General knowledge is essential for students, competitive exams, and everyday learning. Here is a collection of General Knowledge Questions and Answers covering various topics like history, geography, science, sports, and current affairs.
History Questions and Answers
Q1: Who was the first Prime Minister of India?
A: Jawaharlal Nehru
Q2: In which year did India gain independence from British rule?
A: 1947
Q3: Who was known as the “Iron Man of India”?
A: Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Q4: Which famous ship sank on its maiden voyage in 1912?
A: The Titanic
Q5: Who wrote the Indian National Anthem, “Jana Gana Mana”?
A: Rabindranath Tagore
Geography Questions and Answers
Q6: What is the largest ocean in the world?
A: The Pacific Ocean
Q7: Which country is known as the Land of the Rising Sun?
A: Japan
Q8: What is the capital of Canada?
A: Ottawa
Q9: Which is the longest river in India?
A: The Ganges (Ganga) River
Q10: Which continent has the most countries?
A: Africa
Science & Technology Questions and Answers
Q11: What is the chemical formula of salt?
A: NaCl (Sodium Chloride)
Q12: Who discovered gravity?
A: Sir Isaac Newton
Q13: Which planet is the hottest in the Solar System?
A: Venus
Q14: What is the main gas found in the Earth’s atmosphere?
A: Nitrogen (78%)
Q15: What does DNA stand for?
A: Deoxyribonucleic Acid
Sports Questions and Answers
Q16: How many players are on a cricket team?
A: 11 players
Q17: Who has won the most Grand Slam titles in tennis?
A: Novak Djokovic (Men’s) & Margaret Court (Women’s)
Q18: What is the national sport of the USA?
A: Baseball
Q19: Who was the first Indian to win an Olympic gold medal in an individual event?
A: Abhinav Bindra (Shooting, 2008 Beijing Olympics)
Q20: What is the name of the international football tournament organized by FIFA?
A: FIFA World Cup
Current Affairs & Politics Questions and Answers
Q21: Who is the current Prime Minister of India?
A: Narendra Modi
Q22: What is the full form of WHO?
A: World Health Organization
Q23: Which country recently hosted the G20 Summit?
A: India (2023)
Q24: What is the capital of Ukraine?
A: Kyiv
Q25: What is the name of the currency used in Japan?
A: Japanese Yen (JPY)
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