100 General Knowledge Questions and Answers
100 General Knowledge Questions and Answers: To qualify for all the major examinations of the country, any candidate must have general knowledge. General Knowledge, General Awareness, and Current Affairs are scoring sections by preparing you can succeed in cracking government job exams and various competitive exams.
While preparing for exams many students memorize GK Questions instead of studying and understanding it properly and forget it at the time of examination. Experts believe that cramming is a bad habit, it is better to understand any concept rather than memorize it.
Today in this article we will bring important 100 General Knowledge Questions and Answers for Aspirants to prepare for various competitive exams like UPSC, MPSC, SSC, PO, etc. Join us on this exhilarating journey, where we unravel the wonders of general knowledge together!
100 Easy General Knowledge Questions and Answers
Many government recruitment exams are going to be held in the next few months. In most of the competitive exams, about 10-15 questions were asked related to general knowledge. These general knowledge questions are related to the current situation, So in today’s post, we are going to discuss 100 general knowledge questions with answers. These 100 general knowledge questions and answers are asked in UPSC, MPSC, SSC, RRB, NTPC, Banking, Police, and other recruitment exams.
100 general knowledge questions and answers on Science
Studying the 100 general knowledge questions and answers related to Science is like unlocking a treasure of understanding and curiosity about the science that shapes the natural world. Here below we have provided 100 general knowledge questions and answers on Science.
1. Who is known as the father of biology?
(A) Lamarck
(B) Darwin (DARWIN)
