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?---------------------------------------