Smart Kid General Knowledge Olympiad
The SilverZone Foundation's Smart Kid General Knowledge Olympiad (SKGKO) is an exceptional platform for students to demonstrate their knowledge in various fields such as History, Geography, General Science, Current Affairs, and Sports. The olympiad is conducted annually at both national and international levels, and it offers an excellent opportunity for students to showcase their skills and abilities on a broader platform.
The SKGKO is an innovative approach to assessing a student's personal and academic progress. By encouraging students to participate, the olympiad ensures that they develop a deep understanding of the world around them. Through this competition, students learn to think critically, analyze information, and apply their knowledge to real-world situations. This leads to a well-rounded and informed individual who is equipped to face various challenges that they might encounter.
The SKGKO is open to students in Classes I to X who are enrolled in CBSE, ICSE, ICBSE, or any other recognized state board in India. The questions are designed to challenge the students and require them to think outside the box. It helps students to develop better cognitive abilities and problem-solving skills and enhances their overall academic performance.
Overall, the Smart Kid General Knowledge Olympiad is an excellent platform for students to showcase their knowledge and learning in various disciplines. It encourages them to develop a thirst for knowledge and an enthusiasm for learning that can help them in their future academic and personal pursuits.
The Olympiad Level 1
All the students of classes 1st to 10th are eligible to take part in Level 1 (Only).
ExaminationSKGK is organized in the respective schools of the participants during the school hours. The structure of the event stands as the following:
There will be a different question paper for each class. All the questions are objective-type with no negative marking for wrong answers.
| Class 1 & 2 | Classe 3 & 5 | Classe 6 & 8 | Classe 9 & 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No.of Questions | 25 | 30 | 35 | 40 |
| Total Marks: 100 | Duration: 40 Minutes |
The question paper is class specific and usually consists of the following sections:
( Classes I-V)
(i) Section-1: General Awareness
(ii) Section-2: Scholar’s Zone
( Classes VI -X)
(i) Section-1: General Awareness
(ii) Section-2: Current Affairs
(iii) Section-3: Scholar’s Zone
The medium of the test is English only.
The Olympiad is conducted annually on two dates in school premises. The school may opt from the two dates suggested for the Olympiad examination. Each date of the Olympiad exam has a separate set of question papers.
Registration of Students
The prospectus containing the Registration Forms of skgko are sent to all the schools registered with the SilverZone Foundation. However, it might not have updated information which has been incorporated and updated later in this website regarding changes in syllabus, prizes and levels etc.
The schools which are NOT registered with the Foundation may also request for prospectus by sending an e-mail at info@silverzone.org The schools must return the Registration Forms, properly filled in and complete in all respects, by the due date to the Foundation.
NotePrincipals/teachers may please note that any school can become a registered centre for the Smart Kid General Knowledge Olympiad (SKGK). No fee is required for the same. Only for feasibility reason, a minimum of 20 students need to be registered for the skgko, from the school.
Any clarification regarding rules, format/pattern of the paper, etc., may be sought from SILVERZONE FOUNDATION through email at info@silverzone.org.About Test Paper
The language medium is English only. The examination is being conducted for all classes from 1st to 10th with the following details.
For Classes 1-2: There will be 25 questions and the duration will be of 40 Minutes.
For Classes 3-5: There will be 30 questions and the duration will be of 40 Minutes.
For Classes 6-8: There will be 35 questions and the duration will be of 40 Minutes.
For Classes 9-10: There will be 40 questions and the duration will be of 50 Minutes.
The details of the manner in which the test is to be conducted will be sent with the question papers. For classes, 1st onward OMR answer sheets will be provided.
The questions will be of objective type in nature with multiple choice answers. There is no negative marking.
Sample Question Papers
The detailed Syllabus and Sample Test Paper are provided in this website, click the following links to download the Syllabus and Sample Test Paper class wise. For Books please contact, School Coordinator or book your order online now.
Chapter-wise Marking Scheme
The tentative chapter-wise marking Scheme will help students to perform better in SilverZone Olympiads. The actual marks distribution may differ depending on the prerogative of the authors/selectors/paper setters concerned. The Syllabus may be reduced depending upon the prevalent Coronavirus pandemic conditions. The same will be updated here in due course of time.
