This question bank is specially prepared for young children. All questions use simple words and short answers that kids can easily understand and remember. The topics cover animals, plants, the human body, our country, nature, food, transport, and much more!
Parents and teachers can use this for daily practice, oral tests, quiz competitions, or just fun learning at home. Let’s start!
1. About Me, My Family & Home
No. | Question | Answer |
1 | How many fingers do you have on both hands? | Ten |
2 | What do we call our father’s mother? | Grandmother (Dadi) |
3 | What do we call our mother’s brother? | Uncle (Mama) |
4 | How many eyes do you have? | Two |
5 | What do we use our ears for? | Hearing (listening to sounds) |
6 | What do we use our nose for? | Smelling |
7 | How many legs do you have? | Two |
8 | What is a house made of bricks called? | A pucca house |
9 | What is a house made of mud and straw called? | A kutcha house |
10 | What do we wear on our feet? | Shoes or slippers |
11 | What do you carry your books in? | A school bag |
12 | Name two things you do every morning. | Brush teeth and take a bath |
13 | Who cooks food in your home? | Mother / Father / Guardian |
14 | What do we call a group of related people living together? | A family |
15 | How many months are in a year? | Twelve |
16 | Where do you go to study? | School |
17 | What do we call our mother’s mother? | Grandmother (Nani) |
18 | What do we call our father’s brother? | Uncle (Chacha / Tau) |
19 | Name two rooms found in a house. | Kitchen and bedroom |
20 | What do we sleep on? | A bed |
2. Animals, Birds & Insects
No. | Question | Answer |
21 | What sound does a dog make? | Bark |
22 | What sound does a cat make? | Meow |
23 | What does a cow give us? | Milk |
24 | How many legs does a dog have? | Four |
25 | What is a baby cow called? | A calf |
26 | What is a baby cat called? | A kitten |
27 | What is a baby dog called? | A puppy |
28 | Which bird can talk like humans? | Parrot |
29 | Which animal has a trunk? | Elephant |
30 | Which animal has a long neck? | Giraffe |
31 | Which animal gives us wool? | Sheep |
32 | Which animal is called the King of the Jungle? | Lion |
33 | Where do fish live? | In water |
34 | What do hens give us? | Eggs |
35 | What do bees make? | Honey |
36 | Name an animal that lives in water. | Fish (also frog, turtle) |
37 | How many legs does a hen have? | Two |
38 | Which animal has black and white stripes? | Zebra |
39 | What is a baby frog called? | Tadpole |
40 | Which insect makes a web? | Spider |
41 | What is a baby horse called? | A foal |
42 | Which animal carries its baby in a pouch? | Kangaroo |
43 | Which bird comes out at night? | Owl |
44 | Name an animal that hops. | Rabbit (also frog, kangaroo) |
45 | Which insect gives us honey? | Honeybee |
46 | How many legs does a butterfly have? | Six |
47 | Which bird is the national bird of India? | Peacock |
48 | Name an animal that lives in the desert. | Camel |
49 | What does a caterpillar turn into? | A butterfly |
50 | Which animal has a shell on its back? | Tortoise (turtle) |
3. Plants, Flowers & Trees
No. | Question | Answer |
51 | What colour are most leaves? | Green |
52 | Which part of a plant is under the ground? | Root |
53 | What do plants need to grow? | Sunlight, water, and air |
54 | What is the national flower of India? | Lotus |
55 | Name a flower that is red. | Rose |
56 | Name a flower that is yellow. | Sunflower |
57 | What do we get from trees? | Fruits, wood, shade, and oxygen |
58 | Which part of the plant makes food? | Leaf |
59 | From which part of the plant do we get mango? | The fruit (grows on the tree) |
60 | Name two vegetables that grow underground. | Potato and carrot |
61 | Name two fruits that are round. | Orange and apple |
62 | What is the tall brown part of a tree called? | Trunk (stem) |
63 | What season do leaves fall from trees? | Autumn |
64 | Name the national tree of India. | Banyan tree |
65 | What do we sow in the soil to grow a plant? | A seed |
66 | Name a fruit that is green on the outside and red inside. | Watermelon |
67 | Which gas do plants give out that we breathe? | Oxygen |
68 | Name a plant that grows in water. | Lotus |
69 | What colour is a ripe banana? | Yellow |
70 | Name a vegetable that is orange. | Carrot |
4. Food, Nutrition & Healthy Habits
No. | Question | Answer |
71 | Which meal do we eat in the morning? | Breakfast |
72 | Name two fruits that are yellow. | Banana and mango |
73 | What should we drink every day to stay healthy? | Water |
74 | Which vitamin do we get from sunlight? | Vitamin D |
75 | Milk makes our bones and teeth strong. True or false? | True |
76 | Name two green vegetables. | Spinach and peas |
77 | What do we get from rice and chapati? | Energy (carbohydrates) |
78 | Should we wash our hands before eating? | Yes |
