General Knowledge Olympiad - Class 1

General Knowledge Olympiad for Class 1 🌍

General Knowledge opens up the amazing world around us! Learn about countries, famous people, festivals, animals, sports, and interesting facts that make you a smart and aware young citizen.

Why General Knowledge Olympiad?

🌏 World Awareness: Learn about different countries and cultures
🏛️ National Pride: Know about your own country India
🎭 Cultural Knowledge: Understand festivals and traditions
🏃‍♂️ Sports Spirit: Know about games and famous athletes
🧠 Smart Thinking: Develop curiosity about everything around you

Class 1 General Knowledge Syllabus

1. About Myself and Family

My name, age, and address
Family members and relationships
My school and class
My friends and teachers

2. My Country - India

National flag (Tricolor)
National bird (Peacock)
National animal (Tiger)
National flower (Lotus)
National anthem and song
Famous monuments (Taj Mahal, Red Fort)

3. Festivals and Celebrations

Diwali - Festival of lights
Holi - Festival of colors
Christmas - Birth of Jesus Christ
Eid - Muslim festival
Independence Day (15th August)
Republic Day (26th January)

4. Animals and Birds

Wild animals (Lion, Elephant, Tiger)
Domestic animals (Cow, Dog, Cat)
Birds (Peacock, Parrot, Crow)
Baby animals and their names
Where different animals live

5. Transport and Communication

Means of transport (Car, Bus, Train, Airplane)
Water transport (Ship, Boat)
Communication devices (Telephone, Mobile)
Traffic rules and signals

6. Our Helpers

Doctor - treats sick people
Teacher - helps us learn
Police - maintains law and order
Farmer - grows food for us
Postman - delivers letters

7. Sports and Games

Cricket, Football, Hockey
Indoor games (Chess, Carrom)
Olympic Games
Famous Indian players

8. Food and Nutrition

Healthy food items
Junk food vs healthy food
Fruits and vegetables
Different cuisines of India

Sample Questions with Answers

Question 1

What is the capital of India?

A) Mumbai
B) Chennai
C) New Delhi
D) Kolkata

Answer: C) New Delhi

Question 2

Which is our national bird?

A) Crow
B) Peacock
C) Parrot
D) Eagle

Answer: B) Peacock

Question 3

When do we celebrate Independence Day?

A) 15th August
B) 26th January
C) 2nd October
D) 15th September

Answer: A) 15th August

Question 4

How many colors are there in our national flag?

A) 2
B) 3
C) 4
D) 5

Answer: B) 3 (Saffron, White, Green)

Question 5

Who treats sick people?

A) Teacher
B) Farmer
C) Doctor
D) Driver

Answer: C) Doctor

Question 6

Baby of a lion is called:

A) Calf
B) Cub
C) Kitten
D) Puppy

Answer: B) Cub

Question 7

Which festival is called the ‘Festival of Lights’?

A) Holi
B) Christmas
C) Diwali
D) Eid

Answer: C) Diwali

Question 8

Taj Mahal is located in:

A) Delhi
B) Mumbai
C) Agra
D) Jaipur

Answer: C) Agra

Question 9

Which vehicle moves on tracks?

A) Car
B) Bus
C) Train
D) Airplane

Answer: C) Train

Question 10

Our national flower is:

A) Rose
B) Sunflower
C) Lotus
D) Lily

Answer: C) Lotus

Question 11

How many days are there in a year?

A) 364
B) 365
C) 366
D) 360

Answer: B) 365 (366 in leap year)

Question 12

Which sport is played with a bat and ball?

A) Football
B) Hockey
C) Cricket
D) Basketball

Answer: C) Cricket

Question 13

Red traffic light means:

A) Go
B) Stop
C) Get ready
D) Drive fast

Answer: B) Stop

Question 14

Who delivers letters to our home?

A) Doctor
B) Teacher
C) Postman
D) Police

Answer: C) Postman

Question 15

Which of these is a healthy food?

A) Chips
B) Candy
C) Apple
D) Cake

Answer: C) Apple

Practice Tips

Daily News: Listen to simple news with family
Flag Recognition: Learn to identify different flags
Festival Celebration: Participate in festival activities
Map Reading: Look at simple maps of India
Question Everything: Ask “What?”, “Where?”, “When?” about things

Last 10 Years Question Papers

Practice with these previous years’ question papers:

IGKO (International General Knowledge Olympiad)

SilverZone SKGKO

Fun GK Activities

Country Quiz: Learn about different countries
Flag Making: Draw and color different flags
Festival Calendar: Mark all festivals in a calendar
Animal Facts: Learn one new animal fact daily
Sports Day: Play different sports and games
Helper Thank You: Write thank you notes to community helpers

Building Awareness

Family Tree: Draw your family tree
School Tour: Learn about all areas of your school
Community Walk: Identify different helpers in your area
Festival Stories: Listen to stories behind festivals
Map Exploration: Use simple maps to learn directions

Current Affairs for Kids

Important Days: Children’s Day (14th November)
New Inventions: Simple machines and gadgets
Environmental Awareness: Importance of trees and clean air
Safety Rules: At home, school, and on roads
Good Habits: Saying please, thank you, and sorry

Indian Culture and Heritage

Traditional Clothes: Saree, Dhoti, Kurta
Classical Dances: Bharatanatyam, Kathak (basic awareness)
Musical Instruments: Tabla, Flute, Veena
Languages: India has many languages
Famous Personalities: Simple stories about great Indians

Knowledge is power! Keep learning new things every day and become a smart global citizen! 🌟