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10 Easy GK Questions for Kids and Students

General Knowledge (GK) helps us stay aware of the world around us. Here is a quick quiz of 10 easy and essential GK questions for kids and school students.

Question (Click to Flip)

Who wrote the National Anthem of India?

Answer

Rabindranath Tagore wrote the National Anthem of India, 'Jana Gana Mana'.

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Key Facts

Largest Planet: Jupiter.

Tallest Mountain: Mount Everest.

Indian States: 28 States and 8 UTs.

National Anthem Author: Rabindranath Tagore.

The Quiz

1. What is the capital of India? Answer: New Delhi

2. Which is the largest planet in our Solar System? Answer: Jupiter

3. Who is known as the Father of the Nation in India? Answer: Mahatma Gandhi

4. Which is the longest river in the world? Answer: The Nile

5. How many states are there in India? Answer: 28 States (and 8 Union Territories)

6. Which animal is known as the 'Ship of the Desert'? Answer: Camel

7. What is the freezing point of water? Answer: 0 degree Celsius (32 degrees Fahrenheit)

8. Which festival is known as the 'Festival of Lights' or 'Festival of Colors'? Answer: Diwali (Lights) and Holi (Colors)

9. Who wrote the National Anthem of India ('Jana Gana Mana')? Answer: Rabindranath Tagore

10. Which is the tallest mountain in the world? Answer: Mount Everest

Questions and Answers

Who wrote the National Anthem of India?+

Rabindranath Tagore wrote the National Anthem of India, 'Jana Gana Mana'.

How many states are there in India?+

As of the current map, there are 28 states and 8 Union Territories in India.

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