Grade 3 – Quiz

🌍 Global GK (15 Questions)

1. What is the name of Earth’s natural satellite?
→ Moon
2. Which planet is known as the Red Planet?
→ Mars
3. How many continents are there on Earth?
→ Seven
4. Which is the tallest mountain in the world?
→ Mount Everest
5. Which is the largest ocean in the world?
→ Pacific Ocean
6. What do bees collect from flowers?
→ Nectar
7. What is the capital of France?
→ Paris
8. Which animal is called the King of the Jungle?
→ Lion
9. Which country is famous for the Eiffel Tower?
→ France
10. Which is the coldest continent on Earth?
→ Antarctica
11. Which bird can swim but cannot fly?
→ Penguin
12. Which organ helps us to breathe?
→ Lungs
13. Which is the fastest land animal?
→ Cheetah
14. How many days are there in a year?
→ 365
15. What do we call the water that falls from the sky as drops?
→ Rain

🇮🇳 Indian GK (15 Questions)

16. What is the capital city of India?
→ New Delhi
17. Which animal is the national animal of India?
→ Tiger
18. What is the national flower of India?
→ Lotus
 19. Which river is considered holy in India?
→ Ganga
20. What is the currency used in India?
→ Rupee
21. What is the name of the Indian flag?
→ Tiranga
22. Which city is known as the Pink City?
→ Jaipur
23. Which monument is made of white marble and located in Agra?
→ Taj Mahal
24. Which state is famous for backwaters and houseboats?
→ Kerala
25. Which Indian festival is known as the Festival of Lights?
→ Diwali
26. Which Indian state is known for Bihu festival?
→ Assam
27. What is the national game of India?
→ Hockey
28. What is the shape of the Indian flag?
→ Rectangle
29. How many states are there in India?
→ 28
30. What do you call a person who lives in India?
→ Indian

🌇 Maharashtra GK (15 Questions)

31. What is the capital of Maharashtra?
→ Mumbai
32. Which festival is celebrated with Ganpati idols in Maharashtra?
→ Ganesh Chaturthi
33. What is the official language of Maharashtra?
→ Marathi
34. Which traditional dance form is popular in Maharashtra?
→ Lavani
35. Which city in Maharashtra is known as the Orange City?
→ Nagpur
36. What is the name of the fort captured by Shivaji Maharaj at age 16?
→ Torna Fort
37. What is the name of the UNESCO World Heritage railway station in Mumbai?
→ Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CST)
 38. Which river flows through Maharashtra?
→ Godavari
39. What is the name of the hill station called “Queen of the Deccan”?
→ Mahabaleshwar
40. Which fruit is famous in Ratnagiri?
→ Alphonso Mango
41. Which city is known for the Wada architecture and education centers?
→ Pune
42. Which fort near Pune is a favorite trekking spot?
→ Sinhagad Fort
43. Which city is known as the cultural capital of Maharashtra?
→ Pune
44. Which region of Maharashtra is dry and known as Marathwada?
→ Central Maharashtra
45. What is a traditional Maharashtrian saree called?
→ Nauvari

🕌 Aurangabad GK (15 Questions)

46. What is the new name of Aurangabad?
→ Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
47. What was Aurangabad earlier known as?
→ Khadki and Fatehnagar
48. How many gates are there in Aurangabad?
→ 52
49. What is Aurangabad popularly known as?
→ City of Gates
50. Which trade route passed through ancient Aurangabad?
→ Silk Route
51. Which famous caves near Aurangabad are UNESCO World Heritage Sites?
→ Ajanta and Ellora Caves
52. What is the mini Taj Mahal in Aurangabad called?
→ Bibi Ka Maqbara
53. What is the name of the ancient water-powered mill in Aurangabad?
→ Panchakki
54. Which communities have historically lived together in Aurangabad?
→ Hindus, Muslims, and Jains
55. What was the common language during the medieval period in Aurangabad?
→ Persian
56. What is a popular handwoven textile of Aurangabad?
→ Himroo
 57. Which fort near Aurangabad was once the capital of the Deccan?
→ Daulatabad Fort
58. What is the climate of Aurangabad like?
→ Hot and dry
59. Which region is Aurangabad located in?
→ Marathwada
60. What is the name of the traditional sweet famous in Aurangabad?
→ Mawa Jalebi

🧪 Environment, Space & Technology (15 Questions)

