General Knowledge Questions for Class 8
Understanding the world we inhabit is greatly enriched by general knowledge, making it an essential aspect of our learning journey. Hence, initiating the quest for knowledge and honing general knowledge from a young age becomes of utmost importance. Presented by HDFC School educators, this collection of GK questions for class 8 students strives to assist young learners in enhancing their overall awareness. By bolstering their knowledge through this resource, students can distinguish themselves in the classroom setting.
Why is GK Important for Class 8 Students?
General knowledge broadens students’ understanding of everyday things around them. It also enhances critical thinking skills and encourages curiosity. It helps in the holistic development of children by building self-confidence, improving communication skills and decision-making. GK supports academic performance, prepares students for future challenges, and lays the foundation for lifelong learning. Good general knowledge is a life skill that will help in developing many other skill sets.
At The HDFC Schools, we pay great attention to ensuring that our students become street smart and astute as well as academically sound, by going beyond just the textbook. It is this attention to detail when it comes to the holistic development of children that has helped us rank among the best schools in Gurugram, top schools in Bengaluru and also among the 10 best schools in Pune.
List of GK Questions for Class 8 with Answers
Q1. Who founded the search engine "Google"?
Answer: Larry Page & Sergey Brin founded Google in 1998.
Q2. What does 4G mean?
Ans: 4G stands for Fourth Generation. It is a standard of mobile communications. It replaced 3G or Third Generation, and has since been replaced by 5G or Fifth Generation.
Q3. When was the camera invented?
Ans: In the year 1816 by Joseph Nicéphore Niépce.
Q4. What is the origin of the Tapi River?
Ans: Satpura Ranges
Q5. Which is said to be the highest region of the earth?
Ans: Tibet - 14,370 feet above sea level.
Q6. Which public sector bank is the largest in India?
Ans: State Bank of India
Q7. What was the ruling period of Razia Sultana?
Ans: 1236AD - 1240AD
Q8. Where is Salim Ali National Park located?
Ans: Jammu & Kashmir
Q9. Where is the World Health Organisation situated?
Ans: Geneva, Switzerland
Q10. When does National Science Day celebrate?
Ans: February 28
Q11. Kuala Lumpur is the capital of which country?
Ans: Malaysia
Q12. What is the currency of Japan?
Ans: Japanese Yen
Q13. Where is the pyramid of Khufu present?
Ans: Egypt
Q14. Which Mughal ruler is associated with Bibi ka Maqbara?
Ans: Aurangzeb
Q15. Where was freedom fighter Udham Singh born?
Ans: Udham Singh was born in Sunam, Sangrur district of Punjab
Q16. How many times can an American President be elected?
Ans: Eight years (Two times)
Q17. Who is known as the Father of Mathematics?
Ans: Archimedes
Q18. What is the capital of Mexico City?
Ans: Mexico City
Q19. How many MBs are there in 1 GB?
Ans: 1024 MBs
Q20. Name any one country which is present in both Asia and Europe.
Ans: Turkey
Q21. What does COVID-19 mean?
Ans: Coronavirus Disease 2019
Q22. Which probe launch influenced the movie "Mission Mangal"?
Ans: Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM) / Mangalyaan
Q23. Which revolutionary established the slogan "Jai Jawan Jai Kisan"?
Ans: Lal Bahadur Shastri
Q24. Who is the writer of "The God of Small Things"?
Ans: Arundhati Roy
Q25. Which was the first state on the basis of language in India?
Ans: Andhra Pradesh
Q26. Where is the Bhil tribe found?
Ans: Rajasthan
Q27. What does "DC" mean in Washington DC?
Ans: District of Columbia
Q28. What is Nagpur famous for?
Ans: Oranges
Q29. What is the full form of ISRO?
Ans: Indian Space Research Organisation
Q30. Which date is written in the preamble of India as Samvidhan Divas?
Ans: November 26, 1949
Q31. What is produced when there is friction?
Ans: Heat
Q32. What is the International Committee’s motto?
Ans: Faster, Higher, Stronger, and Together
Q33. How long does a Test Match last?
Ans: Over 5 days
Q34. When is Earth Day celebrated?
Ans: 22nd April
Q35. ‘Taekwondo’ is from which country?
Ans: Korea
Q36. Which state in India has its own constitution?
Ans: Jammu and Kashmir
Q37. Name the smallest continent in the world.
Ans: Australia
Q38. What does LED stand for?
