3rd Class GK Questions with Answers
These 3rd class GK questions (GK for Class 3) are 15 questions picked to match the syllabus and age level, each with its answer. Play online, see your score instantly, and use the answer key for revision or the school assembly.
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Every 3rd class GK question on this page has been chosen to match what children aged seven to nine learn in school and see around them. The 15 questions cover India (the capital, the longest river, the rupee, the first woman Prime Minister and the Father of the Nation), the solar system, plants and animals, the human body, time, sports and festivals. Most are direct questions, and a few are odd-one-out puzzles that make children think a little harder.
This GK for Class 3 quiz is handy for weekly revision, a quick class activity or a school GK competition warm-up. Children can play it on their own and get an instant score, while teachers can project it and ask students to vote for an option before revealing the answer. The answer key below lists every correct answer with a short explanation, so it also works as a printable set of class 3 GK questions with answers for notebooks or the assembly.
Try this fun fact on your class: a caterpillar does not just grow bigger, it completely changes shape inside a pupa and comes out as a butterfly. Scientists call this change metamorphosis, and frogs go through it too, from tadpole to frog. After this quiz, the GK for Class 4 and Class 5 quizzes are good next steps.
GK for Class 3 questions with answers
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What is the capital of India?
- Mumbai
- New Delhi
- Kolkata
- Chennai
Answer: New Delhi. New Delhi is India's capital. The President, the Prime Minister and Parliament all work from there.
Which instrument helps us see faraway stars and planets?
- Telescope
- Microscope
- Stethoscope
- Thermometer
Answer: Telescope. A telescope makes faraway things look closer. A microscope shows tiny things and a doctor uses a stethoscope to hear the heart.
How many minutes are there in one hour?
Photo: Sridhar Rao, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons - 100
- 30
- 60
- 24
Answer: 60. One hour has 60 minutes, and one minute has 60 seconds.
A caterpillar grows up to become which insect?
Photo: Ermell, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons - Ant
- Bee
- Mosquito
- Butterfly
Answer: Butterfly. A caterpillar makes a hard case called a pupa and comes out as a butterfly. This change is called metamorphosis.
Who is known as the 'Father of the Nation' in India?
- Jawaharlal Nehru
- Mahatma Gandhi
- Bhagat Singh
- Subhas Chandra Bose
Answer: Mahatma Gandhi. Mahatma Gandhi led India's freedom struggle through non-violence. His birthday, 2 October, is a national holiday.
Which is the longest river of India?
- Ganga
- Yamuna
- Narmada
- Godavari
Answer: Ganga. The Ganga flows for about 2,500 km, from the Himalayas to the Bay of Bengal. No other river runs as far through India.
Who was the first woman Prime Minister of India?
- Sarojini Naidu
- Pratibha Patil
- Indira Gandhi
- Sushma Swaraj
Answer: Indira Gandhi. Indira Gandhi became Prime Minister in 1966. Pratibha Patil was the first woman President of India.
Green plants make their own food using sunlight. What is this process called?
Photo: Clementina, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons - Respiration
- Evaporation
- Digestion
- Photosynthesis
Answer: Photosynthesis. In photosynthesis, leaves use sunlight, water and carbon dioxide to make food and give out oxygen.
How many players does one cricket team have on the field?
- 9
- 11
- 10
- 12
Answer: 11. A cricket team plays with 11 players. A football team also has 11 players on the field.
Which is the smallest continent?
- Australia
- Europe
- Asia
- Africa
Answer: Australia. Australia is the smallest of the seven continents. It is also a country.
Which festival is famous for playing with colours?
- Diwali
- Eid
- Holi
- Christmas
Answer: Holi. Holi is the festival of colours, celebrated in spring with coloured powder and water.
Which organ pumps blood all around our body?
- Lungs
- Brain
- Stomach
- Heart
Answer: Heart. The heart is a muscle that pumps blood through the body all day and night, even when we sleep.
Which of these animals eats only plants?
- Lion
- Cow
- Tiger
- Wolf
Answer: Cow. A cow is a herbivore and eats grass and plants. Lions, tigers and wolves eat meat.
What is the name of the money used in India?
- Dollar
- Yen
- Rupee
- Pound
Answer: Rupee. India uses the rupee. The dollar is used in the USA, the yen in Japan and the pound in the UK.
Find the odd one out.
- Mercury
- Venus
- Mars
- Moon
Answer: Moon. Mercury, Venus and Mars are planets. The Moon is Earth's natural satellite, not a planet.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I find GK for Class 3 questions with answers?
This page has 15 class 3 general knowledge questions, and the answer key below gives every correct answer with a short reason. Play first, then check how you did.
Is this GK for Class 3 quiz suitable for kids?
Yes. It is written for seven to nine year olds, with simple words and topics from the Class 3 world: the solar system, animals, plants, our body, India and festivals. Each answer explanation is short enough for a child to read on their own.
How many questions are in this GK for Class 3 quiz?
There are 15 multiple-choice questions with four options each. Most children finish in five to eight minutes.
Can I play the GK for Class 3 quiz online for free without signing up?
Yes. The quiz is free to play on any phone, tablet or computer, with no sign-up or login. Your score shows up as soon as you answer the last question.