GK stands for General Knowledge. It’s all the information and facts about the world around us, like countries, animals, history, and more. GK is important for students because it helps them understand the world better. When you know about different things, you can make better decisions, talk about interesting topics, and even do well in school. GK also helps students become curious and eager to learn more, which is really good for their brains and their future. So, learning GK is like having a treasure chest full of knowledge that can help you in many ways!

General Knowledge (GK) is important for Class 1 students because it helps them learn about the world around them. When children know about different things like animals, plants, countries, and famous people, it makes them curious and helps them understand more about their surroundings. GK also helps children develop their thinking skills, memory, and understanding of different cultures and places. Plus, it can make learning more fun and interesting for them. So, even though they’re young, learning some basic GK can be really helpful for Class 1 students!

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Here are 100 simple General Knowledge questions with answers suitable for class 1 students in India:

1. What colour is the sky during the daytime?

– Answer: The colour of the sky during the daytime is Blue.

2. How many fingers are there on a single hand?

– Answer: We have Five fingers in one hand.

3. Which animal is called the “King of the Forest”?

– Answer: The lion is called the “King of the Jungle.”

4. Which is the tallest mountain in the world?

– Answer: Mount Everest holds the title of being the tallest in the world.

5. What shape is a circle?

– Answer: the Shape of a circle is Round

6. How many legs does a cat and dog have?

– Answer: A cat and dog have Four legs.

7. What is the opposite of hot?

– Answer: The opposite of hot is Cold.

8. What is the colour of a banana?

– Answer: The colour of banana is Yellow.

9. What is the biggest planet in our solar system?

– Answer: The largest planet in our solar system is Jupiter.

10. How many seasons are there in a year?

– Answer: There are Four seasons (Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter) in a year.

11. What do we use to see things far away?

– Answer: We use Telescope or Binoculars to see things far away.

12. What are the vowels in the English alphabet?

– Answer: The vowels in the English alphabet are A, E, I, O, and U.

13. What is the colour of grass?

– Answer: The colour of grass is Green.

14. Name a bird that lays the largest eggs?

– Answer: Ostrich lays the largest eggs.

15. Who is Jawaharlal Nehru?

– Answer: Jawaharlal Nehru was India’s very first Prime Minister. We celebrate children’s day on 14th November to honour children on his birthday.

16. How many days are there in a week?

– Answer: There are Seven days in a week.

17. What do we call the place where birds live?

– Answer: The place where birds live is called Nest.

18. Which bird can’t fly but can swim?

– Answer: Penguin can’t fly but it’s an excellent swimmer.

19. What do we use to see time?

– Answer: We use Clock or Watch to see time.

20. Which is the smallest bird in the world?

– Answer: Hummingbird is the smallest bird in the world.

21. What is the capital of Karnataka?

– Answer: Bangalore is the capital city of Karnataka.

22. What is the colour of a tomato?

– Answer: The colour of a tomato is Red.

23. Which animal says “moo”?

– Answer: Cow says “moo”.

24. What do we call the season after summer?

– Answer: Autumn or Fall

25. How many sides does a triangle have?

– Answer: A triangle have three sides.

26. Which animal says “Bow wow”?

– Answer: Dog says “Bow wow”.

27. Which animal is called the “Ship of the Desert”?

– Answer: Camel is called the “Ship of the Desert”.

28. What is the colour of the sun?

– Answer: The colour of the Sun is Yellow.

29. What do we use to cut paper?

– Answer: We use Scissors to cut paper.

30. Which planet is known as the “Red Planet”?

– Answer: The “Red Planet” is Mars because its surface is covered with reddish iron oxide, also known as rust.

31. What is the opposite of big?

– Answer: Small is the opposite of big.

32. How many eyes does a human have?

– Answer: A human have Two eyes.

33. Which is the tallest animal on Earth?

– Answer: The giraffe is the tallest animal on Earth, with a height reaching up to 18 feet (5.5 meters) or more.

34. What do we call the baby of a Dog?

– Answer: The baby of a Dog called puppy.

35. Which fruit is known as the “King of Fruits”?

– Answer: Mango holds the title of being called the “King of Fruits.”.

36. What do we use to clean our teeth?

– Answer: We use Toothbrush to clean our Teeth. We clean our teeth to keep them healthy and strong, remove food bits and germs, and prevent bad breath.