Ans: Light Emitting Diode
Q39. What is the language from which the word ‘Tsunami’ comes?
Ans: Japanese
Q40. Who is the author of the book “The Story of my experiments with Truth”?
Ans: Mahatma Gandhi
Q41. Which state in India has the longest coastline?
Ans: Gujarat has the longest coastline of 1,596 km.
Q42. Which desert is the latest desert in the world?
Ans: Sahara
Q43. Which two oceans are linked by the Panama Canal?
Ans: Atlantic Ocean and Pacific Ocean.
Q44. Which year did India celebrate its first Republic Day?
Ans: 1950
Q45. Which continent is considered the hottest in the world?
Ans: Africa
Q46. Which bank is known as the “Banker’s Bank”?
Ans: Reserve Bank of India
Q47. Which animal never consumes water at all?
Ans: Kangaroo rat
Q48. Which element glows in the dark?
Ans: Radioactive element
Q49. Which planet in the solar system has the longest rotation?
Answer: Venus
Q50. Which metal is found in the earth’s core?
Ans: Iron
Q51. Which metal is a soft metal?
Ans: Gold
Q52. Which metal is in liquid form?
Ans: Mercury
Q53. Which is the largest animal on land in the world?
Ans: African elephants
Q54. Which country in the world is the smallest in size?
Ans: Vatican City
Q55. Which is the fastest animal in the world?
Ans: Cheetah
Q56. Who invented electricity?
Ans: Benjamin Franklin
Q57. How many stars does the flag of China have?
Ans: Five
Q58. What are the mediums through which sounds travel?
Ans: Solid, liquid and gas
Q59. Which is the largest animal in water?
Ans: Blue whale
Q60. Where is Bandipur National Park situated?
Ans: Karnataka
Q61. What do you mean by Esperanto?
Ans: It is an artificial language constructed in 1887 by L.L. Zamenhof and intended for use as an international second language.
Q62. How many wars have India and Pakistan fought since partition?
Ans: Four major wars were fought by the Indian Army with Pakistan during 1947-48, 1965, 1971, and 1999.
Q63. When was India's first National Park established?
Ans: In 1936, India's first National Park was established as Hailey National Park. It was first renamed Ramganga in the mid-1950s before the name was changed to Corbett. Corbett National Park is also known as Jim Corbett National Park.
Q64. Name a game that is associated with China Cup.
Ans: Gymnastics
Q65. What do you mean by Baklava?
Ans. It is an ottoman dessert made of thin pastry, nuts, and honey.
Q66. Port Louis is the capital of which country?
Ans. Mauritius
Q67. Name 5 countries situated in the Pacific Ring of Fire.
Ans. The Pacific Ring of Fire stretches across various countries including Indonesia, New Zealand, Papa New Guinea, Philippines, Japan, United States, Chile, Canada, Guatemala, Russia, Peru, etc.
Q68. What is the Ring of Fire?
Ans. Ring of Fire is also known as the Circum-Pacific Belt. It is a path along the Pacific Ocean which is characterised by active volcanoes and frequent earthquakes. The majority of the Earth's volcanoes and earthquakes take place along the Ring of Fire.
Q69. Name the largest flower in the world.
Ans. Rafflesia arnoldii
Q70. Name the smallest perfect number.
Ans. 6
Q71. Who has written Humayun Nama?
Ans. Gulbadan Begum
Q72. In which states of India, the famous 'Hornbill Festival' is celebrated?
Ans. Nagaland
Q73. What is the greenhouse effect?
Ans. It is a process that occurs when gases in the atmosphere of the Earth trap the heat of the Sun. This process makes Earth much warmer than it would be without an atmosphere.
Q74. What is the national sport of Hungary?
Ans. Water Polo is the national game of Hungary.
Q75. Name a bar graph that shows data in intervals.
Ans. Histogram
Q76. What is Global Warming?
Ans. “Global warming” refers to the rise in global temperatures due mainly to the increasing concentrations of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. “Climate change” refers to the increasing changes in the measures of climate over a long period of time – including precipitation, temperature, and wind patterns.
Q77. Name an oilseed that is used in the manufacturing of paints?
Ans. Linseed oil
Q78. What is the process of loosening the soil called?
Ans. Tilling or Ploughing
Q79. What does the instrument used for spraying weedicides is called?
Ans. Sprayer
Q80. What type of reaction is combustion?
Ans. Exothermic Redox Reaction
Q81. What is the name of the largest star?
Ans. UY Scuti
Q82. What is the largest object in our solar system by mass and size?
