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Class 9–10 General Knowledge quiz — 1 October 2026
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Question 1 · Science
Which gas is released when zinc reacts with dilute hydrochloric acid?
- A. Chlorine
- B. Oxygen
- C. Hydrogen ✓
- D. Carbon dioxide
Answer: Hydrogen. Metal + acid gives a salt and hydrogen gas.
Question 2 · Sports people
Mary Kom is famous in which sport?
- A. Weightlifting
- B. Boxing ✓
- C. Football
- D. Javelin throw
Answer: Boxing. Mary Kom is famous for boxing.
Question 3 · Space and ISRO
Which planet is sometimes called the 'morning star' or 'evening star'?
- A. Venus ✓
- B. Jupiter
- C. Mercury
- D. Mars
Answer: Venus. Venus shines very brightly near sunrise and sunset.
Question 4 · City nicknames
By which name is Kolkata known?
- A. The 'Temple City' of Odisha
- B. The 'Pearl City'
- C. The 'Blue City'
- D. The 'City of Joy' ✓
Answer: The 'City of Joy'. Kolkata is known as the 'City of Joy'.
Question 5 · Geography of India
Which Indian state is the largest by area?
- A. Madhya Pradesh
- B. Rajasthan ✓
- C. Uttar Pradesh
- D. Maharashtra
Answer: Rajasthan. Rajasthan is the largest state by area.
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