General Knowledge Questions and Answers for Kids

Keeping children engaged with learning is important for their overall development. General knowledge helps kids understand the world around them. Whether your child is curious about science, history, or geography, this list of GK questions for kids will boost their knowledge in a fun way!

This blog covers general knowledge across different subjects, including Biology, Chemistry, Geography, History—tailored specifically for South Indian students. Let’s dive into the questions!

Why is General Knowledge Important for Kids?

Children are naturally curious, and introduction at an early age improves their cognitive skills and sharpens the ability to think logically. It is helpful for them in academics, competitive exams and to enhance their confidence in everyday conversations.

Benefits of General Knowledge for Kids

Improves memory and concentration.
Helps in school quizzes and competitions.
Encourages curiosity and a habit of learning.
Boosts problem-solving skills.

Let’s explore some fascinating questions from various subjects!

Biology GK Questions for Kids

Which is the largest organ in the human body? : Skin
Which part of the plant conducts photosynthesis? : Leaves
How many bones are there in a newborn baby? : 300
Which vitamin do we get from sunlight? : Vitamin D
What is the powerhouse of the cell? : Mitochondria
Which part of the human body is responsible for pumping blood: Heart
Which gas do humans breathe in to stay alive?: Oxygen
Which bird lays the largest egg: Ostrich
How many chambers are there in a human heart? : Four
Which animal is called as the “ship of the desert”? : Camel
Which organ in the human body produces the hormone insulin? : Pancreas
What is the function of red blood cells? : Transport oxygen
What is the scientific name for humans? : Homo sapiens
Which part of the plant absorbs water from the soil? : Roots
What is the study of insects called? : Entomology
Which fish is known for its ability to generate electricity? : Electric eel
Which mammal can live both on land and in water? : Amphibian
Which animal has the longest lifespan? : Tortoise
Which animal is called the King of the Jungle? : Lion
What is the function of the lungs? : To help in breathing
Which organ helps fish breathe underwater? : Gills
Which is the smallest bone in the human body? : Stapes (in the ear)
Which part of the human brain controls balance and coordination: Cerebellum
Which part of a plant transports water from the roots? : Xylem
What type of blood cells help fight infections? : White blood cells
What is the main function of the digestive system? : To break down food for energy
Which insect has colorful wings and undergoes metamorphosis: Butterfly
What is the study of birds called? : Ornithology
Which animal is known for changing its skin color? : Chameleon
What do plants release into the air during photosynthesis? : Oxygen
Which body system includes the brain and spinal cord? : Nervous system
What is the function of the kidneys? : To filter waste from the blood
Which part of the human body produces red blood cells? : Bone marrow
What do bees gather from flowers to make honey? : Nectar
Which is the largest mammal in the world? : Blue whale
What kind of animal is a Komodo dragon? : Lizard
Which type of blood cells help in clotting? : Platelets
What is the name of the outer layer of a tree trunk? : Bark
Which part of the body contains the most bones? : Hands
What is the process by which a caterpillar turns into a butterfly? : Metamorphosis
Which animal can regrow its lost limbs? : Starfish
What is the function of chlorophyll in plants? : Helps in photosynthesis
Which animal has the strongest bite force? : Crocodile
Which organ helps remove toxins from the blood? : Liver
Which is the only bird that can fly backward? : Hummingbird
How many lungs do humans have? : Two
Which part of the body helps us detect smell? : Nose
What is the name of the process by which plants lose water through their leaves? : Transpiration
Which sea creature has eight arms? : Octopus

