Here are 100 General Knowledge (GK) Questions and Answers in English, categorized for easy use. Discover the top 100 most important General Knowledge (GK) questions and answers in English. Perfect for competitive exams like SSC, UPSC, Banking, Railway, and school quizzes. This post includes questions from Indian history, geography, science, current affairs, books & authors, sports, and more. Ideal for students and knowledge seekers..


General Knowledge: 100 GK Questions with Answers in English





📘 Top 100 General Knowledge Questions and Answers (English)

🔹 Indian GK

1.      Who was the first President of India?
→ Dr. Rajendra Prasad

2.      What is the capital of India?
→ New Delhi

3.      Who was the first Prime Minister of India?
→ Jawaharlal Nehru

4.      Where is the Taj Mahal located?
→ Agra

5.      How many states are there in India?
→ 28

6.      Which is the largest state in India by area?
→ Rajasthan

7.      What is the national animal of India?
→ Tiger

8.      What is the national bird of India?
→ Peacock

9.      What is the national flower of India?
→ Lotus

10.  What is the national sport of India?
→ Hockey (unofficial)

🔹 World GK

11.  When was the United Nations established?
→ 1945

12.  Which is the largest ocean in the world?
→ Pacific Ocean

13.  Which is the highest mountain in the world?
→ Mount Everest

14.  What is the capital of the USA?
→ Washington, D.C.

15.  Which is the longest river in the world?
→ Nile River

16.  Which country has the highest population in the world?
→ India (as of 2023)

17.  Which is the smallest country in the world?
→ Vatican City

18.  Where is the UNESCO headquarters located?
→ Paris, France

19.  NASA is the space agency of which country?
→ United States of America

20.  How often are the Olympic Games held?
→ Every 4 years

🔹 Indian History

21.  When was Mahatma Gandhi born?
→ 2nd October 1869

22.  What is the 1857 revolt known as?
→ First War of Independence

23.  When did the Jallianwala Bagh massacre take place?
→ 13th April 1919

24.  Which dynasty did Emperor Ashoka belong to?
→ Maurya Dynasty

25.  When did the Quit India Movement begin?
→ 1942

🔹 Indian Geography

26.  Which is the longest river in India?
→ Ganga (Ganges)

27.  Which is the highest mountain peak in India?
→ Kanchenjunga

28.  Where is the Thar Desert located?
→ Rajasthan

29.  Which is the largest freshwater lake in India?
→ Wular Lake

30.  From where does the Sutlej River originate?
→ Tibet

🔹 Science GK

31.  How many bones are there in the adult human body?
→ 206

32.  Which is the largest planet in the solar system?
→ Jupiter

33.  What is the chemical formula of water?
→ H₂O

34.  Which is the largest gland in the human body?
→ Liver

35.  Who discovered oxygen?
→ Joseph Priestley

🔹 Current Affairs (till 2025)

36.  Who is the current President of India?
→ Droupadi Murmu

37.  Who is the current Prime Minister of India?
→ Narendra Modi

38.  Where were the 2024 Olympics held?
→ Paris, France

39.  When was the Chandrayaan-3 mission launched?
→ 14th July 2023

40.  When did India host the G20 summit?
→ 2023

🔹 Computer GK

41.  What does CPU stand for?
→ Central Processing Unit

42.  What is the full form of HTTP?
→ HyperText Transfer Protocol

43.  Who is known as the father of computers?
→ Charles Babbage

44.  What is the binary value of 10?
→ 1010

45.  Which key is used to refresh a webpage?
→ F5

🔹 Sports GK

46.  Who is known as the God of Cricket?
→ Sachin Tendulkar

47.  In which sport is the term “love” used?
→ Tennis

48.  Who won the FIFA World Cup 2022?
→ Argentina

49.  How many players are there in a cricket team?
→ 11

50.  Which country hosted the ICC World Cup 2011?
→ India, Sri Lanka & Bangladesh

🔹 Indian Polity & Constitution

  1. How many fundamental rights are there in the Indian Constitution?
    → Six
  2. Which is the highest judicial body in India?
    → Supreme Court
  3. Who is known as the Father of the Indian Constitution?
    → Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
  4. How many members are there in the Rajya Sabha?
    → 245
  5. Which article of the Constitution deals with Emergency provisions?
    → Article 352
  6. Who appoints the Chief Justice of India?
    → President of India
  7. What is the term of a member of the Lok Sabha?
    → 5 years
  8. What is the minimum age to become the President of India?
    → 35 years
  9. Which part of the Constitution deals with Fundamental Duties?
    → Part IV-A
  10. How many schedules are there in the Indian Constitution?
    → 12

🔹 Important Days & Dates

  1. When is Republic Day celebrated in India?
    → 26th January
  2. When is Independence Day celebrated?
    → 15th August
  3. When is Gandhi Jayanti observed?
    → 2nd October
  4. Which day is observed as World Environment Day?
    → 5th June
  5. World Health Day is observed on?
    → 7th April
  6. Teacher’s Day is celebrated on?
    → 5th September
  7. National Science Day is celebrated on?
    → 28th February
  8. World Water Day is observed on?
    → 22nd March
  9. Labour Day is celebrated on?
    → 1st May
  10. Children’s Day in India is celebrated on?
    → 14th November

🔹 Books & Authors

  1. Who wrote “Discovery of India”?
    → Jawaharlal Nehru
  2. Who is the author of “Wings of Fire”?
    → Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
  3. Who wrote “Gitanjali”?
    → Rabindranath Tagore
  4. Who is the author of “Godan”?
    → Munshi Premchand
  5. Which famous book is written by Chetan Bhagat?
    → Five Point Someone
  6. Who wrote “The White Tiger”?
    → Aravind Adiga
  7. Who wrote “My Experiments with Truth”?
    → Mahatma Gandhi
  8. Who is the author of “Train to Pakistan”?
    → Khushwant Singh
  9. “The Guide” is a novel written by?
    → R.K. Narayan
  10. “Ignited Minds” is written by?
    → Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

🔹 Awards & Honors

  1. Which is the highest civilian award in India?
    → Bharat Ratna
  2. Who was the first recipient of Bharat Ratna?
    → C. Rajagopalachari, S. Radhakrishnan & C.V. Raman (1954)
  3. Which award is given for excellence in cinema in India?
    → Dadasaheb Phalke Award
  4. Which award is given for bravery to children?
    → National Bravery Award
  5. Which award is given for sports in India?
    → Arjuna Award
  6. Which Indian received Nobel Peace Prize in 2014?
    → Kailash Satyarthi
  7. Who was the first Indian to win Nobel Prize?
    → Rabindranath Tagore
  8. Which Indian actress won the Padma Bhushan in 2020?
    → Kangana Ranaut
  9. Who won the Nobel Prize in Economics in 2019 from India?
    → Abhijit Banerjee
  10. Which Indian scientist won Nobel Prize for Physics?
    → C.V. Raman (1930)

🔹 Mixed GK

  1. Which gas is essential for breathing?
    → Oxygen
  2. Which organ purifies blood in the human body?
    → Kidney
  3. Who was the first woman Prime Minister of India?
    → Indira Gandhi
  4. Which planet is called the ‘Red Planet’?
    → Mars
  5. Which instrument is used to measure temperature?
    → Thermometer
  6. Who invented the telephone?
    → Alexander Graham Bell
  7. Which is the hardest substance in the human body?
    → Tooth enamel
  8. Which city is known as the Pink City of India?
    → Jaipur
  9. What is the full form of ATM?
    → Automated Teller Machine
  10. Which is the currency of Japan?
    → Yen