Current Affairs & General Awareness Quiz - ICSE Class 8 General Knowledge

Free practice quiz: Current Affairs & General Awareness (ICSE Class 8 General Knowledge). 49 multiple-choice questions with answers and explanations. Play online, no sign-up needed.

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1. Which country recently launched the 'Chandrayaan-3' mission, marking a significant milestone in lunar exploration?

   1. United States
   2. China
   3. India
   4. Russia
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   Answer: C. India

   India's space agency, ISRO, successfully launched Chandrayaan-3 in July 2023, which later achieved a soft landing on the lunar south pole.

2. The 'Great Barrier Reef', facing significant environmental threats, is located off the coast of which country?

   1. Brazil
   2. Indonesia
   3. Australia
   4. South Africa
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   Answer: C. Australia

   The Great Barrier Reef, the world's largest coral reef system, is located in the Coral Sea, off the coast of Queensland, Australia.

3. What is the largest organ in the human body?

   1. Liver
   2. Brain
   3. Heart
   4. Skin
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   Answer: D. Skin

   The skin is the largest organ of the human body, covering the entire external surface and playing crucial roles in protection, sensation, and regulation.

4. The United Nations was founded in which year?

   1. 1919
   2. 1945
   3. 1955
   4. 1960
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   Answer: B. 1945

   The United Nations was established on October 24, 1945, after World War II, with the aim of preventing future wars and fostering international cooperation.

5. Which of the following is NOT a type of renewable energy?

   1. Solar energy
   2. Wind energy
   3. Natural gas
   4. Hydropower
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   Answer: C. Natural gas

   Natural gas is a fossil fuel, which is a finite resource and therefore not considered renewable energy. Solar, wind, and hydropower are all renewable energy sources.

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