General Knowledge Questions and Answers for Kids (Age Group 4 to 7 years)
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 |
General Knowledge Questions and Answers for Kids
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 |
General Knowledge Questions and Answers for Kids
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 |
General Knowledge Questions and Answers for Kids
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 |
General Knowledge Questions and Answers for Kids
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
Geography
Question: A group of stars is called?
Answer: Constellation
Question: Where is the tropic of cancer located?
Answer: 23 ½ o N of equator
Question: What are the two motions of the earth?
Answer: Rotation and revolution
Question: India shares its boundaries with how many countries?
Answer: Seven
Question: Which islands are located in the Arabian Sea?
Answer: Lakshadweep
Question: Which is the second largest continent in the world?
Answer: Africa
Question: What is the percentage of nitrogen present in the atmosphere?
Answer: 78%
Question: India is located in which hemisphere?
Answer: Northern hemisphere
Question: A leap year has how?
Answer: 366
Question: What is the plateau located in the southern part of India called?
Answer: Peninsular plateau
General Knowledge Questions and Answers for Kids
Science
Question: What is the process of conversion of water into vapour called?
Answer: Vapourization
Question: Which phenomenon is responsible for the blue colour of the sky?
Answer: Scattering of light
Question: Which disorder is caused by the lack of vitamin D?
Answer: Rickets
Question: Transpiration takes place through which part of the plant?
Answer: Leaves
Question: What is the habitat in which plants and animals live on land called?
Answer: Terrestrial habitat
Question: If an object does not allow light to pass through it, then it is called?
Answer: Opaque
Question: What is the S.I. unit of current?
Answer: Ampere
Question: How many poles does a magnet have?
Answer: Two
Question: The lowermost layer of the atmosphere is called?
Answer: Troposphere
Question: What are the reproductive organs of flowers called?
Answer: Stamen and carpel
General Knowledge Questions and Answers for Kids
History
Question: Who gave the slogan “Give me blood, I will give you freedom”?
Answer: Subhash Chandra Bose
Question: Which is the first civilisation in India?
Answer: Indus Valley or Harappan civilisation
Question: Who is the founder of the Magadha Empire?
Answer: Bimbisara
Question: Jainism is founded by?
Answer: Mahavira
Question: Who is called the “Iron Man of India”?
Answer: Sardar Vallabhai Patel
Question: Who was the last Viceroy of British India?
Answer: Lord Mountbatten
Question: Gandhi undertook which march to protest against the salt tax?
Answer: Dandi March
Question: Quit India movement was launched in which year?
Answer: 1942
Question: Who was the first President of India?
Answer: Dr. Rajendra Prasad
Question: Where is Sanchi Stupa located?
Answer: Madhya Pradesh
General Knowledge Questions and Answers for Kids
Food and Drink
Question: Lemons and oranges are rich in which vitamin?
Answer: Vitamin C
Question: Name a few foods that are unhealthy for you.
Answer: Sugar, cakes, soft drinks, pizza, chips
Question: Which drink is prepared from crushing grapes?
Answer: Wine
Question: Name some nuts that are healthy.
Answer: Almonds, raisins, cashews, pistachios, hazelnuts
Question: Which vegetables are grown underground?
Answer: Potato, radish, onion, garlic, ginger, carrot
Question: Which drink is prepared by boiling leaves in milk and hot water?
Answer: Tea
Question: Which drink is high in protein?
Answer: Cow’s milk
General Knowledge Questions and Answers for Kids
Geography
| Questions | Answers |
| Which are the interior layers of Earth? | Crust, mantle and core |
| Which is the lowest layer in the earth’s atmosphere? | Troposphere |
| What is the 0° 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 |
General Knowledge Questions and Answers for Kids
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 |
General Knowledge Questions and Answers for Kids
History
| Questions | Answers |
| Partition of Bengal took place in which year? | 1905 |
| Which are the four types of Vedas? | Rig Veda, Yajur Veda, Sama Veda, Atharva Veda |
| Ashoka was a follower of which religion? | Buddhism |
| Lal-Bal-Pal refers to which freedom fighters? | Lala Lajpat Rai, Balgangadhar Tilak, Bipin 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 |
General Knowledge Questions and Answers for Kids
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 |
General Knowledge Questions and Answers for Kids
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? | Hummingbird |
| 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 |