Half Yearly Examination

2017-2018
Subject – General Knowledge
Grade- VI Max.marks- 80

Time – 2hrs

Note : Attempt all questions.

 Choose the correct option :-
1x8=8

1. Rio Carnival is the festival of

a. spain b. Italy c. Brazil

2.Which of the planet rotates clockwise?

a. Earth b. Mars c. Venus

3. La Tomatine is the festival of

a. America b.spain c. India

4.About 78% of air is

a.oxygen b. hydrogen c.nitrogen

5.The outermost layer of the atmosphere is

a. exosphere b. thermosphere c. stratosphere

6. The smallest bone is found in the

a. eye b. ear c. nose
7. The pink city of India
a. Kolkata b.Jaipur c. Punjab

8. How many chambers does the human heart have?

a. 3 b. 4 c. 12

 Match the following :

1x8=8
1. Good morning in French seoul
2. Capital of South Korea Bald Eagle
3. National bird of India India
4.fastest train of America bonjour
5. National bird of USA kuala lumpur
6. capital of Egypt peacock
7. International Mango Festival Acela Express
8. . Capital of Malaysia Cairo

 Identify the Flag and write the name of its country: 2x6=12
 Name the following : 2x8=16

1. The highest peak in Sahara desert :

2. A biosphere reserve of India :

3. A festival celebrated in spain :

4. The Capital city of Finland :

5. The biggest river in India :

6. The largest organ of our body :

7. The fastest train in the world :

8. An Indian English-language daily newspaper :

 Write True or False : 1x8=8
1. Runn of kutch is the cold desert.
2. sagargota seeds are used to heal wounds.
3. acupressure involves the use of thin needles .
4. Unicorn is the symbol of purity and grace.
5. Shanghai Maglev is the fastest train in the world.
6. Denmark is the capital of canada.
7. Sudden shaking of earth’s surface is called tornado.
8. Steam is the gaseous form of water.

 Fill in the blanks: 2x8=16

1.The Atacama desert is located in ………………… .
2. Ozone depletion is caused by ………………. .
3. …………………….. is a series of sea waves caused by an
earthquake.
4. Ankara is the capital of ………………. .
5. Fifth generation computers involve the use of ……………….
Technology.
 6………………………… is the India’s first semi high speed train.
7. Ashoka chakra in Indian National Flag has …………….. spokes
8. The process of changing water vapour into water is
called……………………. .

 Answer the following question : 3x4=12

1. What is the capital of India?
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2. What are the sources of surface water?
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3. What is the grassland of Europe known as?
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4. Where is Thar desert located
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