37. Which animal lives in water and has gills?

– Answer: Fish lives in water and has gills.

38. What is the colour of the ocean?

– Answer: The colour of the ocean is Blue.

42. Name the National animal of India?

– Answer: The National animal of India Tiger.

40. What is the opposite of day?

– Answer: Night is the opposite of day.

41. What is winter season?

– Answer: Winter is one of the four seasons of the year. It comes after autumn and before spring. In winter, the weather becomes colder. Sometimes it snows, and everything gets covered in snowflakes.

42. What do people wear in winter?

– Answer: People wear warm clothes like sweaters, jackets, gloves, and hats to keep themselves warm in winter.

43. What is the rainy season?

– Answer: The rainy season usually happens after the hot season or summer. During the rainy season, there is a lot of rain which helps plants grow and fills up rivers and lakes.

44. What do people do during the rainy season?

– Answer: People use umbrellas or raincoats to stay dry when they go outside during the rainy season. They also plant crops that need lots of water.

45. What is summer season?

– Answer: Summer is a season that comes after spring and before autumn. It is usually warm or hot, and the days are longer than nights. The sun shines brighter, and there is often less rain.

46. Why is it important to drink water in summer?

– Answer: It’s important to drink water in summer because we sweat more in the heat, and drinking water helps keep us hydrated and healthy.

47. What is it called when water changes into gas?

– Answer: The process of water turning into vapor is called evaporation. When the Sun heats up water, it causes the water to turn into vapor and disappear into the air.

48. What is the opposite of fast?

– Answer: Slow is the opposite of fast.

49. Rainbow consist of how many colours?

– Answer: A rainbow is made up of seven beautiful colours. These colours are red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet. When sunlight passes through raindrops in the sky, it bends and splits into these different colours which we sometimes see after rain showers.

50. Which animal can change its colour to blend with its surroundings?

– Answer: A chameleon can change its colour to blend with its surroundings.

51. Where do we get wood from?

– Answer: We get wood from trees.

52. What are some things we can make from wood?

– Answer: We can make furniture, buildings, papers, and other useful items from wood.

53. What are the three forms in which water can be found?

– Answer: Water can be found as solid (ice), liquid (water), and gas (water vapor).

54. What is the opposite of tall?

– Answer: The opposite of tall is Short

55. How many wheels does a bicycle have?

– Answer: A bicycle have Two wheels.

56. What do we use to light a room?

– Answer: We use Bulb or Lamp to light a room.

57. How many days are there in a year?

-Answer: There are 365 days in one year.

58. Why is water important for living things?

– Answer: Water is important for living things because we need it to drink, to grow plants, to clean ourselves, and for many other things. It also helps animals and plants to survive.

59. Where do we find water on Earth?

– Answer: We can find water in rivers, oceans, lakes, ponds, streams, and even underground in the form of groundwater.

60. How much of the Earth’s surface is covered by water?

– Answer: Water covers approximately 71% of the Earth’s surface.

61. How do plants make their food?

– Answer: Plants produce their own food using a process known as photosynthesis. They need sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to make food.

62. Which animal is known for its black and white stripes?

– Answer: Zebra is known for its black and white stripes.

63. Why is it important to reduce waste?

– Answer: It is important to reduce waste because it helps protect the environment, keeps our surroundings clean, and conserves natural resources.

64. Why is it important to take care of plants and animals?

– Answer: It’s important to take care of plants and animals so they can live happily and our world stays beautiful.

65. What is the opposite of wet?

– Answer: Dry is the opposite of wet.

66. Why is it important to turn off the lights when we leave a room?

-Answer: Turning off the lights when we leave a room helps save electricity and keeps the Earth healthy.

67. What do we call the baby of a cat?

– Answer: the baby of a cat called Kitten.

68. What is it called when we use waste materials to make new things?

– Answer: This Process is called Recycling

69. Why do we compost?

-Answer: We compost to turn food scraps and plant waste into nutrient-rich soil that helps plants grow strong and healthy.

70. Which animal has a long trunk and tusks?

– Answer: Elephant has a long trunk and tusks.

71. What type of gas is absorbed by plants?

– Answer: Carbon Dioxide is absorbed by plants.

72. Name the planet nearest to the Earth?

– Answer: The planet nearest to Earth is Venus.

