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Class 7–8 General Knowledge quiz — 30 October 2026

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Question 1 · Rivers of India

On the banks of which river does Hyderabad stand?

  1. A. Hooghly
  2. B. Musi ✓
  3. C. Yamuna
  4. D. Sabarmati

Answer: Musi. Hyderabad stands on the Musi.

Question 2 · World geography

Which is the largest hot desert in the world?

  1. A. Kalahari
  2. B. Thar
  3. C. Gobi
  4. D. Sahara ✓

Answer: Sahara. The Sahara in Africa is the largest hot desert.

Question 3 · Famous firsts

Who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979 for her work with the poor?

  1. A. Edmund Hillary
  2. B. Abhinav Bindra
  3. C. Rabindranath Tagore
  4. D. Mother Teresa ✓

Answer: Mother Teresa. The answer is Mother Teresa.

Question 4 · History

Which Mughal emperor built the Red Fort in Delhi?

  1. A. Shah Jahan ✓
  2. B. Guru Nanak
  3. C. Shivaji
  4. D. Lal Bahadur Shastri

Answer: Shah Jahan. The answer is Shah Jahan.

Question 5 · Festivals and dances

Which Indian state is best known for the harvest festival Pongal?

  1. A. Andhra Pradesh
  2. B. Assam
  3. C. Kerala
  4. D. Tamil Nadu ✓

Answer: Tamil Nadu. Tamil Nadu is best known for the harvest festival Pongal.

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