Learn Class 4 General Knowledge - India and the World

We are living in the country India. India is the seventh-largest country with 3200 km from North-South and 2900 km from East-West.

India's location

  • India is a country that is rounded with the Bay of Bengal and Arabian sea.
  • China & Bhutan are present in the North.
  • The country Pakistan & Afghanistan presents in the North-West.
  • Srilanka is in the South.
  • Myanmar & Bangladesh are in the East.

Himalayas

  • The Himalayas are in the North part of India.
  • And the topmost peak, i.e., Mt Everest, is situated here.

Plains

  • The plains are present in the Northern parts of India.
  • And all the rivers pass from here. The river's names are Ganga, Brahmaputra & Indus.

Desert

  • The dry and sandy part, i.e., deserts, are located in the western part of India.

Peninsular Plateau Region

  • The region is present in a triangular shape.
  • Plateau names are Malwa region, chota nagpur plateau, and Decaan plateau.
  • One of the richest plateaus in minerals is the Chota Nagpur plateau.

Island

  • The main islands are the Lakshadweep islands, Andaman & Nicobar Islands.

States & UTs

  • Total states are 28 in India.
  • And 7 Union Territories.
  • Delhi is the capital city of India.

India and the World Sample Questions for Class 4

Question 1

Which city was earlier known as Madras ?
A. Mumbai
B. Chennai
C. Kolkata
D. Patna

Question 2

This Indian state / Union Territory was a Portuguese colony till 1961. Name it
A. Puducherry
B. Goa
C. Andaman and Nicobar
D. Daman and Diu

Question 3

Which of the following is known as 'The Devil's Neck' ?
A. Tropic of Cencer
B. Tropical deserts
C. Kra Isthumus
D. Bay of Bengal

Question 4

What is the capital of Thailand ?
A. Yongon
B. Bangkok
C. Kuala Lumpur
D. Naypyidaw

Question 5

What is the name of the State bird and the State animal of Bihar?
A. Greater flamingo
B. Rose-ringed parakeet
C. House Sparrow, Gaur
D. White-winged wood duck