Chemistry GK Questions for School Students

What is the chemical formula for water?: H₂O
Which gas do plants absorb from the air?: Carbon dioxide (CO₂)
What is the hardest natural substance found in Earth?: Diamond
Which element is used in making pencils?: Graphite (Carbon)
Which gas is used in balloons to make them float in the atmosphere?: Helium
What is the chemical formula for table salt?: NaCl
Which metal is a good conductor of electricity?: Copper
Which element is essential for breathing?: Oxygen
Which acid is found in lemons?: Citric acid
What do we call the change of water into vapor?: Evaporation
What is dry ice made of?: Carbon dioxide (CO₂)
Which gas is known as “laughing gas”?: Nitrous oxide (N₂O)
What is the atomic number of oxygen?: 8
Which metal is liquid at room temperature?: Mercury
What is the full form of HCl?: Hydrochloric Acid
Which chemical is used to disinfect swimming pools?: Chlorine
Which chemical gives chili peppers their spicy taste?: Capsaicin
What is the main ingredient in soap?: Fatty acids and alkali
Which gas is released when we exhale?: Carbon dioxide (CO₂)
What is the pH value of water?: 7
Which gas is used in fire extinguishers?: Carbon dioxide (CO₂)
Which element is used in thermometers?: Mercury
What is the chemical name of baking soda?: Sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO₃)
Which metal is the most reactive?: Francium
Which element is used to make matches?: Phosphorus
What is the main gas in Earth’s atmosphere?: Nitrogen
Which element is used in light bulbs?: Tungsten
Which chemical is found in vinegar?: Acetic acid
What is the common name for sodium chloride?: Table salt
Which chemical process is used to extract metals from ores?: Smelting
What is the study of chemicals and their reactions called?: Chemistry
Which type of reaction releases heat?: Exothermic reaction
Which type of reaction absorbs heat?: Endothermic reaction
Which gas is mostly responsible for the greenhouse effect?: Carbon dioxide (CO₂)
Which metal is used to make coins?: Copper and Nickel
Which substance is known as the “universal solvent”?: Water
What is the chemical formula for rust?: Fe₂O₃ (Iron oxide)
Which gas is produced when metals react with acids?: Hydrogen
What is the main component of air?: Nitrogen
Which element is necessary for combustion?: Oxygen
What is the chemical symbol for gold?: Au
Which metal is the best electrical conductor?: Silver
What is the chemical formula for methane?: CH₄
Which acid is present in our stomach?: Hydrochloric acid (HCl)
What is the lightest element on the periodic table?: Hydrogen
Which element is used in batteries?: Lithium
What is the chemical formula for ammonia?: NH₃
Which gas is used to make soft drinks fizzy?: Carbon dioxide (CO₂)
Which metal is most commonly used in electrical wiring?: Copper
What is the name of the process in which a solid turns directly into a gas?: Sublimation

Geography GK Questions for Kids

Which is the largest continent in the world?: Asia
Which is the smallest continent in the world?: Australia
Which is the longest river in the world?: Nile River
Which is the largest ocean on Earth?: Pacific Ocean
Which country has the highest population?: India
Which is the tallest mountain in the world?: Mount Everest
What is the capital of India?: New Delhi
Which Indian state has the longest coastline?: Gujarat
Which is the southernmost point of India?: Indira Point (Andaman and Nicobar Islands)
Which Indian river is known as the “Ganga of the South”?: Kaveri River
Which desert is the world’s largest?: Sahara Desert
Which planet is called as the “Blue Planet”?: Earth
Which two countries have the longest border in the world?: Canada and the USA
Which is India’s largest state by area?: Rajasthan.
What is Tamil Nadu’s capital?: Chennai
Which is the only continent where both lions and tigers are found?: Asia
Which is the largest country in the world by area?: Russia
Which ocean is on the west coast of India?: Arabian Sea
Which is the smallest country in the world?: Vatican City
Which river flows through the Grand Canyon?: Colorado River
Which mountain range separates Europe and Asia?: Ural Mountains
Which is the longest railway platform in India?: Gorakhpur Railway Station, Uttar Pradesh.
Which Indian state is called as the “Land of Five Rivers”?: Punjab
Which is the deepest ocean in the world?: Pacific Ocean
Which country is known as the “Land of Rising Sun”?: Japan
Which Indian city is called the “Silicon Valley of India”?: Bengaluru
Which Indian state shares a border with China, Bhutan, and Nepal?: Sikkim
Which is the highest waterfall in India?: Kunchikal Falls (Karnataka)
What is the longest river in India?: Ganga River
What is India’s largest freshwater lake?: Wular Lake (Jammu & Kashmir)
Which Indian city is famous for its backwaters?: Alleppey (Kerala)
Which continent has the most number of countries?: Africa
Which is the coldest place in India?: Dras (Ladakh)
Which sea separates India from Sri Lanka?: Palk Strait
Which Indian state is famous for tea plantations?: Assam
Which is the highest peak in South India?: Anamudi (Kerala)
Which river is called the lifeline of Maharashtra?: Godavari River
Which country is famous for the Amazon Rainforest?: Brazil
Which Indian island group is located in the Arabian Sea?: Lakshadweep
What is the capital of Karnataka?: Bengaluru
Which mountain pass connects Ladakh with Kashmir?: Zoji La Pass
Which is the largest saltwater lake in India?: Chilika Lake (Odisha)
Which city is known as the “Pink City of India”?: Jaipur
Which is the longest national highway in India?: NH-44 (formerly NH-7)
Which river is known as the “Sorrow of Bihar”?: Kosi River
Which Indian state has the most wildlife sanctuaries?: Madhya Pradesh
Which is the oldest mountain range in India?: Aravalli Range
Which Indian city is known as the “City of Lakes”?: Udaipur
Which Indian island group is located in the Bay of Bengal?: Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Which Indian city is known as the “Gateway of South India”: Chennai.