61. What is the force that pulls everything down to Earth?
→ Gravity
62. How many hours does Earth take to rotate once?
→ 24 hours
63. What is the name of the planet we live on?
→ Earth
64. Which planet is closest to the Sun?
→ Mercury
65. Which is the hottest planet in our solar system?
→ Venus
66. What helps plants make their food?
→ Sunlight
67. Which part of the plant grows under the soil?
→ Root
68. What do we call animals that eat only plants?
→ Herbivores
69. What is frozen water called?
→ Ice
70. Which gas do we need to breathe?
→ Oxygen
71. What do plants give out during the day?
→ Oxygen
72. Which season is the coldest?
→ Winter
73. What helps us see at night in the sky?
→ Moon and stars
74. What is a baby frog called?
→ Tadpole
75. What do we call the big group of stars?
→ Constellation
 Visual round
Name Year Profession/Title Contributions
of
Birth
–
Death
Mahatma 1869- Father of India, Led India to independence
Gandhi 1948 Leader of Indian through non-violent civil
Independence disobedience.
Movement

Dr. B. R. 1891- Indian Social Fought for the rights of Dalits

Ambedkar 1956 Reformer, Architect and marginalised communities,
of the Indian and drafted the Indian
Constitution Constitution.

Jawaharlal 1889- First Prime Minister First Prime Minister of India,

Nehru 1964 of India, Indian and a leader in India’s struggle
Independence for independence.
Activist

Indira 1917- First and Only First and only female Prime
Gandhi 1984 Female Prime Minister of India, led India
Minister of India through the Indo-Pakistani
War of 1971.

Mother 1910- Albanian-Indian Founded the Missionaries of

Teresa 1997 Roman Catholic Nun Charity and received the Nobel
and Missionary Peace Prize in 1979.
Lal Bahadur 1904- Second Prime Known for his slogan “Jai
Shastri 1966 Minister of India, Jawan Jai Kisan,” he led India
Indian Politician during the Indo-Pakistan War
of 1965.

Dr. APJ 1931- Indian Aerospace Role in India’s missile and

Abdul Kalam 2015 Scientist, 11th nuclear programs, known as
President of India the “Missile Man of India.”

Homi J. 1909- Indian Nuclear Father of India’s nuclear

Bhabha 1966 Physicist program, laid the foundation
for India’s nuclear power
development.

Sardar 1875- Indian Politician, Role in unifying India post-

Vallabhbhai 1950 First Deputy Prime independence, known as the
Patel Minister of India “Iron Man of India.”

Rabindranath 1861- Indian Poet, Writer, First non-European to win the

Tagore 1941 Philosopher, Nobel Prize in Literature in
Composer, Painter 1913, composer of India’s
national anthem.

Kalpana 1961- Indian-American The first woman of Indian

Chawla 2003 Astronaut origin to go to space perished
 in the Space Shuttle Columbia
disaster.

Ratan Tata 1937- Indian Industrialist, Led Tata Group to

Presen Philanthropist, international success, known
t Former Chairman of for his philanthropy and
Tata Group business ethics.

Mary Kom 1982- Indian Boxer The only female boxer to win
Presen medals in each of the first
t seven World Championships,
Padma Vibhushan recipient.

Kapil Dev 1959- Indian Cricketer Captained India to its first

Presen Cricket World Cup victory in
t 1983.

Sachin 1973- Indian Cricketer Widely regarded as one of the

Tendulkar Presen greatest cricketers of all time,
t the first player to score 100
international centuries.
Azim Premji 1945- Indian Businessman, Known for his leadership in
Presen Investor, Engineer Wipro, one of India’s leading
t IT companies, and his
philanthropy.

Satyajit Ray 1921- Indian Filmmaker, Oscar-winning filmmaker,

1992 Writer, Illustrator known for classics like the
Apu Trilogy and “Jalsaghar.”

Lata 1929– Indian Playback One of India’s most iconic and

Mangeshkar 2022 Singer, “Nightingale celebrated singers, Lata
of India” Mangeshkar recorded over
25,000 songs in multiple
languages during her career.
She received numerous
awards, including Bharat
Ratna, India’s highest civilian
honor, for her immense
contribution to Indian music
and culture.
Abraham 1809- 16th President of the Led the US during the
Lincoln 1865 US American Civil War, and
abolished slavery in the US.

Charles 1809- English Scientist, Developed the theory of

Darwin 1882 Naturalist evolution by natural selection.

