By Class 1, children are curious about everything: why the sun sets, what a tiger eats, why we celebrate Republic Day. GK (general knowledge) at this age is a lovely way to feed that curiosity — as long as it feels like a game, not a test. This post gives you Class 1 GK questions with answers in English, the same key questions in Hindi, and ideas for turning them into a quick quiz at home or in the classroom.
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All answers below are kept short and accurate, so you can use them directly with six- and seven-year-olds.
Quick answer: Class 1 GK usually covers:
- India basics: capital New Delhi; national bird peacock; national animal tiger; national flower lotus; national anthem Jana Gana Mana; national song Vande Mataram.
- Our body and senses: five sense organs and what each does.
- Animals and plants: homes, babies, sounds and what plants need.
- Time: 7 days in a week, 12 months in a year, seasons.
- Helpers, transport, safety and festivals.
How to make GK fun for six-year-olds
Children of this age learn best through talk, pictures and movement. A few ideas that work well:
- Question of the day: ask one GK question at breakfast and the answer at dinner.
- Quiz show: take turns being the quizmaster. Let your child ask you questions too.
- Spot it outside: find a banyan tree in the park, or the flag on a government building.
- Draw it: after learning about the peacock, let your child draw and colour one.
Five to ten questions at a time is plenty. Revisit old ones often — children love answering questions they already know.
India basics: national symbols, capital and special days
| # | Question | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | What is the capital of India? | New Delhi |
| 2 | What is the national bird of India? | Peacock |
| 3 | What is the national animal of India? | Tiger |
| 4 | What is the national flower of India? | Lotus |
| 5 | What is the national fruit of India? | Mango |
| 6 | What is the national tree of India? | Banyan |
| 7 | What is the national river of India? | Ganga |
| 8 | What is our national anthem? | Jana Gana Mana |
| 9 | What is our national song? | Vande Mataram |
| 10 | How many colours are there in our national flag? | Three: saffron, white and green, with the Ashoka Chakra in navy blue |
| 11 | How many spokes does the Ashoka Chakra have? | 24 |
| 12 | When do we celebrate Independence Day? | 15 August |
| 13 | When do we celebrate Republic Day? | 26 January |
| 14 | When is Children’s Day celebrated in India? | 14 November |
| 15 | Whose birthday is celebrated as Gandhi Jayanti on 2 October? | Mahatma Gandhi |
Children’s Day in India falls on the birthday of Jawaharlal Nehru, India’s first Prime Minister, and Teachers’ Day on 5 September marks the birthday of Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan. The national anthem was written by Rabindranath Tagore, and the national song by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee.
Our body, animals and plants
| # | Question | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | How many sense organs do we have? | Five: eyes, ears, nose, tongue and skin |
| 17 | Which sense organ helps us taste? | Tongue |
| 18 | Which sense organ helps us feel hot and cold? | Skin |
| 19 | How many milk teeth do children usually have? | 20 |
| 20 | Which is the largest animal in the world? | Blue whale |
| 21 | Which is the tallest animal? | Giraffe |
| 22 | Which is the fastest land animal? | Cheetah |
| 23 | Which animal is called the Ship of the Desert? | Camel |
| 24 | Where does a lion live? | In a den |
| 25 | Where does a horse live? | In a stable |
| 26 | Where do bees live? | In a hive |
| 27 | What is a baby cow called? | Calf |
| 28 | Name a bird that cannot fly. | Ostrich (penguins cannot fly either) |
| 29 | How many legs does a spider have? | Eight |
| 30 | What do plants need to grow? | Water, air, sunlight and soil |
Days, months and seasons
| # | Question | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| 31 | How many days are there in a week? | Seven |
| 32 | How many months are there in a year? | Twelve |
| 33 | Which is the first month of the year? | January |
| 34 | Which is the shortest month? | February |
| 35 | How many hours are there in a day? | 24 |
| 36 | How many days are there in a year? | 365 (366 in a leap year) |
| 37 | Name the three main seasons in India. | Summer, rainy season (monsoon) and winter |
| 38 | In which direction does the sun rise? | East |
| 39 | How many colours are there in a rainbow? | Seven |
| 40 | On which planet do we live? | Earth |
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Helpers, transport and safety
| # | Question | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| 41 | Who stitches our clothes? | Tailor |
| 42 | Who makes furniture from wood? | Carpenter |
| 43 | Who mends shoes? | Cobbler |
| 44 | Who flies an aeroplane? | Pilot |
| 45 | What does a green traffic light mean? | Go |
| 46 | Where should we cross the road? | At a zebra crossing, holding an adult’s hand |
| 47 | Which number can we call for help in an emergency in India? | 112 |
| 48 | Which festival is called the Festival of Lights? | Diwali |
| 49 | Which festival is called the Festival of Colours? | Holi |
| 50 | Which vehicle carries sick people to hospital? | Ambulance |
Class 1 GK questions in Hindi (कक्षा 1 सामान्य ज्ञान)
Many schools teach GK in Hindi too, or ask children to answer in either language. Here are key questions in Hindi with answers.