Ans. The Sun is by far the largest object in the solar system. The total diameter of The Sun is approximately 10 times that of Jupiter, the largest planet in the solar system.
Q83. Who translated the Baburnama from Chagatai to Persian?
Ans. Abdul Rahim Khan-I-Khana
Q84. Vilnius is the capital of which country?
Ans. Lithuania
Q85. What do you mean by Silviculture?
Ans. It is a science of forest farming.
Q86. What chemical is also known as wood alcohol?
Ans. Methanol. It is also known as methyl alcohol.
Q87. In which country was the first compass invented?
Ans. China
Q88. Who is known as the 'Frontier Gandhi'?
Ans. Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan
Q89. Who is known as the 'Saint of the Gutters'?
Ans. Mother Teressa
Q90. What is the full form of AIDS?
Ans. Acquired Immuno Deficiency Syndrome
Q91. Which of the following is known as the suicidal bag of the cell?
Ans. Lysosomes
Q92. Name the unicellular organisms
Ans. Amoeba and Paramecium
Q93. Who is the Father of our Nation?
Ans. Mahatma Gandhi
Q94. Who was the first President of India?
Ans. Dr. Rajendra Prasad
Q95. Who is known as the Father of the Indian Constitution?
Ans. Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
Q96. What city is the Statue of Liberty in?
Ans. The statue of liberty is in New York City
Q97. How many Cricket World Cups does India have?
Answer: India has two cricket world cups.
Q98. Martyrs’ Day is celebrated every year on?
Ans. 30th January
Q99. The smallest state of India is?
Ans. Goa
Q100. The highest dam in India is the?
Ans. Tehri Dam in Uttrakhand
Q101. What is the National Tree of India?
Ans. Banyan tree
Fun General Knowledge Facts for Class 8
- The typewriter is the longest word that can be made using only the letters on the top row of the keyboard.
- The bullet-proof vest, windscreen wipers, laser printers, and fire escapes were all invented by women.
- Human thigh bones are stronger than concrete.
- People say, “Bless You,” when you sneeze because your heart stops for a millisecond.
- It’s against the law to have a pet dog in Iceland.
- Carbon monoxide can kill a person in less than 15 minutes.
- The hummingbird, the loon, the swift, the kingfisher, and the greb are all birds that cannot walk.
- The fastest bird is the Peregrine falcon, clocked at speeds of up to 240 miles per hour.
- The electric chair was invented by a dentist.
- A cat's tail contains nearly 10% of all the bones in its body.
Tips for Parents to Improve Their Child’s General Knowledge
- Visit Museums: India is a country of culture and heritage, which counts numerous museums across the country. No matter where you stay, take your child on a trip to the museum and let her explore the area he or she feels interested in. Be it a history, science or art museum, encourage him or her to talk to the officials and ask questions.
- The right use of technology: Use technology wisely as nowadays it's on the rise by supervising content and exploring educational apps, e-books, and virtual tours. Introduce informative videos and games while limiting screen time. Encourage curiosity, outdoor learning, and parent-child interaction. Be a lifelong learner and complement technology with traditional experiences for well-rounded general knowledge development.
- Constructive and open discussion: Constructive and open discussion involves respectful and inclusive communication where kids share their ideas, opinions, and perspectives without judgment. It fosters active listening, empathy, and understanding, even when there are differing viewpoints. The goal is to find common ground, seek solutions, and build knowledge through a collaborative and positive exchange of thoughts.
- Watch Sports: Expand your child's knowledge beyond popular sports. Introduce them to various lesser-known sports and their significance. Watching the Olympics on the news offers more than entertainment; it enhances their understanding of countries, capitals, flags, and national anthems. Engage them in games that help memorize the capitals of Indian states and countries worldwide.
- Encourage your child to socialise: Encourage your child to socialise with peers for better general knowledge. Through interactions, they learn about diverse topics, cultures, and problem-solving. Socialising fosters communication skills, curiosity, and self-confidence, leading to a broader understanding of the world and improving overall knowledge.
Conclusion
General Knowledge questions for Class 8 serve as a valuable tool to expand young minds and develop their awareness of the world. Engaging students in such quizzes fosters critical thinking, problem-solving, and cultural awareness. It instils curiosity and encourages them to explore various subjects beyond their textbooks. By nurturing a love for learning and an inquisitive spirit, these questions empower Class 8 students to become well-rounded individuals with a broader understanding of the global community.
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