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KNOWLEDGE HOURS 3
INDEXEDUC
ATIONAL MA
GAZINE
1] Editorial....................................................................... 4
2] Current News.............................................................. 6
3] Events ......................................................................... 8
4] Picture Quiz ................................................................ 10
5] Geography Quiz ......................................................... 11
6] Junior Master Mind .................................................... 12
7] Cover Story : Amazing Top 10s................................. 14
8] Look & Learn .............................................................. 18
9] Nature Safari ................................................................ 20
10] Latest G. K. Quiz ......................................................... 21
11] Scholars Quiz ............................................................. 22
12] Science Olympiad....................................................... 23
13] Fun Zone ..................................................................... 24
14] Story Time .................................................................. 26
15] Activity Time................................................................... 27
16] Sports Quiz.................................................................. 28
17] English Olympiad........................................................ 29
18] Did You Know?............................................................. 30
19] Junior Writer .............................................................. 31
20] Puzzle World ... ........................................................... 32
21] Art Zone ....................................................................... 34
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KNOWLEDGE HOURS 4
Hygiene Tips
To Keep
Diseases At Bay
Sweat, dirty surroundings, pollution, dust, etc. too many germs carriers all over
around us, isn't it? Living in today's environment means that you come into contact with
several germs and bacteria, which are responsible for common ailments like cold and cough,
diarrhea, stomach upset, etc. A lot of these germs have the potential to cause serious
illnesses such as jaundice or tuberculosis too.
Here are some hygiene tips that you need to bear in mind if you wish to keep
diseases at bay:
EDIT
ORIA
L
1. Bath daily: You should take a refreshing bath daily
in the morning and also get fresh before you go to the
bed at night. Clean your body properly.
2. Wear clean clothes: Always use washed and
cleaned clothes. Neat and tidy clothes make you look
smart and impressive.
3. Regular hand wash: Wash your hands every time
you come indoors, before and after eating food, after
using toilets, etc. Make sure that you wash your hands
with a good anti-bacterial soap.
4. Use clean socks: Wash your socks. This is
important not only for your personal health but it is
also in general public interest. As you move around,
your socks accumulate a lot of dust and bacteria.
KNOWLEDGE HOURS 5
EDIT
ORIA
L5. Don't rub your eyes : Rubbing your eyes
with contaminated hands can transfer a lot of germs
into them and cause eye infections.
6. Use a hand sanitizer: For times when you can't
wash your hands, carry a hand sanitizing lotion with
you. This becomes particularly important when you
have to eat out in the middle of the day.
7. Carry tissues when commuting: Tissues are
better than cloth handkerchiefs as the latter
accumulate germs on them, leading to infections.
Therefore, carrying wet tissues is a better idea as they
are disposable.
8. Avoid touching your hair: The hair is
one of the most exposed areas of the body. Avoid
touching your hair to prevent transferring those
germs on to your hands.
9. Smell Good : Use a an anti-bacterial talcum
powder with good fragrance so that your skin is dry at
sweating areas and you smell good all along the day.
9. Treat skin infections in time: Skin infections, if
ignored, tend to aggravate and spread all over the
body.
10. Clean your body after playing with pets:
While playing with pets and strays is nice, they carry
germs. Make sure to wash your body after you finish
playing with your pets.
11. Get immunized: Get yourself
immunized against some common infections .
12. Eat healthy: Avoid eating junk food or street
food. These unhealthy food items as they are harmful
for health. Eat food which is cooked in a hygienic
environment and which is properly covered. Eat fresh.
13. Wash before you cook or eat: Wash all fruits
and vegetables before cooking or eating them.
14. Drink clean water: Water is very important for
health. So drink clean, purified / boiled water.
15. Keep surroundings clean: Cleanliness is next to
godliness. So keep your surrounding clean and
germs free.
These basic hygiene tips will ensure that you stay safe from the common ailments that
affect your health. Healthy habits make you and your family healthy.
KNOWLEDGE HOURS 6
CURR
ENT
NEW
S
KH TIMESNew DG for
Central
Industrial
Security Forcest
1 May, 2015
Shri. Surender Singh appointed as Director
General, Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)
for a period upto the date of his superannuation
i.e 31/08/2016 from the date of assumption of
charge of the post or until further orders,
whichever is earlier.
