Class 5 is such a fun stage of learning. Kids at this age are curious about everything, and that curiosity deserves to be fed! That’s exactly why we put together this collection of 60+ General Knowledge questions. They cover a little bit of everything. India, the world, science, sports, history, and more. Students can use these to test themselves. In addition, it can also be used by parents to quiz their kids over dinner. Teachers can turn them into a quick classroom game. There are no rules here, just good questions and some great learning. Let’s dive in!
Class 5 GK Questions and Answers
Easy Round
1. Q: Which planet is called Earth’s twin because of its similar size?
A: Venus.
2. Q: Which instrument is used to measure atmospheric pressure?
A: Barometer.
3. Q: Which Indian leader gave the slogan Jai Jawan Jai Kisan?
A: Lal Bahadur Shastri.
4. Q: Which part of the plant carries water from the roots to the leaves?
A: Stem.
5. Q: Which is the largest gland in the human body?
A: Liver.
6. Q: Which continent has the largest number of countries?
A: Africa.
7. Q: Which scientist discovered penicillin?
A: Alexander Fleming.
8. Q: Which movement of the Earth causes seasons?
A: Revolution.
9. Q: Which river flows through Egypt?
A: Nile.
10. Q: Which branch of science deals with the study of plants?
A: Botany.
11. Q: Which vitamin helps the body absorb calcium?
A: Vitamin D.
12. Q: Which Mughal emperor built the Taj Mahal?
A: Shah Jahan.
13. Q: Which gas do plants absorb from the atmosphere for photosynthesis?
A: Carbon dioxide.
14. Q: Which line divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres?
A: Equator.
15. Q: Which is the smallest planet in the solar system?
A: Mercury.
16. Q: Which Indian state is famous for tea gardens?
A: Assam.
17. Q: What is the name of our galaxy?
A: Milky Way.
18. Q: Which freedom fighter is popularly known as Netaji?
A: Subhas Chandra Bose.
19. Q: Which organ in the human body filters blood and removes waste?
A: Kidney.
20. Q: Which is the largest hot desert in the world?
A: Sahara Desert.
21. Q: Which ocean is the largest in the world?
A: Pacific Ocean.
22. Q: Which scientist invented the telephone?
A: Alexander Graham Bell.
Medium Round
23. Q: Which blood group is called the universal donor?
A: O negative.
24. Q: Which layer of the Earth lies between the crust and the core?
A: Mantle.
25. Q: Who was the first woman Prime Minister of India?
A: Indira Gandhi.
26. Q: Which is the tallest mountain peak in the world?
A: Mount Everest.
27. Q: Which gas is most abundant in Earth’s atmosphere?
A: Nitrogen.
28. Q: Which scientist discovered gravity after observing a falling apple?
A: Isaac Newton.
29. Q: Which is the largest internal organ in the human body?
A: Liver.
30. Q: Which country is known as the Land of the Rising Sun?
A: Japan.
31. Q: Which branch of science deals with the study of earthquakes?
A: Seismology.
32. Q: Which planet is known for its prominent rings?
A: Saturn.
33. Q: Which Indian monument is located at Fatehpur Sikri and is known as Buland Darwaza?
A: Buland Darwaza.
34. Q: Which sea route did Vasco da Gama use to reach India?
A: The route around the Cape of Good Hope.
35. Q: Which organ in the human body produces insulin?
A: Pancreas.
36. Q: Which is the only continent through which the Equator, Tropic of Cancer, and Tropic of Capricorn pass?
A: Africa.
37. Q: What is the boiling point of water in degrees Celsius?
A: 100 degrees Celsius.
38. Q: Which metal is liquid at room temperature?
A: Mercury.
39. Q: Which is the deepest ocean in the world?
A: Pacific Ocean.
40. Q: Which river is called the Ganga of the South?
A: Godavari.
41. Q: Which part of the brain controls thinking and memory?
A: Cerebrum.
42. Q: Which Indian ruler was known as the Tiger of Mysore?
A: Tipu Sultan.
43. Q: Which scientist gave the three laws of motion?
A: Isaac Newton.
44. Q: Which instrument is used to measure temperature?
A: Thermometer.
Challenge Round
45. Q: Which is the smallest bone in the human body?
A: Stapes.
46. Q: Which planet rotates on its side?
A: Uranus.
47. Q: Which Indian state has the longest coastline?
A: Gujarat.
48. Q: Which organelle is known as the powerhouse of the cell?
A: Mitochondria.
49. Q: Which ancient Indian university was famous for learning and later destroyed by invaders?
A: Nalanda University.
50. Q: Which movement of the Earth causes day and night?
A: Rotation.
51. Q: Which strait separates India and Sri Lanka?
A: Palk Strait.
52. Q: Which layer of the atmosphere contains the ozone layer?
A: Stratosphere.
53. Q: Which is the largest plateau in the world?
A: Tibetan Plateau.
54. Q: Which country has the most pyramids in the world?
A: Sudan.
55. Q: Which is the longest mountain range in the world on land?
A: Andes.
56. Q: Which part of a microscope is used for precise focusing?
A: Fine adjustment knob.
57. Q: Which is the largest freshwater lake in the world by surface area?
A: Lake Superior.
58. Q: Which scientist developed the theory of relativity?
A: Albert Einstein.
59. Q: Which planet has the shortest day in the solar system?
A: Jupiter.
60. Q: Which cell part contains hereditary material?
A: Nucleus.
61. Q: Which freedom fighter founded the Azad Hind Fauj?
A: Subhas Chandra Bose.
62. Q: Which is the largest island in the world?
A: Greenland.
63. Q: Which is the main source of energy for Earth?
A: The Sun.
64. Q: Which device is used to observe very tiny objects that cannot be seen clearly with naked eyes?
A: Microscope.
10 General Knowledge Fun Facts for Class 5
- Sharks are older than trees.
- Sound travels faster in water than air.
- A day on Venus is longer than its year.
- Penguins sometimes gift pebbles to mates.
- Octopuses have blue blood.
- Cleopatra lived closer to the Moon landing.
- Crows can remember human faces.
- The Pacific Ocean is wider than the Moon.
- Bananas are berries, but strawberries are not.
- Some turtles can breathe through their bottoms.
So, how many did you get right? Don’t worry if you missed a few. That’s kind of the whole point. Every wrong answer is just something new to learn. GK is not about memorising facts. It builds up slowly, through reading, watching, listening, and simply being curious. One has to be more attentive when watching the news or reading books and try to keep the facts in mind. Try these questions again after a few weeks. You’ll be surprised how much more you remember. Keep at it, and keep asking questions. That’s what good learners do.
