🌍 20-question GK quiz
General knowledge quiz for kids: 20 questions, instant answers
Test what you know about India, space, animals and the world. Tap an answer to see at once whether you are right, and see your score at the end.
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- What is the capital of India? New Delhi. New Delhi is the capital of India.
- Which is the largest planet in our solar system? Jupiter. Jupiter is the largest planet.
- What is India's national animal? Tiger. The tiger is India's national animal.
- What is India's national bird? Peacock. The peacock is India's national bird.
- How many continents are there? 7. There are seven continents.
- Which planet is known as the Red Planet? Mars. Mars looks red because of iron oxide on its surface.
- What is India's national flower? Lotus. The lotus is India's national flower.
- How many colours are there in a rainbow? 7. A rainbow is usually described as having seven colours.
- Which gas do humans need to breathe in? Oxygen. We breathe in oxygen.
- Who wrote India's national anthem, Jana Gana Mana? Rabindranath Tagore. Rabindranath Tagore wrote it.
- In which city is the Taj Mahal? Agra. The Taj Mahal is in Agra.
- Which is the largest ocean? Pacific. The Pacific Ocean is the largest.
- Which festival is called the festival of lights? Diwali. Diwali is known as the festival of lights.
- Which is the fastest land animal? Cheetah. The cheetah is the fastest land animal.
- Which is the largest mammal? Blue whale. The blue whale is the largest mammal.
- What is the smallest prime number? 2. 2 is the smallest prime number.
- How many days are there in a leap year? 366. A leap year has 366 days.
- Which organ pumps blood around the body? Heart. The heart pumps blood.
- Who was the first Prime Minister of India? Jawaharlal Nehru. Jawaharlal Nehru was the first Prime Minister.
- In which direction does the Sun rise? East. The Sun rises in the east.
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Twenty, with instant answers and a score at the end.
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Ages 7 to 12.
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