EXPLORE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, SINGUR

Session- 2021-22
Periodic Test-II
Class – VIII
Subject: G.K. Time allowed: 1 hour
Full Marks: 20

1. Fill in the blanks : 1x5 =5

a. On _______________ Sher Shah Suri defeated Humayun at Kannauj.

b. _____________ is the art of painting a cotton fabric using natural dyes and a
bamboo pen.

c. BMX dates back to ___________ in the Netherlands.

d. _________________ in Karnataka led to the final defeat of Tipu Sultan.

e. ______________ embroidery technique is originated in Lucknow.

2. Write the name of the party beside its symbol 1x5=5

COLUMN A COLUMN B

Sickle and hammer _______________________

Elephant _______________________

Clock _______________________

Hand _______________________

Lotus _______________________

3. Answer the following questions :

a. Which bicycle is also ideal for performing complex stunts ? 1

b. What is the full form of UEFA? 1

c. Name the oldest football tournament in India. 1

d. What is the strength of Lok Sabha ? 2

4. Identify the following personalities : 1x5=5

a.

b.

c.

d.

e.