Class-1
| Unit | Chapters | No. of Questions | Marks | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | Important days Means of transport Means of communication Buildings and monuments Family and relation Our surroundings & helpers Places of worship Animals Vegetables Fruits Flowers Body parts and sense organs Food Religious National and family festivals | 16 | 3.5 | 56 |
| Identification | Personality Objects | 2 | 3.5 | 7 |
| Sports and Games | Indoor games & outdoor games Players associated with sports | 2 | 3.5 | 7 |
| Scholar’s Zone | Scholar’s Zone | 5 | 6 | 30 |
| Total No. of Questions: 25 | Total Marks: 100 |
Class-2
| Unit | Chapters | No. of Questions | Marks | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | Our surroundings My country People and their profession Books and authors Important days Dresses of India India's neighbouring countries Plants Our body Animals-homes and sounds Insects Birds Universe Seasons Food National Religious and family festivals | 16 | 3.5 | 56 |
| Identification | Personality ( India and the world) | 2 | 3.5 | 7 |
| Sports and Games | Indoor and outdoor games Players associated with sports | 2 | 3.5 | 7 |
| Scholar’s Zone | Scholar’s Zone | 5 | 6 | 30 |
| Total No. of Questions: 25 | Total Marks: 100 |
Class-3
| Unit | Chapters | No. of Questions | Marks | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | Great moments Historical buildings & monuments Religious places Books and authors People and places of the world Abbreviations Flags of different countries Oceans & continents Current affairs Features of Earth Everyday science solar system Music and dance films | 20 | 3 | 60 |
| States & Union Territories | states Capitals & union territories (India & its neighbouring countries) | 3 | 3 | 9 |
| Sports and Games | Indoor & outdoor games Players associated with sports | 2 | 3 | 6 |
| Scholar’s Zone | Scholar’s Zone | 5 | 5 | 25 |
| Total No. of Questions: 30 | Total Marks: 100 |
Class-4
| Unit | Chapters | No. of Questions | Marks | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | Continents and oceans India's neighbouring countries Indian states & capitals Books and authors, great monuments Types of profession Religion Abbreviations Famous sites of the world Human body Everyday science inventions & inventors Animal family Our universe Films actor and actress Types of dance | 20 | 3 | 30 |
| Sports and Games | Different types of sports Major sporting events Sports-personalities | 2 | 3 | 6 |
| Country, capitals and currencies | Countries and their capitals and currencies Cities of the world | 3 | 3 | 9 |
| Scholar’s Zone | Scholar’s Zone | 5 | 5 | 25 |
| Total No. of Questions: 30 | Total Marks: 100 |
Class-5
| Unit | Chapters | No. of Questions | Marks | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | Major Mountain Chains of the world Flags of various countries Dams & waterways Famous institutions Sanctuaries Deserts and plateaus of the world Religious places Famous buildings and monuments First in India & the world Hill stations Airports Facts about India Books and authors Abbreviations Current affairs Human body Everyday science Inventions & inventors Animal family Our universe Women in cinema Film Actor & actress Types of dance | 20 | 3 | 60 |
| Sports and Games | Major sporting events Sport personalities Terms associated with games | 2 | 3 | 6 |
| Country Capitals and currencies | Countries and their capitals and currencies Cities of the world | 3 | 3 | 9 |
| Scholar’s Zone | Scholar’s Zone | 5 | 5 | 25 |
| Total No. of Questions: 30 | Total Marks: 100 |
Class-6
| Unit | Chapters | No. of Questions | Marks | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| History | First in India & the world Freedom struggle and freedom fighters of India History of India & the world First in different fields | 4 | 2.5 | 10 |
| Polity | Indian Constitution Indian politics Political parties Elections in India | 4 | 2.5 | 10 |
| Geography | Places of the world rivers Weather & climate Geographical features of India & the world | 4 | 2.5 | 10 |
| General Awareness | Sports Films Abbreviations Books and authors Countries Capitals & currencies Important dates Highest honours of various countries National & international awards U.N.O. & its agencies General science | 13 | 2.5 | 32.5 |
| Current Affairs | Current Affairs | 5 | 3.5 | 17.5 |
| Scholar’s Zone | Scholar’s Zone | 5 | 4 | 20 |
