CBSE Questions for Class 8 General Knowledge Culture And Places Of India And World Quiz 11 - MCQExams.com

Australian bowler Brett Lee has won the hearts of millions of people around the world for his bowling skills. But among Indians he holds a special place because of his singing, in which he is featured with a very prominent Indian singer. Who was that Indian singer?
  • Asha Bhonsle
  • Kavita Krishnamurti
  • Lata Mangeshkar
  • Anuradha Paudwal
Its an Indian TV show that discusses and provides solutions to address social issues in India. It aims to empower citizens with information about their country and urges them to take actions. We are talking about
  • KBC
  • CID
  • Bigg Boss
  • Satyamev Jayate
This American late-night talk show is hosted by an Emmy-winning funny man who also hosted the $$64^{th}$$ Primetime Emmy Awards in $$2012$$. His guest list includes celebrities, athletes and musicians. Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra was also invited to this talk show. What is the name do this talk show?
  • The Oprah Winfrey Show
  • Jimmy Kimmel Live!
  • The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
  • Live! with Kelly and Michael
The first $$70$$ mm film of India was ______.
  • Alam Ara
  • Around the world
  • Aganthuk
  • Pundalik
Rudra and Vichitra veenas are plucked string instruments. In which type of music are they used?
  • Carnatic
  • Baroque
  • Hindustani
  • Renaissance
This famous painting is an oil on canvas by Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh. It depicts the view from the east-facing window of his asylum room. Name the painting.
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  • The Starry Night
  • Cafe Terrace at Night
  • Starry Night over the Rhone
  • Impression sunrise
The potions master at Hogwarts hated Harry Potter because he reminded him of Harry's parents bitterly. Who was this potions master?
  • Albus Dumbledore
  • Severus Snape
  • Gilderoy Lockhart
  • Minerva McGonagall
Noh and Kabuki are traditional theatrical forms of which country?
  • China
  • Japan
  • Russia
  • Turkey
The films follows the story of a ballerina named Nina in New York City. For the opening of their new season dance show that protagonist of the film happens to be the first choice but soon she finds herself with a competition. The main story showcases the backstage rivalry, artistic jealousy and a great work of art. The movie was an American psychological thriller. The film won many prestigious awards and was a box office hit.
Read the above passage and answer the given question.
What is the name of this movie?
  • Stomp the Yard
  • Footloose
  • Black Swan
  • Happy Feet
Which Indian actress has won the best actress award at the New York Indian Film Festival (NYIFF) 2017?
The films follows the story of a ballerina named Nina in New York city. For the opening of their new season dance show that protagonist of the film happens to be the first choice but soon she finds herself with a competition. The main story showcases the backstage rivalry, artistic jealousy and a great work of art. The movie was an American psychological thriller. The film won many prestigious awards and was a box office hit.
Read the above passage and answer the given question.
When was the movie released?
  • $$2009$$
  • $$2010$$
  • $$2011$$
  • $$2012$$
Which among the following Indian dance forms is not recognised by Sangeet Natak Akademi?
The biopic Neerja released in $$2016$$ made its way into everyone's hearts with the story of a brave senior flight crew member who sacrificed her life to save the lives of many passengers. Sonam Kapoor essayed the key role of Neerja Bhanot. The film received positive critical reception and Sonam as the main protagonist garnered a lot of praise for her role.
Answer the question by reading the passage.
Who directed this movie?
  • Vishal Bharadwaj
  • Anurag Basu
  • Prakash Jha
  • Ram Madhvani
The films follows the story of a ballerina named Nina in New York city. For the opening of their new season dance show that protagonist of the film happens to be the first choice but soon she finds herself with a competition. The main story showcases the backstage rivalry, artistic jealousy and a great work of art. The movie was an American psychological thriller. The film won many prestigious awards and was a box office hit.
Read the above passage and answer the given question.
Who played the role of Nina?
  • Natalie Portman
  • Mila Kunis
  • Brittany Murphy
  • Andie MacDowell
Who is the chairperson of Film and Television Institute of India? [ As on August 2018]
Euphoria is an Indian Rock Band. The band releases its first album in $$1988$$ and the band is a group of friends from Delhi. Who is the lead singer of Euphoria?