Prime Minister David Cameron won
an emphatic election victory in
Britainth
8 May, 2015
Prime Minister David
C a m e r o n w o n a n
empha t i c e l e c t i o n
v ictory in Br i ta in.
Cameron's victory also
means Britain will face a
vote which he has
promised on continued
membership in the EU.
Naval Base at Porbandar
Commissioned as INS Sardar Patelth
10 May, 2015
Sardar Patel, the
l a t e s t N a v a l
establishment of
Indian Navy, was
commissioned at
Porbandar, Gujarat
by
Smt.Anandiben
P a t e l , t h e
Hon'ble Chief
M i n i s t e r o f th
Gujarat on 9 May 15.
KV Kamath appointed as the Chief of
BRICS Bankth
11 May, 2015
th
ICICI Bank Chairman KV Kamath was on 11
May 2015 appointed as the Chief of the BRICS
(Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa)
Development Bank. As part of the
understanding, while the New Development
Bank, as it will be called, will be headquartered in
Shanghai, India has got the right to nominate
the first president.
KNOWLEDGE HOURS 7
Know The Latest News!!!CU
RREN
T
NEW
S
Temptation usually comes in through a door that has
delibaretly been left open. ~Arnold Glasow
Justice Cyriac
Joseph
appointed NHRC
acting Chiefth
12 May, 2015
Na t i ona l Human
Rights Commission
Member Justice Cyriac Joseph was on Monday
authorised to act as the Chairperson of the
Commission until the appointment of a new
Chairperson in place of Justice K.G. Balakrishnan
who has completed his tenure.
Pune ornithologist bags Green Oscarth
14 May, 2015
Pune-based ornithologist Pramod Patil has won
with the prestigious Whitley Award, popularly
known as the 'Green Oscar' for his work on the
conservation of the Great Indian Bustard. The
awards were presented on April 29 at a
ceremony at the Royal Geographical Society in
London.
Draupadi Murmu sworn in as first
woman Governor of Jharkhandth
18 May, 2015
Draupadi Murmu was
sworn in as the first
woman Governor of
J h a r k h a n d . M s .
Murmu succeeds Syed
Ahmed, who will take
over as Manipur
Governor. A two-time
BJP MLA from Odisha,
Ms. Murmu was a
Minister in the Naveen Patnaik Cabinet when the
Biju Janata Dal ruled the State with the support
of Bharatiya Janata Party.
National Doctor's Dayst
1 July, 2015
National Doctor's Day is celebrated on July 1 all
across India to honour the legendary physician
and the second Chief Minister of West Bengal,
Dr Bidhan Chandra Roy. He was born on July 1,
1882 and died on the same date in 1962, aged
80 years. Dr Roy was honoured with the
country's highest civilian award, Bharat Ratna
on February 4, 1961. Every year this holiday is
celebrated in India on the 1st of July. This
observance fulfills a need to show the doctors
and physicians in our lives how important they
are to us and how invaluable their treatments
are that cure us. The celebrations are indicative
of the respect that they command in the lives of
their patients and thus obligate them to fulfill
their responsibilities as well.
Global Forgiveness Dayth
7 July, 2015
A day to forgive and be forgiven, Forgiveness
Day is a chance to set things right. Put aside
old differences, move beyond grievances and
hurts and start afresh.
World Population
Dayth
11 July, 2015
World Population Day is
a n annua l e ven t ,
observed on July 11
every year, which seeks
to raise awareness of global population issues.
The event was established by the Governing
Council of the United Nations Development
Programme in 1989. It was inspired by the
public interest in Five Billion Day on July 11,
1987 approximately the date on which the
world's population reached five billion people.
KNOWLEDGE HOURS 8
EVEN
TSCheck-out What Is Special Happening In This Month!
Touching lives,
Showing compassion,
Providing quality healthcare...daily!
We appreciate you!
Happy Doctors Day!!!
Say THANKS to your Doctor!
Mahakavi Kalidas
Dinth
17 July, 2015
Mahakavi Kalidas
was one of the
greatest poets and
d r a m a t i s t s i n
Sanskrit. A poet
who has made a distinct and glorious
contribution to this sumptuous Sanskrit
literature is Kalidas. He has pictured in his
works the beauty in life and pondered upon
how we can give pleasure to others by
generous and graceful behavior. Kalidas wrote
seven works. Kumarasambhava and
Raghuvamsha are his two epic poems.
