Unicus General Knowledge Olympiad Class 2 Sample Paper

Syllabus:

1. Buildings and Monuments

1. Famous places - Taj Mahal, Eiffel Tower, Statue of Liberty, Great Wall of China, etc.
2. Floating buildings and houses (Houseboats)
3. Monuments built for animals (Zoos and Aquariums)
4. The Pyramids of Egypt
5. Famous castles around the World
6. Skyscrapers
7. Giant towers that touch the clouds

2. Games and Sports

1. Hockey - Playing with a stick
2. Gymnastics - Amazing moves and skills
3. Running Races - Speed and fun
4. Volleyball - Game played over a net
5. Badminton - Hitting a shuttlecock
6. Baseball - Game played with a bat and ball
7. Skateboarding - Riding on a board with wheels
8. Golf - Hitting a ball into a hole
9. Chess - A game of strategy and thinking
10. Rugby - Team sport with an oval ball
11. Martial arts

3. Everyday Objects and Their Uses

1. Common items used at home (e.g., utensils, furniture, clothes,)
2. School supplies used worldwide (e.g., pencils, erasers, notebooks)
3. Items used for fun and play (e.g., toys, board games)
4. Paper- from trees to writing
5. Magnifying glass
6. Importance of an alarm clock - Waking up on time
7. How glasses help us see clearly

4. Magic of Nature

1. Nature's colours
2. Fun facts about plants and animals
3. The tallest and smallest plants
4. The tallest trees and the smallest flowers
5. The biggest plants in the world
6. The fastest and slowest animals around the world
7. The loudest animal sound (whale)
8. The quietest animal sound (mice)

5. Our Beautiful Planet

1. The four seasons (summer, autumn, winter, spring)
2. Our planet's friend- The Sun, Moon, and Stars at night
3. Why the Earth is covered in land and water
4. Importance of the sun for life on Earth
5. Earth's atmosphere
6. North and South Poles - Cold places on Earth

6. Travelling and Directions

1. How to give simple directions (left, right, straight)
2. Different ways to travel (walking, cycling, public transport)
3. Recognizing symbols like bus stops and traffic signs
4. Different types of transportation - land, water, and air
5. Difference between roads, bridges, and tunnels
6. The globe - a mini model of the Earth
7. Caravans and Camping - a fun way to travel

7. International Culture

1. Traditional clothing - kimono (Japan), kilt (Scotland), sombrero (Mexico)
2. Festivals around the world- Christmas (worldwide), Chinese New Year (China), Halloween (USA/Worldwide)
3. Foods from different countries - pizza (Italy), sushi (Japan), tacos (Mexico), croissants (France)
4. Important national symbols of countries (e.g., Maple Leaf of Canada)
5. Cultural symbols of peace (e.g., dove, olive branch)
6. Famous world markets (e.g., grand bazaar, floating markets)

8. Life Skills

1. Common safety rules
2. Understanding time
3. What to do in emergencies, calling for help (dialing emergency numbers)
4. Basic first aid (how to clean a small cut, band-aids)
5. Safe places to go if lost (School, Police Station, etc)
6. Road safety and crossing the street
7. Learning basic table manners
8. Identify safe and unsafe strangers
9. Value of saying excuse me and waiting your turn

9. Community and Helpers

1. People who help us
2. Places in our neighbourhood when we need help - Getting sick, Learning new things, Fire safety
3. Appreciation to helpers
4. Working together in a community