Five-year-olds are full of questions, and they love being asked them too. A quick GK quiz at the dinner table or in circle time builds vocabulary, memory and confidence. Below are 100 UKG GK questions with answers, grouped by theme, plus a simple way to run an oral quiz, a printable-style question table and a weekly routine.
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The questions fill the gap between our LKG GK questions and Class 1 GK questions. They match topics many schools cover in UKG, but every school is different, so pick the ones that suit your child or class.
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Quick answer: Good UKG GK questions cover:
- Me and my world: body parts, senses, family, good habits.
- Nature: animals, sounds, young ones, homes, fruits and vegetables.
- Around me: colours, shapes, transport and community helpers.
- India: the national flag, animal, bird, flower and festivals.
- Time: days of the week and months of the year.
- Method: ask aloud, use pictures, accept short answers, 5 to 10 questions a day.
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100 UKG GK questions with answers
Answers are in bold. For a five-year-old, a one-word answer is perfect.
1. Myself and my body
- How many eyes do you have? Two
- Which body part do we see with? Eyes
- Which body part do we hear with? Ears
- Which body part do we smell with? Nose
- Which body part do we taste with? Tongue
- How many fingers are there on one hand? Five
- How many legs do you have? Two
- What do we use to chew food? Teeth
- How many senses do we have? Five
- What should we do before eating? Wash our hands
2. My family and home
- Who is your father’s mother? Grandmother (dadi)
- Who is your mother’s father? Grandfather (nana)
- Where do we cook food? Kitchen
- Where do we sleep? Bedroom
- Where do we take a bath? Bathroom
- What do we sleep on? Bed
- What keeps food cold? Refrigerator (fridge)
- A house on water is called a? Houseboat
- What do we use to open a lock? Key
- Who looks after you at home? My family (answers vary)
3. Animals and their sounds
- Which animal barks? Dog
- Which animal says moo? Cow
- Which animal roars? Lion
- Which bird quacks? Duck
- Which animal neighs? Horse
- Which animal has a long trunk? Elephant
- Which animal is called the king of the jungle? Lion
- Which animal gives us wool? Sheep
- A baby dog is called a? Puppy
- A baby cat is called a? Kitten
4. Animal homes and more
- Where does a bird live? Nest
- Where does a dog live? Kennel
- Where does a lion live? Den
- Where do bees live? Hive
- Where does a horse live? Stable
- Which insect makes honey? Bee
- Which farm bird gives us eggs? Hen
- Where does a fish live? In water
- A baby cow is called a? Calf
- A baby hen is called a? Chick
5. Fruits and vegetables
- Which fruit is called the king of fruits? Mango
- Which fruit is yellow and long? Banana
- Which fruit is red outside and keeps the doctor away? Apple
- Which fruit is green outside and red inside? Watermelon
- Which vegetable makes us cry when we cut it? Onion
- Which vegetable is orange and long? Carrot
- Which vegetable grows under the ground and makes chips? Potato
- Which vegetable is purple? Brinjal
- Which small green vegetables grow in a pod? Peas
- Name a fruit that has the same name as a colour. Orange
6. Colours and shapes
- What colour is the sky on a sunny day? Blue
- What colour is grass? Green
- What colour do we get by mixing blue and yellow? Green
- What colour do we get by mixing red and yellow? Orange
- How many colours are there in a rainbow? Seven
- What shape is a roti? Circle
- What shape is a samosa? Triangle
- What shape is a carrom board? Square
- How many sides does a triangle have? Three
- How many sides does a square have? Four
7. Transport
- Which vehicle flies in the sky? Aeroplane
- Which vehicle runs on tracks? Train
- Which vehicle sails on water? Ship (or boat)
- How many wheels does a bicycle have? Two
- How many wheels does an auto-rickshaw have? Three
- How many wheels does a car have? Four
- What do we wear on a scooter or motorbike? Helmet
- Which traffic light colour means stop? Red
- Which traffic light colour means go? Green
- Where do we cross the road? At the zebra crossing
8. Community helpers
- Who treats us when we are ill? Doctor
- Who brings letters to our house? Postman
- Who grows food for us? Farmer
- Who teaches us in school? Teacher
- Who stitches clothes? Tailor
- Who makes tables and chairs from wood? Carpenter
- Who mends shoes? Cobbler
- Who cuts our hair? Barber
- Who puts out fires? Firefighter
- Who keeps us safe and catches thieves? Police officer
9. India and festivals
- What is the name of our country? India
- What is the capital of India? New Delhi
- How many colours are on our national flag? Three (saffron, white, green)
- How many spokes does the Ashoka Chakra have? 24
- What is our national animal? Tiger
- What is our national bird? Peacock
- What is our national flower? Lotus
- What is our national fruit? Mango
- Which festival is called the festival of lights? Diwali
- Which festival is called the festival of colours? Holi
10. Days and months
- How many days are there in a week? Seven
- Which day comes after Sunday? Monday
- Which day comes before Saturday? Friday
- How many months are there in a year? Twelve
- Which is the first month of the year? January
- Which is the last month of the year? December
- Which is the shortest month? February
- When is Children’s Day in India? 14 November
- When is Republic Day? 26 January
- When is Independence Day? 15 August
How to run an oral GK quiz for 5-year-olds
Most UKG children cannot yet read long questions, so GK questions for UKG students are mainly oral. A few tips make it fun rather than a test:
- Use pictures. Hold up a picture of a cow and ask, “What does this animal give us?” Pictures help children who know the answer but cannot find the word.
