Q.1 |
Landfills are most commonly used method of soil waste disposal. Which is the best place for landfill in a city? |
a) |
Near a school |
b) | Outside the city |
c) | Near a hospital |
d) | Near a park |
Q.2 |
Take two samples, one of oil and other of water. Mix the two, you would observe that ________ |
a) |
They are soluble |
b) | Oil floats on water |
c) | Water floats on oil |
d) | None of these |
Q.3 |
Complete the following sentence. We are able to see the objects around us because _________. |
a) |
the objects absorb all the light |
b) | the light reflected from the eyes reaches the object |
c) | the light reflected from the objects enters our eyes |
d) | light can be refracted |
Q.4 |
Which organs help a fish to swim in water? |
a) |
Lungs |
b) | Streamlined body |
c) | Fins |
d) | Both b and c |
Q.5 |
On what factors does the choice of a length-measuring device depend? |
a) |
The type of measurement |
b) | The type of device |
c) | The type of surface |
d) | The type of metric system |
Q.6 |
In many household articles, magnets in lids/covers are present. Why are magnets used in such instances? |
a) |
To facilitate their frequent usage. |
b) | To ensure safety of the contents. |
c) | To make the articles airtight. |
d) | To make the articles look beautiful. |
Q.7 |
Why do you feel cool after you start sweating? |
a) |
Evaporation of water droplets |
b) | Condensation of water droplets |
c) | Freezing of water droplets |
d) | Solidification of salts in the water droplets |
Q.8 |
Identify the source of groundwater. |
a) |
Lake water |
b) | River-water |
c) | Rain-water |
d) | All of the above |
Q.9 |
Observe the given figure, which of the following are biodegradable waste? |
a) |
P, Q, S |
b) | Q, R, T |
c) | P, Q, T |
d) | P, Q, R, S, T |
Q.10 |
Which of the following statements is/are correct with regard to our diet? |
a) |
Eat a diet rich in carbohydrates and proteins. |
b) | Drink plenty of water. |
c) | Eat green vegetables every day. |
d) | All of these |
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Answers to Sample Questions from Olympiad Success:
Q.1 : b | Q.2 : b | Q.3 : c | Q.4 : d | Q.5 : a | Q.6 : a | Q.7 : a | Q.8 : c | Q.9 : c | Q.10 : d