Malavikagnimitra, Vikramorvashiya and
Abhijnana Shakuntala are his celebrated
plays. Meghaduta and Ritusamhara are also
poetical works of great distinction. His all works
depict, through many great characters, the
highest ideals of life as seen by the ancient
people of Bharat.
World Tiger Dayth
29 July, 2015
World Tiger Day, also
known as Global Tiger
Day, is an annual
celebration to raise
awareness for tiger
conservation, held
annually on 29 July. It
was created in 2010
at the Saint Petersburg Tiger Summit. The goal
of the day is to promote a global system for
protecting the natural habitats of tigers and to
raise public awareness and support for tiger
conservation issues.
Guru Purnima st
31 July, 2015
Vyas Purnima is celebrated in worshipping
Guru Ved Vyas. His parents were Parashar Rishi
and Matsyagandha.Vyas Purnima, which is now
more commonly known as Guru Purnima is
celebrated in respect to all Gurus. On Vyas
Purnima, the shishya (student or devotee)
offers pujan to the Guru. In Sanskrit, Gu
means darkness and Ru is to remove the
darkness. A Guru is one who removes the
darkness from our life and gives us knowledge.
A Guru teaches us the right path to reach God.
On Guru Purnima, we should remember and
offer devotion to our beloved Guru.
KNOWLEDGE HOURS 9
EVEN
TS
KNOWLEDGE HOURS 10
PICT
URE
QUIZINSECTSINSECTS
Q. Identify and write the name of the given insects.
1. ___________________ 2. ___________________ 3. ___________________
4. ___________________ 5. ___________________ 6. ___________________
7. ___________________ 8. ___________________ 9. ___________________
11. ___________________ 12. ___________________10. ___________________
ANSWERS
1. Caterpillar, 2. Ant, 3. Housefly, 4. Cockroach, 5. Praying Mantis, 6. Dragon Fly, 7. Snail, 8. Honey Bee,
9.Beetle, 10. Ladybug, 11.Butterfly, 12. Mosquito
KNOWLEDGE HOURS 11
GEOG
RAPH
Y
QUIZ
1. The instrument used for
finding out wind direction
is -
A] Anemometer
B] Wind Vane
C] Wind Gauze
D] Hygrometer
2. Which one among the
following countries is the
l a r g e s t p r o d u c e r o f
Bauxite?
A] Brazil
B] Australia
C] West Indies
D] India
3. Teak and Sal are the
principal trees in the
forests known as -
A] Dry Deciduous
B] Dry Evergreen
C] Tropical Moist
Deciduous
D] Tropical Moist
Evergreen
4. Long treeless grassy
palms are characteristics
of-
A] Pampas
B] Campos
C] Lianos
D] Prairies
5 . S u m m e r r a i n s i n
Australia broadly decrease
from -
A] East to West
B] West to East
C] North to South
D] South to North
6. In which type of rocks
are coal and petroleum
found ?
A] Granite
B] Igneous
C] Metamorphic
D] Sedimentary
7. Which metal is most
abundant in the earth's
crust?
A] Calcium
B] Magnesium
C] Aluminum
D] Iron
8. Molten rock below the
surface of the earth is
called -
A] Basalt
B] Laccolith
C] Lava
D] Magma
9. Which of the following
is a chemical weathering
process ?
A] Frost Action
B] Hydraulic Action
C] Oxidation
D] Thermal Expansion
10. The hottest planet is -
A] Mercury
B] Venus
C] Jupiter
D] Saturn
11. Which of the following
is the brightest planet ?
A] Mercury
B] Venus
C] Mars
D] Jupiter
12. Jupiter is larger than
the Earth by about -
A] 5 times
B] 10 times
C] 20 times
D] 50 times
ANSWERS
1] B 2] B 3] C 4] A 5] C
6] D 7] C 8] D 9] C 10] B
11] B 12] B
Its Interesting!!!Its Interesting!!!
KNOWLEDGE HOURS 12
MONTHS OF A YEAR
The 12 Months of the Year
A year has 365 days divided into 12 months in the modern day Gregorian calendar. Each
month has either 28, 30 or 31 days during the common year. Nearly every 4 years is a Leap
Year with 366 days because we add an extra (intercalary) day at the end of February, the
Leap Day on 29 February.
How many have 28, 30 or 31 days?
The Gregorian calendar has four months with a length of 30 days and seven months that
are 31 days long. February is the only month that is 28 days long in common years and 29
days long in leap years.
