GK Quiz for Class 9
Practice these 100 important General Knowledge MCQs for Class 9. Select an option to instantly view the answer and explanation.
1. Which organelle is known as the powerhouse of the cell?
Mitochondria produce energy in the form of ATP for cellular activities.
2. Which component of blood helps in clotting?
Platelets help stop bleeding by forming blood clots.
3. Which gas is released during photosynthesis?
Plants release oxygen during photosynthesis.
4. What is the SI unit of electric current?
The ampere is the SI unit of electric current.
5. Which lens is used to correct short-sightedness?
A concave lens helps focus distant objects correctly on the retina.
6. Which acid is present in vinegar?
Vinegar contains dilute acetic acid.
7. What is the pH value of a neutral solution at room temperature?
A neutral solution has a pH of 7 at room temperature.
8. Which metal is liquid at room temperature?
Mercury is a metal that remains liquid at ordinary room temperature.
9. Which part of a plant absorbs water and minerals from the soil?
Roots absorb water and minerals from the soil.
10. Which force keeps planets in their orbits?
Gravity keeps planets moving around the Sun in their orbits.
11. Who founded the Maurya Empire?
Chandragupta Maurya founded the Maurya Empire.
12. Which ruler embraced Buddhism after the Kalinga War?
Ashoka adopted and promoted Buddhism after the Kalinga War.
13. Who wrote the Arthashastra?
Kautilya, also known as Chanakya, wrote the Arthashastra.
14. Who founded the Mughal Empire in India?
Babur founded the Mughal Empire after the First Battle of Panipat in 1526.
15. In which year was the Battle of Plassey fought?
The Battle of Plassey was fought in 1757.
16. Who introduced the Permanent Settlement in Bengal?
Lord Cornwallis introduced the Permanent Settlement in 1793.
17. Who led the Dandi March?
Mahatma Gandhi led the Dandi March in 1930.
18. In which year was the Quit India Movement launched?
The Quit India Movement was launched in August 1942.
19. Who was the first woman ruler of the Delhi Sultanate?
Razia Sultan was the first and only woman to rule the Delhi Sultanate.
20. Who gave the slogan “Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan”?
Lal Bahadur Shastri gave the slogan “Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan.”
21. Which important latitude passes through the middle of India?
The Tropic of Cancer passes through central India.
22. Which is the longest river flowing entirely within India?
The Godavari is the longest river that flows entirely within India.
23. Which soil is most suitable for cotton cultivation?
Black soil retains moisture and is ideal for cotton cultivation.
24. Which Indian state has the longest coastline?
Gujarat has the longest coastline among Indian states.
25. Which mountain range forms India’s northern boundary?
The Himalayas form a major natural boundary in northern India.
26. Which river is known as the “Dakshin Ganga”?
The Godavari is popularly called the Dakshin Ganga.
27. Which is the largest ocean in the world?
The Pacific Ocean is the largest ocean on Earth.
28. What causes day and night on Earth?
Earth’s rotation on its axis causes day and night.
29. Which desert is located in Rajasthan?
The Thar Desert lies mainly in Rajasthan.
30. What type of rainfall is common near the equator?
Strong heating near the equator causes convectional rainfall.
31. Who is the constitutional head of the Union of India?
The President is the constitutional head of India.
32. What is the lower house of the Indian Parliament called?
The Lok Sabha is the lower house of Parliament.
33. Which part of the Constitution deals with Fundamental Rights?
Fundamental Rights are described in Part III of the Constitution.
34. Who is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha?
The Vice-President of India is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.
35. What is the minimum age required to become the President of India?
A person must be at least 35 years old to become President.
36. Which body conducts elections in India?
The Election Commission of India conducts major elections.
37. Who appoints the Prime Minister of India?
The President appoints the Prime Minister, usually the majority leader in the Lok Sabha.
38. Which Constitutional Amendment introduced Panchayati Raj institutions?
The 73rd Constitutional Amendment gave constitutional status to Panchayati Raj institutions.
39. What is the supreme law of India?
The Constitution is the supreme law of India.
40. Who heads the Supreme Court of India?
The Chief Justice of India heads the Supreme Court.
41. Which of the following is a greenhouse gas?
Carbon dioxide is a major greenhouse gas.
42. What does biodiversity mean?
Biodiversity refers to the variety of living organisms in an area.
43. Which is a renewable source of energy?
Solar energy is renewable because sunlight is naturally replenished.
44. Which layer protects Earth from harmful ultraviolet rays?
The ozone layer absorbs much of the Sun’s harmful ultraviolet radiation.
45. What is the process of converting waste into reusable materials called?
Recycling converts waste materials into reusable products.
46. What does deforestation mean?
Deforestation is the large-scale removal of forests.
47. Which of the following is a primary producer?
Grass produces its own food through photosynthesis.
