GK Quiz Questions (9th to 12th) By TGES

 GK Quiz Questions (9th to 12th) By TGES 

Q.1     Which mammal lays eggs?

 Ans:- Platypus (and also Echidna)

Q.2     What is the largest species of shark in the world?

Ans:-Whale Shark

Q.3     Which animal has the longest pregnancy period?

Ans:-  Elephant (about 22 months)

Q.4     The fingerprints of which animal are almost identical to humans?

Ans:-     Koala

Q.5     Which animal’s heart is in its head?

Ans:-Shrimp

 Q.6        Which bird can fly backward?

Ans:-     Hummingbird

Q.7    What is the fastest marine animal?

Ans:-    Sailfish

Q.8     Which animal has the largest eyes in the animal kingdom?

Ans:-     Colossal Squid

Q.9     Which land animal has the strongest bite force?

Ans:-     Saltwater Crocodile

Q.10     Which mammal can fly?

Ans:-     Bat

Q.11    Which animal is known to have three hearts?

Ans:-    Octopus

Q.12     Which animal can survive for months without food by lowering its metabolism?

Ans:-     Crocodile

Q.13     Which is the only big cat that cannot roar?

 Ans:-    Cheetah

Q.14    What is the only poisonous (venomous) mammal?

Ans:-     Male Platypus (venomous spur)

Q.15     Which animal can sleep while standing?

Ans:-    Horse

Q.16    Which animal uses echolocation to navigate?

Ans:-     Dolphin (also Bats)

Q.17     Which marine creature has no brain or heart?

Ans:-    Jellyfish

Q.18     Which insect is known to have the fastest wing beat?

Ans:-    Midge (some species beat their wings up to 1000 times per second)

Q.19     Which species of bird can mimic human speech best?

Ans:-     African Grey Parrot

Q.20    Which fish can climb trees and breathe air?

Ans:-     Mudskipper

Q.21    Which is the tallest species of penguin?

Ans:-     Emperor Penguin

Q.22    Which animal’s milk is pink?

Ans:-     Hippopotamus

Q.23     Which desert animal can drink up to 40 gallons of water at once?

Ans:-     Camel

Q.24    Which bird is known for its elaborate courtship dance?

Ans:-     Bird of Paradise

Q.25    Which animal sleeps the most, up to 20 hours a day?

Ans:-     Koala

Q.26     Which is the smallest known mammal by mass?

Ans:-    Etruscan Shrew

Q.27     Which animal produces the loudest sound in the ocean?

Ans:-     Sperm Whale (clicking sounds)

Q.28     Which animal has the thickest fur in the animal kingdom?

Ans:-    Sea Otter

Q.29     Which bird has the largest wingspan?

  Ans:-    Wandering Albatross

Q.30     What type of animal is a Komodo dragon?

Ans:-     Lizard (the largest living lizard)

Q.31    Which animal can rotate its head almost 270 degrees?

Ans:- Owl

Q.32     Which reptile has the longest lifespan?

Ans:- Galápagos Tortoise

Q.33    Which aquatic animal is known for producing light (bioluminescence)?

Ans:-     Anglerfish

Q.34    Which animal’s tongue can be longer than its body?

Ans:-     Chameleon

Q.35     Which species of fish can inflate its body as a defense mechanism?

Ans:-     Pufferfish

Q.36     Which bird is known for building ‘dancing arenas’ decorated with objects to attract mates?

Ans:-     Bowerbird

Q.37     Which is the largest amphibian in the world?

Ans:-     Chinese Giant Salamander

Q.38     Which land animal has the longest tail?

Ans:-    Giraffe (their tails can reach 8 feet long)

Q.39     Which animal is famous for "playing dead" to escape predators?

Ans:-  Opossum

Q.40     Which animal’s teeth never stop growing?

Ans:-     Rabbit

Q.41     Which snake is the longest in the world?

Ans:-    Reticulated Python

Q.42     Which is the largest carnivorous land animal?

