Not just bookish knowledge; the information outside of academics also plays an important role in increasing children’s intelligence. General knowledge is essential, as it equips children with different things and ideas that help them be conscious and make an informed decision. It keeps them updated and opens gateways to form and understand diverse perspectives.
The information gathered over the years will help them form opinions and participate in debates, group discussions and exams. Children will look knowledgeable, which is one of the best personality traits. In this blog, we have covered some fundamental general knowledge questions that children must be able to answer.
General Knowledge Questions and Answers for Kids (Age Group 4 to 7 years)
Kids of the age group 4 to 6 are in the early stages of learning. So it is necessary to lay a strong foundation about major topics. Given below is a list of questions to ask children and engage them in the learning process.
Geography
| Questions | Answers |
| Which is the national river of India? | Ganga |
| How many continents are there in the world? | Seven |
| What is the capital of India? | New Delhi |
| Name the two seas surrounding India. | Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal |
| Which is the mountain range located in the northern part of India? | Himalayas |
| Which is the deepest ocean in the world? | Pacific Ocean |
| Which latitude runs through the centre of the earth? | Equator |
| India is a part of which continent? | Asia |
| Name the only desert in India. | Thar Desert |
| Which is the tallest mountain in the world? | Mount Everest |
Science
| Questions | Answers |
| Name the process by which plants prepare food. | Photosynthesis |
| Which gas do humans inhale? | Oxygen |
| Which planet is called a red planet? | Mars |
| The solar system is a part of which galaxy? | Milky Way Galaxy |
| How many planets are there in the solar system? | Eight |
| Name the parts of a plant. | Root, stem, leaves, fruits and flowers |
| Which organ pumps blood? | Heart |
| What is the main source of light in the day? | The Sun |
| How many kidneys do humans have? | Two |
| What is the solid form of water? | Ice |
History
| Questions | Answers |
| Who is the “Father of our Nation”? | Mahathma Gandhi |
| India was ruled by? | Britishers |
| When did India get independence? | 1947 |
| Who is the greatest ruler of India? | Ashoka |
| When is Republic Day celebrated? | 26th January |
| Who was the first prime minister of India? | Jawaharlal Nehru |
| Who built Taj Mahal? | Shah Jahan |
| Who wrote the National Anthem? | Rabindranath Tagore |
| Who is the first Mughal ruler of India? | Babur |
| 15th August is celebrated as? | Independence Day |
Food and Drink
| Questions | Answers |
| Eggs are rich in? | Protein |
| What do we obtain from cows? | Milk |
| What should we eat to be healthy? | Fruits, vegetables, nuts |
| Which are the most like hot drinks? | Coffee and tea |
| Which vegetable should be eaten to improve eyesight? | Carrot |
| What is the name of the snack that is circular in shape with vegetables on top? | Pizza |
| What should you drink in summers? | Fruit juices |
| Where do we get coconut milk from? | Tender coconut |
| What is the name of the fruit that monkeys eat? | Banana |
| Which dish can be made in 2 minutes? | Maggie |
Animals
| Questions | Answers |
| Which animal is known as the king of the jungle? | Lion |
| Which is the national animal of India? | Tiger |
| Which are the common pets found in India? | Dogs and cats |
| Which animal jumps from one tree to another? | Monkey |
| Which is the tallest animal? | Giraffe |
| What do cows eat? | Grass |
| Wool is made from the skin of which animal? | Sheep |
| The young one of a dog is called? | Puppy |
| Which animal has a trunk? | Elephant |
| Which bird is famous for its dance and feathers? | Peacock |
General Knowledge Questions and Answers for Kids (Age Group 8 to 10 years)
At this stage, the students are better placed to try some moderate-level questions. Try asking these questions below that help them gain knowledge:
Geography
A group of stars is called?
- Constellation
Where is the tropic of cancer located?
- 23 ½ o N of equator
What are the two motions of the earth?
- Rotation and revolution
India shares its boundaries with how many countries?
- Seven
Which islands are located in the Arabian Sea?
- Lakshadweep
Which is the second largest continent in the world?
- Africa
What is the percentage of nitrogen present in the atmosphere?
- 78%
India is located in which hemisphere?
- Northern hemisphere
A leap year has how?
- 366
What is the plateau located in the southern part of India called?
- Peninsular plateau many days
Science
What is the process of conversion of water into vapour called?
- Vapourization
Scattering of lightWhich disorder is caused by the lack of vitamin D?
- Rickets
Transpiration takes place through which part of the plant?
- Leaves
What is the habitat in which plants and animals live on land called?
- Terrestrial habitat
If an object does not allow light to pass through it, then it is called?
- Opaque
What is the S.I. unit of current?
- Ampere
How many poles does a magnet have?
- Two
The lowermost layer of the atmosphere is called?
- Troposhphere
What are the reproductive organs of flowers called?
- Stamen and carpel.
History
Who gave the slogan “Give me blood, I will give you freedom”?
- Subhash Chandra Bose
Which is the first civilisation in India?
- Indus Valley or Harappan civilisation
Who is the founder of the Magadha Empire?
- Bimbisara
Jainism is founded by?
- Mahavira
Who is called the “Iron Man of India”?
- Sardar Vallabhai Patel
Who was the last Viceroy of British India?
- Lord Mountbatten
Gandhi undertook which march to protest against the salt tax?
- Dandi March
Quit India movement was launched in which year?
- 1942
Who was the first President of India?
- Dr. Rajendra Prasad
Where is Sanchi Stupa located?
- Madhya Pradesh
Food and Drink
Lemons and oranges are rich in which vitamin?
- Vitamin C
Name a few foods that are unhealthy for you.