(C) Aristotle
(D) Treviranus
Answer: (C) Aristotle
2. Who is known as the father of botany?
(A) Theophrastus
(B) Charles Darwin
(C) Jean-Baptiste Lamarck
(D) Aristotle
Answer: (A) Theophrastus
3. What percentage of protein is in soybeans?
(A) 50%
(B) 42%
(C) 64%
(D) 75%
Answer: (B) 42%
4. What is the blood pressure of a healthy person?
(A) 90/60
(B) 120/80
(C) 200/130
(D) 140/160
Answer: (B) 120/80
5. What is the pH value of human blood?
(A) 8. 1
(B) 8. 3
(C) 7. 4
(D) 9. 1
Answer: (C) 7. 4
6. How long does a heartbeat take in the human body?
(A) 1 second
(B) 2 seconds
(C) 0.8 second
(D) 1. 5 seconds
Answer: (C) 0. 8 seconds
7. Blood glucose levels are controlled by______
(A) Due to somatostatin
(B) due to glucagon
(C) due to gastrin
(D) Due to insulin
Answer: (D) Due to insulin
8. How much carbon dioxide is normally found in the atmosphere?
(A) 78%
(B) 21%
(C) 4%
(D) 0.03%
Answer: (D) 0.03%
9. Who first discovered bacteria?
(A) Robert Koch
(B) Louis Pasteur
(C) Leeuwenhoek
(D) Robert hook
Answer: (C) Leeuwenhoek
10. Which of the following plants produce seeds but not flowers?
(A) Bryophyte
(B) Treyphytes
(C) Endosperm
(D) Gymnosperm
Answer: (D) Gymnosperm
11. Which of the following is the smallest organism?
(A) Mycoplasma
(B) Yeast
(C) Viruses
(D) Bacteria
Answer: (A) Mycoplasma
12. The term hormone coined by____________
(A) Robert
(B) Aristotle
(C) Ernest H. Starling
(D) Brown Porter
Answer: (C) Ernest H. Starling
13. Which of the following diseases is caused by bacterial infection?
(A) Cholera
(B) Asthma
(C) Leprosy
(D) All of these
Answer: (C) Leprosy
14. Which of the following diseases is caused by HIV?
(A) Cancer
(B) Tuberculosis
(C) Aids
(D) None of these
Answer: (C) Aids
15. Who developed the first vaccine for chicken pox________
(A) Milstein
(B) Edward Jenner
(C) Louis Pasteur
(D) None of these
Answer: (B) Edward Jenner
16. Which of the following microorganisms is responsible for the conversion of milk into curd?
(A) Lactobacillus
(B) Mycobacterium
(C) Yeast
(D) None of these
Answer: (A) Lactobacillus
17. Which of the following vitamins is found in sunlight?
(A) Vitamin a
(B) Vitamin E
(C) Vitamin K
(D) Vitamin D
Answer: (D) Vitamin D
18. Which of the following diseases is not spread by blood transfusion?
(A) Hepatitis
(B) Typhoid
(C) Malaria
(D) None of these
Answer: (B) Typhoid
19. Which of the following radioisotopes is used to treat cancer?
(A) p -30
(B) Co -60
(C) p -32
(D) c -14
Answer: (B) Co -60
20. Which of the following proteins are found in milk?
(A) Casein
(B) Hemoglobin
(C) Agglutinin
(D) Myosin
Answer: (A) Casein
21. Which of the following is a vitamin?
(A) Folic acid
(B) Linoleic acid
(C) Acids found in lemon juice
(D) Glutamic acid
Answer: (A) Folic acid
22. Which of the following causes blood to be red?
(A) Plasma
(B) RBCs
(C) WBC
(D) Hemoglobin
Answer: (D) Hemoglobin
GK on Sports
1. Who is the Wizard of Hockey__________
(A) Vijay Kumar
(B) Samaresh Jung
(C) Major Dhyan Chand
(D) Others
Answer: (C) Major Dhyan Chand
2. Who is known as Flying Sikh in India?
(A) Milkha Singh
(B) Joginder Singh
(C) Ajit Pal Singh
(D) None of these
Answer: (A) Milkha Singh
3. Which of the following is the national game of India?
(A) Kabaddi
(B) Cricket
(C) Chess
(D) Hockey
Answer: (D) Hockey
4. Cricket was born in which country?
(A) Japan
(B) England
(C) China
(D) None of these
Answer: (B) England
5. What is the normal time duration of an international football match?
(A) 45 min
(B) 60 min
(C) 80 min
(D) 90 min
Answer: (D) 90 minutes
6. Which Indian cricketer is known as Little Master?
(A) Saurabh Ganguly
(B) Sachin Tendulkar
(C) Sunil Gavaskar
(D) Vinod Kambli
Answer: (C) Sunil Gavaskar
7. Arjuna Award is given for excellence in which field?
(A) Cinema
(B) Materials
(C) Games
(D) Science
Answer: (C) Sports
8. Michael Phelps is associated with which sport?
(A) Cricket
(B) Billiards
(C) Chess
(D) Swimming
Answer: (D) Swimming
9. What is the length of the pitch in cricket?
(A) 20.20 m
(B) 20.12 m
(C) 25 yards
(D) 20.12 yards
Answer: (B) 20.12 m
10. In which year did India win the first gold medal in hockey in the Olympics?
(A) 1938
(B) 1935
(C) 1845
(D) 1928
Answer: (D) 1928
11. How wide is the goalpost in football?
(A) 5.54 m
(B) 7.51 m
(C) 7.32 m
(D) 4.57 m
Answer: (C) 7.32 m
12. Who is the first winning country of the football World Cup?
(A) Uruguay
(B) Italy
(C) Brazil
(D) Other
Answer: (A) Uruguay
13. Which of the following international tennis games is played on grass courts?
(A) Wimbledon
(B) Australian Open
(C) French Open
(D) None of these
Answer: (A) Wimbledon
14. Which of the following is the international organization of cricket?
(A) IHF
(B) ICC
(C) FIDE
(D) None of these
Answer: (B) ICC (International Cricket Council)
15. The word Ashes is related to which sport?
(A) Football
(B) Boxing
(C) Polo
(D) Cricket
Answer: (D) Cricket
16. Since when did an over of 6 balls start in test cricket?
(A) 1938
(B) 1900
(C) 1950
(D) 1924
Answer: (B) 1900
100 General Knowledge Questions and Answers on Geography
1. What percentage of the world’s land area does India occupy?
A. 2.30%
B. 3.42%
C. 2.42%
D. 3.30%
Answer: C
2. What % of the world’s total population lives in India?
A. 22 %
B. 19 %
C. 17 %
D. 12 %
Answer: C
3. What is the total area of India?
A. 62,87,263 sq. km
B. 32,87,263 sq. km
C. 30,57,263 sq. km
D. 42,82,263 sq. km
Answer: B
Exp. India is the seventh largest country in the world, with a total area of 32,87,263 square kilometers.
