<section><h2>Grade 5: Global Jigyasa Weekly Quizzes: 16th January '26</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;">The first practical telephone was invented in 1876. This invention revolutionized communication worldwide.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:18px;">Who invented the telephone?</span><br /></p></h2><p><p dir="ltr"><em><span style="font-size:12px;">Hint:</span></em><span style="font-size:12px;"> His last name sounds like a sound-making device.</span><br /></p></p></section><section><h3><p><span style="font-size:18px;">Mount Everest is the tallest mountain in the world, standing at 8,848.86 meters (29,031.7 feet) in Asia.</span><strong></strong><br /><span style="font-size:18px;">Where is Mount Everest located?</span><br /></p></h3><p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-size:12px;">Hint: This mountain range is in Asia and known for its tall peaks.</span><br /></p></p></section><section><h3><p><span style="font-size:18px;">The First Battle of Panipat in 1526 marked the beginning of Mughal rule in India. </span><strong></strong><br /><span style="font-size:18px;">The First Battle of Panipat was fought between Babur and which ruler?</span><br /></p></h3><p><em><span style="font-size:12px;">Hint:</span></em><span style="font-size:12px;"> This ruler was the last Sultan of the Delhi Sultanate.</span></p></section><section><h3><p><span style="font-size:18px;">Energy that comes from sunlight can be used to generate electricity.</span><strong></strong><br /><span style="font-size:18px;">Which of these is a renewable energy source?</span></p></h3><p><em><span style="font-size:12px;">Hint:</span></em><span style="font-size:12px;"> It comes from the Sun.</span><span style="font-size:12px;"></span></p></section><section><h3><p><span style="font-size:18px;">The first national park in India famous for its Bengal tigers is situated in Uttarakhand.</span><br /><span style="font-size:18px;">Which Indian national park is known for Bengal tigers?</span></p></h3><p><p dir="ltr"><em><span style="font-size:12px;">Hint:</span></em><span style="font-size:12px;"> It is located in Uttarakhand.</span><br /></p></p></section><section><h3><p><span style="font-size:18px;">Bharatanatyam is one of the oldest classical dance forms of India and originates from the south of India.</span><strong></strong><br /><span style="font-size:18px;">Bharatanatyam is a classical dance form from which Indian state?</span></p></h3><p><p dir="ltr"><em><span style="font-size:12px;">Hint:</span></em><span style="font-size:12px;"> This state is also famous for temples like Meenakshi Temple.</span><br /></p></p></section><section><h3><p><span style="font-size:18px;">Which material is commonly used in modern construction for making concrete and strong structures?</span></p></h3><p><span style="font-size:12px;"></span><span style="font-size:12px;"></span><p dir="ltr"><em><span style="font-size:12px;">Hint:</span></em><span style="font-size:12px;"> It is a powder that hardens when mixed with water.</span><br /></p><span style="font-size:12px;"></span></p></section><section><h3><p><span style="font-size:18px;">Japan is an island country in Asia, and its capital is one of the most populous cities in the world.</span><strong></strong><br /><span style="font-size:18px;">What is the capital of Japan?</span><br /></p></h3><p><p dir="ltr"><span style="font-size:12px;"> <em>Hint:</em> This city is known for its advanced technology and bustling streets.</span><span style="font-size:12px;"></span><br /></p></p></section><section><h3><p><span style="font-size:18px;"></span><span style="font-size:18px;">Which of the following factors causes a tsunami?</span></p></h3><p><p dir="ltr"><em><span style="font-size:12px;">Hint:</span></em><span style="font-size:12px;"> It happens underwater and shakes the Earth.</span><br /></p></p></section><section><h3><p><span style="font-size:18px;">Who was the first man to walk on the Moon on July 20, 1969, during the Apollo 11 mission?</span><br /><span style="font-size:18px;"></span><br /></p></h3><p><p dir="ltr"><em><span style="font-size:12px;">Hint:</span></em><span style="font-size:12px;"> His famous words were, "That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind."</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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