Explore topic-wise MCQs in 5th Class.

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51.

Which of the following is the quickest way to establish a connection with a group of listeners?

A.  Establish eye contact
B.  Introduce yourself
C.  Ask a question
D.  Crack a joke
Answer» B.  Introduce yourself
52.

What is an important quality of a healthy relationship?

A.  Citizenship
B.  Mutual respect
C.  Bullying
D.  Criticizing
Answer» C.  Bullying
53.

If a person is using mobile while driving, it can result in _____.

A.  Increased risk of accident
B.  Decreased attention on driving skills
C.  Impairment of peripheral vision.
D.  All of these
Answer» E.
54.

Which of these is not an important listening skill?

A.  Interrupting the speaker
B.  Paying attention to the speaker
C.  Non-verbal gestures
D.  All of the above
Answer» B.  Paying attention to the speaker
55.

When you disagree with someone, you should

A.  Communicate in aggressive tone
B.  Show disrespect
C.  Explain your perspective calmly and clearly
D.  None of these.
Answer» D.  None of these.
56.

Which resource is most useful when you are preparing for a test?

A.  Your textbooks
B.  Your friend
C.  The internet
D.  None of these
Answer» B.  Your friend
57.

Which of the following is not a characteristic of a good student?

A.  To study regularly
B.  Not paying attention in class
C.  to get good marks
D.  to be obedient.
Answer» C.  to get good marks
58.

Which of the following is a part of good table manners?

A.  Hold your fork in your left hand, tines downward.
B.  Hold your knife in your right hand.
C.  Use your fork to spear and lift food to your mouth.
D.  All of these
Answer» E.
59.

If one of your classmate is suffering from heat cramps while playing, then what should you do for him?

A.  Apply cold packs
B.  Give cool water or sports drink
C.  Massage muscles
D.  Ask him to walk slowly
Answer» C.  Massage muscles
60.

Anju is 10 year old and her weight is 40 kg. Which of the following types of food should she avoid?

A.  Fruits
B.  Vegetables
C.  Fried Foods
D.  None of these
Answer» D.  None of these
61.

You should ride a bicycle on ______.

A.  Footpath
B.  Side road
C.  Cycle track
D.  Zebra crossing
Answer» D.  Zebra crossing
62.

If a person touches a hot surface and gets burnt then you should

A.  Run cool water over the burnt area
B.  Put ice on the burn
C.  Apply an antiseptic ointment on the burn
D.  All of these.
Answer» E.
63.

Which of the following options is true about using a seatbelt?

A.  It increases the chances of accident.
B.  It saves lives and reduces the severity of injuries
C.  It makes travelling uncomfortable
D.  All of these
Answer» C.  It makes travelling uncomfortable
64.

Which of the following statements is not true about road safety of a pedestrian?

A.  Walk on any side of the road if there are footpaths
B.  Cross the road in front of or in between parked vehicles
C.  Wear light coloured dresses during night
D.  Cross the road when the vehicles are at a safe distance.
Answer» C.  Wear light coloured dresses during night
65.

Which of the following is not an example of a good citizen?

A.  Concerned only about personal interests
B.  Following rules and regulations of a civilised society
C.  Keeping the surroundings clean
D.  Helping others
Answer» B.  Following rules and regulations of a civilised society
66.

An English playwright famously quoted, 'Animals are my friends and I don't eat my friends.' He wrote the famous play 'Pygmalion'. Who was he?

A.  George Bernard Shaw
B.  Oscar Wilde
C.  Isak Dinesen
D.  Henrik Ibsen
Answer» B.  Oscar Wilde
67.

The idiom 'Rome wasn't built in a day' has nothing to do with Rome, Italy. What does it actually mean?

A.  Consider what you wish to do well before you do it.
B.  A true friend is one who stands by you in times of trouble.
C.  It is not possible to change or hide a trait that is a part of you.
D.  Great things take time.
Answer» E.
68.

According to Hindu mythology, who among the three queens of King Dasharatha was the mother of Bharata, for whom Rama had to leave Ayodhya for fourteen long years?

A.  Kaushalya
B.  Sumitra
C.  Kaikeyi
D.  Shanta
Answer» D.  Shanta
69.

Who among these wrote many famous books for children like 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory', 'Matilda', The BFG' and 'The Witches'?