History GK Questions for Kids

Who was the first Prime Minister of India?: Jawaharlal Nehru
Which Indian king is known as the “Tiger of Mysore”?: Tipu Sultan
Who was the first emperor of the Maurya Dynasty?: Chandragupta Maurya
What was the ancient name of India?: Bharat or Jambudweep
Who was the founder of the Mughal Empire in India?: Babur
Which famous battle in 1857 marked the beginning of the First War of Indian Independence?: The Revolt of 1857
Who wrote the Indian National Anthem?: Rabindranath Tagore
Which Indian leader is known as the “Father of the Nation”?: Mahatma Gandhi
Who was the first President of India?: Dr. Rajendra Prasad
Which movement was launched by Mahatma Gandhi in 1942 demanding an end to British rule?: Quit India Movement
Who was the first woman ruler of India?: Razia Sultana
Which battle led to the establishment of British rule in India?: Battle of Plassey (1757)
Who was the final ruler of the Mughal Empire?: Bahadur Shah II
Which famous South Indian empire was known for its grand temples and architecture?: Chola Empire
Who was the first Indian to receive the Nobel Prize?: Rabindranath Tagore
Which social reformer abolished Sati practice in India?: Raja Ram Mohan Roy
Who was known as the “Iron Man of India”?: Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Which great emperor of India converted to Buddhism after the Kalinga War?: Ashoka the Great
Who found the sea route to India in the year 1498?: Vasco da Gama
Which Indian freedom fighter is famous for his slogan “Give me blood, and I will give you freedom”?: Subhas Chandra Bose
Who was the first Governor-General of Independent India?: Lord Mountbatten
What was the capital of the Vijayanagara Empire?: Hampi
Which Indian movement was launched in 1930 against the British salt tax?: Dandi March (Salt Satyagraha)
Who was the founder of the Sikh Empire?: Maharaja Ranjit Singh
Which treaty marked the end of the First Anglo-Mysore War?: Who built the famous Brihadeeswarar Temple in Tamil Nadu?: Raja Raja Chola I
Which ancient university in India was a center for higher learning?: Nalanda University
Who was the first woman Prime Minister of India?: Indira Gandhi
Which war led to the division of Bengal in 1905?: Partition of Bengal
Which Indian leader is known as the “Missile Man of India”?: Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
Who was the ruler of the Maratha Empire during the Third Battle of Panipat?: Sadashiv Rao Bhau
Which dynasty built the famous Meenakshi Temple in Madurai?: Pandya Dynasty
Who was the first Deputy Prime Minister of India?: Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Which empire was known for the construction of Ajanta and Ellora caves?: Gupta Empire
Who was the first British Viceroy of India?: Lord Canning
Which Mughal emperor built the Taj Mahal?: Shah Jahan
Who was the founder of the Arya Samaj?: Swami Dayananda Saraswati
Which Indian leader started the Home Rule Movement?: Bal Gangadhar Tilak
Which Indian king is famous for his naval expeditions in Southeast Asia?: Rajendra Chola I
Which battle was fought between the British and Tipu Sultan in 1799?: Fourth Anglo-Mysore War
Who led the Dandi March with Mahatma Gandhi?: Sarojini Naidu
Which British officer introduced the Permanent Settlement in Bengal?: Lord Cornwallis
Which Indian kingdom was ruled by Rani Lakshmibai during the Revolt of 1857?: Jhansi
Which social reformer fought against child marriage in India?: Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar
Who was the first ruler of the Gupta Empire?: Chandragupta I
Which Indian state was the first to be formed on a linguistic basis in 1953?: Andhra Pradesh
Who was the founder of the Bahmani Sultanate in South India?: Alauddin Hasan Bahman Shah
Which famous South Indian ruler fought against the British and Marathas in the 18th century?: Hyder Ali
Who was the last Viceroy of British India?: Lord Mountbatten
Which Indian leader was known as the “Grand Old Man of India”?: Dadabhai Naoroji

General Knowledge Quiz for Kids

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