NEW ERA PUBLIC SCHOOL GENERAL KNOWLEDGE ASSIGNMENT-1

CLASS VIII TOPIC: NATURAL WORLD

SUB TOPIC: DESERTS

Q1.Fill in the blanks:

1. A ____________ is a barren area of land where little precipitation occurs and consequently living conditions are hostile for plant and animal life

2. Approximately __________ of the Earth’s surface is covered by deserts. 3. The world’s largest deserts are located in the __________ region 4. ___________________ refers to the mode of life in extreme terrestrial habitats. 5. _________ , is the only planet in the Solar System where deserts have been identified.

Q2.Match the following:

1. Sahara Australia 2. Great Basin Argentina 3. Patagonian Chile 4. Great Victoria United States 5. Atacama Africa

Q3. Identify the animals and write their names:

1. 2.

3. 4. Q4. Correct the following statements: 1. The Gobi Desert is located in India 2. The other name of cold deserts is Semi Arid Desert. 3. The Elephant Tree is found in Sahara Desert 4. The Sahara, Namib & Kalahari are located in Australia 5. The Karakum Desert is a sub tropical desert in North America

NEW ERA PUBLIC SCHOOL GENERAL KNOWLEDGE ASSIGNMENT-2

CLASS VIII TOPIC: NATURAL WORLD

SUB TOPIC: ENDANGERED SPECIES

Q1.Fill in the blanks: 1.___________________ is an international organization working in the field of nature conservation and sustainable use of natural resources. It is involved in data gathering and analysis, research, field projects, advocacy, lobbying and education.

2._______________________________________ is a wetland plant that grows in ‘Prairie Potholes’.

3. The ____________________ flower is thought to be the largest flower in the world; it grows in the forests of Borneo and Sumatra.

4. Lotus corniculatus is also called _________________________.

5. The scientific name of the Giant Panda is ___________________________

6. ________________is one of the rarest antelopes in the world whose coat changes colour depending on the season, found in the Sahara.

7. The _____________ list specifies the species of plants and animals that are threatened or endangered in various parts of the world. 8.____________ is the project started in Arica that provides protection to more than 40 threatened species and many more that share the same landscape. 9. ____________ act was enacted by the Congress {US} in 1973 designed to protect critically imperilled species from extinction as a "consequence of economic growth and development untempered by adequate concern and conservation.". 10.____________________ for Nature is an international non-governmental organization founded in 1961, working in the field of the wilderness preservation, and the reduction of humanity's footprint on the environment. Q2.Match the following animals with their scientific names:

1. Cross River Gorilla Rhinoceros sondaicus 2. Hawksbill Turtle Panthera pardus orientalis 3. Javan Rhino Balaenoptera musculus 4. Amur Leopard Eretmochelys imbricata 5. Blue Whale Gorilla gorilla diehli

Q3. Identify the following and state their names:

1. 2

3. 4.

NEW ERA PUBLIC SCHOOL GENERAL KNOWLEDGE ASSIGNMENT-3

CLASS VIII TOPIC: SPORTS

SUB TOPIC: FOOTBALL Q. Fill in the blanks:

1. Football originated in ___________________ around 476 B.C. 2. Football players run an average of ________ kms during every game. 3. Edson Arantes do Nascimento is popularly known as ____________. 4. ___________________ is the first player in football history to set the world record

transfer fee twice, first to Barcelona from Argentina then to Napoli. 5. The fastest red card was given to _______________ in two seconds. Q2.Match the following: 1. Lionel Messi Germany 2. Cristiano Ronaldo Plays for Manchester City 3. Luis Suarez France 4. Leonardo Bonucci Uruguay 5. Paul Pogba Italy 6. Neymar Argentina 7. Sergio Aguero Portugal 8. Eden Hazard Brazil 9 .Marco Reus Former English Footballer 10. David Beckham Plays for Chelsea

Q3. Choose the correct option:

1. The first world cup was played in: (a) 1934 (b) 1930 (c) 1945 (d) 1929

2. The most expensive team in the world 2014 tournament: (a) Argentina (b) Brazil (c) Spain (d) France

3. The first time numbered t- shirts appeared in international football was: (a) 1950 (b) 1958 (c) 1954 (d) 1960

4. The FIFA World Cup 2016 was held in : (a) Japan (b) Brazil (c) Australia (d) Africa

5. The 21st FIFA World Cup is scheduled to take place in: (a) Spain (b) Argentina (c) Russia (d) China

NEW ERA PUBLIC SCHOOL GENERAL KNOWLEDGE ASSIGNMENT-4

CLASS VIII TOPIC: HERITAGE

SUB TOPIC: FOLK DANCES OF INDIA

Dance is an art form consisting of purposefully selected sequences of human movement. This movement has aesthetic and symbolic value, and is acknowledged as dance by performers and observers within a particular culture. Q1. Fill in the blanks:

1. ________________dance form where the male dancers wear masks of cloth and clay. 2. _________________________ is the stick dance of Andhra Pradesh. 3. __________________________ is the dance of the Mishing Community of Assam,

where dancers make an offering to their deities. 4. __________________________ is a folk dance of the Satnami community of

Chhatisgarh and bears religious overtones. 5. _______________________ is a popular drum dance of Karnataka.

