GK High Order Thinking Skills (HOTs) - 2 - Class 5 MCQ

(i) True: Neil Armstrong was the first person to walk on the moon during the Apollo 11 mission in 1969.
(ii) False: The idea that the Great Wall of China can be seen from space with the naked eye is actually a myth. From space, astronauts cannot see the wall without using special tools like cameras or telescopes. This is because the wall is narrow and blends in with the natural landscape around it, making it hard to spot from such a great distance. So, it's not visible from space without help.
(iii) True: The Pacific Ocean is indeed the largest ocean on Earth, covering more than 63 million square miles.
(iv) True: Albert Einstein developed the theory of relativity, which revolutionized our understanding of physics.

So, the correct sequence is: T, F, T, T, which matches Option B.

(i) True: The Statue of Liberty was a gift from France to the USA in 1886 to celebrate the friendship between the two nations and the values of freedom and democracy.
(ii) False: The Eiffel Tower is located in Paris, not Berlin. It is a famous landmark and symbol of France, built for the 1889 World's Fair.
(iii) True: The Colosseum is an ancient amphitheater in Rome, Italy, known for hosting gladiator battles and other public events during the Roman Empire.
(iv) True: The Taj Mahal is a stunning white marble mausoleum located in Agra, India, built by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal.
So, the correct sequence is: T, F, T, T, which matches Option A.

(i) True: The Pacific Ocean is the biggest ocean, covering more than 63 million square miles, which is larger than all the land areas on Earth combined.
(ii) False: Australia is the smallest continent by land area. Africa is much larger and is the second-largest continent after Asia.
(iii) True: The eight planets are Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. Pluto was once considered the ninth planet but is now classified as a dwarf planet.
(iv) True: The Yen (¥) is the official currency of Japan and is one of the most traded currencies in the world.
So, the correct option is A: (i), (iii) and (iv) only.

(i) True: A person who studies weather is called a meteorologist. Meteorologists study atmospheric conditions to predict weather patterns.
(ii) True: The Statue of Liberty was a gift from France to the United States in 1886, symbolizing freedom and democracy.
(iii) True: The Nile is the longest river in the world, stretching over 6,650 km (4,130 miles), primarily flowing through northeastern Africa.
(iv) True: Neil Armstrong was the first man to walk on the moon during the Apollo 11 mission in 1969.
So, the correct option is C: (i), (ii), (iii), and (iv). All statements are correct.

(i) H₂O is the chemical symbol for water. Water is made up of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom.
(ii) Cell is the smallest unit of life. Cells are the basic building blocks of all living organisms.
(iii) Cheetah is the fastest land animal, capable of running up to 60-70 mph (97-113 km/h).
(iv) Photosynthesis is the process by which plants make their food. They use sunlight to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen.
So, the correct option is C: H₂O, Cell, Cheetah, Photosynthesis.

(i) Mount Everest is the tallest mountain in the world, standing at 8,848 meters (29,029 feet).
(ii) Mars is known as the Red Planet due to its reddish appearance caused by iron oxide on its surface.
(iii) Rabindranath Tagore wrote the national anthem of India, Jana Gana Mana.
(iv) The Great Wall of China is located in China, a famous landmark built to protect the northern borders of the Chinese empire.
So, the correct option is B: Mount Everest, Mars, Rabindranath Tagore, China.

P. Invented the telephone → (iii) Bell: Alexander Graham Bell is credited with inventing the telephone in 1876, revolutionizing global communication by enabling voice transmission over distances.
Q. Discovered gravity → (i) Newton: Sir Isaac Newton formulated the law of gravity in the 17th century after observing an apple fall from a tree. His discovery explained how objects are attracted to each other due to gravitational forces.
R. Developed the theory of relativity → (ii) Einstein: Albert Einstein developed the theory of relativity in the early 20th century, fundamentally changing our understanding of space, time, and energy. His famous equation E = mc² is part of this theory.
S. Discovered penicillin → (iv) Fleming: Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin in 1928, the first antibiotic, which became essential in treating bacterial infections and has saved millions of lives.
Thus, the correct option is B: P-(iii), Q-(i), R-(ii), S-(iv).

P. Capital of Japan → (ii) Tokyo: Tokyo is the capital city of Japan, known for its modern skyline and rich cultural history.
Q. Capital of India → (iv) New Delhi: New Delhi is the capital of India, where most of the central government institutions and historic landmarks like the India Gate are located.
R. Capital of China → (i) Beijing: Beijing is the capital of China, famous for landmarks like the Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square.
S. Capital of Australia → (iii) Canberra: Canberra is the capital of Australia, chosen to be the capital in a compromise between Sydney and Melbourne.
So, the correct option is A: P-(ii), Q-(iv), R-(i), S-(iii).

(i) The bar for Math shows that 20 students like Math.
(ii) The bar for Science shows 25 students, and the bar for History shows 10 students.
So, the difference is: 25 - 10 = 15 more students like Science than History.
The correct option is: A: 20, 15.

(i) The bar for Painting shows that 30 students like Painting.
(ii) The bar for Music shows 20 students, and the bar for Coding shows 15 students.
So, the difference is: 20 - 15 = 5 more students like Music than Coding.
The correct option is: A: 30, 5.