Ans:-     Polar Bear

Q.43     Which bird has a beak longer than its body?

Ans:-     Sword-billed Hummingbird

Q.44     Which insect is the strongest relative to its size?

Ans:- Dung Beetle

Q.45     Which animal is known as the "laughing" mammal because of its vocalizations?

Ans:-     Hyena

Q.46     Which land animal can run the fastest over long distances?

Ans:-     Pronghorn Antelope

Q.47    Which animal has the largest brain relative to its body size?

Ans:-    Ant 

Q.48    Which small sea creature can kill humans with its venom despite its size?

Ans:- Blue-ringed Octopus

Q.49     Which bird migrates the longest distance annually?

Ans:-     Arctic Tern

Q.50     Which animal can hold its breath underwater for the longest time?

 Ans:-  Cuvier’s Beaked Whale (over 3 hours)

Q.51     Which animal can produce electricity to stun prey?

Ans:-     Electric Eel

Q.52     Which mammal is known for its ‘slow-motion’ movement?

Ans:-     Sloth

Q.53     Which animal can change its sex multiple times in its life?

Ans:-    Clownfish

Q.54    Which animal has the most powerful kick?

Ans:-    Kangaroo

Q.55 Which insect is known for communicating through dances?

Ans:-     Honeybee

Q.56    Which is the largest venomous snake in the world?

 Ans:-     King Cobra

 

Q.57     Which fish can walk on land?

Ans:-     Climbing Perch

Q.58     Which mammal can sleep with one half of its brain awake?

Ans:-     Dolphin

Q.59    Which amphibian secretes poison strong enough to kill 10 humans?

Ans:- Golden Poison Dart Frog

Q.60    Which fish is known for its hammer-shaped head?

Ans:-     Hammerhead Shark

Q.61    Which bird can sleep while flying?

Ans:-     Alpine Swift

Q.62     Which species of lizard can squirt blood from its eyes?

Ans:- Horned Lizard

Q.63     Which mammal has no vocal cords and is completely mute?

 Ans:-     Giraffe

Q.64     Which gas is most abundant in Earth's atmosphere?

Ans:-     Nitrogen

Q.65 What is the speed of light in a vacuum?

Ans:-     Approximately 299,792 km/s

Q.66     Who discovered the theory of general relativity?

Ans:-    Albert Einstein

Q.67     Which vitamin is essential for blood clotting?

Ans:-     Vitamin K

Q.68    What is the main gas responsible for the greenhouse effect?

Ans:-     Carbon Dioxide (CO₂)

Q.69     Which part of the cell contains the genetic material (DNA)?

Ans:-     Nucleus

Q.70     Which physical law explains the relationship between force, mass, and acceleration?

Ans:-    Newton's Second Law of Motion

Q.71     Which blood group is known as the universal donor?

Ans:-    O Negative

Q.72     What is the SI unit of electric current?

Ans:-     Ampere

Q.73     Which planet rotates on its side, with its axis nearly parallel to its orbit?

Ans:-     Uranus

Q.74     Which organ in the human body produces insulin?

Ans:-     Pancreas

Q.75     Which scientist developed the polio vaccine?

Ans:-     Jonas Salk

Q.76     What type of bond holds water molecules together?

    **A:** Hydrogen Bond

22. **Q:** What is the nearest star to Earth after the Sun?

    **A:** Proxima Centauri

23. **Q:** Which organ of the human body has the fastest healing power?

    **A:** Tongue

24. **Q:** Which gas is commonly used in balloons to make them float?

    **A:** Helium

25. **Q:** Which part of the brain controls balance and coordination?

    **A:** Cerebellum

26. **Q:** Which is the smallest bone in the human body?

    **A:** Stapes (in the ear)

27. **Q:** Which law explains why boats float?

    **A:** Archimedes’ Principle

28. **Q:** Which is the hottest planet in the Solar System?

    **A:** Venus

29. **Q:** Which unit is used to measure electric resistance?

