<section><h2>Grade 5: Global Jigyasa Weekly Quizzes: 7th February '25</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><span style="font-size:18px;">Long ago, people had to write everything by hand, which took a lot of time. Then, an inventor created a machine that could print pages quickly and changed the way books were made. </span></p><p><span style="font-size:18px;">Who was this inventor?</span></p></h2><p><p dir="ltr"><strong>Hint :</strong> His famous invention, the printing press, was created in the 15th century and helped spread knowledge during the Renaissance.<br /></p></p></section><section><h3><p><span style="font-size:18px;">There is a mighty mountain that stands taller than any other on Earth, challenging climbers with its freezing winds and steep slopes. It is part of a famous mountain range in Asia.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:18px;">What is its name?</span></p></h3><p><p dir="ltr"><strong>Hint :</strong> Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay were the first climbers to successfully reach its summit in 1953.<br /></p></p></section><section><h3><p><span style="font-size:18px;">In the 18th century, a major battle was fought between British forces and Indian rulers. This battle decided who would control large parts of India. The British won, strengthening their rule over the country. </span></p><p><span style="font-size:18px;">What was this battle called?</span><br /></p></h3><p><strong>Hint:</strong> This battle took place in 1764, and after winning, the British gained the right to collect taxes in Bengal, Bihar, and Odisha.</p></section><section><h3><p><span style="font-size:18px;">Some sources of energy can be used again and again without running out, while others will eventually disappear.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:18px;">What do we call the type of energy that never runs out and comes from nature?</span></p></h3><p><strong><span style="font-size:12px;">Hint:</span></strong><span style="font-size:12px;"> The Sun, wind, and water love to provide this energy without ever getting tired!</span></p></section><section><h3><p><span style="font-size:18px;">There is a special forest in India that protects a famous big cat known for its beautiful stripes. This park is one of the best places to see this rare animal in the wild. </span></p><p><span style="font-size:18px;">Which national park is it?</span></p></h3><p><p dir="ltr"><strong><span style="font-size:12px;">Hint:</span></strong><span style="font-size:12px;"> It is located in the state of Uttarakhand and is part of the larger Project Tiger conservation program.</span><br /></p></p></section><section><h3><p><span style="font-size:18px;">There is a traditional Indian dance that tells stories using hand movements and expressions. It comes from Kerala and is known for its colorful costumes and dramatic face paint. </span></p><p><span style="font-size:18px;">What is this dance form called?</span></p></h3><p><strong><span style="font-size:12px;">Hint:</span></strong><span style="font-size:12px;"> The dancers look like living, painted dolls while performing.</span></p></section><section><h3><p><span style="font-size:18px;">When building houses and roads, people use a strong, grayish powder that turns hard like rock when mixed with water. It helps keep bricks and stones together. </span></p><p><span style="font-size:18px;">What is this material?</span></p></h3><p><span style="font-size:12px;"></span><span style="font-size:12px;"></span><p dir="ltr"><strong><span style="font-size:12px;">Hint:</span></strong><span style="font-size:12px;"> It starts as a powder, but after mixing with water, it becomes super strong and solid!</span><br /></p><span style="font-size:12px;"></span></p></section><section><h3><span style="font-size:18px;"></span><p><span style="font-size:18px;">This country is famous for its delicious pasta, ancient ruins, and a leaning tower. Its capital city is full of history, where mighty emperors once ruled. </span></p><p><span style="font-size:18px;">What is the capital of this country?</span><br /></p></h3><p><p dir="ltr"><strong><span style="font-size:12px;">Hint:</span></strong><span style="font-size:12px;"> This city was the center of one of the greatest empires in history.</span><br /></p></p></section><section><h3><p><span style="font-size:18px;">Sometimes, the ground shakes so hard that buildings collapse, roads crack, and people feel dizzy. </span></p><p><span style="font-size:18px;">What do we call this natural disaster?</span></p></h3><p><p dir="ltr"><strong><span style="font-size:12px;">Hint:</span></strong><span style="font-size:12px;"> If you were standing on a giant’s hand while it moved, it might feel like this!</span><br /></p></p></section><section><h3><span style="font-size:18px;"></span><p><span style="font-size:18px;">A brave astronaut took the first steps on the Moon in 1969, marking a giant leap for humanity. </span></p><p><span style="font-size:18px;">Who was this astronaut?</span><br /></p></h3><p><p dir="ltr"><strong><span style="font-size:12px;">Hint:</span></strong><span style="font-size:12px;"> His last name sounds like something really strong and steady.</span><br /></p></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😎! 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