General Knowledge Questions

Asking general knowledge questions and answers has been a popular source of entertainment for adults, teens, school and college going students, and working professionals. General knowledge quiz questions not only serve as a mode of entertainment but also makes us aware of the historical and current events happening around us. The popularity of these questions is so much that on every major channel at least one show which focuses on general knowledge topics. If you want to expand your knowledge database, take a look at the following questions and answers.

Easy General Knowledge Questions

The following questions and answers will actually help you learn a lot of things in a fun-filled way. This exercise is great for kids who want to be brainy.

Knowledge Questions	Answers
Who was the first Prime minister of Bangladesh?	Mujibur Rehman
The river Jordan flows out in which sea?	Dead Sea
Which is the biggest desert in the world?	Sahara Desert
Which is the longest international highway in the world?	Pan-American Highway
Which country ranks second in terms of land area?	Canada
What do the Japanese call their country?	Nippon
Which is world's oldest known city?	Damascus
Which is the biggest island of the world?	Greenland
Who is the largest producer of tin?	China
After whom was Mount Everest named?	Sir George Everest
Which country is known as the Sugar Bowl of the world?	Cuba
Which city was called "The Forbidden City" in ancient times?	Peking
What is the length of the English channel?	564 kilometers
Which is the lowest point on earth?	The coastal area of Dead sea
Which country is known as the land of the midnight sun?	Norway
What is the national flower of China?	Plum Blossom
Where is the largest bell in the world located?	Tsar Kolkol at Kremlin, Moscow
Sri Lanka was earlier known as?	Ceylon
When is independence day of South Korea?	15th August
Who killed John F Kennedy?	Lee Harvey Oswald
Where is the world's largest library?	United States Library of Congress, Washington DC
Who won the 2011 US Open Men's and Women's Final	Novak Djokovic and Samantha Stosur

General Knowledge Trivia Questions

If you are not a social person and not a big fan of outdoor activities, then reading some of these trivia questions for adults will keep you updated with the important events and increase your knowledge base.

Knowledge Questions	Answers
What is the most common element on Earth?	Hydrogen
Who invented the safety pin?	Walter Hunt
In which sport do players take long and short corners?	Hockey
Who invented the Nintendo Wii?	Kashi Kabushiki
Who is the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom?	David Cameron
Who is the author of Harry Potter books?	J.K. Rowling
What does HTML stand for?	Hyper Text Mark up Language
Which bear is bigger Brown Grizzly or Polar?	Polar Bear
In computing language, what does ISDN stand for?	Integrated Services Digital Network
What does AIDS stand for?	Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
Who invented the light bulb?	Humphrey Davy
Which is the odd word out - queen, king, pawn, bishop, cardinal, or castle?	Cardinal - all other are pieces of chess
What is the worlds smallest bird?	Bee Hummingbird
How long did Queen Victoria reign for?	1837 - 1901
How long does it take for light from the moon to reach the earth?	1.26 seconds
Which nation gave women the right to vote first?	New Zealand
Bobby Jindal is the governor of Louisiana (USA). Who is the current governor of South Carolina (USA)?	Nikki Randhawa Haley

General Knowledge Questions for Kids

Kids love knowing facts, there's something about their age that makes them inquisitive about facts about the world. Plus, knowing some trivia questions for kids increases their IQ and keeps them updated about the current affairs that they should know about.

Knowledge Questions	Answers
What is a baby swan called?	Cygnet
What year did the National Lottery start in Britain?	1994
Who is third in succession to the British throne?	Prince Harry
How many eyes can you find in a pack of 52 cards?	42 eyes
How many chambers does the human heart have?	4
If you were born on Dec 6th, what star sign are you?	Sagittarius
What was the princess Diana's maiden name?	Spencer
How many zeros are there in a billion?	9
Which is the largest wild cat?	Tiger
What tournaments must a tennis player to achieve Grand Slam?	Wimbledon, US Open, French Open and Australian Open
What color are the 5 Olympic Rings?	Black, Blue, Red, Green and Yellow
Which tube line goes to Heathrow airport?	Piccadilly Line
Which book of Ian Flemming did James Bond first appear in?	Casino Royale
On which date did man first walked on the moon?	20th July 1969
What is a community of ants called?	Colony
What is the boy scouts motto?	Be Prepared
Which bird is used as the sign of peace?	Dove
Who crossed Alps to invade Italy in 3 century BC?	Hannibal

So these were some of the most common general knowledge questions and answers for you. In this vast world of knowledge, a man can never stop learning, new inventions and facts are discovered. If you think that you can add some more questions and answers to this infinite list, please leave your comments.