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Class 9–10 General Knowledge quiz — 16 October 2026

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Question 1 · Sports people

Mary Kom is famous in which sport?

  1. A. Boxing ✓
  2. B. Javelin throw
  3. C. Wrestling
  4. D. Weightlifting

Answer: Boxing. Mary Kom is famous for boxing.

Question 2 · Science

What is the atomic number of carbon?

  1. A. 12
  2. B. 6 ✓
  3. C. 8
  4. D. 4

Answer: 6. A carbon atom has 6 protons.

Question 3 · City nicknames

By which name is Jaipur known?

  1. A. The 'Steel City' of Jharkhand
  2. B. The 'Silicon Valley of India'
  3. C. The 'Pink City' ✓
  4. D. The 'Blue City'

Answer: The 'Pink City'. Jaipur is known as the 'Pink City'.

Question 4 · History dates

In which year did Gandhi lead the Dandi (Salt) March?

  1. A. 1930 ✓
  2. B. 1950
  3. C. 1942
  4. D. 1975

Answer: 1930. The year was 1930.

Question 5 · Geography of India

Which soil is best for growing cotton?

  1. A. Black soil ✓
  2. B. Alluvial soil
  3. C. Laterite soil
  4. D. Red soil

Answer: Black soil. Black (regur) soil holds moisture and suits cotton.

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