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LIBOPEDIA WINTERS
CLASS – VIII( 2019 – 20 )
HEAL WITH HERBS
Q1. Nature has provided us with numerous medicinal plants . They are often referred to as “ Green Gold “ . Since ancient
times , plants have been used to treat ailments . Given below are the description of a few such plants . Write their
names in the space provided .
i. It is also known as “ Night Shade “ . It is used as sedative or antispasmodics . Modern day atropine is derived from
this . ----------------------------------------
ii. It is a perennial plant with aromatic leaves . It is well – known as a cooking spice with rich aroma and flavor . --------
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iii. It is regarded as a master healing plant , popularly known as “ Gwarpatta “ . It is highly effective for treating burns ,
cuts and many inflammatory conditions of the digestive system.---------------------------------------------------------
iv. It is also known as “ Fever Grass “ . It is a perennial plant with thin and long leaves . It has many medicinal
properties like anti – inflammatory , antiseptic , anti – fungal and also used as analgesic and diuretics . -----------------
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v. It is also known as “ Linseed “. It is a rich source of several vitamins and minerals . It also helps to regulate bold
sugar and cholesterol levels . ----------------------------------------
Lemon Grass , Flax Seed , Belladonna , Cardamom , Aloe Vera
SPECTRUM OF THERAPIES
Q2. These days various forms of healing are practiced which can cure a person without any side effects . Find out and write
down the names of some of such therapies with the help of the description given .
i. This technique is based on the skilled and controlled use of plant essences and essential oils.------------------------------
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ii. This technique involves the practice of spending time with a trained therapist to help diagnose , and treat mental
and emotional problems . --------------------------------------------
iii. This technique is based on the application of universal life force energy . In this , the practitioner places his hand
upon the person to be healed to make the energy flow , which is capable of healing anything . ---------------------------
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iv. This technique involves the use of finger pressure on specific points along the body . It is an ancient Chinese
technique . --------------------------------------------------
v. This technique uses injections of natural substances , such as dextrose , glycerin , and phenol in order to stimulate
the growth of connective tissue . ------------------------------------
HYDRO PUZZLE
Q3. There are many terms in science , with “ Hydro “ as their prefix . Given below are a few statements , answers to which
are the terms prefixed with “ Hydro “ . Read these statements carefully and write the answers in the space provided.
i. A compound of hydrogen and carbon . -----------------------------------------------------
ii. A highly poisonous volatile liquid having an odour of bitter almonds . -------------------------------
iii. The process of generating electricity by the utilization of water . -----------------------------------
iv. A gel in which liquid component is water . -----------------------------------------
v. A colourless gaseous element , without taste or odour . It is the lightest of the elements which occur in water and
all organic compounds . ------------------------------------------------------
vi. A chemical reaction of a substance with water usually resulting in decomposition . ---------------------------------------
vii. An instrument for measuring the density of liquids . ----------------------------------------------
viii. It is the term used to describe – “ Having an Affinity for Water “. -------------------------------------
ix. A microphone to detect sound waves in water . ------------------------------------------------------
x. The action of heated water on the earth’s crust . ---------------------------------------------------
Hydrolysis , Hydrometer , Hydrophilic , Hydrophone , Hydrothermal, Hydroelectric , Hydrogel , Hydrogen , Hydrocarbon , Hydrocyanic Acid
WINDY SECTION
Q4. The air around the earth is always moving. This moving air is called “ Wind “. Given below are the names of local winds
of different countries. Write their names in the space provided.
i. Norta : ----------------------------------------
ii. Zonda : ---------------------------------------
iii. Simoon : ------------------------------------
iv. Samun : ---------------------------------------
v. Khamsin : ---------------------------------------
vi. Bergs : -----------------------------------------
vii. Mistral : -----------------------------------------
viii. Harmattean : ------------------------------------
ix. Norwester : ---------------------------------------
x. Brick Fielder : --------------------------------------
Mexico , New Zealand , Saudi Arabia , Iran , Egypt , South Africa , France , Sahara Desert , Argentina , Australia
TUG OF WAR
Q5. Pages of history show us that many wars were fought between the countries for land , power , wealth , etc. Given
below are some important events that took place during or after a particular war . Read them carefully and name the war
in the space provided . You can take help from the help box.
