Top 100 General Knowledge Questions & Answers (Class 3 Kids)

At Class 3, children are at a stage where they begin exploring the world beyond textbooks. This is why we’ve compiled 100 GK questions for Class 3 with answers to help students learn about nature, science, famous personalities, countries, sports, and everything under one place.

We'll also explore how PlanetSpark helps to expand creative expression and broadens your kid's perspectives through its Creative Writing Programs.

100 GK Questions for Class 3 with Answers

Below is a categorized list of 100 GK questions for Class 3 with answers that include current affairs, science, geography, sports, and more.

• General Awareness

1. Who is the Prime Minister of India?
   A. Narendra Modi

2. What is the capital of India?
   A. New Delhi

3. Who is known as the Father of the Nation?
   A. Mahatma Gandhi

4. Which festival is known as the Festival of Lights?
   A. Diwali

5. How many states are there in India?
   A. 28 states

6. Which is the national animal of India?
   A. Tiger

7. Which is the national bird of India?
   A. Peacock

8. Which is the national flower of India?
   A. Lotus

9. Who is the President of India (as of 2025)?
   A. Droupadi Murmu

10. What currency is used in India?
    A. Indian Rupee

11. What is the national tree of India?
    A. Banyan Tree

12. What is the capital of Maharashtra?
    A. Mumbai

13. Which animal is called the ‘Ship of the Desert’?
    A. Camel

14. Which month has 28 or 29 days?
    A. February

15. Which is the smallest state in India?
    A. Goa

16. Who was the first Prime Minister of India?
    A. Jawaharlal Nehru

17. Which is the national sport of India?
    A. Hockey

18. What do you call a person who flies an airplane?
    A. Pilot

19. What does a doctor use to listen to our heartbeat?
    A. Stethoscope

20. What is the national anthem of India?
    A. Jana Gana Mana

• Geography

  

21. Which is the largest continent?
    A. Asia

22. What is the capital of the USA?
    A. Washington, D.C.

23. Which is the longest river in the world?
    A. Nile River

24. Which is the largest ocean in the world?
    A. Pacific Ocean

25. Where is the Taj Mahal located?
    A. Agra

26. Which country is known as the Land of Rising Sun?
    A. Japan

27. What is the tallest mountain in the world?
    A. Mount Everest

28. Which planet do we live on?
    A. Earth

29. Which country is famous for kangaroos?
    A. Australia

30. What is the capital of England?
    A. London

31. Which country has the most people?
    A. China

32. Which Indian state is famous for tea gardens?
    A. Assam

33. Which city is known as the Pink City?
    A. Jaipur

34. What is the capital of West Bengal?
    A. Kolkata

35. Which desert is the largest in the world?
    A. Sahara Desert

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• Science

36. What do we breathe in to live?
    A. Oxygen

37. Which part of the plant is green and makes food?
    A. Leaf

38. Which gas do plants take in?
    A. Carbon dioxide

39. How many legs do spiders have?
    A. Eight

40. Which planet is known as the Red Planet?
    A. Mars

41. How many bones are there in the human body?
    A. 206 bones

42. What is the boiling point of water?
    A. 100°C

43. Which organ pumps blood?
    A. Heart

44. Which insect makes honey?
    A. Bee

45. Which sense organ helps us hear?
    A. Ears

46. What do cows give us?
    A. Milk

47. Which star shines during the day?
    A. Sun

48. What do we call animals that eat only plants?
    A. Herbivores

49. Which is the fastest land animal?
    A. Cheetah

50. Which organ helps us to breathe?
    A. Lungs

• Math and Numbers

51. What is 10 × 10?
    A. 100

52. What is half of 100?
    A. 50

53. How many sides does a triangle have?
    A. Three

54. What is the value of 5 + 7?
    A. 12

55. How many hours are there in a day?
    A. 24

56. What shape has no corners and one curved side?
    A. Circle

57. Which number comes after 99?
    A. 100

58. How many tens are there in 100?
    A. 10

59. What is the Roman numeral for 10?
    A. X

60. How many zeroes are there in 1000?
    A. Three

• Sports

  