    **A:** Ohm

30. **Q:** Which organelle is known as the “powerhouse of the cell”?

    **A:** Mitochondria

31. **Q:** Which scientist proposed the three laws of planetary motion?

    **A:** Johannes Kepler

32. **Q:** What is the most common noble gas in Earth's atmosphere?

    **A:** Argon

33. **Q:** Which is the only metal that is non-silvery in color?

    **A:** Gold

34. **Q:** Which layer of the Earth is the thickest?

    **A:** Mantle

35. **Q:** What is the primary gas in the Sun?

    **A:** Hydrogen

36. **Q:** What is the main component of natural gas?

    **A:** Methane

37. **Q:** Which type of electromagnetic waves have the highest energy?

    **A:** Gamma Rays

38. **Q:** Which type of blood cells fight infections?

    **A:** White Blood Cells (Leukocytes)

39. **Q:** Which human organ filters blood to remove waste?

    **A:** Kidneys

40. **Q:** Which planet has the most moons?

    **A:** Saturn

41. **Q:** Which scientific instrument is used to measure atmospheric pressure?

    **A:** Barometer

42. **Q:** What is the pH value of pure water at room temperature?

    **A:** 7

43. **Q:** Who discovered penicillin?

    **A:** Alexander Fleming

44. **Q:** Which radioactive element is commonly used in smoke detectors?

    **A:** Americium

45. **Q:** What is the name of the largest volcano in the Solar System?

    **A:** Olympus Mons (on Mars)

46. **Q:** Which law of physics explains how airplanes fly?

    **A:** Bernoulli’s Principle

47. **Q:** Which body part continues to grow throughout life?

    **A:** Ears and Nose

48. **Q:** Which planet has the largest storm in the Solar System?

    **A:** Jupiter (Great Red Spot)

49. **Q:** Which famous scientist formulated the laws of motion and universal gravitation?

    **A:** Isaac Newton

50. **Q:** What is the densest naturally occurring element?

    **A:** Osmium

1. **Q:** Who was the first emperor of the Maurya Empire?

   **A:** Chandragupta Maurya

2. **Q:** Which Mughal emperor built the Taj Mahal?

   **A:** Shah Jahan

3. **Q:** Who was known as the "Iron Man of India"?

   **A:** Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

4. **Q:** Who led the Salt March during India’s freedom struggle?

   **A:** Mahatma Gandhi

5. **Q:** In which year did the American Revolution start?

   **A:** 1775

6. **Q:** Who was the first President of the United States?

   **A:** George Washington

7. **Q:** The French Revolution began in which year?

   **A:** 1789

8. **Q:** Who was the founder of Buddhism?

   **A:** Siddhartha Gautama (Lord Buddha)

9. **Q:** Which ancient civilization developed along the Nile River?

   **A:** Egyptian Civilization

10. **Q:** The Battle of Plassey was fought in which year?

    **A:** 1757

11. **Q:** Which is the largest desert in the world?

    **A:** Sahara Desert

12. **Q:** Mount Everest lies in which mountain range?

    **A:** Himalayas

13. **Q:** Which river is the longest in the world?

    **A:** Nile River

14. **Q:** Which is the smallest country in the world by area?

    **A:** Vatican City

15. **Q:** Which ocean is the deepest?

    **A:** Pacific Ocean

16. **Q:** The Great Barrier Reef is located in which country?

    **A:** Australia

17. **Q:** Which country is known as the “Land of the Rising Sun”?

    **A:** Japan

18. **Q:** Which line divides Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres?

    **A:** Equator

19. **Q:** Which is the largest island in the world?

    **A:** Greenland

20. **Q:** The Tropic of Cancer passes through how many Indian states?

    **A:** 8 states

21. **Q:** How many members are there in the Rajya Sabha of India (maximum strength)?

    **A:** 250 members

22. **Q:** Who is the head of the state government in India?

    **A:** Chief Minister

23. **Q:** What is the minimum age to vote in India?