i. Lord Canning was the Governor General . Bhakt Khan from Bareilly replaced the Mughal Prince Mirza Mughal in
July 1857 . -----------------------------------------------------
ii. Germany began its major war on o1 , September , 1939 against Poland . King Victor Emmanuel assumed the
command of the Italian armed forces on the resignation of Mussolini in June , 1943. -------------------------------------
iii. In the beginning of this war in 1775 , the British believed that they could win the war by crushing American
strongholds in the North . After three years of fighting with no results , the British forces began to concentrate on
the South . -----------------------------------------
iv. Archduke Franz Feridinand was assassinated at Sarajevo and this became the immediate cause of the war . League
of Nation was formed after this war . --------------------------------
v. In 1964 , North Vietnamese torpedo boats allegedly attacked two American destroyers in the Gulf of Tonkin . The
conflict eventually engulfed Laos and Cambodia and more than 60 , 000 Americans , 72 million Vietnamese were
killed . ------------------------------------------------
World War II , American war of Independence , Indian war of Independence or Revolt of 1857 , World War I , Vietnam War
THE GREAT REFORMERS
Q6. Great people will always be remembered as long as we read history . Given below are the descriptions of some of the
“ Great Reformers “ of the world . Read their descriptions and write their names in the space provided.
i. He worked for the rehabilitation of leprosy patients. He received Padma Vibhushan in 1986 . -----------------------------
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ii. She helped hundreds of slaves to their freedom . US Portal service issued stamp in her honour in 1978 . ---------------
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iii. He is an icon of the Civil Rights Movement . He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964 . ------------------------------
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iv. He started the “ Chipko Movement “ and fought for preservation of forests in the Himalayas. He was awarded the
Padma Vibhushan in 2009 . --------------------------------------------
v. He made efforts to bring the country’s more than 50 year long Civil War to an end . He was awarded the Nobel
Peace Prize in 1958 . -------------------------------------------
Martin Luther King Jr. , Sunder Lal Bahuguna , Baba Amte , Harriet Tumba , Juan Manuel Santos
FACTS AND DATES
Q7. Historical events help us to learn about great people , cultures , discoveries , etc. Given below are the events that
occurred in the past. Write their correct year of occurrence in the space provided.
i. Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan began his political and diplomatic career . -----------------------
ii. Burma gained independence. -----------------------
iii. Maple leaf became official flag of Canada . ------------------------------
iv. Nelson Mandela was released after 27 years of imprisonment in South Africa . -----------------
v. An earthquake hit Gujarat causing more than 20,000 deaths . ---------------------
vi. Constitution of India came into effect . -----------------------------
vii. American revolution began . -----------------------
viii. United Nation published its first postage stamp . -------------------
ix. Mahatma Gandhi returned to India . ----------------------
x. USSR launched two cosmonauts to MIR Space Station . -----------------------
1947 , 1948 , 1965 , 1990 , 2001 , 1950 , 1775 , 1951 , 1915 , 1991
NAME GAME
Q8. Throughout the ages kings , queens and other leaders have gained nicknames because of certain qualities of their
character . Given below are the names of some great personalities ; write their nicknames in the space provided.
i. Queen Elizabeth I : -----------------------------------------------------------------
ii. Lal Bahadur Shastri : -----------------------------------------------------------------
iii. Adolf Hitler : ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
iv. Napoleon Bonaparte : --------------------------------------------------------------
v. Mother Teresa : -----------------------------------------------------------------------
vi. Gautum Buddha : --------------------------------------------------------------------
vii. Bismarck : ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
viii. Ho Chi Minh : --------------------------------------------------------------------------
ix. Sardar Vallabhai Patel : --------------------------------------------------------------
x. Irom Sharmila : --------------------------------------------------------------------------
ART GALLERY
Q9. Paintings are the pictures made for ornamentation of abodes , portrayals of gods and other various other rituals . They
are produced in a variety of styles and themes according to the material available . Read the clues given below about
some folk paintings of India and write their names in the provided space .
i. These are a series of illustrative paintings from medieval India . These are based on “ Garland of Ragas “ depicting
musical modes in pictorial form . ------------------------------------
ii. It is the famous folk art originated in Maithili in the state of Bihar . Its name means the “ Forest of Honey “.-----------
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iii. These are famous paintings of Thanjavur , Tamil Nadu . The themes of most of them are Hindu gods , goddesses
and saints . ------------------------------------------------
iv. These unique paintings , discovered in the early 70’s are a unique art form of the tribe of Maharashtra . They are
done with ground rice flour and are , therefore , of single colour . -----------------------------------------------------------------
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v. It is a famous traditional art of Odisha . The theme of these paintings mainly is Hindu mythology revolving around
Lord Jagannath . ----------------------------------------------------
Madhubani painting , Tanjore painting , Worli painting , Ragamala painting , Patachitra painting
PERFORMING ARTS
Q10. Indigenous tradition as well as modern research trace the origin of Indian Drama to the Vedas . Drama is the specific
mode of fiction represented in performance . The two masks associated with drama represent the traditional typical
separation between comedy and tragedy . Given below are the names of some of the famous folk dances of India .