61. Who is called the “God of Cricket”?
    A. Sachin Tendulkar

62. How many players are there in a football team?
    A. 11 players

63. In which game do we use a bat and ball?
    A. Cricket

64. Where are the Olympics held every four years?
    A. Different countries

65. Which sport uses rackets and a shuttlecock?
    A. Badminton

66. What is the color of the tennis ball?
    A. Yellow

67. Which game is known as the “King of Sports”?
    A. Soccer (Football)

68. In which country did chess originate?
    A. India

69. What is the national game of India?
    A. Hockey

70. Who is a famous Indian female boxer?
    A. Mary Kom

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• Entertainment and Culture

71. Who is Mickey Mouse’s friend?
    A. Donald Duck

72. Who wrote the Harry Potter series?
    A. J.K. Rowling

73. What is the name of the monkey in Jungle Book?
    A. King Louie

74. Which bird repeats human speech?
    A. Parrot

75. What is the favorite food of Winnie the Pooh?
    A. Honey

76. Which festival is celebrated with colors?
    A. Holi

77. What is the name of the superhero who wears a bat costume?
    A. Batman

78. Which Disney princess has long magical hair?
    A. Rapunzel

79. Who is the famous Indian singer known as the ‘Nightingale of India’?
    A. Lata Mangeshkar

80. What is the Indian festival of lights?
    A. Diwali

• Books and Language

81. What are the 5 vowels in English?
    A. A, E, I, O, U

82. What is a group of lines in a poem called?
    A. Stanza

83. What do we call a word opposite in meaning?
    A. Antonym

84. Who wrote the Ramayana?
    A. Valmiki

85. How many letters are there in the English alphabet?
    A. 26

86. Which letter comes after M?
    A. N

87. What do we call a word with the same sound but different meanings?
    A. Homonym

88. Which story character had a nose that grew when he lied?
    A. Pinocchio

89. What is the plural of “child”?
    A. Children

90. What is the first word in a dictionary?
    A. Aardvark

• School and Daily Life

91. Who teaches students in school?
    A. Teacher

92. What do we write with?
    A. Pen or pencil

93. What color is a typical school bus?
    A. Yellow

94. What is the first meal of the day?
    A. Breakfast

95. What do we wear to school?
    A. Uniform

96. Which day comes after Friday?
    A. Saturday

97. How many days are there in a week?
    A. 7

98. How many months are there in a year?
    A. 12

99. Which day is celebrated as Children’s Day in India?
    A. 14th November

100. What do we use to measure time?
     A. Clock

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Engaging Fun Facts for Class 3 Students

Learning GK isn’t just about questions and answers it’s also about exploring the world with curiosity! Here are some fun facts for Class 3 students that will surprise and delight your child:

• Sloths can hold their breath longer than dolphins!
  Sloths slow their heart rate and can hold their breath for up to 40 minutes.

• Pineapples take two years to grow.
  They might be sweet, but they sure take their time!

• A crocodile cannot stick out its tongue.
  Their tongue is attached to the roof of their mouth.

• Rain has a smell, and it’s called ‘petrichor’.
  That earthy smell after a rain shower is loved by many!

• The moon has moonquakes.
  Just like earthquakes, the moon shakes too—thanks to gravity and meteors.

• A jellyfish has no heart, no brain, and no bones.
  Yet it swims and glows underwater—nature is fascinating!

• Oranges are not always orange!
  In some countries, they stay green even when ripe due to climate.

• Ants don’t sleep.
  They rest in shifts, but never actually sleep like humans.

• Sharks lose and regrow thousands of teeth.
  Some sharks can go through 30,000 teeth in their lifetime!

• Cats have fewer toes on their back paws.
  They have five toes on the front and only four on the back!

• The human nose can detect over 1 trillion scents.

• Apples float in water because they’re 25% air.

• A group of frogs is called an 'army'.

• Some turtles can breathe through their bottoms.
  Yes, certain species of turtles have cloacal respiration!

• Your heartbeat changes based on the music you listen to.

Tips Improve Child’s General Knowledge (Parents' Edition)

As a parent, you play a vital role in your child’s learning. Here are some easy, effective tips to improve your child’s general knowledge every day:

1. Encourage Educational TV and YouTube Channels: Watch age-appropriate programs like National Geographic Kids, Wild Kratts, or BrainPOP together. These combine fun visuals with information that sticks.
2. Read Together Every Day: Reading newspapers (kid-friendly versions), storybooks with facts, and magazines like Magic Pot or Tinkle builds both vocabulary and awareness.
3. Play Quiz and Trivia Games: Introduce games like Brainvita, GK cards, or trivia board games that stimulate thinking.
4. Use Maps and Globes: Place a world map in your child’s room. Make it a game to find countries, rivers, or flags during conversations.
5. Discuss the Day’s GK Fact: Make it a routine to share one GK fact at the dinner table. Let your child share one too!
6. Use Apps and Learning Platforms: Use apps like Kahoot, Quizizz, or PlanetSpark’s interactive tools that offer engaging quizzes and instant feedback.
7. Enroll in Creative Writing Classes: Once your child knows the facts, help them express it. PlanetSpark's Creative Writing course is ideal for transforming knowledge into stories, articles, and essays.
8. Use Real-Life Situations for Teaching: Whether you're at the grocery store or traveling, ask questions: “Where does this fruit come from?” or “Which river flows through this city?”

How PlanetSpark Helps Your Child Shine with Knowledge

At PlanetSpark, we take learning to the next level. We combine general knowledge with creative thinking and writing, so children don’t just remember facts they express them confidently.

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• Build vocabulary and sentence fluency

• Develop critical thinking and curiosity

• Master creative formats like poems, dialogues, speeches, and more

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FAQs: 100 GK questions for Class 3

Q. What are the benefits of GK for Class 3 students?

A. GK builds awareness, boosts memory, improves thinking skills, and enhances communication and creativity in children.

Q. How can I help my child remember GK questions?

A. Use flashcards, quizzes, storytelling, and apps. Further, parents can also enroll their students to PlanetSpark's creative writing course to build narrative-based learning.

Q. What types of GK questions are most useful for Class 3 kids?

A. Questions based on everyday life, nature, animals, countries, basic science, simple history, and current events are ideal. Keep them short, relatable, and exciting for better engagement.

Q. Are there any books or apps you recommend alongside GK learning?

A. Yes! Books like National Geographic Kids, Tinkle, The Children’s Knowledge Bank, and apps like Kahoot!, Quizizz, and Curious World make great supplements. Plus, PlanetSpark’s online platform offers structured, gamified learning.