Introduction
Test your brainpower with these 100 general knowledge questions and answers covering topics like science, history, geography, sports, and more. Whether you’re preparing for a quiz or just want to learn something new, this list is perfect for you.
1. General Knowledge Questions and Answers
Science
What planet is known as the Red Planet? → Mars
What gas do plants absorb during photosynthesis? → Carbon dioxide
What is the chemical symbol for water? → H₂O
How many bones are in the human body? → 206
What is the largest organ in the human body? → Skin
Who invented the telephone? → Alexander Graham Bell
What part of the cell contains genetic material? → Nucleus
What planet is closest to the sun? → Mercury
What is the hardest natural substance? → Diamond
Which vitamin is produced by sunlight? → Vitamin D
Geography
What is the capital of France? → Paris
Which country has the most population? → China
Which ocean is the largest? → Pacific Ocean
What is the longest river in the world? → Nile River
Mount Everest is located in which mountain range? → Himalayas
What is the capital of Japan? → Tokyo
Which continent is known as the ‘Dark Continent’? → Africa
What is the smallest country in the world? → Vatican City
Which desert is the largest in the world? → Sahara Desert
Which country has the Great Barrier Reef? → Australia
History
Who was the first President of the United States? → George Washington
In which year did World War II end? → 1945
Who discovered America? → Christopher Columbus
Which ancient civilization built the pyramids? → Egyptians
Who was known as the Maid of Orléans? → Joan of Arc
Who was the first man to walk on the moon? → Neil Armstrong
Which empire built the Colosseum? → Roman Empire
When did the Titanic sink? → 1912
Who painted the Mona Lisa? → Leonardo da Vinci
What was the name of the ship on which the Pilgrims traveled to America? → Mayflower
Sports
How many players are on a soccer team? → 11
What sport is known as the “king of sports”? → Soccer
Who has won the most Olympic gold medals? → Michael Phelps
In which sport would you perform a slam dunk? → Basketball
What country hosted the 2016 Summer Olympics? → Brazil
What sport uses a shuttlecock? → Badminton
Who is known as “The King of Boxing”? → Muhammad Ali
How many holes are there in a standard golf course? → 18
Which sport uses wickets? → Cricket
Who holds the record for most goals in World Cup history? → Miroslav Klose
Entertainment
Who directed “Titanic”? → James Cameron
Which movie features the character Jack Sparrow? → Pirates of the Caribbean
Who played Iron Man? → Robert Downey Jr.
What is the longest-running TV show in history? → The Simpsons
Who wrote “Harry Potter”? → J.K. Rowling
What is the name of Batman’s city? → Gotham City
Which band sang “Bohemian Rhapsody”? → Queen
Who played the role of The Joker in “The Dark Knight”? → Heath Ledger
What is the most-watched Netflix show? → Squid Game
Who sang “Shape of You”? → Ed Sheeran
Technology
Who founded Microsoft? → Bill Gates
What does “HTTP” stand for? → HyperText Transfer Protocol
What is the brain of the computer? → CPU
What year was Facebook founded? → 2004
Who created the iPhone? → Apple Inc.
What does USB stand for? → Universal Serial Bus
What company developed Android? → Google
What is Elon Musk’s space company called? → SpaceX
What does AI stand for? → Artificial Intelligence
What is the full form of GPS? → Global Positioning System
Literature
Who wrote “Romeo and Juliet”? → William Shakespeare
What is the first book of the Bible? → Genesis
Who wrote “The Odyssey”? → Homer
What is the main language spoken in Brazil? → Portuguese
What book features the character Sherlock Holmes? → The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
Who wrote “Pride and Prejudice”? → Jane Austen
What is the national epic of India? → Mahabharata
Who wrote “The Little Prince”? → Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
What is the capital of fictional Narnia? → Cair Paravel
Who wrote “The Great Gatsby”? → F. Scott Fitzgerald
Random Facts
What is the largest animal on Earth? → Blue Whale
How many continents are there? → 7
What is the currency of Japan? → Yen
How many colors are in a rainbow? → 7
What is the fastest land animal? → Cheetah
How many days are in a leap year? → 366
What is the tallest animal in the world? → Giraffe
What is the freezing point of water? → 0°C
What is the most spoken language in the world? → English
What is the capital of Canada? → Ottawa
Bonus Round
Which country invented pizza? → Italy
What is the national flower of Japan? → Cherry Blossom
Who painted “Starry Night”? → Vincent van Gogh
What is the main ingredient in guacamole? → Avocado
What color symbolizes peace? → White
Which planet has the most moons? → Saturn
Who discovered penicillin? → Alexander Fleming
What is the largest island in the world? → Greenland
How many players are on a baseball team? → 9
What is the currency of the United Kingdom? → Pound sterling
Which country is known as the Land of the Rising Sun? → Japan
What is the largest ocean animal? → Blue Whale
How many teeth does an adult human have? → 32
What is the capital of Spain? → Madrid
What is the national bird of the United States? → Bald Eagle
Which instrument has keys, pedals, and strings? → Piano
What is the hottest planet in the solar system? → Venus
Who painted “The Last Supper”? → Leonardo da Vinci
How many legs does a spider have? → 8
Which is the smallest planet in our solar system? → Mercury