4. Where is Lakshadweep located?
A. In the Indian Ocean
B. In the Arabian Sea
C. Bay of Bengal
D. In the Pacific Ocean
Answer: B
5. Which countries share land borders with India?
A. Bangladesh, China, Pakistan, Nepal, Myanmar, Bhutan
B. Bangladesh, China, Pakistan,
C. China, Pakistan, Nepal, Myanmar, Bhutan
D. Bangladesh, China, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Bhutan
Answer: A
6. What is the southern tip of India called?
A. Indira Point
B. Kanyakumari
C. Kormandal
D. None of these
Answer: A, Kanyakumari is the southern mainland of India. Indira Point in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands is the southern tip of Indian territory
7. Which country borders India?
A. Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Indonesia
B. Maldives, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Myanmar and Pakistan
C. Maldives, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh
D. Maldives, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Myanmar, China and Nepal
Answer: B
8. This city is known as the ‘Manchester’ of India.
A. Delhi
B. Kolkata
C. Bangalore
D. Ahmedabad
Answer: D
9. What is the length of India’s land border in km?
A. 15700 km
B. 15000 km
C. 15200 km
D. 14200 km
Answer: C
10. Which state has the longest sea coast?
A. Gujarat
B. Karnataka
C. Maharashtra
D. Kerala
Answer: A
11. Which state has the shortest sea coast?
A. Kerala
B. Maharashtra
C. Gujarat
D. West Bengal
Answer: D,
Exp. West Bengal has the shortest coastline with a length of 157.5 km.
12. Which is the best natural harbor in India?
A. Barber-Sheva
B. Kandla
C. Mumbai
D. Ratnagiri
Answer: C
13. ‘Tarapur’ is India’s first nuclear power plant located in which of the following districts?
A. Welfare
B. Dahanu
C. Palghar
D. Talasari
Answer: C
Gk on First In India
You can also read about GK on India.
| First in India | Year | Name of Person/Place |
|---|---|---|
| First University | 5th Century BC | Takshashila (Ancient India) |
| First Woman Prime Minister | 1966 | Indira Gandhi |
| First President of India | 1950 | Dr. Rajendra Prasad |
| First Prime Minister of India | 1947 | Jawaharlal Nehru |
| First Person in Space (Indian Origin) | 1984 | Rakesh Sharma |
| First Indian to win an Individual Olympic Gold Medal | 2008 | Abhinav Bindra (Shooting) |
| First Indian Movie | 1913 | Raja Harishchandra (Silent Film) |
| First Woman to Climb Mount Everest | 1984 | Bachendri Pal |
| First Newspaper | 1780 | Hicky’s Bengal Gazette, Kolkata |
| First Indian Sound Film | 1931 | Alam Ara |
| First Woman Doctor | 1886 | Anandibai Joshi |
| First Test Tube Baby | 1978 | Subhash Mukhopadhyay, Kolkata |
| First Woman President of India | 2007 | Pratibha Patil |
| First Woman to Win Miss World | 1966 | Reita Faria |
| First Woman to Receive Bharat Ratna (India’s Highest Civilian Award) | 1954 | Indira Gandhi |
| First Indian-Origin Woman in Space | 1997 | Kalpana Chawla |
| First Indian to Swim Across the English Channel | 1958 | Mihir Sen |
| First Chess Grandmaster | 1988 | Viswanathan Anand |
| First Woman Speaker of the Lok Sabha (India’s Parliament) | 1991 | Meira Kumar |
| First Woman Chief Justice of a State High Court | 1959 | Leila Seth, Himachal Pradesh |
| First Woman Pilot in the Indian Air Force | 1994 | Harita Kaur Deol |
| First Woman IPS (Indian Police Service) Officer | 1972 | Kiran Bedi |
| First Woman Judge of the Supreme Court of India | 1989 | Fathima Beevi |
| First Indian to Win the Nobel Prize in Literature | 1913 | Rabindranath Tagore |
| First Indian Nobel Laureate (in Science) | 1930 | C.V. Raman |
| First Woman to Win the Booker Prize | 1997 | Arundhati Roy |
GK on Scientific Instruments and their Use
The study of below 100 general knowledge questions and answers related to scientific instruments opens up possibilities to clear your exam, Here below we have provided 100 general knowledge questions and answers on scientific instruments and their uses which are already asked in various competitive exams like are asked in SSC, RRB NTPC, Banking, Police, UPSC and other recruitment exams.