| प्रश्न | उत्तर |
|---|---|
| भारत की राजधानी क्या है? | नई दिल्ली |
| भारत का राष्ट्रीय पक्षी कौन-सा है? | मोर |
| भारत का राष्ट्रीय पशु कौन-सा है? | बाघ |
| भारत का राष्ट्रीय फूल कौन-सा है? | कमल |
| भारत का राष्ट्रीय फल कौन-सा है? | आम |
| भारत का राष्ट्रीय वृक्ष कौन-सा है? | बरगद |
| भारत की राष्ट्रीय नदी कौन-सी है? | गंगा |
| हमारा राष्ट्रगान क्या है? | जन गण मन |
| हमारा राष्ट्रगीत क्या है? | वन्दे मातरम् |
| एक सप्ताह में कितने दिन होते हैं? | सात |
| एक साल में कितने महीने होते हैं? | बारह |
| सूरज किस दिशा में उगता है? | पूर्व |
| हमारी कितनी ज्ञानेंद्रियाँ हैं? | पाँच |
| गणतंत्र दिवस कब मनाया जाता है? | 26 जनवरी |
| स्वतंत्रता दिवस कब मनाया जाता है? | 15 अगस्त |
10 GK questions for Class 1: a quick printable quiz
Want a short quiz? Write these ten on a sheet, leave a line for each answer, and let your child answer orally or in writing. Check together afterwards and add a star for each correct answer.
- What is the capital of India?
- Which bird is our national bird?
- How many days are there in a week?
- Which animal is called the Ship of the Desert?
- Where do bees live?
- When is Republic Day?
- Which festival is called the Festival of Lights?
- How many legs does a spider have?
- Who grows food for us?
- In which direction does the sun rise?
Answers: New Delhi; peacock; seven; camel; hive; 26 January; Diwali; eight; farmer; east.
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GK goes hand in hand with reading and writing. The Class 1 English Worksheets PDF builds the reading skills children need to tackle written quizzes on their own. You can see every Class 1 printable in the Class 1 worksheets category, or explore the EVS and GK worksheets category.
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Looking for easier questions for a younger sibling? Try our LKG GK questions and answers. With Republic Day coming up, our post on Republic Day activities for kids pairs nicely with the India section above.
Frequently asked questions about Class 1 GK
What GK topics are covered in Class 1?
Most schools cover India basics such as national symbols and the capital, the human body and senses, animals and plants, days, months and seasons, community helpers, transport, road safety and festivals. The exact list depends on the school and the textbook used.
What is the national animal of India?
The national animal of India is the tiger. In Hindi it is called बाघ. The national bird is the peacock and the national flower is the lotus.
How can I teach GK to my Class 1 child at home?
Keep it light and regular. Ask one or two questions a day, link them to things your child sees, play quiz games where your child also asks questions, and use picture books. Short, cheerful practice works better than long memorisation sessions.
Should Class 1 GK be taught in English or Hindi?
Follow your school’s medium of instruction. Many families practise in both, which helps children connect the same idea across languages. For example, peacock is मोर and lotus is कमल.
What is the difference between the national anthem and the national song?
The national anthem of India is Jana Gana Mana, written by Rabindranath Tagore. The national song is Vande Mataram, written by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee. Both are respected, and children usually learn to stand quietly while the anthem is sung.