JUNI
OR
MAST
ER
MIND
Hi Friends! Do you know that the Saka
Calender is our national calender. There are
12 months in a year. Let us know the name
of months of the year in different
languages.
Enjoy Learning!Enjoy Learning!
KNOWLEDGE HOURS 13
JUNI
OR
MAST
ER
MIND
ABBREVIATIONS
An abbreviation is a shortened form of a word or phrase.
Usually, but not always, it consists of a letter or group of
letters taken from the word or phrase. For example, the word
abbreviation can itself be represented by the abbreviation
abbr., abbrv. or abbrev.
Write the meaning of following abbreviations.
ANSWERS
1] Compact Disc
2] Unidentified Flying Objects
3] IDentification
4] Care Of
5] As Soon As Possible
6] That Is
7] Post Script
8] Mister
9] Saint
10] Limited
Patriotism is religion and religion is love for India.~Bankim Chandra Chatterjee
KNOWLEDGE HOURS
COVE
R
STOR
Y
14
Amazing Top 10s
# TOP 10 FASTEST PRODUCTION CARS WORLDWIDETake a look at the entire list to find out which cars are leading the
current crop of speedsters.
#1: Hennessey Venom GT
Top speed: 270 mph
Price of entry: $1,000,000
#2: Bugatti Veyron16.4 Super Sport
Top speed: 268 mph
Price of entry: $2,420,000
#3: Koenigsegg Agera R
Top speed: 260 mph
Price of entry: $2,000,000
#4: 9ff GT9-R
Top speed: 260 mph
Price of entry: $695,000
#5: Zenvo St1
Top speed: 233 mph
Price of entry: $1,225,000
KNOWLEDGE HOURS 15
COVE
R
STOR
Y
#6: Ultima GTR
Top speed: 231 mph
Price of entry: $150,000
#7: Pagani Huayra
Top speed: 230 mph
Price of entry: $1,200,000
#8: Noble M600
Top speed: 225 mph
Price of entry: $300,000
#9: McLaren P1
Top speed: 217 mph
Price of entry: $1,000,000
#10. Lamborghini Aventador
Top speed: 217 mph
Price of entry: $397,500
Did you know that the expressways in
Germany dont have speed limits?
However, it would be madness to try to
reach THESE speeds anywhere other
than a race track....
KNOWLEDGE HOURS 16
COVE
R
STOR
Y# TOP 10 FASTEST OCEAN CREATURESWith a little help from things like speedboats
and Jet Skis, we can reach pretty fast speed
on the water, but these guys take all the
prizes for underwater travel..
#1: Sailfish
Speed: 110 kph ( 68.3 mph)
#2: Mako Shark
Speed : 95 kph (59 mph)
#3: Marlin
Speed: 80 kph (49.7 mph)
#4: Wahoo
Speed: 78 kph (48.5 mph)
#5: Bluefin Tuna
Speed: 70 kph (43.5 mph)
KNOWLEDGE HOURS 17
COVE
R
STOR
Y
#6: Great Blue Shark
Speed: 69 kph ( 42.9 mph)
#7: Bone Fish
Speed : 64 kph (39.8 mph)
#8: Swordfish
Speed : 64 kph (39.8 mph)
#9: 4 Winged Flying Fish
Speed: 56 kph (34.8 mph)
#10: Tiger Shark
Speed: 53 kph (33 mph)
SAILFISH : XTREME FACT
Checkout the speed again of this incredible animal. No
engine required! The Sailfish can reach almost the
same speed that youve experienced in a car on the
highway. Thats all down to its design. This oceanic
race leader has a very muscular body, a massive
powerful tail, all paring down to that sleek barb of a
nose. It really is designed like a fishy rocket, and the
Sailfish is also famous for its eye-popping leaps out of
the water.
KNOWLEDGE HOURS 18
LOOK
&
LEAR
N
Geographical Sobriquets (Surname)
KNOWLEDGE HOURS 19
LOOK
&
LEAR
N
KNOWLEDGE HOURS 20
NATU
RE
SAFA
RI
BANANAS are the most popular fruit in the world.
The banana is, in fact, not a tree but a high herb that
grows up to 15 metres. It is believed that there are
almost 1000 varieties of bananas in the world,
subdivided in 50 groups.