  • Bruce Lee Mani
  • Palash Sen
  • Rupam Islam
  • Ameya Dabli
In which state was the 2017 hunting festival "Bishu parv" observed?
  • Chhattisgarh
  • Jharkhand
  • Uttarakhand
  • Mizoram
The biopic Neerja released in $$2016$$ made its way into everyone's hearts with the story of a brave senior flight crew member who sacrificed her life to save the lives of many passengers. Sonam Kapoor essayed the key role of Neerja Bhanot. The film received positive critical reception and Sonam as the main protagonist garnered a lot of praise for her role.
Answer the question by reading the passage.
A very popular music director made his acting debut in the film Neerja. Who is he?
  • Vishal Dadlani
  • Babul Supriyo
  • Shekhar Ravjiani
  • Vishal Khurana
Apart from the Khajuraho temples and the Sanchi stupa, this site in Madhya Pradesh has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. It is famous for its pre-historic cave paintings. Name the place.
  • Ajanta
  • Ellora
  • Sigiriya
  • Bhimbetka
The violin is a wooden string instrument. It is played by drawing a bow across its strings. How many strings does the standard violin usually have?
  • $$3$$
  • $$4$$
  • $$5$$
  • $$6$$
It is the most significant reference point of ancient Greek culture, As well as the symbol of the city Athens as it represents the apogee of artistic development in the $${5}^{th}$$ Century BC. Identify the monument.
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  • Kerameikos
  • The Acropolis
  • The Pnyx
  • Ancient Agora
This castle is world's largest brick gothic castle built in Prussia by the Teutonic Order. UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in December $$1997$$. Which is this castle?
  • Hunyad Castle
  • Matsumoto Castle
  • Palacio da Pena
  • Malbork Castle
Which Indian features in the top ten of the 2016 Forbes list of 'The World's most powerful people'?
  • Satya Nadella
  • Mukesh Ambani
  • Narendra Modi
  • None of these
The name of parliament of Israel is ______.
  • Knesset
  • Diet
  • Senate
  • Majlis
On which lake is India's first and only floating post office located?
  • Dal Lake, Srinagar
  • Wular Lake, Jammu, and Kashmir
  • Vembanad Lake, Kerala
  • Pushkar Lake, Ajmer
Which of the following is the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and the only one to remain largely intact?
  • Hanging Gardens of Babylon
  • Colossus of Rhodes
  • Statue of Zeus at Olympia
  • Great Pyramid of Giza
'Esplanade Mansion', India's oldest surviving cast iron building is located in _____.
  • Kolkata
  • Banaras
  • Mumbai
  • Chennai
'Vallam Kali' is a traditional boat race festival of which of the following states?
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  • Tamil Nadu
  • Assam
  • Kerala
  • Goa
Where is the 'Gateway Arch' located?
  • London
  • USA
  • France
  • Greece
This traditional piece of clothing is a type of coat with a hood, lined with fur. The hood protects the face from freezing temperatures and wind. The Caribou Inuit invented this kind of garment. What is it called?
  • Serape
  • Chang kben
  • Ao dai
  • Parka
No one knows the Girl in painting known as Girl with a Pearl Earring is. Completed in $$1665$$, the painting is an example of style of work called 'tronie'. Popular in the Dutch Golden Age, tronies were paintings that focussed on the face of a subject with an added element of fantasy or exaggeration of expression that makes them different from portraits. Who painted this tronies?
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  • Rembrandt van Rijn
  • Vincent van Gogh
  • Johannes Vermeer
  • Jan van Eyck
Rukmini Dev Arundale is considered the most important revivalist of this Indian classical dance form from its original 'sadhir' style, prevalent amongst the temple dancers, the devadasis. Which dance form did Ms. Arundale promote?
  • Kuchipudi
  • Bharatanatyam
  • Mohiniattam
  • Odissi
In this book written in $$1901$$ by Sarat Chandra, the author exhorted his readers to 'have pity and forgive' the protagonist. It's been immortalised $$15$$ time on the silver screen (and counting). Dilip Kumar won a Film Fare Best Actor Award in $$1955$$ for essaying the protagonist, a feat that was emulated by Shah Rukh Khan in, $$2002$$ for the same role. Name the book and the eponymous film.
