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100 Easy General Knowledge Questions and Answers for Quiz

Welcome to our list of 100 easy general knowledge questions, perfect for any quiz! Whether you're new to quizzes or just looking for some fun, these questions are great for everyone. 

These questions cover many topics, from history and geography to science and popular culture. We've made sure they are easy and enjoyable, so they are perfect for family game nights, friendly competitions, or just for fun.

So, grab a pen and paper, gather your friends or family, and get ready to answer some interesting and fun questions. Let's see how many you can get right!

List of 100 Easy General Knowledge Questions:

1. What is the capital of India?

   - New Delhi

2. Who is known as the Father of the Nation in India?

   - Mahatma Gandhi

3. Which is the national animal of India?

   - Bengal Tiger

4. Who was the first Prime Minister of India?

   - Jawaharlal Nehru

5. What is the national flower of India?

   - Lotus

6. In which year did India gain independence from British rule?

   - 1947

7. Who wrote the national anthem of India?

   - Rabindranath Tagore

8. What is the national sport of India?

   - Field Hockey

9. Who was the first President of India?

   - Dr. Rajendra Prasad

10. What is the national bird of India?

    - Indian Peacock

11. Which river is known as the longest river in India?

    - Ganga

12. Who is the author of the Indian Constitution?

    - Dr. B.R. Ambedkar

13. Which festival is known as the Festival of Lights in India?

    - Diwali

14. Which is the smallest state in India by area?

    - Goa

15. What is the national fruit of India?

    - Mango

16. Who was the first woman Prime Minister of India?

    - Indira Gandhi

17. What is the official language of India?

    - Hindi

18. Which state is known as the "Land of Five Rivers"?

    - Punjab

19. Which monument is known as the symbol of love in India?

    - Taj Mahal

20. Who was the first Indian to win a Nobel Prize?

    - Rabindranath Tagore

21. What is the national currency of India?

    - Indian Rupee

22. Which Indian city is known as the "Silicon Valley of India"?

    - Bengaluru (Bangalore)

23. Who is known as the Iron Man of India?

    - Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

24. Which state in India is famous for tea gardens?

    - Assam

25. Who is the current Prime Minister of India? (As of 2024)

    - Narendra Modi

26. What is the national tree of India?

    - Banyan Tree

27. Who is the first Indian woman to win a Nobel Prize?

    - Mother Teresa

28. Which Indian state is known for its backwaters?

    - Kerala

29. What is the national aquatic animal of India?

    - Gangetic Dolphin

30. Who was the first Indian astronaut to go to space?

    - Rakesh Sharma

31. What is the name of India's space agency?

    - ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation)

