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General Knowledge (GK) plays a crucial role in competitive exams like UPSC, SSC, IBPS, RRB, NDA, and state government exams. Staying updated with current affairs, history, science, and world facts can give you a significant advantage.
To help you prepare, we’ve compiled a list of the top 50 General Knowledge questions and answers covering important topics such as history, geography, politics, science, and current affairs.
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📚 Top 50 GK Questions and Answers – 2025 Edition
1. History GK Questions
1️⃣ Who was the first President of India?
✅ Dr. Rajendra Prasad
2️⃣ Which Mughal emperor built the Taj Mahal?
✅ Shah Jahan
3️⃣ In which year did India gain independence?
✅ 1947
4️⃣ Who is known as the “Iron Man of India”?
✅ Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
5️⃣ Which battle marked the beginning of British rule in India?
✅ Battle of Plassey (1757)
2. Geography GK Questions
6️⃣ Which is the largest continent in the world?
✅ Asia
7️⃣ Which river is known as the “Sorrow of Bihar”?
✅ Kosi River
8️⃣ Which is the longest river in the world?
✅ Nile River
9️⃣ Which is the smallest country in the world?
✅ Vatican City
🔟 What is the capital of Australia?
✅ Canberra
3. Science & Technology GK Questions
1️⃣1️⃣ What is the chemical symbol for gold?
✅ Au
1️⃣2️⃣ Which vitamin is known as the “sunshine vitamin”?
✅ Vitamin D
1️⃣3️⃣ Who invented the telephone?
✅ Alexander Graham Bell
1️⃣4️⃣ What is the hardest natural substance on Earth?
✅ Diamond
1️⃣5️⃣ Which part of the human body produces insulin?
✅ Pancreas
4. Indian Polity & Economy GK Questions
1️⃣6️⃣ Who is known as the “Father of the Indian Constitution”?
✅ Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
1️⃣7️⃣ How many Rajya Sabha members are nominated by the President of India?
✅ 12 members
1️⃣8️⃣ Which is the largest bank in India?
✅ State Bank of India (SBI)
1️⃣9️⃣ What is the full form of GDP?
✅ Gross Domestic Product
2️⃣0️⃣ Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with Fundamental Rights?
✅ Articles 12-35
5. Sports GK Questions
2️⃣1️⃣ Who won the FIFA World Cup 2022?
✅ Argentina
2️⃣2️⃣ Who is known as the “God of Cricket”?
✅ Sachin Tendulkar
2️⃣3️⃣ Which Indian athlete won gold at the Tokyo Olympics 2020?
✅ Neeraj Chopra (Javelin Throw)
2️⃣4️⃣ Which sport is associated with the Wimbledon Championship?
✅ Tennis
2️⃣5️⃣ How many players are there in a cricket team?
✅ 11 players
6. Current Affairs GK Questions (2025)
2️⃣6️⃣ Who is the current Prime Minister of India (2025)?
✅ [Check latest updates]
2️⃣7️⃣ Which country hosted the 2024 Olympics?
✅ France (Paris 2024)
2️⃣8️⃣ Which country landed on the Moon in 2023 with Chandrayaan-3?
✅ India
2️⃣9️⃣ What is the name of India’s first AI-powered chatbot?
✅ Bhashini
3️⃣0️⃣ Which country became the newest member of BRICS in 2024?
✅ [Check latest updates]
7. General Science GK Questions
3️⃣1️⃣ What is the SI unit of force?
✅ Newton (N)
3️⃣2️⃣ Which planet is known as the “Red Planet”?
✅ Mars
3️⃣3️⃣ What is the pH value of pure water?
✅ 7
3️⃣4️⃣ Which gas is essential for human respiration?
✅ Oxygen
3️⃣5️⃣ Who discovered gravity?
✅ Sir Isaac Newton
8. Miscellaneous GK Questions
3️⃣6️⃣ What is the national animal of India?
✅ Bengal Tiger
3️⃣7️⃣ Which festival is known as the “Festival of Lights”?
✅ Diwali
3️⃣8️⃣ What is the currency of Japan?
✅ Japanese Yen (¥)
3️⃣9️⃣ Which Indian city is called the “Silicon Valley of India”?
✅ Bangalore
4️⃣0️⃣ What is the full form of UNESCO?
✅ United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
9. Space & Universe GK Questions
4️⃣1️⃣ Who was the first person to walk on the Moon?
✅ Neil Armstrong
4️⃣2️⃣ What is the name of India’s first satellite?
✅ Aryabhata
4️⃣3️⃣ Which planet has the largest number of moons?
✅ Jupiter
4️⃣4️⃣ Which is the closest star to Earth?
✅ The Sun
4️⃣5️⃣ Who discovered the planet Uranus?
✅ William Herschel
10. Logical & Puzzle-Based GK Questions
4️⃣6️⃣ What comes next in the series: 2, 4, 8, 16, __?
✅ 32
4️⃣7️⃣ If a clock shows 10:15, what is the angle between the hour and minute hand?
✅ 37.5°
4️⃣8️⃣ A train 200 meters long is moving at 60 km/h. How much time will it take to cross a pole?
✅ 12 seconds
4️⃣9️⃣ If you rearrange the letters “PNEA”, you get the name of a:
✅ Country (Nepal)
5️⃣0️⃣ Which number does not belong in the sequence: 2, 6, 12, 20, 30, 42, 56?
✅ 30 (Correct number should be 28)
📌 Final Thoughts
These top 50 general knowledge questions and answers cover key subjects for competitive exams in 2025. Stay updated, practice regularly, and improve your GK to boost your chances of success in exams like UPSC, SSC, IBPS, and more.
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