BANANAS
1] Revenue deficit in
the budget 2015-16
has been estimated at
-
A ] 3.0% of GDP
B] 2.4% of GDP
C] 2.6% of GDP
D] 2.8% of GDP
2] In budget 2015-16 the target of
agricultural credit for the year 2015-16
has been fixed at -
A] Rs. 10.5 lakh crore
B] Rs. 10.0 lakh crore
C] Rs. 8.5 lakh crore
D] Rs. 9.5 lakh crore
3] CSO has changed the base year for
estimating the national income data -
A] from 2004-05 to 2010-11
B] from 1999-2000 to 2004-05
C] from 2004-05 to 2011-12
D] from 2004-05 to 2009-10
4] In Union Budget, GDP growth rate for
the year 2015-16 has been projected at -
A] 8.0 - 8.5%
B] 7.0 - 7.5%
C] 7.5 - 8.0%
D] 8.5 - 9.0%
5] 14th Finance Commission has
recommended distribution of grants to
states for local bodies using 2011
population data. The weight ratio of
population and area stands at -
A] 90:10
B] 80:20
C] 85:15
D] 92:08
6] In budget 2015-16 speech, the Finance
Minister has announced the year
__________ will be Amrut Mahotsav.
A] 2019
B] 2021
C] 2020
D] 2022
7] Prime Minister
N a r e n d r a M o d i
launched India's first indigenously
developed vaccine _________ on March 9,
2015.
A] Rotavirus
B] Oral Polio
C] Influenza
D] Oral Typhoid
8] Who has won the 62nd National Film
Awards as best actor?
A] Bobby Simhaa
B] Irfan Khan
C] Vijay
D] Aamir Khan
9] In budget 2015-16, service tax plus
education cess has been changed -
A] from 12% to 14%
B] from 12% to 13%
C] from 12.36% to 13%
D] from 12.36% to 14%
10] Mawlynnong Village in Meghalaya is in
the news recently. The reason being -
A] It has been awarded the Asia's Cleanest
village award in 2014-15
B] All the houses in the village have sanitary
toilet
C] All the houses in the
Village use clean energy
for cooking
D] The village is
situated on Indo-
Bangladesh
border
KNOWLEDGE HOURS
LATE
ST
G.K.
QUIZ
21
ANSWERS
1] D, 2] C, 3] C, 4] A, 5] A,
6] D, 7] A, 8] C, 9] D, 10] B
TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE
KNOWLEDGE HOURS 22
SCHO
LARS
QUIZ
Test Your Mental Ability
Rack
Your
Brains!
1]
Look
care-
fully
for the
pattern
, and
then choose which pair of
numbers comes next.
28 25 5 21 18 5 14
A. 11 5
B. 10 7
C. 11 8
D. 5 10
2] Given is an underlined
word followed by four
answer choices. Choose
the word that i s a
necessary part of the
u n d e r l i n e d w o r d :
LANGUAGE
A. tongue
B. slang
C. writing
D. words
3] An Informal Gathering
occurs when a group of
people get together in a
casual, relaxed manner.
Which situation below is
the best example of an
Informal Gathering?
A. The book club meets on the
first Thursday evening of
every month.
B. After finding out about his
promotion, Jeremy and a few
coworkers decide to go out for
a quick drink after work.
C. Mary sends out 25
invitations for the bridal
shower she is giving for her
sister.
D. Whenever she eats at the
Mexican restaurant, Clara
seems to run into Peter.
4] Blueberries cost more
than strawberries.
Blueberries cost less than
raspberries.
Raspberries cost more
than both strawberries
and blueberries.
If the first two statements
a r e t r u e , t h e t h i r d
statement is -
A. true
B. false
C. uncertain
D. None of the above
5] SCD, TEF,
UGH, ____,
WKL
A. CMN
B. UJI
C. VIJ
D. IJT
6]Choose the correct
option:
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
7] Choose the correct
option.
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
8] Which word does NOT
belong to the others?
A. branch
B. dirt
C. leaf
D. root
ANSWERS
1] A - This is an alternating subtraction series with the interpolation of a random
number, 5, as every third number. In the subtraction series, 3 is subtracted, then 4,
then 3, and so on.
2] D - Words are a necessary part of language. Slang is not necessary to language
(choice b). Not all languages are written (choice c).Words do not have to be spoken in
order to be part of a language (choice a).