Q2. Match the following:

1. Kud Arunachal Pradesh 2. Mohiniyataym West Bengal 3. Jawara Tripura 4. Lavni Rajasthan 5. Chang Lo Odisha 6. Baagh Naach Jammu & Kashmir 7. Ghoomar Kerala 8. Bardo Chham Maharashtra 9. Hojagiri Madhya Pradesh 10. Domni Nagaland

Q3.Coose the correct option:

1. 1.The folk dance 'the dance of the gods' is the dance of the Kambala Naikar community of Tamil Nadu: (a) Kummi (b)Mayil Attam (c) Devarattam (d) None of them 2.Kachcchi Ghodi is an folk dance that originates from the state of : (a) Rajasthan (b)Kerala (c) Karnataka (d) Gujrat 3.Chhau Dance that has its base in martial arts tradition originated in: (a) Andhra Pradesh (b) West Bengal (c) Odisha (d) Bihar 4. This is a dance performed by the men folk of the Wattal tribe (kashmir) on specific occasions: (a) Dumhal (b)Kud (c) Haryana (d)Uttar Pradesh 5.A traditional folk dance of Chhatisgarh done by Yadavs as asymbol of worship to Krishna: (a) Gaur Maria Dance (b)Panthi (c) Raut Nacha (d)Munda

NEW ERA PUBLIC SCHOOL GENERAL KNOWLEDGE ASSIGNMENT-5

CLASS VIII TOPIC: HERITAGE

SUB TOPIC: MONUMENTS OF INDIA

Q1. Identify the monument from the given clues:

1. This monument is undoubtedly the face of India. Built in white marble, this architecture masterpiece is also the epitome of love , a witness to the great historical happenings o the Mughal Era.____________________.

2. One of the largest temple complex in Delhi , India , located near the banks of

Yamuna. It has large landscaped gardens , a musical fountain and a Yogi Hraday Kamal._________________.

3. It is the most popular tourist attraction and archaeological site, known for its sculptured temples dedicated to Shiva in Madhya Pradesh. _______________

4. It is a war memorial also known as All India War Memorial and the pride of Delhi. All India War Memorial is built in memory of the Indian soldiers who laid down their lives in the First World War. ___________________________

5. It is the most famous monument and mosque located in Hyderabad, Telangana and the landmark is a global icon for Hyderabad. _______________________________

6. This beautiful five-storey palace was built by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh and now adopted by the historical monuments of Jaipur and the Unit Trust of India.________

7. It is situated in Bodh Gaya and is a sacred place for the Buddhists, since this was the place where Gautama Buddha is believed to have achieved enlightenment. Built approximately in 260 B.C by Ashoka, this temple is made of bricks, and has survived with the help of restoration.________________________

8. This monument was built in the 13th century by Narasimhadeva I, the Konark Sun Temple is located in Orissa. Also known as the Black Pagoda, the structure resembles a chariot on stone wheels.______________________________

9. These temples were built by the rulers of the Malla dynasty, around the 17th and 18th centuries in West Bengal .They are dedicated to Lord Vishnu are the Rasmancha, Jor-Bangla, Madanmohan and Radha Shyam temples. _________________

10. This Portuguese built church is located in Goa and is also a World Heritage Site. This church is in particular quite exquisite since it serves as a fine example of Baroque Italian-style architecture. ____________________________

Q2. Match the following :

1.Victoria Memorial Hyderabad , Andhra Pradesh

2.Sanchi Stupa Villupuram, Tamil Nadu

3. City Palace Mumbai, Maharashtra

4.Gateway of India Madurai, Tamil Nadu

5.Meenakshi Temple Udaipur, Rajasthan

6.Ajanta & Ellora Caves Kolkatta, West Bengal

7.Bara Imambara Aurangabad , Maaharashtra

8.Dilwara Jain Temples Ranakpur , Rajasthan

9.Gingee Fort Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh

10.Golconda Fort Sanchi , Madhya Pradesh