| Total No. of Questions: 35 | Total Marks: 100 |
Class-7
| Unit | Chapters | No. of Questions | Marks | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| History | History of India & the world First in India & the world Indian freedom struggle Important years Famous slogans First in different fields | 4 | 2.5 | 10 |
| Polity | Indian Constitution Indian politics Political parties Elections in India | 4 | 2.5 | 10 |
| Geography | Geographical features of India & the world Weather & climate Places of the world The universe National parks | 4 | 2.5 | 10 |
| General Awareness | General Science Economics Books and authors Abbreviations Sports Films Countries Capitals & currencies Awards and honours Research institutes International organisation Hill stations | 13 | 2.5 | 32.5 |
| Current Affairs | Current Affairs | 5 | 3.5 | 17.5 |
| Scholar’s Zone | Scholar’s Zone | 5 | 4 | 20 |
| Total No. of Questions: 35 | Total Marks: 100 |
Class-8
| Unit | Chapters | No. of Questions | Marks | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| History | History of India & the world First in India & the world Indian freedom struggle Important years Famous slogans First in different fields | 4 | 2.5 | 10 |
| Polity | Indian Constitution Indian politics Political parties Elections in India | 4 | 2.5 | 10 |
| Geography | Geographical features of India & the world Weather & climate Places of the world The universe National parks | 4 | 2.5 | 10 |
| General Awareness | General Science Economics Books and authors Films Countries Capitals & currencies Awards and honours Research institutes International organisation Hill stations | 13 | 2.5 | 32.5 |
| Current Affairs | Current Affairs | 5 | 3.5 | 17.5 |
| Scholar’s Zone | Scholar’s Zone | 5 | 4 | 20 |
| Total No. of Questions: 35 | Total Marks: 100 |
Class-9
| Unit | Chapters | No. of Questions | Marks | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| History | History of India & the world First in India & the world Indian freedom struggle Important years Famous slogans First in different fields | 5 | 2 | 10 |
| Polity | Indian Constitution Indian politics Political parties Elections in India | 5 | 2 | 10 |
| Geography | Geographical features of India & the world Weather & climate Places of the world The universe National parks | 5 | 2 | 10 |
| General Awareness | General Science Economics Books and authors Abbreviations Sports Films Countries Capitals & currencies Awards and honours Research institutes International organisation Hill stations | 10 | 2 | 20 |
| Current Affairs | Current Affairs | 10 | 3 | 30 |
| Scholar’s Zone | Scholar’s Zone | 5 | 4 | 20 |
| Total No. of Questions: 40 | Total Marks: 100 |
Class-10
| Unit | Chapters | No. of Questions | Marks | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| History | History of India & the world First in India & the world Indian freedom struggle Important years Famous slogans First in different fields | 5 | 2 | 10 |
| Polity | Indian Constitution Indian politics Political parties Government Elections in India | 5 | 2 | 10 |
| Geography | Geographical features of India & the world Weather & climate Places of the world The universe National parks | 5 | 2 | 10 |
| General Awareness | General Science Economics Books and authors Abbreviations Sports Films countries capitals & currencies Awards and honours Research institutes International organisation Hill stations | 10 | 2 | 20 |
| Current Affairs | Current Affairs | 10 | 3 | 30 |
| Scholar’s Zone | Scholar’s Zone | 5 | 4 | 20 |
| Total No. of Questions: 40 | Total Marks: 100 |
The raw score is computed by multiplying each correct answer by its corresponding base marks and summing the results. In mathematical terms: Raw Score = SUM (correct answer × subsequent base Marks).
Total Marks CalculationTotal Marks are determined by adding the raw score to the sum of the weightage of correct answers. Each question carries an additional weightage, starting from .0001 and increasing incrementally (.0002, .0003, and so forth). For instance, Question No. 1 has a weightage of .0001, Question No. 2 has .0002, and so on. This weightage is utilized to resolve ties when calculating Class/Zonal/Olympiads ranks.
Olympiad RankThis encompasses all students from India and abroad belonging to the same class.
Class RankThis encompasses all students from various sections/divisions of the same class within the same school.
