Knowledge Challenge for Grade 9

Who was the first President of the United States?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Abraham Lincoln

• John Adams

What is the primary greenhouse gas responsible for climate change?

• nitrous oxide (N2O)

• water vapor (H2O)

• methane (CH4)

• carbon dioxide (CO2)

Which country won the ICC Cricket World Cup in 2019?

• Australia

• India

• Pakistan

• England

Who was the first Emperor of India?

• Harsha Vardhana

• Akbar the Great

• Ashoka the Great

• Chandragupta Maurya

What is the capital city of India?

• Mumbai

• Kolkata

• New Delhi

• Bangalore

Which famous scientist developed the theory of evolution?

• Charles Darwin

• Isaac Newton

• Albert Einstein

• Galileo Galilei

What is the largest desert in India?

• Sahara Desert

• Thar Desert

• Gobi Desert

• Karakum Desert

Who is known as the 'Father of the Nation' in India?

• Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

• Jawaharlal Nehru

• Mahatma Gandhi

• Subhas Chandra Bose

What is the main cause of deforestation?

• Urban development and construction

• Overpopulation and urban sprawl

• Agricultural expansion and logging

• Natural disasters and climate change

Which river is considered the holiest river in India?

• Ganges River

• Godavari River

• Saraswati River

• Yamuna River