Write their respective state in the given space .
i. Kirtania Natak : ------------------------------------------------
ii. Dhola Mau : ------------------------------------------------------
iii. Lartie : --------------------------------------------------------------
iv. Yakshgana : --------------------------------------------------------
v. Therubuttu : ----------------------------------------------------------
DANCES OF THE WORLD
Q11. Dance is a way of knowing and communicating . It is considered as a cultural mirror where the spirit , character and
artistry of its time are reflected . Given below are the names of some of the famous dance forms from across the world .
Write the names of their respective country in the given space .
i. Sufi Whirling : ---------------------------------------------------------------------
ii. Abbots Bromley Horn Dance : -------------------------------------------------
iii. Tsam Folk Dance : ----------------------------------------------------------------
iv. Aboriginal Dance : ----------------------------------------------------------------
v. Chincha Dance : -------------------------------------------------------------------
vi. Tango Escenario : ----------------------------------------------------------------
vii. Gumboot Dance : ---------------------------------------------------------------
viii. Axe Bahia Dance : -----------------------------------------------------------------
ix. Bedouins Dance : ------------------------------------------------------------------
x. Baladi Dance : ------------------------------------------------------------------------
Turkey , England , Mangolia , Australia , Peru , Argentina , South Africa , Brazil , Yemen , Egypt
FAST FINGERS
Q12. If we look into the pages of history , the occurrence of different events whether natural , political , religious or social
has its own importance . Some such events are given below . Arranged them according to the statement asked.
i. Arrange the following in the order in which they came to India .
British , French , Portuguese , Dutch : -------------------------------------------------------------------------
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ii. Arrange the given US Presidents in the order of their visit to India .
Jimmy Carter , Bill Clinton , George W. Bush , Barack Obama : -----------------------------------------------------------------------
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iii. Arrange the names of the following women in the order in which they were elected Prime Ministers of their
respective countries .
Indira Gandhi , S.M. Bhandarnaike , Margret Thatcher , Benazir Bhutto : ---------------------------------------------------------
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iv. Arrange the given dynasties in the order in which they ruled over India .
Mauryas , Nandas , Guptas , Sungas : -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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v. Arrange the following things according to their year of invention .
Mechanical Computer , Flying Shuttle , Pocket Calculator , Refrigeration Machine :--------------------------------------------
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vi. Arrange the given Mughal rulers in the order in which they ruled over India :
Humayun , Babur , Jahangir , Akbar : --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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vii. Arrange the following “ Movements “ in the order in which Mahatma Gandhi started them :
Non – Cooperation Movement , Champaran Satyagraha ,Civil Disobedience Movement , Quit India Movement-------
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viii. Arrange the following countries according to their year of achievement of independence :
Myanmar , India , Cuba , Maldives : ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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ix. Arrange the famous examples of architecture given below in the order in which they were built .
Buland Darwaza , Stupas of Sarnath , Red Fort , Rashtrapati Bhawan : ------------------------------------------------------------
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x. Arrange the names of following Presidents of India in the order in which they were elected .
K.R. Narayanan , Dr. Pranab Mukherjee , Pratibha Patil , Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam : ----------------------------------------------
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MENTAL ABILITY
Q1. Raj used some coins to make a triangle . There were six coins on each side of the triangle . There was one coin on
every corner . How many coins were used to make the triangle? --------------------
Q2. Fill in only Prime Numbers from 2 to 73 to get the total of 111 in each row , column and diagonal direction.
1
13
7
Q3. How can you write 1 using all digits from 0 to 9 once with any mathematical operation? ------------------------------------
Q4. A teacher has a bag of sweets . If she gives 10 sweets to each of her students , there will be an excess of 8 sweets . If
she gives 11 sweets to each of her students , she will need another 16 sweets . How many sweets does she have ? How
many students are there in the class? ------------------------------------------------
Q5. There are 45 oranges in Box A and 55 oranges in Box B . How many oranges must be transferred from Box B to Box A so
that the number of oranges in Box A is three times the number of oranges in Box B ?--------------------------------
CURRENT AFFAIRS
Q1. Who has been appointed as a Senior Security Advisor in the Home Ministry ?--------------------------------------------
Q2. Who will be the new director of the United Nations World Tourism Organization? ---------------------------------------
Q3. Anita Anand , who is an Indian born politician has become part of which country’s cabinet?----------------------------
Q4. Who is appointed as the Plogging Ambassador of India? ----------------------------------------------
Q5. Which state government launched the first Pashu Kisan credit cards in India?---------------------------------------