Wonders of the World-Test your Social Smarts

​Wonders of our World- Test your Social Smarts

By Sumi Gangadharan

Multiple Choice

Which of these countries lies on two continents — Asia and Europe?

• India

• Russia

• Egypt

• Japan

Multiple Choice

 Which ocean is the largest on Earth?

• Atlantic

• Pacific

• Indian

• Arctic

Multiple Choice

 If it is summer in India, what season is it in Australia?

• Winter

• Spring

• Autumn

• Summer

Multiple Choice

The Sahara Desert is located in which continent?

• Asia

• North America

• Africa

• Europe

Multiple Choice

 Which country hosted the 2024 Olympic Games?

• France

• China

• Japan

• USA

Multiple Choice

 India’s Chandrayaan-3 mission explored which celestial body?

• Mars

• Moon

• Sun

• Jupiter

Multiple Choice

The theme of World Environment Day 2025 focuses on —

• Saving Tiger

• Reducing Plastic Waste

• Space Travel

• Building Roads

Multiple Choice

Which Indian state is known as the “Land of Five Rivers”?

• Punjab

• Haryana

• Rajasthan

• Gujarat

Multiple Choice

 Which Indian city is known as the Silicon Valley of India?

• Delhi

• Mumbai

• Chennai

• Bengaluru

Multiple Choice

Who was the first woman Prime Minister of India?

• Sarojini Naidu

• Sonia Gandhi

• Indira Gandhi

• Pratibha Patil

Multiple Choice

Which country is both an island and a continent?

• New Zealand

• Australia

• Greenland

• Indonesia

Multiple Choice

The Himalayas are cold and snow-covered. Which type of trees grow there?

• Cactus

• Coniferous

• Mangroves

• Coconut

Multiple Choice

 Farmers in deserts use drip irrigation because it —

• Uses more water

• Saves water

•  Needs rainfall 

• Prevents soil erosion
  

Multiple Choice

 If forests are cut down rapidly, what will happen first?

• Increase in animal population

• Loss of animal habitats

• More rainfall

• Less erosion

Multiple Choice

The Northern Plains are called the “Granary of India” because —

• The soil is rocky

• Flat and fertile land

• Many mountains

• Low rainfall

Multiple Choice

If the sun rises to your right while facing north, you are facing —

• West

• South

• North

• East

Multiple Choice

Your school plans a “Save Energy” week. Which action best supports the campaign?

• Keep lights on in classrooms

• Use fans even when it’s cold

• Switch off appliances when not in use

• Use plastic cups for water

Multiple Choice

You see a farmer burning dry leaves in his field, creating a lot of smoke. What should you suggest to him?

• Burn more leaves quickly

• Leave it; it’s his land

• Make compost using the dry leaves

• Spray water on the smoke

Multiple Choice

Your family is planning a trip to a hill station. What is the best way to travel in an eco-friendly manner?

• Use a private car for each person

• Litter plastic bottles during travel

• Keep the engine running while parked

• Use a shared bus or train