GK questions for kids aged 5 to 7

20 questions

1. What is the national animal of India?

   Choose from: Cow, Elephant, Lion, Tiger

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   Tiger. The tiger is the national animal of India. It is strong and brave, and lives in Indian forests.

2. On which festival in January do many people fly kites?

   Choose from: Diwali, Makar Sankranti, Christmas, Raksha Bandhan

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   Makar Sankranti. On Makar Sankranti in January, the sky fills with colourful kites, especially in Gujarat, where it is called Uttarayan.

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

   Choose from: Monkey, Lion, Zebra, Bear

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   Lion. The lion is called the King of the Jungle. A male lion has a big furry mane.

4. On which day do we celebrate Children’s Day in India?

   Choose from: 26 January, 15 August, 2 October, 14 November

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   14 November. Children’s Day is on 14 November, the birthday of Jawaharlal Nehru.

5. What are idli and dosa made from?

   Choose from: Wheat and milk, Corn, Rice and lentils, Potatoes

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   Rice and lentils. Idli and dosa are made from a batter of rice and urad dal (lentils).

6. Which national park in Gujarat is the home of the Asiatic lion?

   Choose from: Sundarbans National Park, Gir National Park, Jim Corbett National Park, Kaziranga National Park

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   Gir National Park. The Gir forest in Gujarat and the land around it is the only place where Asiatic lions live in the wild.

7. Which animal says “quack”?

   Choose from: Duck, Dog, Cow, Cat

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   Duck. Ducks quack!

8. What colour do you get when you mix red and white paint?

   Choose from: Pink, Orange, Brown, Purple

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   Pink. Red and white make pink.

9. What should you do with the tap while you brush your teeth?

   Choose from: Leave it running, Break it, Turn it off, Open it fully

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   Turn it off. Turning the tap off while brushing saves a lot of water.

10. Which is the capital of Gujarat?

    Choose from: Vadodara, Gandhinagar, Surat, Ahmedabad

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    Gandhinagar. Gandhinagar is the capital of Gujarat. It is named after Mahatma Gandhi.

11. Which Indian woman was known as the “Nightingale of India” for her poems?

    Choose from: Indira Gandhi, Kalpana Chawla, Mother Teresa, Sarojini Naidu

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    Sarojini Naidu. Sarojini Naidu was a poet and freedom fighter called the Nightingale of India.

12. In which game do you hit a shuttlecock over a high net?

    Choose from: Tennis, Badminton, Hockey, Football

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    Badminton. Badminton is played with racquets and a feathered shuttlecock.

13. Which is the largest bird in the world?

    Choose from: Peacock, Parrot, Ostrich, Eagle

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    Ostrich. The ostrich is the largest and heaviest bird. It cannot fly.

14. In which country is the Eiffel Tower?

    Choose from: India, Brazil, France, Japan

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    France. The Eiffel Tower is in Paris, France.

15. Which triangle-shaped fried snack is filled with spicy potatoes?

    Choose from: Dosa, Laddoo, Samosa, Idli

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    Samosa. Samosas are crispy and filled with potato and peas.

16. Which city in India is famous for Bollywood films?

    Choose from: Patna, Mumbai, Shimla, Chennai

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    Mumbai. Mumbai is the home of the Hindi film industry, often called Bollywood.

17. Which snake spreads a hood when it is angry?

    Choose from: Cobra, Rat snake, Sea snake, Python

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    Cobra. Cobras spread a hood around their heads to look bigger.

18. Which animal barks?

    Choose from: Dog, Cat, Cow, Sheep

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    Dog. Dogs bark: woof woof!

19. What do we call the bright light in the sky during a storm?

    Choose from: Fog, Lightning, Thunder, Rainbow

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    Lightning. Lightning is a giant spark of electricity in the sky.

20. What harms the air when cars burn fuel?

    Choose from: Rainbows, Flowers, Smoke (air pollution), Clouds

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    Smoke (air pollution). Smoke from vehicles makes the air dirty. Walking and cycling help!