For parents of young learners
GK questions for kids: 90 easy questions with answers
A quick general knowledge quiz is a fun way to get children talking and learning new words. Here are 90 easy GK questions with answers, sorted by topic, for Class 1 to 5.
By the Eloqova team · Updated 26 October 2026
Make it a speaking game: after each answer, ask your child one more question, such as "What else do you know about it?" The extra sentence is where confidence grows.
Animals and birds
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which is the largest animal in the world? | The blue whale |
| Which is the tallest animal? | The giraffe |
| Which animal is called the king of the jungle? | The lion |
| Which is the national animal of India? | The tiger |
| Which is the national bird of India? | The peacock |
| How many legs does a spider have? | Eight |
| How many legs does an insect have? | Six |
| Which animal is known as the ship of the desert? | The camel |
| Which bird cannot fly but runs very fast? | The ostrich |
| What is a baby dog called? | A puppy |
| What is a baby cat called? | A kitten |
| Where does a bee live? | In a hive |
| Which animal gives us wool? | The sheep |
| Which is the fastest land animal? | The cheetah |
| Which animal has a trunk? | The elephant |
| What do frogs start life as? | Tadpoles |
| Which bird is known for copying human speech? | The parrot |
| Where does a lion live? | In a den |
| Which animal is called man's best friend? | The dog |
| How many legs does a cow have? | Four |
Our body and health
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| How many sense organs do we have? | Five: eyes, ears, nose, tongue and skin |
| Which organ pumps blood? | The heart |
| Which organ helps us breathe? | The lungs |
| How many teeth does an adult usually have? | 32 |
| Which sense organ do we use to smell? | The nose |
| Which part of the body helps us think? | The brain |
| How many bones does an adult human have? | 206 |
| Which vitamin do we get from sunlight? | Vitamin D |
| How many fingers do we have on both hands? | Ten |
| Which is the largest organ of the body? | The skin |
India
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the capital of India? | New Delhi |
| Which is the national flower of India? | The lotus |
| Which is the national fruit of India? | The mango |
| Who wrote India's national anthem, Jana Gana Mana? | Rabindranath Tagore |
| When is Independence Day celebrated? | 15 August |
| When is Republic Day celebrated? | 26 January |
| Who is known as the Father of the Nation? | Mahatma Gandhi |
| Whose birthday is celebrated as Children's Day? | Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru's, on 14 November |
| How many colours are there in the Indian flag? | Three: saffron, white and green |
| What is in the centre of the Indian flag? | The Ashoka Chakra, with 24 spokes |
| Which is the longest river in India? | The Ganga |
| Where is the Taj Mahal? | Agra |
| Which is the national aquatic animal of India? | The Ganges river dolphin |
| When is Teachers' Day celebrated in India? | 5 September |
| Which is the national tree of India? | The banyan tree |
Science and nature
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What do plants need to make their food? | Sunlight, water and air |
| What is the colour of a plant's leaves? | Green |
| What is water called when it freezes? | Ice |
| Which gas do we breathe in to live? | Oxygen |
| How many colours are there in a rainbow? | Seven |
| What do we call the time when water turns into vapour? | Evaporation |
| Which is the hardest natural substance? | Diamond |
| What does a thermometer measure? | Temperature |
| Which is the largest ocean? | The Pacific Ocean |
| Which is the largest continent? | Asia |
| How many continents are there? | Seven |
| How many days are there in a leap year? | 366 |
| How many hours are there in a day? | 24 |
| How many months have 31 days? | Seven |
| What is the boiling point of water? | 100 degrees Celsius |
Space
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which planet do we live on? | Earth |
| Which is the closest star to Earth? | The Sun |
| How many planets are there in our solar system? | Eight |
| Which is the largest planet? | Jupiter |
| Which planet is called the Red Planet? | Mars |
| Which planet is closest to the Sun? | Mercury |
| Which planet has beautiful rings? | Saturn |
| What is Earth's natural satellite? | The Moon |
| Who was the first person to walk on the Moon? | Neil Armstrong |
| Who was the first Indian in space? | Rakesh Sharma |
Sports, books and general
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| How many players are there in a cricket team? | Eleven |
| How many players are there in a football team on the field? | Eleven |
| How many rings are there in the Olympic symbol? | Five |
| In which sport do we use a shuttlecock? | Badminton |
| How many days are there in a week? | Seven |
| How many minutes are there in an hour? | 60 |
| Which is the smallest month of the year? | February |
| How many letters are there in the English alphabet? | 26 |
| How many vowels are there in the English alphabet? | Five: a, e, i, o, u |
| What do we call a person who writes books? | An author |
| Who helps us when we are sick? | A doctor |
| Who brings us letters? | A postman |
| What do bees make? | Honey |
| What shape has three sides? | A triangle |
| How many sides does a square have? | Four |
| What is the opposite of north? | South |
| Which direction does the Sun rise from? | The east |
| What do we call a place where we borrow books? | A library |
| What is frozen water called? | Ice |
| How many zeros are there in one hundred? | Two |
How to practise at home
- Run a family quiz night with two teams and a scorecard.
- Let your child be the quiz master and read the questions aloud.
- After each answer, ask one follow-up: "Where have you seen it?"
- Keep a "new facts" notebook and share one fact at dinner.
Questions parents ask
What are easy GK questions for kids?
What is the capital of India (New Delhi), which is the national animal (the tiger), how many days are in a week (seven) and which planet do we live on (Earth).
Are GK quizzes good for speaking skills?
Yes, especially when children answer in full sentences and explain what they know. It builds vocabulary and confidence in speaking up.
At what age can children start GK quizzes?
Around 5 or 6, with picture-based questions about animals, colours and their body.