100 Important General Knowledge Questions for Class 8 Students

  • Who was the first President of India?
  • What is the capital city of India?
  • Which river is known as the “Ganges of the South”?
  • Who is the father of the Indian nation?
  • What is the national flower of India?
  • In which year did India gain independence?
  • Which is the largest state in India by area?
  • Who was the first woman Prime Minister of India?
  • Who was the first Governor-General of independent India?
  • What is the national animal of India?
  • What is the currency of India?
  • Which is the longest river in India?
  • Which city is known as the “Pink City” of India?
  • What is the national tree of India?
  • Who wrote the Indian national anthem?
  • What is the official language of India?
  • In which year was the Constitution of India adopted?
  • Who was the first Nobel laureate from India?
  • Which is the largest country by area in the world?
  • Who is known as the “Missile Man of India”?
  • Where is the Taj Mahal located?
  • Which is the tallest mountain in India?
  • What is the national bird of India?
  • Who invented the zero?
  • Which is the smallest state in India by area?
  • What is the meaning of “Satyamev Jayate”?
  • Who was the first Indian to win an Oscar?
  • Who is known as the “Iron Man of India”?
  • Which is the largest desert in India?
  • What is the national sport of India?
  • Which state is the largest producer of tea in India?
  • Who is the “Nightingle of India”?
  • Which is the largest lake in India?
  • What is the national symbol of India?
  • Who was the last Governor-General of independent India?
  • What is the highest civilian award in India?
  • Who founded the Indian National Congress?
  • Which is the longest mountain range in India?
  • What is the official name of the Indian Parliament?
  • Who is called the “Father of Indian Cinema”?
  • Which Indian state is known for its backwaters?
  • Who was the first woman to fly in space?
  • What is the national fruit of India?
  • Which is the largest ocean in the world?
  • What is the capital city of Punjab?
  • Who was the first Indian to go to space?
  • Which state is the largest producer of rice in India?
  • What is the tallest statue in the world, located in India?
  • Which Indian city is known as the “City of Joy”?
  • Who gave the slogan “Do or Die” during the Quit India Movement?
  • Which is the first man-made satellite of India?
  • What is the scientific name of the banyan tree?
  • Who was the first female ruler of India?
  • Which is the most populous state in India?
  • Who composed the famous song “Vande Mataram”?
  • Who was the first Indian to win a Gold Medal in Olympics?
  • What is the national vegetable of India?
  • Which is the largest waterfall in India?
  • Which is the largest river island in India?
  • Who was the first Indian to receive the Bharat Ratna award?
  • Which is the smallest union territory in India?
  • In which year did India become a republic?
  • Which is the largest coal-producing state in India?
  • What is the main language spoken in the state of Kerala?
  • Which is the largest temple in India?
  • Which Indian state is known for its silk industry?
  • What is the largest city in India by population?
  • Who is known as the “Father of Indian Nuclear Program”?
  • Which river is considered the “holy river” of India?
  • Who was the founder of the Mughal Empire in India?
  • Which planet is closest to the Earth?
  • In which state is the famous Ajanta and Ellora caves located?
  • Who is credited with starting the Indian freedom struggle with the Sepoy Mutiny of 1857?
  • What is the largest sea in India?
  • Which is the national currency of India?
  • What is the name of the Indian national space agency?
  • Who is known as the “Father of Modern India”?
  • Which is the largest mosque in India?
  • What is the national motto of India?
  • Who was the first woman to receive the Bharat Ratna?
  • In which city is the famous Red Fort located?
  • Which is the largest city in India by area?
  • What is the capital of Assam?
  • Which is the longest sea bridge in India?
  • Who was the first Prime Minister of India?
  • Which country is the largest importer of Indian goods?
  • Who was the first to discover the theory of gravity?
  • In which city is the famous Gateway of India?
  • What is the most popular festival in India?
  • Who was the leader of the Indian National Army?
  • Who is the author of the book “Wings of Fire”?
  • Who was the first woman President of India?
  • What is the largest wildlife sanctuary in India?
  • Which state has the largest number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India?
  • Who was the first person to fly an airplane in India?
  • What is the national currency symbol of India?
  • Which state is famous for its Kumbh Mela festival?
  • What is the significance of “Mahatma Gandhi’s Salt March” in Indian history?
  • What is the highest mountain in the world?
  • Which is the second most spoken language in India?