The questions given in this quiz are all suitable for all classes from 9 to 10th & all preparation exams. For example: UPSC , SSC CGL, PCS etc.
Here are 50 General Knowledge (GK) questions with short, exam-friendly answers (updated for 2026) — useful for school students as well as aspirants of exams like UPSC, SSC, etc.
📘 GK Questions with Short Answers (2026)
🏛️ Politics & Governance
Who is the Prime Minister of India (2026)?
👉 Narendra ModiWho is the President of India (2026)?
👉 Droupadi MurmuWhat is the lower house of Parliament called?
👉 Lok SabhaWhat is the upper house of Parliament called?
👉 Rajya SabhaWho appoints the Prime Minister of India?
👉 PresidentWhat is the tenure of Lok Sabha?
👉 5 yearsWhat is the capital of India?
👉 New DelhiWhich article defines Fundamental Rights?
👉 Articles 12–35What is the minimum age for voting in India?
👉 18 yearsWho is the Chief Justice of India (2026)?
👉 (Check latest update)
🌍 Geography
What is the largest continent?
👉 AsiaWhat is the longest river in the world?
👉 NileWhat is the highest mountain peak?
👉 Mount EverestWhich ocean is the largest?
👉 Pacific OceanWhat is the capital of USA?
👉 Washington, D.C.Which desert is the largest?
👉 Sahara DesertWhich country has the largest population (2026)?
👉 IndiaWhat is the smallest continent?
👉 AustraliaWhat is the Tropic of Cancer?
👉 23.5° N latitudeWhich country is called Land of Rising Sun?
👉 Japan
🧪 Science
What is the chemical symbol of Oxygen?
👉 OWho invented the telephone?
👉 Alexander Graham BellWhat is the SI unit of force?
👉 NewtonWhat gas do plants absorb?
👉 Carbon dioxideWhat is the speed of light?
👉 3 × 10⁸ m/sWhat is H₂O?
👉 WaterWhat planet is known as Red Planet?
👉 MarsWho proposed relativity theory?
👉 Albert EinsteinWhat is the unit of current?
👉 AmpereWhat is the boiling point of water?
👉 100°C
📚 History
Who was the first Prime Minister of India?
👉 Jawaharlal NehruWhen did India get independence?
👉 1947Who built the Taj Mahal?
👉 Shah JahanWho discovered sea route to India?
👉 Vasco da GamaWhat was the ancient name of Patna?
👉 PataliputraWho was known as Iron Man of India?
👉 Sardar Vallabhbhai PatelWhich revolt happened in 1857?
👉 First War of IndependenceWho wrote “Discovery of India”?
👉 Jawaharlal NehruWho was the first President of India?
👉 Rajendra PrasadWhich movement was led by Mahatma Gandhi in 1942?
👉 Quit India Movement
🏅 Sports & Miscellaneous
Who is known as God of Cricket?
👉 Sachin TendulkarHow many players in a football team?
👉 11Which country hosted FIFA World Cup 2022?
👉 QatarWhat is India’s national animal?
👉 TigerWhat is India’s national bird?
👉 PeacockWhat is the currency of Japan?
👉 YenWhat is the national sport of India (official)?
👉 NoneWho wrote the National Anthem of India?
👉 Rabindranath TagoreWhat is the full form of ISRO?
👉 Indian Space Research OrganisationWhich is the largest democracy in the world?
👉 India
written and edited by Ansh shukla