A.  Charles Dickens
B.  Roald Dahl
C.  Gerald Durrell
D.  J K Rowling
Answer» C.  Gerald Durrell
70.

This delightful limerick features in the 'Book of Nonsense' written by a writer who was known for his literary nonsense. Who was he?

A.  Edward Lear
B.  R L Stevenson
C.  Lewis Carroll
D.  Gelett Burgess
Answer» B.  R L Stevenson
71.

This famous writer wrote in Hindi and Urdu using the pen name 'Premchand'. He is well known for his novels 'Godaan' and 'Gaban'. What is his real name?

A.  Rabindranath Tagore
B.  Maithili Sharan Gupt
C.  Dhanpat Rai Srivastav
D.  Aniket Basu
Answer» D.  Aniket Basu
72.

This patriotic quote came from the 35th President of the United States who was tragically killed by an assassin. 'Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country.' Can you name him?

A.  Abraham Lincoln
B.  John F Kennedy
C.  Barack Obama
D.  George W Bush
Answer» C.  Barack Obama
73.

Choose the correct analogy for the following case. Archaeologist is to Archaeology as _________ is to

A.  Ethnologist, Ethics
B.  Ornithologist, Ornithology
C.  Environmentalist, Pollution
D.  Naturalist, Human nature
Answer» C.  Environmentalist, Pollution
74.

Foreign phrases and words are being used in day to day language these days. What is the meaning of French word 'Bonjour'?

A.  Good night
B.  Pardon
C.  Good morning
D.  Bye
Answer» D.  Bye
75.

Asinine is to be ass or donkey-like. Which adjective would you use to describe something that is cow-like?

A.  Canine
B.  Bovine
C.  Vulpine
D.  Feline
Answer» C.  Vulpine
76.

The potions master at Hogwarts hated Harry Potter because he reminded him of Harry's parents bitterly. Who was this potions master?

A.  Albus Dumbledore
B.  Severus Snape
C.  Gilderoy Lockhart
D.  Minerva McGonagall
Answer» C.  Gilderoy Lockhart
77.

To be 'feline' is to be cat-like. What is the meaning of the adjective 'ursine'?

A.  Dog-like
B.  Wolf-like
C.  Bear-like
D.  Eagle-like
Answer» D.  Eagle-like
78.

He wrote many books about his adventures while growing up in Greece, and later, while collecting animals for a zoo he set up in Jersey. Among his best loved books are 'Birds, Beasts and Relatives' and 'My Family and Other Animals'. Who was he?

A.  James Herriot
B.  Gerald Durrell
C.  Lawrence Durrell
D.  Buster Lloyd-Jones
Answer» C.  Lawrence Durrell
79.

Valmiki first wrote Ramayana in Sanskrit. Many great writers authored it in different Indian languages since then. Who wrote 'Ramcharitmanas', the Hindi Ramayana?

A.  Kamban
B.  Shankaracharya
C.  Tulisdas
D.  Premchand
Answer» D.  Premchand
80.

According to Buddhist lore, Buddha was born a prince. He was given the name Siddhartha by his parents. Who were his parents?

A.  Vasudeva and Devaki
B.  Dhritarasthra and Gandhari
C.  Suddhodana and Maya Devi
D.  Dasharatha and Sumitra
Answer» D.  Dasharatha and Sumitra
81.

English language contains many words of foreign origins. For example, the word 'orangutan' came from the Malay words meaning 'man of the woods'. From which language does the word 'geyser' came from?

A.  Inuit
B.  Russian
C.  Icelandic
D.  German
Answer» D.  German
82.

He was a lecturer at both Oxford University and Cambridge University who wrote a series of seven fantasy novels for children called The Chronicles of Narnia'. Who is this author?

A.  George Eliot
B.  C S Lewis
C.  Charles Dickens
D.  Enid BIyton
Answer» C.  Charles Dickens
83.

This tale of Homer tells about what happened after the Trojan War to the great hero Odysseus, on his journey back home to his island of Ithaca. He and his crew faced many troubles with magical creatures like the Sirens, the one-eyed Cyclops and many more. What is this epic called?

A.  Iliad
B.  Shahnameh
C.  Nibelungenlied
D.  Odyssey
Answer» E.
84.

This poem was written by a man who is famous for his adventure novels like 'Treasure Island'. Can you name him?

