These class 2 GK questions with answers are the natural next step after the basics of LKG and Class 1. At seven or eight, children are curious about everything: why the sky has a rainbow, which animal is fastest, who went to space first. A short GK quiz turns that curiosity into a fun daily habit, and it builds confidence for school quizzes and assemblies.
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EVS & GK Worksheets PDF for UKG & Class 1 – My Body, Plants, Animals, India & GK Quiz, Ages 5–7 (42 Pages) – A4 PDF, instant download. ₹99 ₹199
Below are 100 questions with checked answers, grouped by topic: India, body and health, plants and animals, space and earth, sports, festivals, inventions and general awareness. You will also find a few questions in Hindi, two MCQ quiz rounds, an oral quiz method for class and a simple weekly routine. Copy them freely for home or class.
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Quick answer: Good GK for Class 2 covers:
- India: capital, national symbols, important days and leaders.
- Science basics: body, plants, animals, space and water.
- Everyday awareness: time, calendar, road safety and emergency numbers.
- Method: 5 questions a day, said aloud, revised every Friday.
If your child is still on the earlier level, start with our LKG GK questions, UKG GK questions or Class 1 GK questions.
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Class 2 GK questions with answers: India (1 to 20)
- What is the capital of India? New Delhi
- What is the national animal of India? Tiger
- What is the national bird of India? Peacock
- What is the national flower of India? Lotus
- What is the national fruit of India? Mango
- What is the national tree of India? Banyan
- Who wrote our national anthem, Jana Gana Mana? Rabindranath Tagore
- How many spokes are there in the Ashoka Chakra? 24
- What are the three colours of our national flag? Saffron, white and green
- When do we celebrate Republic Day? 26 January
- When do we celebrate Independence Day? 15 August
- Who is called the Father of the Nation? Mahatma Gandhi
- Who was the first Prime Minister of India? Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru
- When is Children’s Day celebrated in India? 14 November
- What is the national river of India? Ganga
- Who wrote our national song, Vande Mataram? Bankim Chandra Chatterjee
- In which city is the Taj Mahal? Agra
- Which mountain range lies in the north of India? The Himalayas
- What is the currency of India? The Indian rupee
- How many states does India have? 28 (plus 8 union territories)
Body and health (21 to 32)
- How many bones does an adult human have? 206
- Which organ pumps blood around the body? Heart
- Which organs help us breathe? Lungs
- Which organ helps us think? Brain
- How many teeth does an adult usually have? 32
- How many milk teeth does a child have? 20
- How many sense organs do we have? 5 (eyes, ears, nose, tongue, skin)
- Which sense organ helps us smell? Nose
- What is the largest organ of the body? Skin
- Which vitamin does our body make from sunlight? Vitamin D
- How many times a day should we brush our teeth? Twice
- Which drink helps build strong bones and teeth? Milk
Plants and animals (33 to 52)
- Which is the fastest land animal? Cheetah
- Which is the largest animal on Earth? Blue whale
- Which is the tallest animal? Giraffe
- Which animal is called the ship of the desert? Camel
- Which animal is called the king of the jungle? Lion
- Which animal has a trunk? Elephant
- What is a baby dog called? Puppy
- What is a baby cow called? Calf
- Where does a bee live? Hive
- Where does a lion live? Den
- How many legs does an insect have? 6
- How many legs does a spider have? 8
- Which part of a plant makes food? Leaf
- Which part of a plant takes in water from the soil? Root
- Which gas do plants take in? Carbon dioxide
- Which gas do plants give out that we breathe? Oxygen
- Which big bird cannot fly but runs very fast? Ostrich
- What are animals that eat only plants called? Herbivores
- Which animal can change its colour? Chameleon
- What is a baby frog called? Tadpole
Space and earth (53 to 64)
- Which planet do we live on? Earth
- Which star is closest to Earth? The Sun
- How many planets are in our solar system? 8
- Which is the largest planet? Jupiter
- Which planet is called the Red Planet? Mars
- What is Earth’s natural satellite? The Moon
- How many days are there in a year? 365 (366 in a leap year)
- How many continents are there? 7
- How many oceans are there? 5
- Which is the largest ocean? Pacific Ocean
- Who was the first person to walk on the Moon? Neil Armstrong (1969)
- Who was the first Indian to go to space? Rakesh Sharma (1984)
Sports (65 to 72)
- How many players are there in a cricket team? 11
- How many players does a football team have on the field? 11
- Which sport did Sachin Tendulkar play? Cricket
- Which sport did Major Dhyan Chand play? Hockey
- In which event did Neeraj Chopra win Olympic gold? Javelin throw
- Which sport does P. V. Sindhu play? Badminton
- How many rings are there on the Olympic flag? 5
- How many players from each team are on the court in kabaddi? 7
Festivals (73 to 80)