Thomas Alva 1847- American Inventor, Held over 1,000 patents, and
Edison 1931 Businessman invented the phonograph, the
 electric light bulb, and the
motion picture camera.

Walt Disney 1901- American Motion Created iconic characters like

1966 Picture Producer, Mickey Mouse, and founded
Showman Disneyland and Disneyworld.

John F. 1917- 35th President of the The youngest person elected to

Kennedy 1963 US the office, led during the
Cuban Missile Crisis,
promoted civil rights.

Nelson 1918- South African Anti- Fought against apartheid,

Mandela 2013 Apartheid became the first black
Revolutionary president of South Africa,
Nobel Peace Prize laureate.

Martin 1929- American Activist Led the Civil Rights

Luther King 1968 Movement, famous for his “I
Jr. Have a Dream” speech,
awarded the Nobel Peace Prize
in 1964.

Albert 1879- German Theoretical Developed the theory of

Einstein 1955 Physicist relativity, one of the most
influential scientists of the
20th century.
 Michael 1958- American Singer, Renowned as the “King of
Jackson 2009 Songwriter, Dancer Pop,” revolutionized music
and dance, known for hits like
“Thriller” and “Billie Jean.”

Narendra 1950 - Prime minister of Modi is the longest-serving

Modi present India prime minister outside
the Indian National
Congress and has
received consistently high
approval ratings during his
premiership.

Dalai Lama 1935 - The 14th Dalai Lama The 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin
present Gyatso, was born on July 6,
1935, in Taktser, Amdo,
northeastern Tibet. He is
currently alive and serves as
the spiritual leader of Tibet.

Bill Gates 1955– American Business Bill Gates revolutionized the

Presen Magnate, Co-founder technology industry with the
t of Microsoft, creation of Microsoft, bringing
Philanthropist personal computing to the
masses.
 Shivaji 1630 - Indian ruler who Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
Maharaj 1680 established the (1630-1680) was a 17th-
Maratha Empire century Indian ruler who
established the Maratha
Empire and is considered a
national hero in India. He was
known for his military genius,
administrative skills, and
resistance against the Mughal
Empire.
Lionel Messi 1987 - Argentine-born An Argentine
present football (soccer) international, Messi is the
player national team's all-time leading
goalscorer and most-capped
player.

1998 - French professional plays as a forward for La

Kylian present footballer Liga club Real
Mbappé Madrid and captains the
France national team.

Robert 1965 - American actor Downey gained global

downey Jr. present recognition for starring as Iron
Man in ten Marvel Cinematic
Universe (MCU) films,
from Iron Man (2008)
to Avengers: Endgame (2019).

Dwayne 1972 - American actor and known by his ring name the
Johnson present professional wrestler Rock
 John Cena 1977 - American actor Cena has held the WWE
present and professional Championship a record 14
wrestler times and the World
Heavyweight
Championship three times.

Virat Kohli 1988 - Indian international Considered one of the greatest

present cricketer all-format batsmen in
the history of cricket, he is
called the King, the Chase
Master, and the Run Machine
for his skills, records and
ability to lead his team to
victory.

Mahendra 1981 - Indian Widely regarded as one of the

Singh Dhoni present professional cricketer most prolific wicket-keeper
batsmen and captains and one
of the greatest ODI batsmen

Audio round
Audios shared separately
Riddle round
 I fly without wings. I cry without eyes. What am I?
Answer: Cloud
 What has hands but can’t clap?
Answer: A clock
 What has a face and two hands but no arms or legs?
Answer: A clock
 I go up but never come down. What am I?
Answer: Your age
 What has a neck but no head?
Answer: A bottle
 What is full of holes but still holds water?
Answer: A sponge
 What can you catch but not throw?
Answer: A cold
 What has legs but doesn’t walk?
Answer: A table
 What gets wetter the more it dries?
Answer: A towel
 I’m tall when I’m young and short when I’m old. What am I?
Answer: A candle
 What comes down but never goes up?
Answer: Rain
 What has a bed but never sleeps?
Answer: A river
 What has wheels and flies, but it’s not an airplane?
Answer: A garbage truck
 What has four wheels and flies?
Answer: A garbage truck
 What goes up and down but doesn’t move?
Answer: A staircase
 What belongs to you but other people use it more than you do?
Answer: Your name
 What is always in front of you but can’t be seen?
Answer: The future
 I speak without a mouth and hear without ears. What am I?
Answer: An echo
 What has stripes but no color?
Answer: A zebra crossing