3] B - After getting some good news, Jeremy and a few friends casually get together
for a drink after work, thereby having an informal gathering. Choices a and c describe
more formal types of gatherings. Choice d describes a chance or coincidental kind of
meeting.
4] A - Because the first two statements are true, raspberries are the most expensive
of the three.
5] C - There are two alphabetical series here. The first series is with the first letters
only: STUVW. The second series involves the remaining letters: CD, EF, GH, IJ, KL.
6] C -This is an alternating series. In the first segment, the letter "E" faces right, then
down, then right. In the second segment, the letters all face down. To follow this
pattern, in the fourth segment, the letters must all face up.
7] D - Look for opposites in this series of figures. The first and second segments are
opposites of each other. The same is true for the third and fourth segments.
8] B - A branch, leaf, and root are all parts of a tree. The dirt underneath is not a part
of the tree.
KNOWLEDGE HOURS 23
SCIE
NCE
OLYM
PIAD
Faith is the bird that feels the light when the dawn is still dark.~Rabindra Nath Tagore
1] Rubber is a product of -
A] Fibre
B] Latex
C] Resin
D] Gum
2 ] W h o i n v e n t e d
Telegraph?
A] Samuel Morse
B] Edward Jenner
C] Alexander Graham Bell
D] Marcony
3] If someone is injured in
an accident and broken
his/her knee joint, then he
or she needs to consult -
A] Orthopodic
B] Paediatrician
C] Oncologist
D] Urologist
4] Which of the following is
a "Fire and Forget" anti
tank missile?
A] Trishul
B] Agni
C] Akash
D] Nag
5] The apparatus used for
detecting lie is known as -
A] Polygraph
B] Pyrometer
C] Gyroscope
D] Kymograph
6] A device used for
measuring the depth of the
sea is called -
A] Altimeter
B] Fathometer
C] Hydrometer
D] Manometer
7] What is measured by the
sling Psychrometer?
A] Temperature
B] Humidity
C] Pressure
D] Wind velocity
8] Cryogenic engines fined
applications in -
A] Sub-marine propulsion
B] Frost free refrigerators
C] Rocket technology
D] Superconductivity
9] Communication satellite
are used to -
A] transmit communication
signal only
B] receives communication
signal only
C] receive and redirect
communication signal
D] provide information of
natural resources only
10] Who discovered the
fact that - "An electric
current produces a circular
magnetic field as it flows
through a wire"?
A] Oersted
B] Faraday
C] Fleming
D] Coulomb
A little bit of
ANSWERS
1] B, 2] A, 3] A, 4] D, 5] A,
6] B, 7] B, 8] C, 9] C, 10] A
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Learn From Stories!BERRIES & THE NETTLES
Once, a boy was playing near some
hedges laden with berries that
appeared ripe and juicy. His mouth
watered and he licked his chops.
Immediately, he started gathering the berries. Just then he got stung
sharply by a nettle. He started feeling pain and soon, a rash appeared on
his hand.
Leaving the collection of berries, he ran home and with tears in his eyes,
told everything to his mother. Sobbing hard, he said, "Mom! I touched
them lightly but they stung me hard."
The mother smiled and caressing her son, replied, "They stung you
because you touched them lightly. Had you held them firmly, they won't
have hurt you. You can't get anything without facing dangers. Every rose
has some thorns to protect it. So, if you want berries, learn to grasp the
nettles."
Moral: Learn To Grasp The Nettles, If You Want Berries
KNOW YOUR WORTH
Once upon a time, Mercury, the God of skill, was tickled by a strange idea. He became anxious to
know how human beings estimated his worth in comparison to other Gods.
So, he disguised himself as a man and came to the Earth. Roaming about, he came to the house of a
sculptor where he saw idols of various Gods, including his
own.
Then he approached the sculptor and asked, "What price
would you charge for the idol of Juno, the Goddess of
marriage?"
The sculptor replied, "two dollars".
Again, Mercury asked, "What for the idol of Jupiter, the Chief
of Gods?"
"Five dollars", replied the sculptor.
"And how much for Mercury?" asked the God.
"Oh that. I shall give that free if you buy the other two", pat
came the reply.
Mercury was cut to the quick and disappeared.
Moral: Only Others Can Tell Your Worth.
KNOWLEDGE HOURS 27
ACTI
VITY
TIME
Hands ON , Minds ON!!!
