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GK Questions for Class 5 with Answers

This GK for Class 5 quiz has 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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About this GK for Class 5 quiz

These GK questions for Class 5 are set for students aged nine to eleven, the age when general knowledge starts to cover history, space, the human body and how India works. The 15 questions include Kalpana Chawla's spaceflight, Akbar's navratnas, the Sundarbans tigers, the Param Vir Chakra and the Panchatantra, along with world GK on the largest country, inventors, the planets and simple science like boiling point and photosynthesis.

This class 5 general knowledge quiz is easy enough to build confidence but has a few questions that need careful thought, such as the full form of ISRO or the difference between a thermometer and a barometer. Play it online for an instant score, or use the answer key below as a ready list of GK questions for class 5 with answers for revision, homework or an inter-house quiz round. Every answer has a short note, so children learn the reason, not just the option.

Here is a fact worth sharing: children have 20 milk teeth, which start falling out at around six years of age and are slowly replaced by up to 32 permanent teeth. That is why Class 5 students often have a gap or two in their smile. If this set felt easy, the GK for Class 6 quiz mixes in harder questions from history and geography.

GK for Class 5 questions with answers

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  1. How many teeth does an adult human usually have?

    • 32
    • 28
    • 20
    • 36

    Answer: 32. An adult usually has 32 permanent teeth, including four wisdom teeth. Children have 20 milk teeth.

  2. Which is the largest country in the world by area?

    • China
    • Russia
    • Canada
    • USA

    Answer: Russia. Russia is the largest country by area. It stretches across both Europe and Asia.

  3. Who is credited with inventing the telephone?

    Black-and-white illustration of a man at a desk speaking into an old tall candlestick-style telephone.
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    • Thomas Edison
    • Isaac Newton
    • Alexander Graham Bell
    • James Watt

    Answer: Alexander Graham Bell. Alexander Graham Bell received the patent for the telephone in 1876.

  4. Which planet is often called the 'Morning Star' or 'Evening Star'?

    • Mars
    • Jupiter
    • Mercury
    • Venus

    Answer: Venus. Venus shines very brightly just before sunrise or just after sunset, so it looks like a bright star.

  5. Who was the first woman born in India to travel into space?

    • Sunita Williams
    • Kalpana Chawla
    • Tessy Thomas
    • Ritu Karidhal

    Answer: Kalpana Chawla. Kalpana Chawla, born in Karnal, Haryana, flew on the US space shuttle Columbia in 1997.

  6. The Sundarbans mangrove forest in West Bengal is famous for which big cat?

    A dense green line of mangrove trees with roots in muddy brown water under a blue sky with clouds.
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    • Royal Bengal tiger
    • Asiatic lion
    • Snow leopard
    • Clouded leopard

    Answer: Royal Bengal tiger. The Sundarbans is home to Royal Bengal tigers that can swim between the islands of the delta.

  7. At what temperature does water boil at sea level?

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    • 0 °C
    • 50 °C
    • 100 °C
    • 37 °C

    Answer: 100 °C. Water boils at 100 °C at sea level. It freezes at 0 °C, and 37 °C is normal body temperature.

  8. Which is the smallest planet in our solar system?

    • Mars
    • Venus
    • Earth
    • Mercury

    Answer: Mercury. Mercury is the smallest planet. It is only a little bigger than Earth's Moon.

  9. Which Mughal emperor is said to have had nine gems (navratnas) in his court, including Birbal and Tansen?

    • Babur
    • Akbar
    • Shah Jahan
    • Aurangzeb

    Answer: Akbar. Akbar kept many talented people at court. Birbal was famous for his wit and Tansen for his music.

  10. Which instrument is used to measure temperature?

    • Thermometer
    • Barometer
    • Speedometer
    • Compass

    Answer: Thermometer. A thermometer measures temperature. A barometer measures air pressure and a speedometer measures speed.

  11. Which Indian city is called the 'Silicon Valley of India'?

    • Hyderabad
    • Pune
    • Bengaluru
    • Chennai

    Answer: Bengaluru. Bengaluru, in Karnataka, is home to a large number of IT and software companies, so it got this nickname.

  12. The 'Panchatantra' animal stories are traditionally credited to which writer?

    • Kalidasa
    • Tulsidas
    • Munshi Premchand
    • Vishnu Sharma

    Answer: Vishnu Sharma. Tradition says Vishnu Sharma told the Panchatantra stories to teach wisdom to three young princes.

  13. What does ISRO stand for?

    A rocket climbing steeply into a clear sky, trailing a bright orange flame and a thick plume of smoke.
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    • Indian Space Research Organisation
    • Indian Science and Rocket Office
    • International Space Research Organisation
    • Indian Satellite Research Office

    Answer: Indian Space Research Organisation. ISRO is the Indian Space Research Organisation, India's space agency, set up in 1969.

  14. Which gas do green plants give out during photosynthesis?

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    • Carbon dioxide
    • Oxygen
    • Nitrogen
    • Hydrogen

    Answer: Oxygen. Plants take in carbon dioxide and give out oxygen, which humans and animals need to breathe.

  15. Which is India's highest award for bravery during war?

    • Padma Shri
    • Ashoka Chakra
    • Param Vir Chakra
    • Bharat Ratna

    Answer: Param Vir Chakra. The Param Vir Chakra is the highest gallantry award in wartime. The Ashoka Chakra is the highest in peacetime.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find GK for Class 5 questions with answers?

This page has 15 GK questions for Class 5, and the answer key below shows each correct answer with a short explanation. Play the quiz first to test yourself, then review the key.

Is this GK for Class 5 quiz suitable for kids?

Yes. It is written for Class 5 students aged about nine to eleven, using topics from their textbooks and everyday news such as space, the human body, Indian history and wildlife. The level is easy, with a few thinking questions mixed in.

How many questions are in this GK for Class 5 quiz?

The quiz has 15 multiple-choice questions, each with four options. Most students finish in about six to eight minutes.

Can I play the GK for Class 5 quiz online for free without signing up?

Yes. It is free to play with no sign-up or login, on a phone, tablet or computer. Your score appears instantly when you finish.