General Knowledge Quiz
1. Which is the highest peak in the world?
Correct Answer: B. Mount Everest
Mount Everest is the highest peak in the world.
2. What is the capital of India?
Correct Answer: C. New Delhi
New Delhi is the capital of India.
3. Who is known as the 'Father of the Indian Nation'?
Correct Answer: C. Mahatma Gandhi
Mahatma Gandhi is respectfully called the 'Father of the Indian Nation'.
4. Which is the longest river in the world?
Correct Answer: C. Nile River
The Nile River is considered the longest river in the world.
5. How many states are there in India?
Correct Answer: B. 28
As of the latest information, there are 28 states in India.
6. Which ocean is the largest?
Correct Answer: D. Pacific Ocean
The Pacific Ocean is the largest and deepest of Earth's five oceanic divisions.
7. What is the national animal of India?
Correct Answer: C. Tiger
The Tiger (Panthera tigris) is the national animal of India.
8. Which is the highest waterfall in the world?
Correct Answer: C. Angel Falls
Angel Falls in Venezuela is the world's highest uninterrupted waterfall.
9. What is the currency of Japan?
Correct Answer: C. Yen
The currency of Japan is the Japanese Yen.
10. Which planet is known as the 'Red Planet'?
Correct Answer: B. Mars
Mars is often called the 'Red Planet' due to its reddish appearance from iron oxide on its surface.
11. Who invented the light bulb?
Correct Answer: C. Thomas Edison
Thomas Edison is widely credited with inventing the practical incandescent light bulb.
12. What is the largest desert in the world?
Correct Answer: D. Antarctic Polar Desert
The Antarctic Polar Desert is the largest desert in the world, followed by the Arctic Polar Desert. The Sahara is the largest *hot* desert.
13. Which continent is the largest by land area?
Correct Answer: C. Asia
Asia is the largest continent by both land area and population.
14. What is the chemical symbol for water?
Correct Answer: B. H2O
The chemical symbol for water is H2O, representing two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom.
15. Which is the smallest country in the world?
Correct Answer: C. Vatican City
Vatican City is the smallest independent state in the world, both in area and population.
16. What is the primary gas that makes up the Earth's atmosphere?
Correct Answer: C. Nitrogen
Nitrogen makes up approximately 78% of the Earth's atmosphere.
17. Who wrote 'Romeo and Juliet'?
Correct Answer: B. William Shakespeare
William Shakespeare is the renowned author of the tragedy 'Romeo and Juliet'.
18. Which gas do plants absorb from the atmosphere for photosynthesis?
Correct Answer: C. Carbon Dioxide
Plants absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere for the process of photosynthesis.
19. What is the largest animal on Earth?
Correct Answer: B. Blue Whale
The Blue Whale (Balaenoptera musculus) is the largest animal known to have ever lived on Earth.
20. Which country is famous for the Eiffel Tower?
Correct Answer: D. France
The Eiffel Tower is a famous landmark located in Paris, France.
21. What is the main component of natural gas?
Correct Answer: C. Methane
Methane is the primary component of natural gas.
22. Which famous scientist developed the theory of relativity?
Correct Answer: B. Albert Einstein
Albert Einstein developed the theory of relativity, consisting of special and general relativity.
23. What is the highest judicial body in India?
Correct Answer: B. Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India is the highest judicial authority and the final court of appeal.
24. Which Indian state is known as the 'Spice Garden of India'?
Correct Answer: B. Kerala
Kerala is widely known as the 'Spice Garden of India' due to its diverse range of spices grown.
25. What is the capital of Australia?
Correct Answer: C. Canberra
Canberra is the capital city of Australia.
26. Who painted the Mona Lisa?
Correct Answer: C. Leonardo da Vinci
The iconic Mona Lisa was painted by the Italian Renaissance artist Leonardo da Vinci.
27. Which sport is associated with the term 'Grand Slam'?
Correct Answer: C. Tennis
In tennis, winning all four major championships (Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, US Open) in the same calendar year is called a 'Grand Slam'.
28. What is the freezing point of water in Celsius?
Correct Answer: B. 0°C
Water freezes at 0 degrees Celsius.
29. Which country is known as the 'Land of the Rising Sun'?
Correct Answer: C. Japan
Japan is widely referred to as the 'Land of the Rising Sun'.
30. What is the longest wall in the world?
Correct Answer: C. Great Wall of China
The Great Wall of China is the longest man-made structure in the world.
31. Which element has the chemical symbol 'O'?
Correct Answer: B. Oxygen
The chemical symbol 'O' stands for Oxygen.
32. How many bones are there in an adult human body?
Correct Answer: B. 206
An adult human body typically has 206 bones.
33. What is the largest organ in the human body?
Correct Answer: D. Skin
The skin is the largest organ of the human body.
34. Which country is famous for the Pyramids of Giza?
Correct Answer: B. Egypt
The Great Pyramids of Giza are located in Egypt.
35. What is the smallest planet in our solar system?
Correct Answer: C. Mercury
Mercury is the smallest planet in our solar system.
36. Who was the first man to step on the moon?
Correct Answer: C. Neil Armstrong
Neil Armstrong was the first human to walk on the moon on July 20, 1969.
37. What is the hardest natural substance on Earth?
Correct Answer: C. Diamond
Diamond is the hardest known natural mineral on Earth.
38. Which famous band sang "Bohemian Rhapsody"?
Correct Answer: C. Queen
The legendary song "Bohemian Rhapsody" was performed by the British rock band Queen.
39. What is the process by which plants make their own food?
Correct Answer: C. Photosynthesis
Plants produce their own food through the process of photosynthesis, using sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide.
40. Which animal is known as the 'Ship of the Desert'?
Correct Answer: C. Camel
Camels are often called the 'Ship of the Desert' due to their ability to travel long distances without water.
41. Which is the deepest point in the Earth's oceans?
Correct Answer: B. Mariana Trench
The Mariana Trench, located in the Pacific Ocean, contains the deepest point in the world's oceans, known as Challenger Deep.
42. What is the longest mountain range in the world?
Correct Answer: C. Andes
The Andes mountain range in South America is the longest continental mountain range in the world.
43. Which bird is known for its ability to mimic human speech?
Correct Answer: C. Parrot
Parrots, particularly species like African Grey Parrots, are well-known for their ability to mimic human speech.
44. Which year did India gain independence?
Correct Answer: C. 1947
India gained independence from British rule on August 15, 1947.
45. What is the capital of France?
Correct Answer: C. Paris
Paris is the capital city of France.
46. Which instrument is used to measure temperature?
Correct Answer: C. Thermometer
A thermometer is an instrument used to measure temperature.
47. What is the speed of light in a vacuum?
Correct Answer: A. 300,000 km/s
The speed of light in a vacuum is approximately 300,000 kilometers per second (or 186,000 miles per second).
48. Which is the largest democracy in the world?
Correct Answer: C. India
India is often referred to as the world's largest democracy.
49. What is the main source of energy for Earth?
Correct Answer: C. Sun
The Sun is the primary source of energy for Earth.
50. Which famous monument is located in Agra, India?
Correct Answer: D. Taj Mahal
The Taj Mahal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is located in Agra, India.
