in _______.
  • Rigveda
  • Samaveda
  • Yajurveda
  • Atharvaveda
Samjhauta Express runs between the Railway Stations of ________________.
  • New Delhi - Wagah
  • New Deihi - Lahore
  • Amritsar - Lahore
  • New Delhi - Islamabad
From the options given below, name the Indian who played a very important role in the World Communist Movement.
  • Jyoti Basu
  • M.N. Roy
  • A.K. Gopalan
  • Prakash Karat
God helps those who help .....
  • others
  • the poor
  • the needy
  • themselves
Choose the correct answer form the alternatives given.
The famous Akshardham temple is situated in the city of _____________.
  • Jamnagar
  • Gandhinagar
  • Jammu
  • Madurai
A monument resembling Taj Mahal was created by Aurangzeb in ____________.
  • Ahemadabad
  • Aurangabad
  • Hoshangabad
  • Daultabad
A cheerful wife is the job of
  • family
  • home
  • life
  • man
In Cape Trafalgar, the famous battle of Trafalgar was fought inWhere is Cape Trafalgar situated? 
  • Italy
  • Greece
  • Spain
  • Portugal
The $$4th$$ summit of BRICS was held in New Delhi on _______.
  • 11th January 2012
  • 1st April 2012
  • 29th March 2012
  • 28th February 2012
The current President of Maldives is _______________.
  • Maumoom Abdul Gayoom
  • Mohammad Ashraf
  • Ibrahim Mohamed Solih
  • Mohammed Nasheed
Navjivan Trust was instituted with the objectives of propagating peaceful means of attaining third Swaraj, by ________________.
  • Mohan Das Karam Chand Gandhi
  • Lala Lajpat Rai
  • Bal Gangadhar Tilak
  • Dr. Ambedkar
Who built the Kailash temple of Ellora?
  • Paramars
  • Palas
  • Rashtrakuts
  • Pratihars
According to the Srikrishna Committee, which is the most workable option out of the six option suggested by the Committee to resolve the Telangana issue? 
  • Second
  • Fourth
  • Sixth
  • First
What is the capital of Democratic Republic of the Congo(Congo-Kinshasa)?
  • Kinshasa
  • Gaborone
  • Abuja
  • Libreville
What is the capital of Cape Verde?
  • Harare
  • Praia
  • Tbilisi
  • Juba
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