General Knowledge Olympiad Questions for Class 12

A class 12 student who regularly keeps up to date on current events and what has happened in the past will do well in the future. Those in class 12 can participate in the GK Olympiad through the Indian Talent Olympiad.

In this Olympiad, students will be tested on their general knowledge of sports, politics, entertainment, transportation, and life skills. Thus, this Olympiad is not restricted to current affairs but challenges class 12 students to explore every corner of the globe and think outside the box.

What is the best way to get good results in the GK Olympiad for class 12?

Practicing the previous year's sample paper and studying the exam pattern are vital steps to achieving a good rank in GK Olympiad for class 12. Alternatively, you can download the PDF file that contains the sample paper. The practice GK Olympiad exams can be done by solving these sample papers.

What is the classification of questions for the GK Olympiad for class 12?

In GK Olympiad class 12, the questions are divided into four categories:

  • There are 30 general awareness questions in the first section, each worth one mark.
  • The second section contains ten questions on current affairs worth one mark each.
  • The third section has five questions worth one mark each about life skills.
  • As part of the fourth section, you will have to answer five questions that each score three points.

For the overall GK Olympiad for the class 12 exam, there are 50 questions worth 60 marks.



Free Sample Questions for

Question 1

Chandrayaan-2 Mission was launched by which vehicle?
A. GSLV MkIII
B. PSLV C11
C. GSLV F11
D. PSLV C45

Question 2

Which Space agency has discovered the 'First Nearby Super-Earth'?
A. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
B. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
C. The European Space Agency (ESA)
D. Chinese National Space Agency (CNSA)

Question 3

Which among the following country first reached the ‘Dark Side’ of the Moon?
A. India
B. USA
C. China
D. Russia

Question 4

Which of the following anti-satellite missile is tested by India on 27 March, 2019?
A. Mission Antriksh
B. Mission Gagan
C. Mission Shakti
D. Mission Destruction

Question 5

Which country has developed the world-first floating nuclear plant?
A. India
B. China
C. USA
D. Russia

Question 6

Which UN organisation became the first to accept a donation in cryptocurrencies?
A. IFAD
B. UNICEF
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A nor B

Question 7

Which of the following creature is linked with the moon pollution?
A. Tardigrades
B. Water Bears
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A nor B

Question 8

Which state of India became first to reserve a government job for HIV positive candidates?
A. Uttar Pradesh
B. Mizoram
C. Kerala
D. Maharashtra

Question 9

According to the Researchers, the first ever stable ring of pure carbon consists of how many atoms?
A. 18
B. 60
C. 80
D. 108

Question 10

In 2019, Nobel Prize in Chemistry is given for which development?
A. For the development of Lithium-ion batteries.
B. To develop protein.
C. For developing cryoelectron microscopy.
D. None of the above