- Sugar, cakes, soft drinks, pizza, chips
Which drink is prepared from crushing grapes?
- Wine
some nuts that are healthy.
- Almonds, raisins, cashews, pistachios, hazelnuts
Which vegetables are grown underground?
- Potato, radish, onion, garlic, ginger, carrot
Which drink is prepared by boiling leaves in milk and hot water?
- Tea
Which drink is high in protein?
- Cow’s milk
Name a few foods most preferred by children during summers.
- Ice cream, cucumber, watermelon, curd, smoothies
What is jaggery made from?
- Sugarcane juice
Which acid is released while cutting onions?
- Sulphuric acid
Animals
List any two amphibians.
- Frog and crocodile
Which animal has a single horn?
- Rhinoceros
Give a few examples of a cat family.
- Leopard, Tiger, Cheetah, Lion.
What is the colour of blood in octopus?
- Blue
Which is the largest mammal on Earth?
- Blue whale
Which is the heritage animal of India?
- The Indian Elephant
Name an animal that carries young ones in a pouch.
- Kangaroo
Which country has the largest tiger population in the world?
- India
Which is the largest snake in the world?
- Green anaconda
Name a few dog breeds.
- German Shepherd, Labrador, Golden Retriever, Bulldog, Rottweiler
General Knowledge Questions and Answers for Kids (Age Group 10 to 12 years)
The below-listed questions are comparably more difficult than the above ones. Give them a try to test and expand your knowledge.
Geography
| Questions | Answers |
| Which are the interior layers of Earth? | Crust, mantle and core |
| Which is the lowest layer in the earth’s atmosphere? | Troposhpere |
| What is the 0o meridian also called? | Prime meridian |
| Which continent is 90% covered by ice? | Antarctica |
| Which is the world’s largest forest? | Amazon Rainforest |
| The continents of Europe and Asia are together known as? | Eurasia |
| Which sea separates Africa and Asia? | The Red Sea |
| Which island in India is also known as Coral Island? | Lakshadweep islands |
| Which is the tallest peak in India? | Kanchenjunga |
| Tunga and Bhadra are the tributaries of which river? | Krishna river |
Science
| Questions | Answers |
| Insulin is secreted by which gland? | Pancreas |
| Which is the tallest bone in the human body? | Thighbone or Femur |
| What is the phenomenon of splitting white light into seven colours called? | Dispersion of light |
| What is the formula of common salt? | NaCl |
| Newton’s first law of motion is also known as? | The law of inertia |
| What are the three subatomic particles? | Protons, neutrons and electrons |
| What is the SI unit of resistance? | Ohm |
| Humans have how many chambers of heart? | Four |
| Which is the third element in the periodic table? | Lithium |
| Which raw materials are used to produce thermal energy? | Coal, oil, natural gas |
History
| Questions | Answers |
| Partition of Bengal took place in which year? | 1905 |
| Which are the four types of Vedas? | Rig VedaYajur VedaSama VedaAtharva Veda |
| Ashoka was a follower of which religion? | Buddhism |
| Lal-Bal-Pal refers to which frerdom fighters? | Lala Lajpat RaiBalgangadhar TilakBipin Chandra Pal |
| What are the two major weapons used by Gandhi? | Peace and non-violence |
| Who is the father of the Indian Constitution? | B. R. Ambedkar |
| Where is the flag hoisted on Independence Day? | Red Fort |
| Who built Fatehpur Sikri? | Akbar |
| Who wrote the national song of India? | Bankim Chandra Chatterjee |
| Who is the first woman Prime Minister of India? | Indira Gandhi |
Food and Drink
| Questions | Answers |
| Which nutrient is the main component of rice? | Carbohydrates |
| The yellow part of the egg is called? | Yolk |
| Which acid is present in curd? | Lactic acid |
| What is the sweet substance present in flowers? | Nectar |
| What are the sticks used to eat noodles called? | Chopsticks |
| Which country is the top producer of coffee? | Brazil |
| Which fruit contains over 90% water? | Watermelon |
| Which is the main ingredient in the production of chocolates? | Cocoa beans |
| Which country is the largest producer of bananas? | India |
| Alphonso, Raspuri, and Totapuri are varieties of which fruit? | Mango |
Animals
| Questions | Answers |
| Which bird lays the largest egg in the world? | Ostrich |
| Which is the only country to have both lions and tigers? | India |
| Which bird can fly backwards? | Humming bird |
| Which is the only mammal that can fly? | Bat |
| How many legs do insects have? | Six |
| Which is the state animal of Karnataka? | Elephant |
| Which state is called the tiger state in India? | Madhya Pradesh |
| Which animal is known as man’s best friend? | Domestic dogs |
| Which bird is the symbol of peace? | Dove |
| Which bird is the king of birds? | Eagle |
Conclusion
If children have a grip over a wide range of topics, it leads to their well-rounded development and gives them an edge in quiz competitions. Schools should emphasise reading more GK books, make children solve practice sheets and have a devoted GK period.
We hope this blog will come in handy if your child is interested in learning new things. We have also covered the recent ICSE format in our latest blog. Do not forget to read it.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How can I Improve my General Knowledge?
Here are some ways to improve your general knowledge: Read more GK books and newspapers, practice more questions, revise the questions on a regular basis, watch knowledgeable videos, and discuss diverse topics with friends and family.
How often should I Update my General Knowledge?
It is generally recommended to read newspapers every day to be updated on the current happenings. But if your schedule is packed, you can catch up on a weekly or monthly basis.
Which are the Common Topics covered in General Knowledge Quizzes?
Generally, GK quizzes consist of questions based on Science, History, Geography, Current Affairs, Sports, Technology, and famous personalities.