    **A:** 18 years

24. **Q:** Who is known as the architect of the Indian Constitution?

    **A:** Dr. B.R. Ambedkar

25. **Q:** What is the tenure of the President of India?

    **A:** 5 years

26. **Q:** Which fundamental right guarantees freedom of speech in India?

    **A:** Right to Freedom (Article 19)

27. **Q:** How many fundamental duties are mentioned in the Indian Constitution?

    **A:** 11 fundamental duties

28. **Q:** The Parliament of India consists of how many houses?

    **A:** Two (Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha)

29. **Q:** Which country is the world’s largest democracy?

    **A:** India

30. **Q:** What is the lower house of the Indian Parliament called?

    **A:** Lok Sabha

31. **Q:** What does GDP stand for?

    **A:** Gross Domestic Product

32. **Q:** Which organization regulates the monetary policy in India?

    **A:** Reserve Bank of India (RBI)

33. **Q:** Which term describes a period of declining economic performance?

    **A:** Recession

34. **Q:** Which sector of the economy includes farming and fishing?

    **A:** Primary Sector

35. **Q:** Who is responsible for preparing the Union Budget in India?

    **A:** Finance Minister

36. **Q:** Which currency is used in Japan?

    **A:** Yen

37. **Q:** What is the main objective of the “Make in India” scheme?

    **A:** To promote manufacturing in India

38. **Q:** What is the term for goods sent from one country to another?

    **A:** Export

39. **Q:** Which Indian state is the largest producer of wheat?

    **A:** Uttar Pradesh

40. **Q:** Which Indian state has the highest per capita income (as per recent data)?

    **A:** Goa

41. **Q:** UNESCO headquarters is located in which city?

    **A:** Paris

42. **Q:** The United Nations was formed in which year?

    **A:** 1945

43. **Q:** Which is the most populous country in the world?

    **A:** India (as of 2023)

44. **Q:** Which country gifted the Statue of Liberty to the USA?

    **A:** France

45. **Q:** Which festival is known as the “Festival of Lights” in India?

    **A:** Diwali

46. **Q:** Where is the headquarters of the World Health Organization (WHO)?

    **A:** Geneva, Switzerland

47. **Q:** In which year was the Indian Constitution adopted?

    **A:** 1950

48. **Q:** Which country has the longest coastline in the world?

    **A:** Canada

49. **Q:** The “Silk Road” connected China to which region?

    **A:** Europe and Middle East

50. **Q:** Who was the first female Prime Minister of India?

    **A:** Indira Gandhi

1. **Q:** The Bhagavad Gita is a part of which epic?

   **A:** Mahabharata

2. **Q:** Who is credited as the author of the Mahabharata?

   **A:** Sage Vyasa

3. **Q:** The Vedas are divided into how many parts?

   **A:** Four (Rigveda, Samaveda, Yajurveda, Atharvaveda)

4. **Q:** Which Upanishad contains the famous teaching “Tat Tvam Asi” (Thou Art That)?

   **A:** Chandogya Upanishad

5. **Q:** “Ramayana” was written by which sage?

   **A:** Valmiki

6. **Q:** Which Purana is known as the "Fifth Veda"?

   **A:** Bhagavata Purana

7. **Q:** How many chapters (adhyayas) are there in the Bhagavad Gita?

   **A:** 18

8. **Q:** Which scripture focuses on yoga philosophy compiled by Sage Patanjali?

   **A:** Yoga Sutras

9. **Q:** Who compiled the Yoga Vasistha?

   **A:** Sage Valmiki

10. **Q:** Which Sanskrit phrase means "Lead me from darkness to light"?

    **A:** Tamaso Ma Jyotirgamaya

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11. **Q:** Who is known as the "Destroyer" in the Hindu trinity?

    **A:** Lord Shiva

12. **Q:** Who is considered the “Preserver” among the Trimurti?

    **A:** Lord Vishnu

13. **Q:** Which goddess is known as the embodiment of wisdom?

