These 50 GK questions for scholarship exams 2027 cover Indian history, civics, geography, science, sports, and key events from 2025 and 2026. Class 11 and 12 students can use this quiz to prepare for SAM Genius 2027. Try each multiple-choice question first, then use the answer key to see what you need to revise.

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How should you practice GK questions for scholarship exams 2027?

Start with one round of 10 questions. Then give yourself one point for each correct answer and circle the ones you guessed. When you revise, explain each missed answer in one line. For example, link Sanchi to its Buddhist stupas so the name is easier to recall.

What is static GK? Static GK covers facts that rarely change, such as the location of Sanchi or the symbol for iron. Current affairs covers recent events, such as a sports result or a space mission. TestMint

What are the 50 GK questions with answers for Genius 2027 practice?

Round 1 · Indian history and civics

1. When did India’s Constitution come into effect?
   A) 15 August 1947 · B) 26 January 1950 · C) 26 November 1949 · D) 2 October 1950
2. Who chaired the Constitution’s Drafting Committee?
   A) Rajendra Prasad · B) Jawaharlal Nehru · C) Sardar Patel · D) B. R. Ambedkar
3. Which law did Gandhi challenge with the Dandi March?
   A) Salt law · B) Forest law · C) Press law · D) Factory law
4. In which year did the Quit India Movement begin?
   A) 1919 · B) 1930 · C) 1942 · D) 1947
5. Which dynasty did Emperor Ashoka belong to?
   A) Gupta · B) Maurya · C) Chola · D) Mughal
6. Which script appears on most Ashokan inscriptions?
   A) Devanagari · B) Tamil · C) Persian · D) Brahmi
7. What is the upper house of India’s Parliament called?
   A) Rajya Sabha · B) Lok Sabha · C) Gram Sabha · D) Vidhan Sabha
8. Who wrote India’s national anthem?
   A) Sarojini Naidu · B) Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay · C) Rabindranath Tagore · D) Subramania Bharati
9. Which body conducts Lok Sabha elections?
   A) Union Public Service Commission · B) Election Commission of India · C) Finance Commission · D) NITI Aayog
10. What is the minimum voting age in India?
    A) 16 · B) 17 · C) 21 · D) 18

Round 2 · Geography and the environment

11. What is the capital of Madhya Pradesh?
    A) Bhopal · B) Indore · C) Gwalior · D) Jabalpur
12. Which sea does the Narmada River flow into?
    A) Red Sea · B) Andaman Sea · C) Arabian Sea · D) South China Sea
13. Which is India’s largest state by area?
    A) Maharashtra · B) Rajasthan · C) Madhya Pradesh · D) Uttar Pradesh
14. Which imaginary line passes through Madhya Pradesh?
    A) Equator · B) Tropic of Capricorn · C) Arctic Circle · D) Tropic of Cancer
15. Which ocean is the largest?
    A) Pacific · B) Atlantic · C) Indian · D) Arctic
16. In which state is Kaziranga National Park?
    A) Odisha · B) Kerala · C) Assam · D) Gujarat
17. Which soil is often linked with cotton farming in India?
    A) Sandy soil · B) Black soil · C) Mountain soil · D) Laterite soil
18. When is World Environment Day?
    A) 22 April · B) 8 June · C) 16 September · D) 5 June
19. What type of forest is common in the Sundarbans?
    A) Mangrove · B) Pine · C) Thorn · D) Alpine
20. Which Indian state has the longest coastline?
    A) Kerala · B) Tamil Nadu · C) Gujarat · D) Odisha

Round 3 · Everyday science and space

21. Which gas do plants take in during photosynthesis?
    A) Oxygen · B) Carbon dioxide · C) Helium · D) Hydrogen
22. Which organ pumps blood around your body?
    A) Brain · B) Liver · C) Lungs · D) Heart
23. Which vitamin can your skin make with help from sunlight?
    A) Vitamin D · B) Vitamin A · C) Vitamin C · D) Vitamin K
24. What is the SI unit of force?
    A) Watt · B) Joule · C) Newton · D) Pascal
25. Which metal has the chemical symbol Fe?
    A) Copper · B) Iron · C) Silver · D) Zinc
26. Which planet is known as the Red Planet?
    A) Venus · B) Mercury · C) Jupiter · D) Mars
27. What gives red blood cells their colour?
    A) Haemoglobin · B) Chlorophyll · C) Insulin · D) Melanin
28. What does a seismograph record?
    A) Wind speed · B) Air pressure · C) Ground motion · D) Rainfall
29. Which part of a plant usually takes in water from the soil?
    A) Flowers · B) Roots · C) Fruits · D) Leaves
30. Why does the Moon shine?
    A) It makes its own light · B) It reflects Earth’s heat · C) It burns gas · D) It reflects sunlight