Prizes, Dates and Venue
| Rank. No. | Award |
|---|---|
| 1st Olympiad rank | The 1st International Olympiad rank holder in each class will receive a Prize of Rs. 10,000/-. |
| 2nd Olympiad rank | The 2nd International Olympiad rank holder in each class will receive a Prize of Rs. 7,500/-. |
| 3rd Olympiad rank | 3rd Olympiad rank The 3rd International Olympiad rank holder in each class will receive a Prize of Rs. 5,000/-. |
| 4th to 10th Olympiad rank | 4th to 10th Olympiad rank Rank holders from 4th to 10th position in each class will be awarded Gift Certificates of varying values. |
| 11th to 25th Olympiad rank | 11th to 25th Olympiad rank Rank holders from 11th to 25th position in each class will be awarded Gift Certificates of varying values. |
| 26th to 500th Olympiad rank | 26th to 500th Olympiad rank Rank holders from 26th to 500th position in each class will receive the Topper Achievement Certificate. |
| 1th, 2th and 3rd Zonal Rank | 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Zonal Rank The 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Zonal Rank holders across all classes will be honored with Medals of Excellence. |
| 1th, 2th and 3rd State Rank | 1st, 2nd, and 3rd State Rank The 1st, 2nd, and 3rd State Rank holders across all classes will be presented with Medals of Excellence. |
| 1st, 2nd 3rd Class Topper | 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Class Topper The 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Class Toppers in each school will be bestowed with Medals of Excellence, provided the topper achieves a minimum of 50% marks. Excellence, provided the topper obtains at least 50% marks |
| All | All participants will be awarded Participation Certificates reflecting their Class/Zonal/State/Olympiad Ranks and Marks. |
Up to 10 Students with the Same Rank: In this scenario, the award amount will be divided equally among the winners, and each recipient will be honored with a Symbolic Golden Medal of Excellence in the relevant category along with a Certificate.
For 11 or More Students with the Same Rank: Instead of a shared award, each winner will receive a gift certificate coupon, along with a Medal of Excellence in the relevant category and a Special Achievement Certificate.
1. Medals for Class Toppers:
The top three rank holders in each class will be presented with Medals of Excellence. To qualify, students must achieve a minimum score of 50%.
2. Chapter-wise Performance Analysis Report:Every participant will receive a comprehensive Chapter-wise Performance Analysis Report. This detailed report provides insights into the student's exam attempts, including:
The Question-wise Performance Analysis Report consists of four sections:Section A – Marks and rank achieved in Class/Zonal/Olympiad ranks.
Section B – Chapter-wise performance score.
Section C – Percentile score for comparison with other students at the Zone and international levels.
Section D –Percentage score analysis compared to Class, zone, and international levels. The objective of this report is to provide students and their parents with a thorough analysis of the student's strengths and areas for improvement. It allows students to understand their performance both individually and in comparison to thousands of other participants.
Each winner is entitled to one award per exam, receiving the higher-level award only. For example, international top three rank holders will receive awards based on their international ranks, and any awards based on their Zonal ranks will be passed to the next rank holder. Similarly, if a Zonal award winner also qualifies for a class award, the class award will be given to the next rank holder.
Important Dates
The Result of the iio will be available at www.silverzone.org in the month of Feb/March.
The venue of the examination will be school only.
Zone/State Categorization
To streamline operations and facilitate various functions, all states and Union Territories in India, along with participating international countries, have been organized into the following zones. This categorization serves the following purposes:
Determining zone toppers for performance-based awards.
| STATE | |
|---|---|
| North Zone | Delhi NCR, Haryana, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, J&K, Ladakh, Chandigarh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh |
| West Zone | Maharashtra, Goa, Gujarat, Daman & Diu, Dadara & Nagar Haveli, Madhya Pradesh |
| East Zone | West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Tripura, Sikkim, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Manipur, Chhattisgarh |
| South Zone | Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, Telangana, Puducherry, Lakshadweep, Andhra Pradesh, Andaman & Nicobar |
| International Zone | All countries except India |
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Study Material
OLYMPIAD COMPREHENSIVE BOOK
SilverZone Comprehensive Books provide an exceptional value to the students for cracking Olympiad exams as they contain questions that enhance the participant’s ability to think and reason abstractly. Comprehensive Books are remarkable for gaining the knowledge required to crack any competitive exam with its concise material and engaging topics.
PREVIOUS YEAR'S QUESTION PAPER
SilverZone Previous Years’ Question Bank is a great repository of knowledge accumulated throughout the years and carefully curated in a package. The student can go through these books to get well acquainted with the format of SilverZone Olympiads and gain mastery over their strategy. By attempting the previous years’ question bank, the student can become familiar with their shortcomings and prepare accordingly for the current olympiad exam.
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