32. Which state is known as the "Spice Garden of India"?

    - Kerala

33. Who was the first Vice President of India?

    - Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan

34. Which Indian state has the longest coastline?

    - Gujarat

35. What is the national emblem of India?

    - The Lion Capital of Ashoka

36. Who wrote the Indian national song "Vande Mataram"?

    - Bankim Chandra Chatterjee

37. Which city is known as the "City of Joy" in India?

    - Kolkata

38. What is the largest state in India by area?

    - Rajasthan

39. Which Indian state is famous for its hill stations like Shimla and Manali?

    - Himachal Pradesh

40. Who is the author of the book "India Wins Freedom"?

    - Maulana Abul Kalam Azad

41. Which Indian festival is known as the "Festival of Colors"?

    - Holi

42. What is the national reptile of India?

    - King Cobra

43. Who was the first Chief Justice of India?

    - H. J. Kania

44. Which Indian state is known as the "Land of the Rising Sun"?

    - Arunachal Pradesh

45. What is the national vegetable of India?

    - Pumpkin

46. Who was the first Indian to win an Oscar?

    - Bhanu Athaiya

47. Which city is known as the "Pink City" in India?

    - Jaipur

48. Who wrote the book "The Discovery of India"?

    - Jawaharlal Nehru

49. Which Indian state is famous for the Sun Temple in Konark?

    - Odisha

50. What is the national calendar of India?

    - Saka Calendar

51. Who was the first woman President of India?

    - Pratibha Patil

52. Which Indian state is known as the "Fruit Bowl of India"?

    - Himachal Pradesh

53. What is the national river of India?

    - Ganga

54. Who composed the music for the Indian national anthem?

    - Rabindranath Tagore

55. Which state is known as the "Tiger State of India"?

    - Madhya Pradesh

56. Who is known as the Missile Man of India?

    - Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

57. Which Indian city is known for its diamond industry?

    - Surat

58. What is the national motto of India?

    - Satyameva Jayate

59. Which state is known as the "Granary of India"?

    - Punjab

60. Who is the first Indian to win a Booker Prize?

    - Arundhati Roy

61. Which Indian state is famous for its classical dance form, Bharatanatyam?

    - Tamil Nadu

62. What is the highest civilian award in India?

    - Bharat Ratna

63. Which Indian state is known as the "Land of Kings"?

    - Rajasthan

64. Who is the founder of the Indian National Congress?

    - A.O. Hume

65. What is the national dish of India?

    - There is no official national dish, but Khichdi is often considered.

66. Who was the first Indian to win a gold medal in the Olympics?

    - Abhinav Bindra

67. Which Indian state is known for its Kumbh Mela festival?

    - Uttar Pradesh

68. What is the national airline of India?

    - Air India

69. Who is the first Indian woman to climb Mount Everest?

    - Bachendri Pal

70. Which Indian city is known as the "City of Lakes"?

    - Udaipur

71. What is the national instrument of India?

    - Veena

72. Who was the first woman governor of an Indian state?

    - Sarojini Naidu

73. Which state in India is famous for its dance form Kathakali?

    - Kerala

74. What is the national fish of India?

    - There is no official national fish, but the River Dolphin is the national aquatic animal.

75. Who was the first Indian to receive a Nobel Prize in Physics?

    - C.V. Raman

76. Which Indian state is known for its leather industry?

    - Tamil Nadu

77. What is the national book of India?

    - There is no official national book, but the Bhagavad Gita is highly regarded.

78. Who is known as the "Flying Sikh" of India?

    - Milkha Singh

79. Which Indian city is known as the "Garden City of India"?

    - Bengaluru (Bangalore)

80. What is the national beverage of India?

    - Tea

81. Who is the author of the book "My Experiments with Truth"?

    - Mahatma Gandhi

82. Which Indian state is known for the Great Indian Desert (Thar Desert)?

    - Rajasthan

83. Who was the first woman to receive the Bharat Ratna?

    - Indira Gandhi

84. What is the national symbol of India?

    - The Lion Capital of Ashoka at Sarnath

85. Who is known as the "Nightingale of India"?

    - Lata Mangeshkar

86. Which Indian state is famous for its coffee plantations?

    - Karnataka

87. What is the national language of India?

    - There is no national language, but Hindi and English are official languages.

88. Who was the first Indian woman to win a silver medal in the Olympics?

    - P.V. Sindhu

89. Which Indian city is known as the "Manchester of India"?

    - Ahmedabad

90. What is the national sweet of India?

    - Jalebi

91. Who is the founder of the Tata Group?

    - Jamsetji Tata

92. Which Indian state is known for its Sunderbans mangrove forest?

    - West Bengal

93. What is the national heritage animal of India?

    - Indian Elephant

94. Who was the first Indian woman to win a gold medal at the Asian Games?

    - Kamaljeet Sandhu

95. Which Indian state is known for the Ajanta and Ellora caves?

    - Maharashtra

96. What is the national gemstone of India?

    - There is no official national gemstone, but the Star of India sapphire is famous.

97. Who is known as the "Poet of the East"?

    - Rabindranath Tagore

98. Which Indian city is known as the "Silk City"?

    - Bhagalpur

99. What is the national monument of India?

    - India Gate

100. Who is the author of the book "Wings of Fire"?

    - Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

We hope you enjoyed our 100 easy general knowledge questions! Quizzes like these are a great way to have fun and learn new things. Whether you got all the answers right or learned something new, it's all part of the fun.