- Accept short answers. “Tiger” is a full answer. You do not need a complete sentence.
- Give a clue, not the answer. “It is orange with black stripes…” usually does the trick.
- Mix easy and new. Ask three questions they know and one new one. Success keeps them going.
- Swap roles. Let your child ask you questions. They love catching grown-ups out.
- In class: use thumbs up for yes and thumbs down for no, so every child answers at once.
UKG GK worksheet with answers: printable-style table
Copy this table onto paper or the board as a UKG GK worksheet in English. Children draw a line from the question to the picture word, or circle the answer.
| Question | Choose | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| Which animal gives us milk? | cow / lion / fish | cow |
| Which bird is our national bird? | crow / peacock / parrot | peacock |
| Which vehicle flies? | bus / boat / aeroplane | aeroplane |
| Who mends shoes? | cobbler / tailor / farmer | cobbler |
| Where does a bee live? | nest / hive / den | hive |
| Which shape has three sides? | circle / square / triangle | triangle |
| How many days in a week? | 5 / 7 / 10 | 7 |
| Which is a vegetable? | mango / carrot / banana | carrot |
UKG GK syllabus: what many schools cover
There is no single UKG GK syllabus in India. Most schools blend GK with EVS, and topics often include:
- my body, five senses and good habits
- my family and my home
- animals: pet, farm, wild and water animals, their sounds, homes and young ones
- plants, fruits and vegetables
- transport and road safety
- community helpers
- seasons, day and night
- national symbols and festivals of India
- days of the week, months and colours of the rainbow
For the full UKG picture across subjects, see our UKG syllabus guide, and for picture-based EVS ideas, our UKG EVS worksheets post.
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A weekly GK routine
| Day | Theme | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | Body and family | Point and name: touch your nose, ears, elbow |
| Tuesday | Animals | Sound game: you make the sound, they name the animal |
| Wednesday | Fruits and vegetables | Kitchen hunt: find two fruits and two vegetables |
| Thursday | Transport and helpers | Spot them on a walk or in a picture book |
| Friday | India and festivals | Colour the flag or a national symbol |
| Saturday | Mixed quiz | Ten questions from the week, with stars for each answer |
Keep each session to five or ten minutes. Repeat the same questions across weeks; repetition is how children remember.
LKG and UKG GK questions with answers: which level?
If your child finds these hard, go back to our LKG list, which uses simpler questions such as what colour a ripe banana is If they find them easy, try the Class 1 list, which goes further with India basics, special days, seasons and safety, and adds a set of GK questions in Hindi. Many families use LKG and UKG GK questions with answers together as one long revision list across both years.
UKG GK worksheets PDF: the EVS and GK pack
Our EVS and GK Worksheets PDF (₹99, UKG and Class 1, 42 A4 pages) turns many of these themes into picture pages: my body and senses, good habits, houses, food and plants, animal groups, homes, young ones and sounds, transport, road safety, community helpers, seasons, national symbols, festivals of India, colours of the rainbow, days and months, and two picture GK quiz pages (16 questions). Answer keys are included.
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Frequently asked questions
What GK questions should a UKG child know?
UKG children commonly learn questions about body parts, family, animals and their sounds, fruits and vegetables, colours, shapes, transport, community helpers, national symbols of India, festivals, and days and months.
How many GK questions should I ask a UKG child at once?
Five to ten questions in one sitting is plenty. Short daily quizzes work better than long ones, and repeating the same questions helps children remember.
Should UKG children write GK answers?
Mostly no. At this age GK is best done orally or with pictures. Children can circle, tick or match, and write one simple word if they are ready.
What is the national animal and bird of India?
The national animal of India is the tiger and the national bird is the peacock. The national flower is the lotus and the national fruit is the mango.
Is there an official UKG GK syllabus?
No single official UKG GK syllabus is used across India. Each school sets its own, usually mixing GK with EVS topics, so check with your child’s school.
