<section><h2>Grade 5: Global Jigyasa Weekly Quizzes: 30th 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 light bulb is one of the most important inventions in history. It helped people work and live even after sunset. Many scientists worked on improving it, but one inventor is famously credited for making the first long-lasting electric bulb.</span></p><p><strong><span style="font-size:18px;">Who is known for inventing the practical electric light bulb?</span></strong></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 famous electric company.</span><span style="font-size:12px;"></span><span style="font-size:12px;"></span><br /></p></p></section><section><h3><p><span style="font-size:20px;"><span style="font-size:18px;">Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world, standing at <strong>8,848 meters (29,029 feet)</strong>. It is part of a famous mountain range in Asia and is located on the border between Nepal and Tibet.</span></span></p><p><strong><span style="font-size:18px;">In which mountain range is Mount Everest located?</span></strong><br /></p></h3><p><p dir="ltr"><em><span style="font-size:12px;">Hint:</span></em><span style="font-size:12px;"> This mountain range is home to the Yeti in many legends.</span><span style="font-size:12px;"></span><br /></p></p></section><section><h3><p><span style="font-size:18px;">The Battle of Plassey was a turning point in Indian history. It was fought between the British East India Company and the Nawab of Bengal, Siraj-ud-Daulah, leading to British control over Bengal.</span></p><p><strong><span style="font-size:18px;">In which year did the Battle of Plassey take place?</span></strong><br /></p></h3><p><em><span style="font-size:12px;">Hint:</span></em><span style="font-size:12px;"> The last two digits of the year are the same as a well-known soft drink brand.</span></p></section><section><h3><p><span style="font-size:18px;">Wind energy is a clean and renewable source of power. Many countries use wind farms to produce power without pollution.</span></p><p><strong><span style="font-size:18px;">What device is used to generate electricity from wind energy?</span></strong></p></h3><p><em><span style="font-size:12px;">Hint:</span></em><span style="font-size:12px;"> It has large blades that spin when the wind blows.</span></p></section><section><h3><p><span style="font-size:18px;">India is home to many national parks that protect wild animals and plants. One of the most famous national parks is in Madhya Pradesh and is known for its Bengal tigers.</span></p><p><strong><span style="font-size:18px;">Which national park in India is famous for its tiger population?</span></strong></p></h3><p><p dir="ltr"><em><span style="font-size:12px;">Hint:</span></em><span style="font-size:12px;"> The name sounds similar to a famous character from <em>The Jungle Book</em>.</span><span style="font-size:12px;"></span><span style="font-size:12px;"></span><br /></p></p></section><section><h3><p><span style="font-size:18px;">India has many traditional dance forms, each linked to a different state. A famous classical dance from Kerala is known for its elaborate costumes, facial expressions, and hand gestures.</span></p><p><strong><span style="font-size:18px;">Which classical dance form comes from Kerala?</span></strong></p></h3><p><em><span style="font-size:12px;">Hint:</span></em><span style="font-size:12px;"> The name has the word "Katha," which means "story" in Sanskrit.</span></p></section><section><h3><p><span style="font-size:18px;">Buildings, bridges, and roads are made using different materials. One of the most important materials is made from limestone and is mixed with sand and water to form concrete.</span></p><p><strong><span style="font-size:18px;">Which of these is a key material used in making concrete?</span></strong></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 rhymes with "segment" and holds everything together.</span><span style="font-size:12px;"></span><span style="font-size:12px;"></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;">France is known for its art, fashion, and delicious food. The capital of France is famous for the Eiffel Tower and is called the "City of Love."</span></p><p><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong>What is the capital of France?</strong></span></p></h3><p><p dir="ltr"><strong>Hint:</strong> This city is home to the Louvre Museum and the iconic Notre-Dame Cathedral.<span style="font-size:12px;"></span><br /></p></p></section><section><h3><p><span style="font-size:18px;">A tsunami is a series of huge ocean waves caused by underwater volcanic eruptions. These waves travel fast and can cause severe flooding when they reach land.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong>What usually causes a tsunami?</strong></span><br /></p></h3><p><p dir="ltr"><em><span style="font-size:12px;">Hint:</span></em><span style="font-size:12px;"> It shakes the Earth and can also make buildings collapse.</span><br /></p></p></section><section><h3><span style="font-size:18px;"></span><p><span style="font-size:18px;">On <strong>July 20, 1969</strong>, a historic event took place when the first human walked on the moon. This astronaut was part of the Apollo 11 mission and left a famous footprint on the lunar surface.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong>Who was the first person to walk on the moon?</strong></span></p></h3><p><p dir="ltr"><em>Hint:</em> His first name rhymes with "wheel".<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😎! Stay enlightened😇!</p></section><section><h3><h2> </h2></h3></section>