    **A:** Goddess Saraswati

14. **Q:** Ganesha is popularly known by which title meaning “Remover of Obstacles”?

    **A:** Vighnaharta

15. **Q:** Krishna delivered the Bhagavad Gita to whom?

    **A:** Arjuna

16. **Q:** Which incarnation of Vishnu lifted the Govardhan Hill?

    **A:** Lord Krishna

17. **Q:** The Dashavatara refers to how many incarnations of Vishnu?

    **A:** Ten

18. **Q:** Which form of Goddess Durga is worshipped on the first day of Navratri?

    **A:** Shailaputri

19. **Q:** Who is known as the “Adi Guru” or first teacher in Hindu tradition?

    **A:** Lord Shiva (Dakshinamurthy form)

20. **Q:** Who is the consort of Lord Rama?

    **A:** Sita

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21. **Q:** Diwali celebrates the return of Lord Rama to which city?

    **A:** Ayodhya

22. **Q:** Which festival marks the birth of Lord Krishna?

    **A:** Janmashtami

23. **Q:** Holi is celebrated in honor of the victory of whom over Holika?

    **A:** Prahlada

24. **Q:** Makar Sankranti is celebrated in which Hindu month?

    **A:** Pausha

25. **Q:** Navaratri lasts for how many days?

    **A:** Nine days

26. **Q:** Raksha Bandhan celebrates the bond between whom?

    **A:** Brother and Sister

27. **Q:** Which festival honors Lord Ganesha’s arrival and departure?

    **A:** Ganesh Chaturthi

28. **Q:** Which is the main festival for worshipping Goddess Durga?

    **A:** Durga Puja

29. **Q:** Maha Shivaratri is celebrated in which lunar month?

    **A:** Phalguna

30. **Q:** Pongal is predominantly celebrated in which Indian state?

    **A:** Tamil Nadu

31. **Q:** The sacred syllable "Om" is associated with which concept?

    **A:** Universal Consciousness

32. **Q:** “Tilak” is usually applied on which part of the body?

    **A:** Forehead

33. **Q:** What is the term for spiritual teacher in Hinduism?

    **A:** Guru

34. **Q:** Lighting a lamp in Hinduism symbolizes what?

    **A:** Victory of light over darkness

35. **Q:** Which sacred plant is associated with devotion to Lord Vishnu?

    **A:** Tulsi

36. **Q:** Chanting “Gayatri Mantra” invokes which deity?

    **A:** Savitr (Sun God)

37. **Q:** What is the term for food offered to deity and later distributed to devotees?

    **A:** Prasadam

38. **Q:** Which river is considered the most sacred in Hinduism?

    **A:** Ganga (Ganges)

39. **Q:** Which ritual involves the recitation of mantras while offering oblations to the fire?

    **A:** Homa or Yajna

40. **Q:** A “Shivling” represents which aspect of Lord Shiva?

    **A:** Formless cosmic energy

41. **Q:** Kedarnath temple is located in which state?

    **A:** Uttarakhand

42. **Q:** The four sacred Hindu pilgrimage sites are collectively called what?

    **A:** Char Dham

43. **Q:** Which temple town is known as "Kashi"?

    **A:** Varanasi

44. **Q:** Tirupati Balaji temple is dedicated to which deity?

    **A:** Lord Venkateswara (Vishnu)

45. **Q:** Puri is famous for the temple of which deity?

    **A:** Lord Jagannath

46. **Q:** Where is the famous Meenakshi Temple located?

    **A:** Madurai, Tamil Nadu

47. **Q:** Rameswaram is sacred due to the connection with which epic?

    **A:** Ramayana

48. **Q:** In which state is the Somnath Temple located?

    **A:** Gujarat

49. **Q:** Where does the Kumbh Mela occur every 12 years?

    **A:** Prayagraj, Haridwar, Ujjain, Nashik

50. **Q:** Mount Kailash is considered the abode of which deity?

    **A:** Lord Shiva