| Equipment Name | Use of equipment |
|---|---|
| Dioptre | Measuring the power of the lens of the glasses |
| Lactometer | Counting heartbeats or pulses |
| Stethoscope | Calculating Calories |
| Seismograph | Recording of seismic waves |
| Cardiograph | Graph showing heart rate |
| Pyrometer | Measuring high temperatures |
| Barometer | Measuring air pressure |
| Thermometer | Measuring temperature |
| Hygrometer | Measuring the relative humidity of the air |
| Calorimeter | Measuring micro intervals and angles |
| Hydrometer | Measuring sound intensity in water |
| Anemometer | Measuring wind speed and direction |
| Ammeter | Measuring current strength |
| Rain gauge | Calculating rainfall |
| Micrometer | Measuring microintervals and angles |
| Microscope | To see a microscopic object |
| Telescope | To see distant objects clearly and magnified |
| Galvanometer | Measuring current |
| Altimeter | Measuring altitude above sea level |
| Photometer | Measuring the intensity of light |
| Polygraph | Detecting lies |
GK on Important Compounds and its molecular formulas
| Common name | Chemical name | Molecular formulas |
|---|---|---|
| washing soda | sodium carbonate | Na2Co3 |
| baking soda (baking powder) | sodium bicarbonate | NaHCO3 |
| Limestone | Calcium carbonate | CaCO3 |
| Ferrous Sulphate | Green Vitry All | FeSo4, 7 H2O |
| Copper Sulphate (Morchud) | Blue vitriol | CuSO4,5H2O |
| Alum | Potassium aluminum sulfate | K2, So4, al2, (So4)3, 24 H2O |
| salt | sodium chloride | NaCl |
| water | —- | H2O |
| gypsum | Calcium sulfate | CaSO4 |
| —— | Sulfuric acid | H2SO4 |
GK on Human Body and Parts
| Sr. No | Question | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Human heart beats per minute | 33 |
| 2. | The total number of muscles in the human body | 639 |
| 3. | The number of chromosomes in a human cell | 46 (23 pairs) |
| 4. | Normal/Healthy human blood pressure | 120/80 |
| 5. | The sense organs functioning as a whole in the human body | 9 |
| 6. | Average human body temperature | 37° Celsius (98.4 F.) |
| 7. | The total number of bones in the human body | 206 |
| 8. | Total number of bones in newborns | 270 |
| 9. | A human heart weighs approx | 360 grams |
| 10. | The total number of teeth in the human mouth | 32 (16 in each jaw) |
| 11. | The total volume of blood in the human body | 7 to 8 percent |
| 12. | Approximate blood in the human body | 5 liters |
| 13. | The total amount of water in the human body | 65 percent |
| 14. | Average weight of human brain | 1300 to 1400 grams |
| 15. | The largest gland in the human body | liver |
| 16. | A gland that maintains the temperature balance of the human body | hypothalamus |
| 17. | The largest bone in the human body | Femur Bones |
| 18. | The smallest bone in the human body | stapes (ear bone) |
| 19 | Total number of bones in human skull | 24 |
How to Prepare for 100 General Knowledge Questions and Answers
These days, getting a job is more competitive worldwide. Whether it’s a private company or a government organization, they usually conduct competitive exams when hiring new people. The questions in these exams are related to the specific job. For government jobs, the questions cover subjects like Math, Science, and General Knowledge. However, many students struggle to score well in General Knowledge despite doing well in other subjects. This is often because of incorrect study methods and lack of information. But don’t worry! Whether you’re preparing for a competitive exam or a job interview, we’re here to guide you on how to study above 100 General Knowledge questions and answers. Let’s get started!
- Read the newspaper every day: Reading the newspaper has many benefits. It helps you develop how you speak, write, and read. It also boosts your knowledge, improving your communication skills.
- Take notes: It’s a good idea to make your own notes. Write down important information in brief notes. This way, you won’t have to go through the entire book right before the exam. You can review and revise using your notes
- Prioritize important topics: Focus on studying the most important topics first. Always remember to stick to the exam syllabus. Understand the exam pattern and prepare accordingly.
- Understand, don’t memorize: Avoid memorizing information and focus on understanding concepts. This will help you remember topics for a longer time.
- Participate in GK quiz: Participating in General Knowledge (GK) quizzes and games is a great way to assess your preparation level. It’s important to take part in these competitions as they can reveal areas where you need improvement.