General Knowledge Questions for 4th Class
General knowledge questions for 4th class: 15 questions picked to match the Class 4 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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These general knowledge questions for 4th class are pitched at children aged eight to ten, who are starting to learn about states, continents, the planets and how the human body works. The 15 questions mix Indian GK (the largest state, the number of states, the first Prime Minister, Independence Day and the Thar Desert) with world GK such as the largest continent, the highest mountain and the bird that lays the biggest eggs, plus simple science on melting, breathing and renewable energy.
Use this class 4 general knowledge quiz as a quick test before an exam, a daily five-minute brain warm-up or a team game in class. Play online for an instant score, or open the answer key below to read every answer and a short explanation. Teachers often pick questions from a set like this for the morning assembly or a 4th std GK questions round in a school quiz, and the one-line reasons help students remember the facts instead of just learning them by heart.
A fact to wow your friends: an ostrich egg weighs about 1.4 kg, roughly as much as two dozen hen eggs. It is the largest egg laid by any living bird, and the ostrich is also the largest bird, though it cannot fly. Finished this set? Try the GK for Class 5 quiz next, or the Class 3 quiz for revision.
GK for Class 4 questions with answers
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Which is the largest state of India by area?
- Madhya Pradesh
- Rajasthan
- Maharashtra
- Uttar Pradesh
Answer: Rajasthan. Rajasthan is India's largest state by area. Much of its west is covered by the Thar Desert.
Which planet is closest to the Sun?
Photo: NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons - Mercury
- Venus
- Earth
- Mars
Answer: Mercury. Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun and also the smallest planet in the solar system.
How many states are there in India?
- 29
- 30
- 28
- 25
Answer: 28. India has 28 states and 8 Union Territories. There were 29 states until 2019, when the state of Jammu and Kashmir was split into two Union Territories: Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh.
Which bird lays the largest eggs?
- Hen
- Peacock
- Eagle
- Ostrich
Answer: Ostrich. The ostrich lays the biggest egg of any living bird. It is also the largest bird and cannot fly.
Who was the first Prime Minister of India?
- Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
- Jawaharlal Nehru
- Dr Rajendra Prasad
- Indira Gandhi
Answer: Jawaharlal Nehru. Jawaharlal Nehru became Prime Minister in 1947. Dr Rajendra Prasad was the first President.
Most electric wires in our homes are made of which metal?
- Copper
- Iron
- Gold
- Lead
Answer: Copper. Copper lets electricity flow through it very easily and does not cost as much as gold or silver, so it is used for wires.
Which is the highest mountain peak in the world?
- K2
- Kangchenjunga
- Mount Everest
- Nanda Devi
Answer: Mount Everest. Mount Everest, on the border of Nepal and China, is about 8,849 metres tall, the highest on Earth.
Which organs help us breathe?
- Kidneys
- Liver
- Heart
- Lungs
Answer: Lungs. Our two lungs take in oxygen from the air and push out carbon dioxide when we breathe out.
Which desert lies mostly in Rajasthan?
- Sahara
- Thar
- Gobi
- Kalahari
Answer: Thar. The Thar, or Great Indian Desert, covers western Rajasthan and stretches into Pakistan.
When ice melts into water, it changes from…
Photo: Rebecca Partington from Seattle, Washington, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons - solid to liquid
- liquid to gas
- gas to liquid
- liquid to solid
Answer: solid to liquid. Ice is a solid and water is a liquid. Melting turns a solid into a liquid when it is heated.
Which is the largest continent?
- Africa
- Europe
- Asia
- North America
Answer: Asia. Asia is the largest continent by area and by population. India is in Asia.
On which date does India celebrate Independence Day?
Photo: Turjo19, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons - 26 January
- 2 October
- 14 November
- 15 August
Answer: 15 August. India became independent on 15 August 1947. 26 January is Republic Day.
Which of these energy sources will never run out?
- Coal
- Solar energy
- Petrol
- Natural gas
Answer: Solar energy. Solar energy comes from the Sun, so it is renewable. Coal, petrol and natural gas will run out one day.
Which vitamin does our skin make when it gets sunlight?
- Vitamin D
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin K
Answer: Vitamin D. Sunlight helps our skin make vitamin D, which keeps our bones and teeth strong.
Which Indian state is called 'God's Own Country'?
- Goa
- Tamil Nadu
- Kerala
- Karnataka
Answer: Kerala. Kerala uses 'God's Own Country' as its tourism slogan, thanks to its backwaters, beaches and green hills.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I find GK for Class 4 questions with answers?
This page has 15 GK questions for Class 4 with answers. Play the quiz online for a score, then open the answer key to see each correct option with a short explanation.
Is this GK for Class 4 quiz suitable for kids?
Yes. The questions are written for Class 4 students aged about eight to ten, using clear language and topics from their school books and daily life. The level is easy, with a few questions that make children think a little.
How many questions are in this GK for Class 4 quiz?
There are 15 multiple-choice questions, each with four options. It takes around five to eight minutes to finish.
Can I play the GK for Class 4 quiz online for free without signing up?
Yes. The quiz is free, needs no sign-up or login, and works on phones, tablets and computers. You see your score the moment you finish.