100+ GK Questions for Kids with Answers (Class 1–8)

Here are 105 GK questions for kids with answers, grouped by topic so you can run a quick quiz at home, in class or on a car journey. They suit children from Class 1 to Class 8. Start with the easier sections for younger children.

How to use them: ask 10 questions a day, give a point for each right answer, and let your child ask you a few questions too. Children learn faster when it feels like a game.

India (25 questions)

#	Question	Answer
1	What is the capital of India?	New Delhi
2	What is India's national animal?	Tiger (Bengal tiger)
3	What is India's national bird?	Peacock (Indian peafowl)
4	What is India's national flower?	Lotus
5	What is India's national fruit?	Mango
6	What is India's national tree?	Banyan
7	What is India's national aquatic animal?	Ganges river dolphin
8	What is the name of India's national song?	Vande Mataram
9	Who wrote India's national anthem, "Jana Gana Mana"?	Rabindranath Tagore
10	How many spokes are there in the Ashoka Chakra on our flag?	24
11	On which date do we celebrate Republic Day?	26 January
12	On which date do we celebrate Independence Day?	15 August
13	Who is called the Father of the Nation?	Mahatma Gandhi
14	Who was the first Prime Minister of India?	Jawaharlal Nehru
15	Who was the first President of India?	Dr Rajendra Prasad
16	Which is the longest river in India?	Ganga
17	Which is the largest state of India by area?	Rajasthan
18	In which city is the Taj Mahal?	Agra
19	Which city is known as the "Pink City"?	Jaipur
20	In which city is the Charminar?	Hyderabad
21	In which city is the Gateway of India?	Mumbai
22	What is the currency of India?	Indian Rupee
23	Which festival is called the festival of lights?	Diwali
24	Who is known as the "Missile Man of India"?	Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
25	Which ocean lies to the south of India?	Indian Ocean

The World (15 questions)

#	Question	Answer
26	How many continents are there?	7
27	Which is the largest continent?	Asia
28	Which is the smallest continent?	Australia
29	Which is the coldest continent?	Antarctica
30	How many oceans are there on Earth?	5
31	Which is the largest ocean?	Pacific Ocean
32	Which is the highest mountain in the world?	Mount Everest
33	Which is the largest hot desert in the world?	Sahara Desert
34	Which river is usually listed as the longest in the world?	The Nile (some studies suggest the Amazon)
35	Which is the largest country in the world by area?	Russia
36	In which country is the Eiffel Tower?	France
37	What is the capital of Japan?	Tokyo
38	In which country is the Great Wall?	China
39	In which country are the Pyramids of Giza?	Egypt
40	In which country is the Statue of Liberty?	United States of America

Science and Space (20 questions)

#	Question	Answer
41	How many planets are there in our solar system?	8
42	Which planet is closest to the Sun?	Mercury
43	Which is the largest planet?	Jupiter
44	Which planet is called the Red Planet?	Mars
45	What is the natural satellite of the Earth?	The Moon
46	Which star is closest to the Earth?	The Sun
47	Which gas do we need to breathe in to live?	Oxygen
48	Which gas do plants take in to make food?	Carbon dioxide
49	What is the process by which plants make food called?	Photosynthesis
50	At what temperature does water boil (at sea level)?	100 °C
51	At what temperature does water freeze?	0 °C
52	What is the chemical formula of water?	H₂O
53	What is the hardest natural substance?	Diamond
54	Which instrument is used to measure temperature?	Thermometer
55	Which vitamin does our body make with the help of sunlight?	Vitamin D
56	Which travels faster, light or sound?	Light
57	What do bees make?	Honey
58	What force pulls things down towards the Earth?	Gravity
59	What are the three states of matter?	Solid, liquid and gas
60	What do we call a scientist who studies stars and planets?	Astronomer

Animals and Birds (15 questions)

#	Question	Answer
61	Which is the largest animal in the world?	Blue whale
62	Which is the fastest land animal?	Cheetah
63	Which is the tallest animal?	Giraffe
64	Which animal is called the "ship of the desert"?	Camel
65	Which animal is called the "king of the jungle"?	Lion
66	Which animal can change its colour?	Chameleon
67	What is a baby cow called?	Calf
68	What is a baby frog called?	Tadpole
69	How many legs does a spider have?	8
70	How many legs does an insect have?	6
71	Which is the largest bird? It cannot fly.	Ostrich
72	Which mammal can fly?	Bat
73	Which animal has a trunk?	Elephant
74	Which bird is known for its "kuhu kuhu" song in summer?	Koel
75	What do we call animals that eat only plants?	Herbivores

Maths and Time (10 questions)

#	Question	Answer
76	How many days are there in a leap year?	366
77	Which month has 28 or 29 days?	February
78	How many hours are there in a day?	24
79	How many weeks are there in a year?	52 (and a day or two)
80	How many sides does a hexagon have?	6
81	How many degrees are there in a right angle?	90
82	What is the sum of the angles of a triangle?	180 degrees
83	What is the smallest prime number?	2
84	How many zeros are there in one lakh?	5
85	What is the Roman numeral for 50?	L

Sports and Games (10 questions)

#	Question	Answer
86	How many players are there in a cricket team?	11
87	How many players does a football team have on the field?	11
88	How many players does a basketball team have on the court?	5
89	How many rings are there in the Olympic symbol?	5
90	Which sport uses a shuttlecock?	Badminton
91	How many pieces does each player start with in chess?	16
92	How many squares are there on a chessboard?	64
93	Which sport did Sachin Tendulkar play?	Cricket
94	Which sport is Milkha Singh famous for?	Athletics (running)
95	In which sport do players say "kabaddi, kabaddi" while raiding?	Kabaddi

The Human Body (10 questions)

#	Question	Answer
96	How many bones does an adult human have?	206
97	Which is the largest organ of the human body?	Skin
98	Which organ pumps blood around the body?	Heart
99	How many chambers does the human heart have?	4
100	Which organ helps us breathe?	Lungs
101	Which organ controls the whole body?	Brain
102	How many teeth does an adult usually have?	32
103	How many milk teeth does a child have?	20
104	How many sense organs do we have?	5
105	Which is the longest bone in the human body?	Femur (thigh bone)

Quiz Game Ideas for Home

• Family quiz night: split into two teams; 10 questions each, from different sections.
• Question of the day: stick one question on the fridge every morning and discuss it at dinner.
• Make-your-own quiz: let your child make 5 questions for you — great for research skills.
• Car journey quiz: take turns asking questions from one section.

For brain-teasing fun, try our 50 riddles and brain teasers for kids.

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I improve my child's general knowledge?
Read together daily, discuss news in simple words, ask quiz questions as a game, and visit places like museums and science centres.

At what age should children start learning GK?
Children can enjoy simple GK from about 5–6 years, through questions about animals, colours, festivals and their surroundings.

Are GK questions useful for olympiads?
Yes. GK olympiads and many school quizzes test this kind of knowledge, and it builds curiosity.

Should children memorise GK answers?
Understanding the "why" behind an answer helps more than memorising.