Are you ready to test your knowledge with 100+ must-know General Knowledge (GK) questions? Whether you’re preparing for a quiz, improving your trivia skills, or just having fun, these questions cover a wide range of topics—including history, geography, science, sports, entertainment, and more!
Let’s see how many you can answer correctly! Challenge yourself, share your score, and compete with friends!
📚 The Ultimate 100+ General Knowledge Quiz
🔹 History & Politics
- Who was the first President of the United States?
- Answer: George Washington
- What year did World War II begin?
- Answer: 1939
- Who was the first female Prime Minister of the UK?
- Answer: Margaret Thatcher
- What was the original name of New York City?
- Answer: New Amsterdam
- Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
- Answer: Thomas Jefferson
🌍 Geography Trivia
- What is the capital of Canada?
- Answer: Ottawa
- Which is the longest river in the world?
- Answer: The Nile
- What is the largest continent by land area?
- Answer: Asia
- What is the smallest country in the world?
- Answer: Vatican City
- Which country has the most natural lakes?
- Answer: Canada
🔬 Science & Nature
- What is the chemical symbol for gold?
- Answer: Au
- How many bones are in the adult human body?
- Answer: 206
- What gas do plants absorb from the air?
- Answer: Carbon dioxide
- What is the hardest natural substance on Earth?
- Answer: Diamond
- What is the largest mammal in the world?
- Answer: Blue Whale
⚽ Sports & Games
- Which country has won the most FIFA World Cups?
- Answer: Brazil
- What is the national sport of Japan?
- Answer: Sumo Wrestling
- Who is the fastest man in the world, holding the 100m sprint record?
- Answer: Usain Bolt
- How many players are on a standard soccer team?
- Answer: 11
- In which sport do players use a shuttlecock?
- Answer: Badminton
🎬 Entertainment & Pop Culture
- Who played Iron Man in the Marvel movies?
- Answer: Robert Downey Jr.
- What is the highest-grossing movie of all time?
- Answer: Avatar (as of 2024)
- What is the longest-running animated TV show?
- Answer: The Simpsons
- What year was the first Harry Potter book published?
- Answer: 1997
- Who is known as the “Queen of Pop”?
- Answer: Madonna
📖 Literature & Language
- Who wrote Pride and Prejudice?
- Answer: Jane Austen
- What is the plural of “cactus”?
- Answer: Cacti
- Who created the character Sherlock Holmes?
- Answer: Arthur Conan Doyle
- What is a word spelled the same forward and backward called?
- Answer: Palindrome
- What is the study of words and their meanings called?
- Answer: Etymology
💡 Technology & Inventions
- Who invented the light bulb?
- Answer: Thomas Edison
- What does “USB” stand for?
- Answer: Universal Serial Bus
- Who founded Facebook?
- Answer: Mark Zuckerberg
- What was the first video uploaded to YouTube?
- Answer: Me at the zoo
- What year was the first iPhone released?
- Answer: 2007
🌏 Current Affairs & World Events
- Who is the current President of the United States?
- Answer: [Check latest updates]
- What country has the highest population in the world?
- Answer: India (as of 2024)
- What is the currency of Japan?
- Answer: Japanese Yen
- Which international organization oversees global health?
- Answer: World Health Organization (WHO)
- Which country will host the next FIFA World Cup?
- Answer: [Check latest updates]
🤯 Fun & Brain-Teasing Trivia
- What is the only fruit that has its seeds on the outside?
- Answer: Strawberry
- What is the fastest land animal?
- Answer: Cheetah
- What is the national flower of Japan?
- Answer: Cherry Blossom (Sakura)
- What is the only even prime number?
- Answer: 2
- What is the rarest blood type?
- Answer: AB negative
🎯 Bonus Round – 50+ Extra GK Questions!
If you’re looking for even more fun trivia, try these categories:
- Famous Inventions & Discoveries
- Space & Astronomy Facts
- Mythology & Folklore Mysteries
- Business & Economy Trivia
- Food & Drinks Fun Facts
🏆 How Did You Score?
💯 90-100+ Correct – You’re a Trivia Master! 🏅
🌟 75-89 Correct – Brilliant! Almost at genius level!
📚 50-74 Correct – Great job! Keep learning!
🤔 30-49 Correct – Not bad! Try again to improve.
🚀 Below 30 Correct – No worries! Trivia is all about fun and learning.
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