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

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 2

What are the people of Portugal called ?
A. Portugalese
B. Portugs
C. Portuguese
D. Portugalians

Question 3

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

Question 4

He was the first Sikh Guru and founder of Sikhism. His birthday is celebrated all over the world by his followers, as Gurpurab. Identify him.
A. Mahavira
B. Gautam Buddha
C. Guru Angad
D. Guru Nanak

Question 5

National symbols of Japan are the symbols that are used in Japan to represent what is unique about the nation. Which of the following is NOT a national symbol of Japan ?
A. Cherry blossom tree
B. Great purple emperor butterfly
C. Manchurian
D. Green pheasant