<section><h2>Grade 5: Global Jigyasa Weekly Quizzes: 25th October '24</h2><p><p><span style="font-size:18px;">Happy Quizzing! ❓🌍</span></p><p><span style="font-size:18px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:18px;">Students of Grade 5, we hope you enjoy attempting this GK quiz with 10 questions. </span></p><p><span style="font-size:18px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:18px;">Each question❓has 4 options 🔠 of which 1 is correct✅ ! These questions are related to the happenings of the world🌍 in the past week. Keeping abreast with current affairs is very important - we must all have Global Jigyasa! </span></p><p><span style="font-size:18px;"> </span></p><p><br /><span style="font-size:18px;">Stay updated! 🧠 Stay enlightened! ✨</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center;"><strong></strong><strong></strong></p></p></section><section><h2><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-size:18px;">In May 2015, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) designated 112 as the single emergency number for the country, along with other specific numbers for various emergencies. </span></p><p><span style="font-size:18px;">Now, imagine you are inside a building, and suddenly you see smoke coming from the kitchen. As the fire alarm sounds, you need to contact the fire department immediately. </span></p><p><span style="font-size:18px;">Which number should you dial in India for fire-related emergencies?</span></p></h2><p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-size:12px;">Hint: sum total of the number is 2 </span></p></p></section><section><h3><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-size:18px;"></span><span style="font-size:18px;">Although brain transplants remain in the realm of science fiction due to significant challenges, other organ transplants have been successfully performed. </span></p><p><span style="font-size:18px;">In fact, the world’s first successful organ transplant took place in 1954, conducted by David Hume and Joseph Kelly at Peter Brigham Hospital in Boston. </span></p><p><span style="font-size:18px;">Which organ, known for its role in filtering, was transplanted? </span></p></h3><p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-size:12px;">Hint: The organ plays a key role in filtering waste products from the blood</span></p></p></section><section><h3><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-size:18px;"></span><span style="font-size:18px;">Child labor refers to the exploitation of children through any form of work that interferes with their education or harms them mentally, physically, socially, or morally. </span></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-size:18px;">In India, the Child and Adolescent Labor (Prohibition and Regulation) Act of 1986, amended in 2016, defines a child as anyone below the age of ______________ and prohibits their employment in all occupations.</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-size:18px;">Fill in the blank. </span></p></h3><p><span style="font-size:12px;">Hint: 7+7</span></p></section><section><h3><p><span style="font-size:18px;"></span><span style="font-size:18px;">In May 1976, Dr. Edward Jenner developed the world’s first successful vaccine for smallpox. </span></p><p><span style="font-size:18px;">Similarly, Bharat Biotech, in collaboration with the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and the National Institute of Virology (NIV), created COVEXIN™, India’s first indigenous vaccine candidate for a viral infection. </span></p><p><span style="font-size:18px;">What disease was COVAXIN™ developed to combat?</span></p></h3><p> </p></section><section><h3><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-size:18px;"> </span></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-size:18px;">The great hornbill is the state bird of Kerala and__________________ in India. </span></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-size:18px;">Fill in the blank using the two clues given below. </span></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-size:18px;">Clue 1: This Indian state is known as the “Land of the Rising Sun” because it receives the first sunrise in the country.</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-size:18px;">Clue 2: It shares international borders with China, Bhutan, and Myanmar, and is home to the Tawang Monastery, one of the largest monasteries in Asia.</span></p></h3><p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-size:12px;">Hint: Capital - Itanagar </span></p></p></section><section><h3><p><span style="font-size:18px;"></span></p><p><span style="font-size:18px;">The Bhil are one of the largest tribal groups in India, with a population of approximately 10.6 million. They reside across several states, including Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh. Renowned for their deep understanding of local geography, this indigenous community is also celebrated for its expertise in a particular sport. </span></p><p><span style="font-size:18px;">Can you guess which sport it is? </span></p><p><span style="font-size:18px;"></span></p></h3><p><span style="font-size:12px;">Hint: It involves the use of a bow and arrow.</span><br /></p></section><section><h3><p><span style="font-size:18px;">Located in the heart of Assam, this national park is one of the last areas in eastern India free from significant human disturbance. It is home to the world’s largest population of one-horned rhinoceroses and shelters various mammals such as tigers, elephants, panthers, and bears, along with thousands of bird species. </span></p><p><span style="font-size:18px;">What is the name of this national park? </span></p><p></p></h3><p><span style="font-size:12px;"></span></p></section><section><h3><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-size:18px;"></span></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-size:18px;">Look at the picture and use the following clues to identify this UNESCO World Heritage Site: </span></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-size:18px;">1. Historical Landmark: This railway station was originally named Victoria Terminus and was completed in 1887 to honor Queen Victoria’s Golden Jubilee. </span></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-size:18px;">2. Architectural Style: It features a unique blend of Victorian Gothic Revival architecture and elements of traditional Indian design. </span></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-size:18px;">3. Location and Usage: Located in Mumbai, it is one of the busiest railway stations in India, serving as a key hub for both long-distance and suburban rail services. </span></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-size:18px;">What is the name of this railway station?</span></p></h3><p><span style="font-size:18px;"></span></p></section><section><h3><p><span style="font-size:18px;"></span></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-size:18px;">Diamonds from the Golconda region of India are renowned for their exceptional clarity, size, and purity. Located in the Deccan Plateau, this region now spans parts of Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh. </span></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-size:18px;">Which of the following diamonds, weighing 105.60 carats and currently on display in the Tower of London, is part of the British Crown Jewels? </span></p><p><span style="font-size:18px;"></span></p></h3><p></p></section><section><h3><p><span style="font-size:18px;"></span></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-size:18px;">Clues to Guess: Who Am I?</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-size:18px;">1. I founded the Arya Samaj to spread Vedic teachings and bring about social reforms. </span></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-size:18px;">2. I opposed idol worship and promoted belief in one God. </span></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-size:18px;">3. I gave the slogan "Back to the Vedas" to revive ancient Indian knowledge. </span></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-size:18px;">4. I campaigned against social evils like child marriage and caste discrimination. </span></p><br /><p><span style="font-size:18px;"></span></p></h3><p><span style="font-size:12px;">Hint: My name contains the Hindi word for ‘happy.’</span><br /></p></section><section><h2><h2><strong> </strong></h2><h2>Thank you so much for attempting the quiz.<a href="https://rzp.io/l/qd-aigjq"></a></h2></h2><p><strong></strong>Stay updated😎! Stay enlightened😇!</p></section><section><h3><h2> </h2></h3></section>