General Knowledge (GK) Questions for Kids with Answers
General knowledge is a full section of the Sainik School and Rashtriya Military School entrance papers, and it builds the curiosity that helps in every subject. The ten questions below cover India, geography, science and national symbols, each with a short note that adds context.
What general knowledge questions cover, class by class
Classes 1–3
- National symbols of India
- Animals, birds and plants
- Days, months and seasons
- Our helpers, transport and festivals
Classes 4–5
- States and capitals, rivers and mountains
- Famous Indians and their work
- The solar system and the Earth
- Sports and their terms
Classes 6–8
- The Constitution and government
- Indian history and culture
- World geography: continents and oceans
- Science in daily life and inventions
Classes 9–10
- Indian polity and economy basics
- Important national and international organisations
- Space missions and science milestones
- Current affairs from reliable news sources
Free GK sample test: 10 questions
Choose an answer for each question; your score updates as you go. Open “Show answer” for a short note on each.
What is the national animal of India?
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Answer: C. Tiger
The tiger (Bengal tiger) is India’s national animal. The peacock is the national bird.
What is the national bird of India?
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Answer: B. Peacock
The Indian peafowl, usually called the peacock, is India’s national bird.
What is the capital of Maharashtra?
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Answer: C. Mumbai
Mumbai is the capital of Maharashtra. Nagpur is its second (winter) capital, where a session of the legislature is held.
On which date did the Constitution of India come into force?
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Answer: B. 26 January 1950
The Constitution came into force on 26 January 1950, celebrated as Republic Day. It was adopted on 26 November 1949.
Who is called the Father of the Nation in India?
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Answer: B. Mahatma Gandhi
Mahatma Gandhi is called the Father of the Nation for leading India’s non-violent freedom struggle.
Which is the largest ocean in the world?
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Answer: D. Pacific Ocean
The Pacific Ocean is the largest and deepest ocean, larger than all the land on Earth put together.
Which planet is known as the Red Planet?
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Answer: B. Mars
Mars looks red because its soil contains iron oxide (rust).
Which is the highest mountain peak in the world?
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Answer: C. Mount Everest
Mount Everest, on the Nepal–China border, is the highest peak above sea level. K2 is second; Kangchenjunga is the highest in India.
Major Dhyan Chand is remembered for which sport?
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Answer: C. Hockey
Dhyan Chand was a hockey legend who won three Olympic gold medals. India’s National Sports Day, 29 August, is his birthday.
How many states does India have?
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Answer: B. 28
India has 28 states and 8 union territories. The number became 28 in 2019, when Jammu and Kashmir was reorganised into two union territories.
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How to build general knowledge
- Ten minutes a day is enough: a few facts read together and asked again the next morning.
- Use a map of India on the wall to learn states, capitals and rivers.
- For current affairs, use a children’s newspaper or a reliable news source, and note the month of each event.
- Group facts by theme (national symbols, firsts, sports, space) so they are easier to recall.
General knowledge practice by class
Each class page lists its topics and has more sample questions.
Exams that test general knowledge
More practice
These sample questions are free to try without an account. With an account, students get full topic-wise sets and timed mock tests, every answer explained, questions read aloud in English, Hindi or Marathi, and insights on strong and weak topics.
Frequently asked questions
Which classes are these GK questions for?
They suit Classes 3–8 and the Class 6 entrance tests. Younger children can do them with a parent reading the questions aloud.
How much current affairs is in the Sainik School GK section?
The AISSEE Class 6 GK section mixes static GK (India, science, sports, culture) with some recent events. Static GK is a safe base, with current affairs from the year before the exam added in the last few months.
Do the facts on this page change?
Most do not. Facts that can change, such as the number of states, are given with the year they took effect and are reviewed when the page is updated.