A.  R L Stevenson
B.  Lewis Carroll
C.  Charles Dickens
D.  L Frank Baum
Answer» B.  Lewis Carroll
85.

Indian languages have contributed many words to English. Which of the following is a word of Indian-origin that means a light snack or meal?

A.  Mahout
B.  Dak
C.  Ghee
D.  Tiffin
Answer» E.
86.

Mostly in India, we use British English in written form. The main difference between written British and American English is that American English simplifies spellings. How do we spell the American word 'plow' in written British form?

A.  Ploy
B.  Plague
C.  Plough
D.  Pillow
Answer» D.  Pillow
87.

Which of the following idioms means 'someone who seems to be nice and harmless but who in reality is untrustworthy and wicked'?

A.  To hit the nail on the head
B.  Hitch your wagon to a star
C.  A wolf in sheep's clothing
D.  A leopard can't change its spots
Answer» D.  A leopard can't change its spots
88.

He united the tribes of North east Asia to become the first Mongol emperor. Under him his empire occupied most of Asia. Who was this remarkable ruler?

A.  Genghis Khan
B.  Firuz Shah Tughlaq
C.  Akbar
D.  Aurangzeb
Answer» B.  Firuz Shah Tughlaq
89.

Look at the given word grid carefully and select the option which is not given in the word grid.

A.  Capital of Tripura
B.  A modern satellite town of Delhi situated in Haryana
C.  Longest flyover in India is in this city
D.  Capital of Madhya Pradesh
Answer» C.  Longest flyover in India is in this city
90.

In which city Royal Observatory Greenwich is situated?

A.  Paris
B.  New Delhi
C.  Washington DC
D.  London
Answer» E.
91.

The United Nations is an intergovernmental organisation that promotes international co-operation. Its headquarters is located in which of the following cities?

A.  New York
B.  Geneva
C.  The Hague
D.  Paris
Answer» B.  Geneva
92.

Which of the following leader was not associated with extremist leadership of Indian National Congress?

A.  Lala Lajpat Rai
B.  A.O Hume
C.  Lokmanya Tilak
D.  Auro bisds Ghosh
Answer» C.  Lokmanya Tilak
93.

It is one of the six principal organs of the United Nations which includes all its members. It is the main deliberative, policy making and representative organ of the UN. Name this organ of UN.

A.  General Assembly
B.  International Court of Justice
C.  United Nations Security Council
D.  United Nations Secretariat
Answer» B.  International Court of Justice
94.

The given logo is of a natural park in which the white space forms a monkey and a lion staring at each other. Identify the logo.

A.  The Atlanta Falcons
B.  Toblerone
C.  Hope for African Children Initiative
D.  The Pittsburgh Zoo
Answer» E.
95.

International Women's Day celebrates the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. On which date is International Women's Day celebrated?

A.  1st March
B.  8th March
C.  10th March
D.  25th March
Answer» C.  10th March
96.

The given structure was built as a symbol of peace by the Prussian King Frederick William II. It divided East and West Berlin for many years. It has chariot drawn by four horses on top. What is it called?

A.  Marble Arch
B.  Brandenburg Gate
C.  Gateway of India
D.  None of these
Answer» C.  Gateway of India
97.

New York City has 2 commercial service-primary airports. One of them is named after America's 35th president. What is the name of this airport?

A.  O'Hare International Airport
B.  John F Kennedy International Airport
C.  LaGuardia Airport
D.  Dulles International Airport
Answer» C.  LaGuardia Airport
98.

The tower in the given picture is situated in Dubai. It is the tallest structure ever built by any human being. It also sets a world record with the maximum number of floors. The foot-print of the building looks like a desert flower, hymenocallis. Name the tower.

A.  Wills tower
B.  Burj Khalifa
C.  Petronas twin towers
D.  Taipei 101
Answer» C.  Petronas twin towers
99.

The United Nations was founded with about 50 member countries in 1945. Today most of the world's countries are its members. Currently how many countries are its member?

A.  186
B.  193
C.  196
D.  203
Answer» C.  196
100.

This airport is the world's busiest airport and sees the maximum number of passengers transit through it. Name it.

A.  Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
B.  Keflavik International Airport
C.  Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
D.  Sheremetyevo International Airport
Answer» B.  Keflavik International Airport