GK Questions for Class 3 with Answers

The questions Indian primary schools use for GK periods and quiz competitions — animals, the body, India, and the world around us.

  • Ages 8–9
  • 8 questions
  • With answers
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Class 3 GK questions

  1. What is the capital of India?

    1. Mumbai
    2. Kolkata
    3. New Delhi
    4. Chennai

  2. Which is the longest river in India?

    1. Yamuna
    2. Ganga
    3. Godavari
    4. Narmada

  3. How many bones does an adult human have?

    1. 106
    2. 206
    3. 306
    4. 406

  4. Which planet do we live on?

    1. Mars
    2. Venus
    3. Earth
    4. Jupiter

  5. Who is known as the Father of the Nation in India?

    1. Jawaharlal Nehru
    2. Mahatma Gandhi
    3. Sardar Patel
    4. Subhas Chandra Bose

  6. What is the hardest natural substance on Earth?

    1. Iron
    2. Gold
    3. Diamond
    4. Stone

  7. Which gas do we breathe in to stay alive?

    1. Oxygen
    2. Carbon dioxide
    3. Nitrogen
    4. Hydrogen

  8. On which date does India celebrate Independence Day?

    1. 26 January
    2. 15 August
    3. 2 October
    4. 14 November

Answers

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  1. New DelhiNew Delhi is the capital. Mumbai is the largest city, but not the capital.
  2. GangaThe Ganga is the longest river in India, flowing about 2,500 kilometres.
  3. 206An adult has 206 bones. A baby has more, and some join together as they grow.
  4. EarthWe live on Earth, the third planet from the Sun.
  5. Mahatma GandhiMahatma Gandhi is called the Father of the Nation for leading India to freedom.
  6. DiamondDiamond is the hardest natural substance — it can scratch every other material.
  7. OxygenWe breathe in oxygen and breathe out carbon dioxide.
  8. 15 August15 August 1947 is when India became independent. 26 January is Republic Day.

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