48. Which method helps conserve water?
Rainwater harvesting collects and stores rainwater for later use.
49. What is the main purpose of a wildlife sanctuary?
Wildlife sanctuaries protect animals and their natural habitats.
50. Which of the following is biodegradable?
Vegetable peels decompose naturally and are biodegradable.
51. What is the full form of CPU?
CPU stands for Central Processing Unit.
52. Which type of memory is volatile?
RAM loses its stored data when the power is switched off.
53. What is the full form of URL?
URL stands for Uniform Resource Locator.
54. Which technology is commonly used for short-range contactless communication?
NFC enables short-range wireless communication between devices.
55. What is phishing?
Phishing is a fraudulent attempt to obtain sensitive information.
56. Which device produces a printed copy of digital content?
A printer produces a physical copy of digital content.
57. What does AI stand for?
AI stands for Artificial Intelligence.
58. Which of the following is an operating system?
Linux is an operating system.
59. What is the main function of a firewall?
A firewall monitors and filters network traffic for security.
60. What is the basic unit of digital information storage?
A byte is a basic unit of digital information, commonly equal to eight bits.
61. What is inflation?
Inflation is a sustained rise in the general price level.
62. Which institution issues most currency notes in India?
The Reserve Bank of India issues most Indian currency notes.
63. What is the full form of GDP?
GDP measures the value of final goods and services produced within a country.
64. Agriculture belongs to which sector of the economy?
Agriculture and related activities belong to the primary sector.
65. What is a government budget?
A budget presents expected government income and expenditure.
66. What is the tax levied on goods and services in India called?
GST stands for Goods and Services Tax.
67. What is a major function of a bank?
Banks accept deposits and provide loans and other financial services.
68. What is saving?
Saving is the part of income that is not spent.
69. Which institution replaced the Planning Commission?
NITI Aayog replaced the Planning Commission in 2015.
70. What is unemployment?
Unemployment occurs when people willing and able to work cannot find jobs.
71. Which planet is famous for its prominent rings?
Saturn is well known for its extensive ring system.
72. What is the capital of Kazakhstan?
Astana is the capital of Kazakhstan.
73. Who is popularly called the Father of the Indian Constitution?
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar chaired the Drafting Committee of the Constitution.
74. Which instrument measures atmospheric pressure?
A barometer measures atmospheric pressure.
75. In which sport are the terms love, deuce and advantage used?
Love, deuce and advantage are terms used in tennis scoring.
76. What is the chemical symbol of sodium?
The chemical symbol of sodium is Na.
77. Which is the largest internal organ of the human body?
The liver is the largest internal organ of the human body.
78. The Statue of Liberty was gifted to the United States by which country?
France gifted the Statue of Liberty to the United States.
79. What is the square root of 144?
The square root of 144 is 12 because 12 × 12 = 144.
80. When is World Environment Day observed?
World Environment Day is observed on 5 June every year.
81. Which vitamin is produced in the skin in sunlight?
Sunlight helps the skin produce vitamin D.
82. Which instrument measures potential difference?
A voltmeter measures potential difference between two points.
83. Which substance turns blue litmus paper red?
Acids turn blue litmus paper red.
84. What is the change of a liquid into vapour called?
The conversion of liquid into vapour is called vaporisation.
85. Who built the Red Fort in Delhi?
Mughal emperor Shah Jahan built the Red Fort in Delhi.
86. Who was the first Governor-General of independent India?
Lord Mountbatten became the first Governor-General of independent India.
87. Which movement began in 1920 under Mahatma Gandhi’s leadership?
The Non-Cooperation Movement began in 1920.
88. Who composed the song Vande Mataram?
Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay composed Vande Mataram.
89. Which is the highest mountain peak in the world?
Mount Everest is the highest mountain above sea level.
90. Which imaginary line divides Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres?
The Equator divides Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.
91. Chilika Lake is located in which Indian state?
Chilika Lake is a brackish water lagoon in Odisha.
92. Which instrument measures wind speed?
An anemometer measures wind speed.
93. What is the normal term of the Lok Sabha?
The normal term of the Lok Sabha is five years.
94. Which house of Parliament is a permanent house?
The Rajya Sabha is a permanent house and is not dissolved.
95. Which Article guarantees equality before the law?
Article 14 guarantees equality before the law and equal protection of laws.
96. Who is the nominal executive head of an Indian state?
The Governor is the constitutional or nominal executive head of a state.
97. Which gas is absorbed by plants during photosynthesis?
Plants absorb carbon dioxide to manufacture food during photosynthesis.
98. What is the hardest natural substance?
Diamond is the hardest naturally occurring substance.
99. Which country is known as the Land of the Midnight Sun?
Norway is known as the Land of the Midnight Sun because of its polar daylight.
100. How many players from one team are on the court in volleyball?
A volleyball team has six players on the court at a time.
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