Class 8 English Chapter 9: Spectacular Wonders — practice questions with answers
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Q1. In the article ‘Spectacular Wonders’, which are natural wonders described in it? (Tick all that apply)
- Valley of Flowers
- Lonar Crater Lake
- Chandipur Beach
- Kallanai Dam
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Answer: A. Valley of Flowers; B. Lonar Crater Lake; C. Chandipur Beach
Why: Kallanai Dam is man-made. [p.138–141, p.150]
Why: Kallanai Dam is man-made. [p.138–141, p.150]
Q2. In the article ‘Spectacular Wonders’, about how many species of flowers grow in the Valley of Flowers?
- Around 600
- Around 60
- Around 6,000
- Around 10
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Answer: A. Around 600
Why: Including orchids, poppies and primulas. [p.138]
Why: Including orchids, poppies and primulas. [p.138]
Q3. In the article ‘Spectacular Wonders’, how was the Lonar Crater Lake formed?
- A colossal meteorite crashed into the Earth
- A volcano erupted
- People dug it
- A river changed course
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Answer: A. A colossal meteorite crashed into the Earth
Why: Thousands of years ago. [p.139]
Why: Thousands of years ago. [p.139]
Q4. In the article ‘Spectacular Wonders’, which animals live in the Sundarbans? (Tick all that apply)
- Bengal tiger
- Estuarine crocodile
- Indian python
- Snow leopard
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Answer: A. Bengal tiger; B. Estuarine crocodile; C. Indian python
Why: The snow leopard lives in the Valley of Flowers region. [p.138, p.141]
Why: The snow leopard lives in the Valley of Flowers region. [p.138, p.141]
Q5. Word study from the article ‘Spectacular Wonders’: What does ‘unique’ suggest about Chandipur Beach?
- One of its kind
- Very popular
- Ancient
- Far from the city
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Answer: A. One of its kind
Why: From the text exercise. [p.144]
Why: From the text exercise. [p.144]
Q6. In the article ‘Spectacular Wonders’, the Valley of Flowers is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
True or false?
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Answer: True
Why: From the text. [p.138]
Why: From the text. [p.138]
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How many practice questions are there for Class 8 English Chapter 9: Spectacular Wonders?
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Yes — it follows the NCERT Class 8 English syllabus, used by CBSE and many state boards.