- Which festival is called the festival of lights? Diwali
- Which festival is called the festival of colours? Holi
- On which date is Christmas celebrated? 25 December
- Which harvest festival is celebrated in Tamil Nadu in January? Pongal
- On which festival does a sister tie a rakhi? Raksha Bandhan
- Which January festival is famous for kite flying? Makar Sankranti
- Guru Nanak Jayanti celebrates the birth of whom? Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the first Sikh Guru
- Eid ul-Fitr is celebrated at the end of which month of fasting? Ramzan (Ramadan)
Inventions and science (81 to 88)
- Who invented the telephone? Alexander Graham Bell
- Who made the first practical electric light bulb? Thomas Edison
- Who made the first successful aeroplane flight? The Wright brothers (1903)
- At what temperature does water freeze? 0 °C
- At what temperature does water boil? 100 °C (at sea level)
- What does a magnet pull towards it? Things made of iron
- Which instrument measures body temperature? Thermometer
- Which instrument shows us the time? Clock
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EVS & GK Worksheets PDF for UKG & Class 1 – My Body, Plants, Animals, India & GK Quiz, Ages 5–7 (42 Pages) – A4 PDF, instant download. ₹99 ₹199
General awareness (89 to 100)
- How many days are there in a week? 7
- How many months are there in a year? 12
- Which is the shortest month? February
- How many colours are there in a rainbow? 7
- How many hours are there in a day? 24
- How many minutes are there in an hour? 60
- What does a red traffic light mean? Stop
- Where should we cross the road? At a zebra crossing
- What is India’s single emergency helpline number? 112
- How many letters are there in the English alphabet? 26
- Which is the largest desert in India? Thar Desert
- When is Hindi Diwas celebrated? 14 September
Class 2 GK questions in Hindi
| प्रश्न (question) | उत्तर (answer) |
|---|---|
| भारत की राजधानी क्या है? (Bharat ki rajdhani kya hai? What is the capital of India?) | नई दिल्ली (Nayi Dilli) |
| हमारा राष्ट्रीय पक्षी कौन-सा है? (Hamara rashtriya pakshi kaun-sa hai? Which is our national bird?) | मोर (mor, peacock) |
| हमारा राष्ट्रीय पशु कौन-सा है? (Hamara rashtriya pashu kaun-sa hai? Which is our national animal?) | बाघ (baagh, tiger) |
| सप्ताह में कितने दिन होते हैं? (Saptaah mein kitne din hote hain? How many days in a week?) | सात (saat, seven) |
| इंद्रधनुष में कितने रंग होते हैं? (Indradhanush mein kitne rang hote hain? How many colours in a rainbow?) | सात (saat, seven) |
GK quiz for Class 2: two MCQ rounds
Round 1
- The Red Planet is: (a) Venus (b) Mars (c) Jupiter
- A baby frog is a: (a) tadpole (b) kid (c) cub
- Republic Day is on: (a) 15 August (b) 2 October (c) 26 January
- A spider has: (a) 6 legs (b) 8 legs (c) 10 legs
- P. V. Sindhu plays: (a) tennis (b) chess (c) badminton
Answers: 1. (b) 2. (a) 3. (c) 4. (b) 5. (c)
Round 2
- Plants give out: (a) oxygen (b) smoke (c) carbon dioxide
- The largest ocean is: (a) Indian (b) Pacific (c) Arctic
- The telephone was invented by: (a) Edison (b) Bell (c) Newton
- Pongal is celebrated mainly in: (a) Punjab (b) Tamil Nadu (c) Assam
- Minutes in an hour: (a) 60 (b) 100 (c) 24
Answers: 1. (a) 2. (b) 3. (b) 4. (b) 5. (a)
Children who enjoy MCQs often like puzzle-style maths too; try our Class 1 maths olympiad questions.
Oral quiz method for the classroom
- Split the class into four houses and ask each team in turn.
- Give 10 seconds per question; a missed question passes to the next team for a bonus point.
- Use a picture round: show a picture (tiger, Taj Mahal, thermometer) and ask what it is.
- End with a rapid-fire round of 10 quick questions for every team.
A weekly GK routine at home
| Day | What to do |
|---|---|
| Monday to Thursday | 5 new questions a day, at breakfast or in the car |
| Friday | Mixed quiz of all 20 from the week |
| Weekend | Draw or find one fact in real life: a peacock, a map, the Moon |
At this pace you cover all 100 questions in five weeks. Facts such as the number of states can change over time, so check your child’s school book for any updates.
Revise the basics with printable GK pages
The EVS and GK Worksheets PDF (42 pages, ₹99) is made for UKG and Class 1, so for Class 2 it works best as quick revision of the basics: my body and senses, plants, animals and their homes and young ones, transport and road safety, community helpers, seasons, water, national symbols, festivals and two picture GK quiz pages, with answer keys. Licence: personal or single-classroom use.
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Frequently asked questions
How many GK questions should a Class 2 child learn a day?
About 5 a day is plenty. Revise them at the end of the week so the facts stick.
What is the national bird of India?
The peacock is the national bird of India.
How many planets are in our solar system?
There are 8 planets: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune.
Who was the first Indian in space?
Rakesh Sharma was the first Indian to go to space, in 1984.
Is the EVS and GK pack for Class 2?
It is made for UKG and Class 1. Class 2 children can use it to revise the basics before moving on to harder GK.