  • Mahal
  • Gora
  • Devdas
  • Abhimaan
This Russian city reverted to its old name once the Soviet Union broke up inDuring the Soviet era it was known as Leningrad. What is it called now?
  • Vladivostok
  • Novosibirsk
  • Kiev
  • St. Petersburg
This dance form which originated in Odisha has its base in martial arts. The dance is a stylized mock battle in which two groups of dancers armed with swords and shields, alternatively attack and defend themselves with vigorous movements. What is it called?
  • Yakshagana
  • Chhau
  • Ghumara
  • Kalaripayattu
The sculpture in the picture is called the Winged Victory of Samothrace. It is a marble Hellenistic sculpture that was created around the $$2^{nd}$$ century BCE. Since $$1884$$, it has been prominently displayed at the Louvre, France, and is one of the most celebrated sculpture in the world. Which Greek goddess it represents?
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  • Athena
  • Gaia
  • Persephone
  • Nike
The volcanic island of Krakatoa was thought to be a relatively harmless volcano by the people of Indonesia, until it erupted with such a force that it killed more than 36,000 people. It was the most deadly volcanic eruption of modern history. When did this eruption take place?
  • 1882
  • 1982
  • 1883
  • 1921
After Varanasi and Jaipur, this city was included in UNESCO's Creative Cities Network for contribution in music in November, $$2017$$. Which city is this?
  • Allahabad
  • Chennai
  • Goa
  • Kolkata
This dance of Kerala was called 'Poor man's Kathakali' by Jawaharlal Nehru. We are talking about _____.
  • Mohiniyattam
  • Kutiyattam
  • Kolkali
  • Ottamthullal
It is one of the most famous monuments in Paris built between $$1806$$ and $$1836$$. It stands at the centre of the Place Charles de Gaulie at the western end of the Champs-Elysees. It honours those who fought for France during Napoleonic wars, with the names of all French victories and generals inscribed on its inner and outer surface's.
Identify the monument.

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  • Arc de Triomphe
  • Notre Dame Cathedral
  • The Pont du Gard
  • Basilique de Vezelay
It is the longest running U.S. primetime television show having the maximum number of seasons. It was first aired inName it.
  • Lassie
  • Law and Order
  • The Simpsons
  • Friends
In 2005 Vishal Bhardwaj directed a movie 'The Blue Umbrella' inspired by the novel of the same name. The film received great critical acclaim. Who was the author of the novel 'The Blue Umbrella'?
The film 'Entertainment' has a dog of same name in a very important role, who inherits all the wealth from its owner. Actor Akshay Kumar played the role of owner's son. The film shown the relationship and bond of a dog and a man. What was that dog's breed?
  • Golden Retriever
  • German Shepherd
  • Chow Chow
  • Rottweiler
For which form of classical music Pandit Jasraj is famous?
  • Carnatic
  • Hindustani
  • Qawwali
  • None of these
He is an Indian American actor best known for his performances in the Harold and Kumar comedy films. In 2009, he joined Obama Administration as an Associate Director of the White House Office of Public Engagement. Name him.
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  • Kunal Nayyar
  • Kal Penn
  • Jimi Mistry
  • Naveen Andrews
This mosque, built in 629 AD in Thrissur district of Kerala, is probably the first mosque in India. It was built by Malik Deenar, an Arab propagator of Islam and a follower of Prophet Muhammad. Name the mosque.
  • Makkah Masjid
  • Hijron ka Khanqah
  • Cheraman Juma Masjid
  • Nagore Dargah
In the classic novel, Alice in Wonderland which character sings the song 'Soup of the evening, beautiful soup'?
  • The Cheshire Cat
  • The Duchess
  • The Mad Hatter
  • The Mock Turtle
This museum in Paris was originally a fortress but later became the royal palace of the kings of France. It was turned into a museum in the 18th century. It is home to the famous painting, the 'Mona Lisa'. Which museum are we talking about?
  • Musee Maillol
  • The Louvre Museum
  • Uffizi Gallery
  • Rijksmuseum
He was an English comic actor, filmmaker, and composer who rose to fame in the silent era. The famous quote, 'A day without laughter is a day wasted' was quoted by him. Identify him.
Who among the following actresses has won the maximum number of Filmfare Awards for the best actress?
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