73. How many continents are there in the world?

– Answer: There are seven continents in the world: Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Europe, North America, Australia and South America.

74. Name the National bird of India?

– Answer: The National bird of India is Peacock.

75. Why is recycling important?

-Answer: Recycling is important because it helps to reduce pollution and saves our natural resources, like trees, water, and minerals.

76. What is the opposite of light?

– Answer: The opposite of light is Dark

77. Name the largest ocean in the World?

– Answer: The largest ocean in the World is Pacific Ocean.

78. How many letters does the English alphabet have?

– Answer: There are 26 letters in the English alphabet.

79. How many hours are there in a day?

– Answer: There are 24 hours in a day.

80. How many minutes are there in an hour?

– Answer: There are 60 minutes in an hour.

81. How many seconds are there in a minute?

– Answer: There are 60 seconds in a minute.

82. When do we celebrate Teachers’ Day?

– Answer: Teachers’ Day is celebrated on September 5th in India to honour Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan. We celebrate Teachers’ Day to show our appreciation and respect for our teachers and their hard work in helping us learn and grow.

83. Which is the smallest month of the year?

– Answer: The smallest month of a year is February.

84. Which animals give us milk?

-Answer: Milk is provided by cows and goats.

85. What do we call the baby of a cow?

– Answer: The baby of a cow called Calf

86. Which animal has a shell and lives in water?

– Answer: Turtle has a shell and lives in water.

87. Which festival is known as the festival of light?

– Answer: Diwali is known as the festival of light.

88. Which bird is known for its ability to fly high?

– Answer: Eagle is known for its ability to fly high.

89. How many states are there in India?

– Answer: India has 28 states.

90. What is the National song of India?

– Answer: Vande Mataram is the National song of India.

91. Name the National game of India?

– Answer: Hockey holds the status of being India’s national game.

92. Which festival is called the festival of colours?

– Answer: Holi is called the festival of colours.

93. What is the main cause of air pollution?

– Answer: The main cause of air pollution is the release of harmful substances into the air, such as smoke from factories and vehicles, dust, and chemicals.

94. What is the capital of India?

– Answer: New Delhi is the capital of India.

95. How many days are there in a week?

– Answer: A week consists of seven days.

96. What do we celebrate on August 15th every year?

– Answer: Every year on August 15th, we celebrate Independence Day to honour India’s freedom from British rule

97. Name the national flower of India?

– Answer: Lotus flower is the national flower of India.

98. Which animal is known for its ability to climb trees?

– Answer: Monkey is known for its ability to climb trees.

99. What is the National Anthem of India?

– Answer: Jana Gana Mana is recognized as the National Anthem of India.

100. Who is the Father of our Nation?

– Answer: Mahatma Gandhi is the Father of our Nation.

GK Questions for Class 1

1. Read together: Choose books with interesting facts about animals, nature, or the world around us. Reading together can be fun and informative.

2. Watch educational videos: Find age-appropriate videos or documentaries that teach new things about different subjects. You can watch these together and discuss what you learned.

3. Visit museums or zoos: Take trips to museums, zoos, or other educational places where children can learn about history, science, and nature firsthand.

4. Encourage curiosity: Answer your child’s questions and encourage them to ask more. Curiosity is the key to learning!

5. Play educational games: There are many fun games and puzzles available that can help children learn new facts and skills while having fun.

6. Talk about current events: Discussing current events or news stories with your child can help them stay informed about the world around them.

7. Use every day experiences: Use everyday activities like cooking, gardening, or going for a walk as opportunities to teach your child new things about science, math, or the environment.

8. Make learning fun: Try to make learning enjoyable by incorporating games, songs, or hands-on activities into your child’s routine.

9. Be patient and supportive: Every child learns at their own pace, so be patient and supportive as they explore new topics and ideas.

10. Lead by example: Show your child that learning is important by being curious yourself and showing interest in new things.

learning about different things helps Class 1 children understand the world better. It makes them curious and helps them think about things in new ways. It also helps them talk and share their ideas with others. So, having good General Knowledge at a young age can make learning easier and more fun for them

GK for kids means learning about lots of different things like animals, countries, important people, and how things work. It helps kids understand the world better.

At BroadVision World School, we make learning fun for Class 1 students. We use stories, games, and activities to teach about many different things, like animals, countries, and more. This helps kids learn and remember better and also improve their GK.