79 | What is junk food? Give an example. | Unhealthy food like chips, pizza, candy |
80 | How many glasses of water should you drink daily? | 6 to 8 glasses |
81 | Which fruit is known as the King of Fruits? | Mango |
82 | What is made from milk? | Curd, butter, cheese, paneer |
83 | Name a food that comes from animals. | Egg, milk, meat |
84 | Which nutrient helps build our muscles? | Protein |
85 | What should we do after eating food? | Wash hands and rinse mouth |
86 | Name a fruit that has many seeds inside. | Pomegranate (also papaya) |
87 | Which meal do we eat at night? | Dinner |
88 | Name a food rich in Vitamin C. | Orange (also lemon, amla) |
89 | What do we get from eggs and dal? | Protein |
90 | Name two things we should not eat too much of. | Sugar and salt |
5. My Body & Health
No. | Question | Answer |
91 | How many senses do we have? | Five |
92 | Name the five sense organs. | Eyes, ears, nose, tongue, skin |
93 | Which organ helps us see? | Eyes |
94 | Which organ helps us taste food? | Tongue |
95 | How many teeth does a child usually have? | 20 (milk teeth) |
96 | What should we do to keep our teeth clean? | Brush twice a day |
97 | Which organ pumps blood in our body? | Heart |
98 | How many bones does a baby have (approximately)? | About 270 |
99 | What covers and protects our whole body? | Skin |
100 | Which body part helps us to think? | Brain |
101 | How many hands do we have? | Two |
102 | What do we breathe in? | Air (oxygen) |
103 | How often should we take a bath? | Every day |
104 | Why should we exercise? | To stay fit and healthy |
105 | What do we call the doctor who treats our teeth? | Dentist |
106 | What do we breathe out? | Carbon dioxide |
107 | Which part of the body do we use to write? | Hands (fingers) |
108 | What should we cover when we sneeze? | Our mouth and nose |
109 | How many toes do we have? | Ten |
110 | What do we call the first set of teeth in children? | Milk teeth |
6. Our Environment, Weather & Nature
No. | Question | Answer |
111 | What gives us light during the day? | The Sun |
112 | What gives us light at night? | The Moon (and stars) |
113 | How many colours are in a rainbow? | Seven |
114 | Name the colours of the rainbow. | Violet, Indigo, Blue, Green, Yellow, Orange, Red |
115 | What falls from the clouds? | Rain |
116 | What season is very hot? | Summer |
117 | What season is very cold? | Winter |
118 | In which season does it rain a lot? | Rainy season (Monsoon) |
119 | How many seasons are there in India? | Three main: Summer, Rainy, Winter |
120 | Where does the Sun rise? | In the East |
121 | Where does the Sun set? | In the West |
122 | What do we call moving air? | Wind |
123 | What do we see in the sky at night? | Stars and the Moon |
124 | Name two things that pollute the air. | Smoke from vehicles and factories |
125 | What should we do with waste paper and plastic? | Throw in a dustbin (recycle) |
126 | What is frozen water called? | Ice |
127 | What do we call water falling from mountains? | A waterfall |
128 | What do we use an umbrella for? | To protect from rain or sun |
129 | What is the shape of the Earth? | Round (like a sphere) |
130 | Name a source of water. | River (also rain, well, tap) |
7. Our Country: India
No. | Question | Answer |
131 | What is the capital of India? | New Delhi |
132 | What are the three colours of the Indian flag? | Saffron, white, and green |
133 | What is in the centre of the Indian flag? | Ashoka Chakra (blue wheel, 24 spokes) |
134 | What is the national animal of India? | Tiger |
135 | What is the national bird of India? | Peacock |
136 | What is the national fruit of India? | Mango |
137 | What is the national flower of India? | Lotus |
138 | What is our national anthem? | Jana Gana Mana |
139 | Who is called the Father of the Nation? | Mahatma Gandhi |
140 | When is Independence Day celebrated? | 15 August |
141 | When is Republic Day celebrated? | 26 January |
142 | When is Gandhi Jayanti celebrated? | 2 October |
143 | What is the currency of India? | Rupee (₹) |
144 | Name the national game of India. | Hockey |
145 | What is the national song of India? | Vande Mataram |
146 | How many colours does the Ashoka Chakra have? | One: navy blue |
147 | Who wrote the national anthem of India? | Rabindranath Tagore |
148 | What is the national aquatic animal of India? | Ganges river dolphin |
149 | What is the national tree of India? | Banyan tree |
150 | Name the festival celebrated on 14 November. | Children’s Day |
151 | Who was the first Prime Minister of India? | Jawaharlal Nehru |
152 | How many spokes are in the Ashoka Chakra? | 24 |
8. Transport, Community Helpers & Safety
No. | Question | Answer |
153 | Name a vehicle that runs on rails. | Train |
154 | Name a vehicle that flies in the air. | Aeroplane |
155 | Name a vehicle that moves on water. | Ship (boat) |