MAKE PAPER PLATE TAMBOURINES
KNOWLEDGE HOURS ACTION BOOK
ACTIVITY 6 : JULY 2015
1. Art / Craft Activity : 1] Make a colourful
Tiger mask and use it to have fun with your
friends on the World Tiger Day!
2. Writing Skills Activity : Write an essay on
the topic My favorite car .
Looking for a noisemaker that's more musical than your
typical preschooler's banging and clanging? Try this
quick arts and crafts activity that will produce a
homemade paper plate tambourine! Its easy to make
with supplies you probably already have on hand, and it
makes a great toy. No wonder its a classic!
What You Need:
1. 2 paper plates
2. A handful of dried beans
3. A stapler
4. Magic markers, stickers, glitter glue, etc
What You Do:
1] Set one paper plate on the table and drop a good
handful of beans on it.
2] Top with the other plate, face side down, and staple
the edges of the plates together. Make sure the staples
are close enough together that no beans can escape!
3] When the tambourine is fully constructed, use your
art supplies and go crazy with the decorations! stickers,
finger paint, even feathers and ribbons will give this
quick craft a touch of flair to last through many musical
numbers!
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1] The term Grand
Slam is associated
with -
A] Badminton
B] Lawn Tennis
C] Table Tennis
D] Squash
2] Who among the following has scored
first double century in World Cup Cricket?
A] Sachin Tendulkar
B] Martin Guptill
C] AB de Villiers
D] Chris Gayle
3] The distance covered in half Marathon is
approximately -
A] 21 km
B] 42 km
C] 11 km
D] 5 km
4] Which of the following award is given to
recognize outstanding achievement in
sports?
A] Padma Shri
B] Arjuna Award
C] Param Vir Chakra
D] Ashok Chakra
5] Who among the following is an Olympic
Medal winner?
A] P. T. Usha
B] Sania Mirza
C] Mahesh Bhupathi
D] Saina Nehwal
6] The correct combination among the
following is -
A] Rafael Nadal - Tennis, Neymar - Football
B] Rafael Nadal - Football, Neymar - Football
C] Rafael Nadal - Badminton, Neymar - Tennis
D] Rafael Nadal - Tennis, Neymar - Badminton
7] "Cue ball, break shot, pool table" are
terms associated with which of the
following games?
A] Billiards
B] Squash
C] Golf
D] Cricket
8] The number of players on each side in
baseball is -
A] Seven
B] Eight
C] Nine
D] Ten
9] The Dronacharya Award for sports
coaches was instituted in the year -
A] 1984
B] 1985
C] 1987
D] 1988
10] Which country led a boycott of the 1980
Olympic Games held in Moscow?
A] Great Britain
B] China
C] USA
D] South Korea
sPorts quIZANSWERS
1] B, 2] D, 3] A, 4] B, 5] D,
6] A, 7] A, 8] C, 9] B, 10] C
KNOWLEDGE HOURS 29
ENGL
ISH
OLYM
PIAD
Proverbs and sayings are short statements of
wisdom or advice that are transmitted from
generation to generation and have passed
into general use. Given below are some
famous proverbs. Write their meaning in
simple words.
1. Make a silk purse out of a sow's ear.
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2. The road to hell is paved with good
intentions.
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3. Better be the head of a dog than the tail of a
lion.
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4. Birds of a feather flock together.
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5. Short reckonings make long friends.
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6. Still waters run deep.
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7. Good and quickly seldom meet.
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8. Grasp all, lose all.
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9. Constant occupation prevents temptation.
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WORDS OF THE MONTH moonbow : (noun) - A rainbow caused by the refraction
and reflection of light from the moon.
extemporize : (verb) - to speak with little or no
preparation.
agog: (adjective) - highly excited by eagerness,
curiosity, anticipation, etc.
gainsy: (verb) - to deny, dispute, or contradict.
legerity : (noun) - physical or mental quickness;
nimbleness, agility.
PROVERBS
ANSWERS
1] Manage to product something good using poor material.
2] It is not enough to intend to do something, you must
actually do it.
3] It's better to be the leader of a small group than a
subordinate in a bigger one.
4] People of the same sort are usually found together.
5] Debts paid quickly encourage friendship.
6] A quiet person with a calm outward appearance can have
much knowledge or wisdom.
7] A well-done job takes time.
8] Trying to obtain everything will often result in gaining
nothing.
9] When you are busy working, you avoid temptation.
KNOWLEDGE HOURS 30
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