GK Questions for Class 10: Check GK questions and answers here

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GK Questions for Class 10: Check GK questions and answers here

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General Knowledge is very important for students of any class. Having knowledge about various things will help students stay aware and build up their confidence. Awareness about different fields will inculcate interest in the students so they can make a sound career choice for themselves. General Knowledge helps in the overall development of students. It adds to their personality and enhances their logical, analytical, and thinking skills.

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Here we have compiled a list of GK questions for Class 10 students along with the answer. Read this blog to add to your store of knowledge. General Knowledge Ebook Free PDF: Download Here

GK Questions for Class 10

1. What is a Wildlife Sanctuary?

Ans. It is an area where animal habitats and their surroundings are protected from any sort of disturbance. In these regions, the capturing, killing, and poaching of animals is strictly prohibited. The Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972, established Protected Areas in India.
 

2. Where is the Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary situated?

Ans. Kerala
 

3. What is IVFRT Scheme?

Ans. IVFRTis the Immigration Visa Foreigners Registration Tracking Scheme, which has been approved by the government for a period till March 31st, 2026. Its main objective is the modernisation and upgrading of immigration and visa services.
 

4Which article of the Indian Constitution states the duty of every citizen 'to protect and improve the natural environment, including forests, lakes, rivers, and wildlife, and to have compassion for living creatures'?
 
Ans. Article 51-A

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5. Where is Zmiinyi Island, or Snake Island, located?
 
Ans. The island is located in the Balck Sea, near the Danube Delta. It belongs to Ukraine. It plays a crucial role in delimiting the territorial waters of Ukraine.

 
6. When was the Landholders' society established?
 
Ans. Landholders' society was established in 1838.

 
7. When was the All India Women's Conference (AIWC) launched by Margaret Cousins?
 
Ans. In 1927, the All India Women's Conference (AIWC) was launched by Margaret Cousin.

 
8. Which vitamins help in the clotting of blood?
 
Ans. Vitamin K helps in the clotting of blood.

 
9. For what purpose are antipyretic medicines used?
 
Ans. Antipyretic medicines reduce fever.

 
10. Who wrote “Masir-i-Alamgiri”?
 
Ans. Iswar Das Nagar

11. You must have used the UPI facility. What does this mean?

Ans. Unified Payment Interface

 

12. Portuguese were the first European to come to India. When did the Portuguese leave India? 

Ans. 1961


13. Who was said to be the last viceroy of India?

Ans. Lord Louis Mountbatten

 

14. Where is the headquarters of the World Economic Forum?

Ans. Switzerland

 

15. What is the currency of Iraq?

Ans. Iraqi Dinar

 

16. Lake Tanganyika is the world's longest freshwater lake located in?

Ans. Africa 

 

17. Where is the Keshopur Ramsar Site situated?

Ans. Punjab

 

18. What is the total number of members in BIMSTEC?

Ans. Seven

 

19. When was the State Bank of India founded?

Ans. July 1, 1955

 

20. Name any two examples of cryptocurrency.

Ans. Bitcoin, Litecoin & Dash

21. What is the capital of El Salvador? 

Ans. San Salvador

 

22. "The Story of My Deportation" is authored by?

Ans. Lala Lajpat Rai

 

23. Where is the headquarters of the Animal Welfare Board of India situated?

Ans. Ballabhgarh (Faridabad, Haryana)


24. In which of the following years was India's first national park, the Hailey National Park, established?
 
A. 1930
B. 1932
C. 1936
D. 1939
 
Ans. C
Explanation: In 1936, India's first national park, the Hailey National Park, was established. 
 
25. Which of the following Article of the Indian Constitution states "Equality of Opportunity in public employment"?
 
A. Article 16
B. Article 17
C. Article 18
D. Article 19
 
Ans. A
Explanation: Article 16 of Fundamental Rights states that no citizen shall on grounds only of religion, race, caste, sex, descent, place of birth, residence, or any of them, be ineligible for or discriminated against in respect of any employment or office under the state.

26. Who was the chief architect of the Taj Mahal?

A. Shah Jahan
B. Ustad Aḥmad Lahawrī
C. Ustad Bismillah Khan
D. Ustad Amjad Ali Khan

Ans. B

Explanation: The chief architect of the Taj Mahal was Ustad Aḥmad Lahawrī who was an Indian of Persian descent.
 

 
27. Which vitamins help in the clotting of blood?
 
Ans. Vitamin K helps in the clotting of blood.
 
28. For what purpose are antipyretic medicines used?
 
Ans. Antipyretic medicines reduce fever.
 
29. Who wrote “Masir-i-Alamgiri”?
 
Ans. Iswar Das Nagar
 
30. Who built the Konark Sun Temple?
 
Ans. Narshimhadeva I  built the Konark Sun Temple.

 

31. Who published the Human Development Index (HDI)?

Ans. United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
 


 

32. When did the Indochina war take place?

Ans. The Indochina War took place between 1946 - April 1975.

 

33. Who was the last Viceroy of India?

Ans. Lord Louis Mountbatten
 

34. The term "ecosystem" was first coined by

Ans. Sir Arthur G. Tansley
 

35. Name the nodal agency of the 'Fly Ash Management and Utilisation Mission'?
Ans
. Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change

Is GK important for students of Class 10?

Yes, GK is very important for students of class 10.

How can I improve my GK?

You can improve your GK by going through the questions given up and developing a habit of reading.

Can I memorise the above questions in a day?

Yes, you can memorise the above questions in a day.

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