General Knowledge (GK) is an essential part of competitive exams, quizzes, and interviews. Having a strong grasp of GK helps in exams like UPSC, SSC, Banking, Railways, and state-level exams. This article provides must-know GK questions and answers that will help you prepare effectively.
History GK Questions and Answers
Q1: Who was the first President of India?
A: Dr. Rajendra Prasad
Q2: When did the Revolt of 1857 take place?
A: 1857
Q3: Who was the founder of the Maurya Empire?
A: Chandragupta Maurya
Q4: Who is known as the “Iron Man of India”?
A: Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Q5: In which year did World War I begin?
A: 1914
Q6: Who was the first woman ruler of India?
A: Razia Sultana
Q7: What was the capital of the Mughal Empire during Akbar’s reign?
A: Fatehpur Sikri
Q8: Who was the first Governor-General of Independent India?
A: Lord Mountbatten
Geography GK Questions and Answers
Q9: What is the largest continent in the world?
A: Asia
Q10: Which river is known as the “Sorrow of Bihar”?
A: Kosi River
Q11: What is the capital of Australia?
A: Canberra
Q12: Which is the longest river in India?
A: Ganga River
Q13: What is the name of the southernmost point of India?
A: Indira Point
Q14: Which is the smallest state in India by area?
A: Goa
Q15: Which country is known as the “Land of Thunder Dragon”?
A: Bhutan
Indian Polity & Governance GK Questions and Answers
Q16: Who is known as the “Father of the Indian Constitution”?
A: Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
Q17: How many fundamental rights are there in the Indian Constitution?
A: Six
Q18: What is the tenure of the President of India?
A: 5 years
Q19: Who is the head of the Indian Armed Forces?
A: The President of India
Q20: What is the minimum age required to become the Prime Minister of India?
A: 25 years
Q21: Who appoints the Chief Minister of a state?
A: The Governor
Q22: Which Article of the Indian Constitution deals with the Right to Equality?
A: Article 14
Science & Technology GK Questions and Answers
Q23: Who discovered electricity?
A: Benjamin Franklin
Q24: What is the chemical formula of water?
A: H₂O
Q25: What is the SI unit of force?
A: Newton (N)
Q26: Who invented the telephone?
A: Alexander Graham Bell
Q27: What is the nearest planet to the Sun?
A: Mercury
Q28: What is the main component of the sun?
A: Hydrogen
Q29: What is the full form of DNA?
A: Deoxyribonucleic Acid
Q30: Which gas is responsible for the greenhouse effect?
A: Carbon Dioxide (CO₂)
Economy & Finance GK Questions and Answers
Q31: What is the full form of GDP?
A: Gross Domestic Product
Q32: Which bank is known as the “Bankers’ Bank” in India?
A: Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
Q33: What is the currency of Japan?
A: Japanese Yen (¥)
Q34: Who prepares the Union Budget of India?
A: The Finance Minister
Q35: Which is the largest stock exchange in India?
A: Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE)
Sports GK Questions and Answers
Q36: Who is the first Indian to win an Olympic gold medal in an individual event?
A: Abhinav Bindra (Shooting, 2008)
Q37: How many players are there in a standard football (soccer) team?
A: 11 players
Q38: Who has won the most Grand Slam titles in tennis?
A: Novak Djokovic (Men’s) & Margaret Court (Women’s)
Q39: Which sport is associated with the Thomas Cup?
A: Badminton
Q40: What is the national sport of India?
A: Hockey (Unofficial)
Q41: How many rings are there in the Olympic logo?
A: Five
Current Affairs & General Awareness GK Questions
Q42: Who is the current Prime Minister of India?
A: Narendra Modi
Q43: Which country recently hosted the G20 Summit in 2023?
A: India
Q44: Who is the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX?
A: Elon Musk
Q45: What is the full form of WHO?
A: World Health Organization
Q46: What is the capital of Ukraine?
A: Kyiv
Q47: Which company developed the ChatGPT AI model?
A: OpenAI
Q48: Which country has the highest population in the world?
A: India (as of 2023, surpassing China)
Q49: What is the name of the spacecraft that landed on the Moon in India’s Chandrayaan-3 mission?
A: Vikram Lander
Q50: What does NASA stand for?
A: National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Final Thoughts
Mastering General Knowledge (GK) is crucial for success in competitive exams and quizzes. Staying updated with history, geography, science, economy, and current affairs will improve your chances of excelling in exams like UPSC, SSC, Banking, Railway, and State PSCs.
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