GK Quiz: Tipu Sultan’s Capital and 19 More Key Questions Every Student Should Know

General Knowledge (GK) is essential for students to understand India’s rich culture, history, science, and major achievements. It also strengthens critical thinking, comprehension, and decision-making skills. Here are 20 important GK questions and answers that every student should know.

1. Who started the Bhoodan Movement?
   Answer: Vinoba Bhave
2. Which city is called the ‘Manchester of India’?
   Answer: Ahmedabad
3. Who discovered the Theory of Relativity?
   Answer: Albert Einstein
4. What is the filament of a bulb made of?
   Answer: Tungsten
5. Who discovered the proton?
   Answer: Rutherford
6. When is Labour Day celebrated?
   Answer: 1 May
7. In which sport is the term ‘Chinaman’ used?
   Answer: Cricket
8. What was the capital of Tipu Sultan?
   Answer: Srirangapatna. Tipu Sultan ruled from 1782 to 1799. He was the son of Hyder Ali and strengthened his army with French support.
9. Odissi is the classical dance of which state?
   Answer: Odisha
10. Which movement was Sundarlal Bahuguna associated with?
    Answer: Chipko Movement
11. The Davis Cup is related to which sport?
    Answer: Tennis
12. Who authored the ‘Ashtadhyayi’?
    Answer: Panini
13. Kathak is the classical dance of which state?
    Answer: Uttar Pradesh
14. Which river is called the ‘Sorrow of Bihar’?
    Answer: Kosi River
15. What is the only natural satellite of the Earth?
    Answer: Moon
16. Who was the first Indian woman to climb Mount Everest?
    Answer: Bachendri Pal
17. Who was the first Indian to win a Nobel Prize?
    Answer: Rabindranath Tagore
18. Where was India’s first nuclear power plant established?
    Answer: Tarapur
19. Who introduced English education in India?
    Answer: Lord Macaulay
20. Who discovered gravity?
    Answer: Isaac Newton

These questions are crucial for competitive exams, quizzes, and academic preparation, helping students stay informed about history, science, culture, and sports.