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Static GK Practice Questions

Static GK — national symbols, important days, awards, superlatives and first-in-India facts — is unchanging and high-frequency, which makes it the easiest general-awareness marks to lock in.

This hub collects the static-GK facts that get asked again and again, with self-check questions.

Syllabus

Topics covered

National Symbols & Identity

National animal, bird, flower, tree

National emblem and the Ashoka Chakra

National anthem and song

National calendar and currency

Superlatives & First-in-India

First President, PM and other firsts

Largest, longest, highest in India

First woman to hold key posts

Major national awards

Important Days & Organisations

National and international important days

UN and its agencies (headquarters)

Major sports trophies and tournaments

Books and authors

Self-check

Try these static gk questions

1. How many spokes does the Ashoka Chakra on the Indian national flag have?

2. What is the national aquatic animal of India?

3. Which gas is the most abundant in the Earth's atmosphere?

4. The headquarters of UNESCO is located in which city?

5. Who was the first woman President of India?

6. The 'Grand Slam' is associated with which sport?

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Common questions

Static GK FAQ

Why is static GK considered easy to score?

Because the facts never change — national symbols, important days and superlatives are the same every year. Once learned, they are near-guaranteed marks in any general-awareness section.

How is static GK different from current affairs?

Static GK covers unchanging facts (symbols, geography, history, superlatives); current affairs covers recent events from the last 6-12 months. Exams usually test both together.