100 General Knowledge Questions Every Student Should Know (With Answers)
100 Fascinating General Knowledge Questions Every Student Should Know
Introduction:
General Knowledge (GK) isn’t just about trivia – it’s a powerful tool that builds awareness, boosts intelligence, and sharpens memory. From science to sports, current affairs to culture, these 100 must-know questions will help students of all ages stay sharp and informed. Whether you’re preparing for a school quiz, competitive exam, or simply enjoy learning new facts, this post is for you!
🧪 Science and Nature
- What planet is known as the Red Planet? → Mars
- What is the boiling point of water in Celsius? → 100°C
- Which gas do humans exhale? → Carbon dioxide
- What part of the body helps pump blood? → Heart
- Which element has the chemical symbol ‘O’? → Oxygen
- How many bones are in the adult human body? → 206
- Which vitamin is produced by sunlight? → Vitamin D
- What is the hardest natural substance on Earth? → Diamond
- What is the chemical symbol for gold? → Au
- What organ controls the human body? → Brain
- Which is the largest mammal? → Blue whale
- Which blood cells help in clotting? → Platelets
- What is the study of plants called? → Botany
- What is the nearest star to Earth? → Sun
- Which planet has rings? → Saturn
- What is the most abundant gas in Earth’s atmosphere? → Nitrogen
- What causes tides in the ocean? → Moon’s gravity
- What do bees collect from flowers? → Nectar
- What is H2O? → Water
- Which organ detoxifies chemicals in the human body? → Liver
🌍 Geography
- What is the capital of India? → New Delhi
- Which is the longest river in the world? → Nile River
- What is the highest mountain in the world? → Mount Everest
- What is the smallest country in the world? → Vatican City
- Which continent is Egypt in? → Africa
- What is the capital of Japan? → Tokyo
- Which country is also called the Land of the Rising Sun? → Japan
- How many continents are there? → Seven
- Which desert is the largest in the world? → Sahara Desert
- What is the capital of Canada? → Ottawa
- Which ocean is the largest? → Pacific Ocean
- What is the currency of the USA? → Dollar
- What is the national language of China? → Mandarin
- Where is the Taj Mahal located? → Agra, India
- What is the capital of Australia? → Canberra
- What is the name of the imaginary line dividing Earth into North and South? → Equator
- Which river is considered the holiest in India? → Ganga
- What country is shaped like a boot? → Italy
- What is the capital of France? → Paris
- What is the name of Earth’s only natural satellite? → The Moon
🏛️ History and Civics
- Who was the first President of India? → Dr. Rajendra Prasad
- Who discovered America? → Christopher Columbus
- In which year did India gain independence? → 1947
- Who was the Father of the Indian Constitution? → Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
- Who was the first Prime Minister of India? → Jawaharlal Nehru
- Where did Mahatma Gandhi start his Satyagraha in India? → Champaran, Bihar
- What empire did Akbar the Great rule? → Mughal Empire
- Who built the Red Fort in Delhi? → Shah Jahan
- Who was known as Iron Lady of India? → Indira Gandhi
- Which country gifted the Statue of Liberty to the USA? → France
- What was the ancient name of India? → Bharat or Hindustan
- What war ended in 1945? → World War II
- Who was the last Governor-General of independent India? → C. Rajagopalachari
- What is the world’s oldest university? → Nalanda University
- In which year did the French Revolution start? → 1789
🎯 Sports and Games
- How many players are there in a cricket team? → 11
- Who is known as the God of Cricket? → Sachin Tendulkar
- Which country won FIFA World Cup 2022? → Argentina
- Which sport is called the “King of Sports”? → Soccer (Football)
- What is the national sport of Canada? → Ice Hockey
- Who holds the record for most Olympic gold medals? → Michael Phelps
- What sport uses a shuttlecock? → Badminton
- In which country did the Olympics originate? → Greece
- What color flag indicates the start of a Formula 1 race? → Green
- Who is called the Flying Sikh of India? → Milkha Singh
- Who won the first Olympic medal for India? → Norman Pritchard (1900)
- What sport is associated with Wimbledon? → Tennis
- How many minutes is a football match? → 90 minutes
- What is the shape of a soccer ball? → Sphere
- What is the highest governing body for cricket? → ICC
🎬 Entertainment and Culture
- Who played Iron Man in Marvel movies? → Robert Downey Jr.
- Which movie won Best Picture at the Oscars 2024? → Everything Everywhere All At Once
- Who wrote the Harry Potter series? → J.K. Rowling
- What is the national flower of India? → Lotus
- What language has the most native speakers? → Mandarin Chinese
- Which is the most popular sport in the world? → Football (Soccer)
- What is the festival of lights in India? → Diwali
- Who is known as the King of Pop? → Michael Jackson
- What does Bollywood refer to? → Hindi film industry
- What is the currency of Japan? → Yen
📱 Technology and Current Affairs
- Who is the CEO of Tesla? → Elon Musk
- What does CPU stand for? → Central Processing Unit
- What is the full form of Wi-Fi? → Wireless Fidelity
- What company developed ChatGPT? → OpenAI
- Which tech giant owns Instagram and WhatsApp? → Meta
- What does WWW stand for? → World Wide Web
- Which planet is no longer classified as a planet? → Pluto
- What is India’s space agency called? → ISRO
- Which country sent the first human to space? → Soviet Union
- What was the name of the first satellite sent into space? → Sputnik 1
- Who is the Prime Minister of India (as of 2025)? → Narendra Modi
- What is the full form of ATM? → Automated Teller Machine
- What is the national digital ID system of India? → Aadhaar
- What app is used to send money using UPI in India? → PhonePe / Google Pay / Paytm
- What is cyberbullying? → Harassment using the internet
🧠 Logic, Literature & Language
- How many vowels are there in the English alphabet? → Five
- What is the antonym of “increase”? → Decrease
- Which fairy tale character left a glass slipper at the ball? → Cinderella
- Who wrote the national anthem of India? → Rabindranath Tagore
- What is the plural of “child”? → Children
Conclusion
These 100 general knowledge questions cover a wide range of subjects, encouraging curiosity and learning beyond textbooks. Share them in your classroom, practice for quizzes, or just challenge yourself and friends! The more you explore, the more powerful your mind becomes.
➡️ Want more? Stay tuned for our GK Quiz Series: Countries, Capitals, & Flags!
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Hi, I’m Hamid Ali, an MSc in Biotechnology and a passionate Lecturer of Biology with over 11 years of teaching experience. I have dedicated my career to making complex biological concepts accessible and engaging for students and readers alike.
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