Awareness of mythology, culture, and science is crucial to keep a child informed. It also helps the kid understand their history, lineage, culture, and roots. Moreover, it may also help in drawing a logical explanation between practical things and theory. Parents can encourage kids to start learning about all these facts from an early age.
General Knowledge quizzes are one such tool to improve your child's awareness. These are designed in a way that they challenge your child to learn more. Your kid will be pushed to answer questions related to science, history, biology, nature, and so much more. It may help in broadening buns, and perspective, promoting healthy competition, and enhancing critical thinking.
Parents can organize small quiz sessions at home to check their children's awareness of science, mythology, and culture. Here is a list of questions related to various topics that you may ask your child.
What is the national flower of India?
Ans. The national flower of India is the lotus.
Which university in ancient India is considered one of the first residential universities in the world?
Ans. The Nalanda University in Bihar is considered one of the oldest residential universities in the world.
Which Indian state is called the land of festivals?
Ans. Nagaland is referred to as the land of festivals.
What is the name of the traditional Indian art form that is made from colored powders during Diwali?
Ans. Rangoli is a unique Indian art form that is traditionally prepared for various festivals, particularly on the occasion of Diwali.
What is saptarishi?
Ans. Saptarishi refers to the seven great Indian sages in the Hindu tradition. A constellation called the Ursa Major is also named after the saptarishi. Each of these rishis is considered a great practitioner of yoga and philosophy. The seven reverent sages include: Atri, Bharadvaja, Gautama, Jamadagni, Kashyapa, Vashishtha, and Vishvamitra.
What is the name of the deer that took the form of the golden deer in the epic Ramayana to lure Mata Sita?
Ans. Maricha is the name of the demon, who was also the uncle of Ravana.
What is the name of the powerful weapon used by Lord Vishnu, who is one of the Trinity in Hinduism?
Ans. The powerful weapon is called the Sudarshan Chakra.
Who wrote the famous epic Mahabharata?
Ans. The famous epic Mahabharata was composed by Ved Vyas and written by Shri Ganesh.
In which epic does the famous character Lord Hanuman appear?
Ans. The famous Hanuman appears in the epic Ramayana.
Who has written Ramcharitmanas?
Ans. Ramcharitmanas has been written by Goswami Tulsi Das.
What is also famously called the red planet?
Ans. Mars is famously called the red planet because of its strikingly red color.
What part of the body is responsible for pumping blood?
Ans. The heart is responsible for pumping blood.
What is Newton's third law of motion?
Ans. Newton’s third law of motion says that for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction.
What is the standard unit of electric current?
Ans. The standard unit of electric current is the ampere.
Which planet has the most natural satellites?
Ans. Saturn has the most natural satellites with over 145 confirmed moons.
What is the only Indian state with a floating national park?
Ans. The only Indian national Park is Manipur and the name of that park is Keibul Lamjao National Park.
What is the currency of Bhutan?
Ans. The currency of Bhutan is the Ngultrum.
Which Indian scientist is also popularly known as the missile man of India?
Ans. Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam is popularly known as the "Missile Man of India."
What is the name of a sea creature that can create its clones?
Ans. The name of the creature that can create its clones is a starfish.
Who was the first Indian to go to space?
Ans. Rakesh Sharma was the first Indian to go to space in 1984.
These are some of the most fascinating questions from science, culture, mythology, and general awareness. These may help in enhancing your child's basic knowledge and also develop a curiosity to explore more. With time, you may increase the complexity level of the quiz questions and help your child think beyond the obvious.