Round 4 · Indian culture, sports, and world GK

31. Which dance form comes from Kerala?
    A) Kathakali · B) Bihu · C) Garba · D) Odissi
32. What is Sanchi in Madhya Pradesh best known for?
    A) Stepwells · B) Sea forts · C) Buddhist stupas · D) Rock gardens
33. How many rings appear in the Olympic symbol?
    A) Four · B) Five · C) Six · D) Seven
34. How many players does each football team normally start with on the field?
    A) Seven · B) Nine · C) Ten · D) Eleven
35. Which sport uses a shuttlecock?
    A) Badminton · B) Squash · C) Tennis · D) Table tennis
36. What is the currency of Japan?
    A) Won · B) Yuan · C) Yen · D) Baht
37. In which city is the World Health Organization based?
    A) Paris · B) Geneva · C) Rome · D) Vienna
38. How many United Nations Sustainable Development Goals are there?
    A) 10 · B) 12 · C) 15 · D) 17
39. In which year did the United Nations come into existence?
    A) 1945 · B) 1919 · C) 1950 · D) 1965
40. What is the highest mountain above sea level?
    A) K2 · B) Kanchenjunga · C) Mount Everest · D) Kilimanjaro

Round 5 · Recent events and mixed revision

41. What did ISRO’s SpaDeX mission show in January 2025?
    A) A Mars landing · B) Docking in space · C) A Moon sample return · D) A Venus flyby
42. Which Indian astronaut travelled to the ISS on Axiom-4 in 2025?
    A) Rakesh Sharma · B) Raja Chari · C) Sunita Williams · D) Shubhanshu Shukla
43. Who won the 2025 ICC Men’s Champions Trophy?
    A) India · B) Australia · C) New Zealand · D) Pakistan
44. Which country hosted the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics?
    A) France · B) Austria · C) Italy · D) Switzerland
45. Which layer helps block much of the Sun’s harmful UV radiation?
    A) Crust · B) Ozone layer · C) Cloud cover · D) Ocean surface
46. Which gas makes up most of Earth’s atmosphere?
    A) Oxygen · B) Argon · C) Carbon dioxide · D) Nitrogen
47. Which instrument measures air pressure?
    A) Barometer · B) Thermometer · C) Anemometer · D) Rain gauge
48. Which organ makes insulin?
    A) Liver · B) Stomach · C) Pancreas · D) Kidney
49. Which metal is liquid at 20°C?
    A) Aluminium · B) Mercury · C) Iron · D) Copper
50. Which planet is closest to the Sun?
    A) Venus · B) Earth · C) Mars · D) Mercury

What are the correct answers to the 50 GK MCQs?

Check your current affairs answers. SpaDeX joined two satellites in orbit, and Shubhanshu Shukla travelled to the International Space Station on Axiom-4. India won the Champions Trophy, while Italy hosted the 2026 Winter Olympics. isro.gov.in

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What GK topics should I study for a scholarship exam?

Start with history, civics, geography, and everyday science. Then add sports and recent events based on your exam’s syllabus. TestMint

2. How can I improve my general knowledge for exams?

Read a short news roundup, then write down one fact in your own words. At the end of the week, test yourself without looking at your notes. SuccessMate

3. How many months of current affairs should I study?

Check the syllabus for a time range. If it gives none, start with the latest six months as a study plan, then review major events from earlier in 2025 and 2026.

4. Are these GK questions suitable for Class 11 and 12?

Yes. This set mixes quick recall with questions that ask you to connect a fact to a topic, such as linking a river to the sea it reaches.

5. How can I remember GK facts for longer?

Turn each mistake into a flashcard. Try the card again tomorrow and once more at the end of the week. TestMint

6. Does SAM Genius 2027 include general knowledge?

Yes. The official portal lists General Knowledge alongside Mental Ability, Verbal Reasoning, and Quantitative Ability. genius.samglobaluniversity.ac.in

7. Are these official Genius 2027 exam questions?

These are original SAM Genius 2027 GK practice questions. Use the syllabus and mock test linked on the official portal to guide the rest of your prep. genius.samglobaluniversity.ac.in

8. How many questions are on the Genius 2027 exam?

The full exam has 90 multiple-choice questions in 60 minutes. Each question carries one mark. genius.samglobaluniversity.ac.in

9. Is there negative marking in Genius 2027?

The portal lists no negative marking. During practice, answer the easy questions first and come back to the ones that need more thought. genius.samglobaluniversity.ac.in

10. Is Genius 2027 free, and who can apply?

Registration is free for students in Classes 11 and 12 across all streams. Verify your mobile number, complete the form, and choose an exam slot. genius.samglobaluniversity.ac.in

Ready for the full test? Use your lowest-scoring round to pick your next revision topic, then register free for SAM Genius 2027.