156 | What do we call a person who drives a bus? | Bus driver |
157 | What do we call a person who flies an aeroplane? | Pilot |
158 | What colour means “stop” on a traffic light? | Red |
159 | What colour means “go” on a traffic light? | Green |
160 | Where do we go when we are sick? | Hospital |
161 | Where do we go to buy things? | Market / Shop |
162 | Where are letters posted? | Post office (letter box) |
163 | Where do trains stop? | Railway station |
164 | Where do aeroplanes land? | Airport |
165 | What do we call a two-wheeled vehicle with pedals? | Bicycle |
166 | Name a vehicle used by the police. | Police car (police van) |
167 | On which side of the road should we walk? | Left side (in India) |
168 | What do we call a person who puts out fires? | Firefighter |
169 | What do we call a person who delivers letters? | Postman |
170 | What number do we call for police help in India? | 100 (or 112) |
171 | What do we call a person who treats animals? | Veterinarian (vet) |
172 | Should we cross the road at a zebra crossing? | Yes |
9. Numbers, Shapes, Days & Time
No. | Question | Answer |
173 | How many days are there in a week? | Seven |
174 | Name all the days of the week. | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday |
175 | How many months are there in a year? | Twelve |
176 | Which month comes after January? | February |
177 | How many hours are there in a day? | 24 |
178 | What shape is a ball? | Sphere (round) |
179 | How many sides does a triangle have? | Three |
180 | How many sides does a square have? | Four |
181 | What comes after 10? | 11 |
182 | What is 5 + 5? | 10 |
183 | What is 10 – 3? | 7 |
184 | How many days in February (normal year)? | 28 |
185 | What shape is an egg? | Oval |
186 | Which number comes between 7 and 9? | 8 |
187 | How many wheels does a car have? | Four |
188 | What is a dozen? | 12 |
189 | Is zero an even or odd number? | Even |
190 | What is the biggest one-digit number? | 9 |
191 | What is the smallest two-digit number? | 10 |
192 | How many minutes are in one hour? | 60 |
193 | How many seconds are in one minute? | 60 |
194 | What shape has no corners? | Circle |
195 | How many sides does a rectangle have? | Four |
196 | What is 2 × 3? | 6 |
197 | What is half of 10? | 5 |
10. Fun Facts, Festivals & Mixed GK
No. | Question | Answer |
198 | Which festival is called the Festival of Lights? | Diwali |
199 | Which festival is called the Festival of Colours? | Holi |
200 | What instrument has black and white keys? | Piano |
201 | What colour do you get when you mix red and yellow? | Orange |
202 | What colour do you get when you mix red and white? | Pink |
203 | What colour do you get when you mix blue and yellow? | Green |
204 | What has hands but cannot clap? | A clock |
205 | What has a face but cannot smile? | A clock |
206 | How many letters are in the English alphabet? | 26 |
207 | How many vowels are there in English? | Five (A, E, I, O, U) |
208 | Name the first letter of the English alphabet. | A |
209 | Name the last letter of the English alphabet. | Z |
210 | What do firefighters use to put out fire? | Water (and fire hoses) |
211 | What is the opposite of “hot”? | Cold |
212 | What is the opposite of “big”? | Small |
213 | What is the opposite of “day”? | Night |
214 | What do you call a person who teaches in school? | Teacher |
215 | What do you call a person who treats sick people? | Doctor |
216 | During which festival do we fly kites? | Makar Sankranti |
217 | Which festival celebrates the victory of good over evil? | Dussehra |
218 | What is the opposite of “up”? | Down |
219 | What is the opposite of “happy”? | Sad |
220 | What colour is the sky on a clear day? | Blue |
221 | What colour is a tomato? | Red |
222 | What is the opposite of “fast”? | Slow |
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Tips for Parents & Teachers
✓ Read aloud together: Sit with the child and read each question out loud. Let them think before showing the answer.
✓ One topic a day: Don’t do all at once. Pick one category each day for 10–15 minutes.
✓ Make it a game: Give stars or stickers for correct answers to keep kids excited.
✓ Use pictures: Show pictures of animals, fruits, or flags to make questions more fun.
✓ Repeat often: Come back to old questions every few days. Kids learn best through repetition.
✓ Let them ask you: Reverse the quiz! Let the child ask you questions. It builds confidence.
✓ Connect to real life: When you see a cow, ask “What does a cow give us?” Learning becomes natural.
Happy Learning!
These 200+ questions cover everything a young learner should know, from animals and plants to national symbols, shapes, colours, festivals, and everyday life. Keep this booklet handy and make GK a part of your child’s daily routine. Small steps today build big knowledge for tomorrow!
