- By Aditi Priya Singh
- Mon, 05 May 2025 07:08 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Did you know? These three words are the beginning of a fun journey into the world of facts and learning. General knowledge is all about knowing interesting and useful information from different topics like science, history, space, animals, nature, and daily life. It helps students become more aware of the world around them and boosts their confidence in school and social life. These facts are not only surprising but also help in developing curiosity and creative thinking. Learning one new fact each day can make students smarter and more active in class.
That’s why we bring you 50+ “Did You Know?” general knowledge questions with answers that are perfect for our school notice board. These facts are short, fun, and easy to understand. So, let’s explore and discover amazing things together. Read them, remember them, and share them with your friends — because learning can be fun too!
Did you know? Question On World Facts
1. Did you know? Mount Everest grows taller every year.
Answer: Due to tectonic plate movement.
2. Did you know? The Eiffel Tower can grow 15 cm taller in summer.
Answer: Because metal expands with heat.
3. Did you know? Antarctica is the driest, coldest, and windiest continent.
Answer: It’s also considered a desert!
4. Did you know? The Great Wall of China is over 13,000 miles long.
Answer: It’s visible from space under certain conditions and is one of the world’s longest structures built by humans.
5. The Sahara Desert is the largest hot desert in the world.
Answer: Well, it’s almost as big as the USA!
Did you know? Questions With Answers on India Facts?
6. Did you know? India is the world's largest democracy.
Answer: With over 900 million voters.
7. Did you know? Chess was invented in India.
Answer: It was originally called "Chaturanga."
8. Did you know? The zero was invented in India.
Answer: By the mathematician Aryabhata.
9. Did you know? India has the world’s highest cricket ground.
Answer: Located in Chail, Himachal Pradesh, at 2,444 meters above sea level.
10. Did you know? India is the only country with a floating post office.
Answer: It is located on Dal Lake in Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir.
Did you know? Science Facts
11. Did you know? Water boils at 100°C at sea level.
Answer: But this changes at higher altitudes.
12. Did you know? The human brain has about 86 billion neurons.
Answer: They control everything we do.
13. Did you know? Octopuses have three hearts and blue blood.
Answer: Two pumps to the gills, one to the body.
14. Did you know? Bananas are naturally radioactive.
Answer: Because they contain potassium-40.
15. Did you know? Light travels at about 300,000 km per second.
Answer: That’s the fastest thing in the universe!
Did you know? Questions on Space Facts
16. Did you know? The Sun is a star made of hot gases.
Answer: It gives us light and energy.
17. Did you know? There’s no air or sound in space.
Answer: Because there’s no atmosphere.
18. Did you know? Venus is the hottest planet in our solar system.
Answer: Even hotter than Mercury!
19. Did you know? The moon controls the tides on Earth.
Answer: Through its gravitational pull.
20. Did you know? Neil Armstrong was the first man to walk on the moon in 1969.
He said, “That’s one small step for man…”
Did you know? Question with answer on Animal Facts
21. Did you know? A snail can sleep for up to 3 years.
Answer: To survive dry conditions.
22. Did you know? Cows have best friends.
Answer: They get stressed when separated.
23. Did you know? Giraffes have the same number of neck bones as humans.
Answer: Seven, just longer!
24. Did you know? A group of lions is called a pride.
Answer: They live and hunt together.
25. Did you know? Dolphins sleep with one eye open.
Answer: To stay alert to danger.
Did you know? Questions on Math & Numbers
26. Did you know? The number zero (0) was first used in India.
Answer: It changed the way we calculate!
27. Did you know? A googol is the number 1 followed by 100 zeros.
Answer: It’s HUGE!
28. Did you know? The number 9 has a special trick: 9 × any number = the digits add up to 9.
Answer: Example: 9 × 3 = 27 → 2 + 7 = 9.
29. Did you know? There are 360 degrees in a full circle.
Answer: It’s used in geometry and clocks.
30. Did you know? Pi (π) is a never-ending number starting with 3.14159…
Answer: It’s used in circles!
Language & Literature Did you know? Questions With Answers
31. Did you know? The word “alphabet” comes from the Greek letters Alpha and Beta.
Answer: The first two letters.
32. Did you know? The word “school” comes from the Greek word for “leisure.”
Answer: Originally meant a place of learning in free time.
33. Did you know? Shakespeare invented over 1,700 words in English.
Answer: Like “lonely” and “bedroom.”
34. Did you know? The word “bookkeeper” has three double letters in a row.
Answer: oo, kk, ee.
35. Did you know? The shortest sentence in English is “I am.”
Answer: And it’s grammatically correct!
Did you know? Fun & Random questions with Answers
36. Did you know? You blink about 20,000 times a day.
Answer: That keeps your eyes clean and moist.
37. Did you know? Laughter boosts your immune system.
Answer: It’s good for your health!
38. Did you know? Your nose can remember 50,000 different smells.
Answer: A powerful memory!
39. Did you know? The tongue is the strongest muscle in proportion to size.
Answer: And it never tires!
40. Did you know? Walt Disney was afraid of mice.
Answer: Yet he created Mickey Mouse!
Education & Learning
41. Did you know? Reading just 15 minutes a day builds vocabulary and focus.
Answer: And improves memory!
42. Did you know? Listening to classical music while studying helps some students concentrate.
Answer: It’s called the Mozart effect.
43. Did you know? Taking short breaks while studying improves brain function.
Answer: It helps you retain information.
44. Did you know? Drinking water during exams can improve performance.
Answer: It boosts brain activity.
45. Did you know? Using colours and drawings while studying helps visual learners.
Answer: It’s a great memory trick!
Extra Fun Facts
46. Did you know? Banging your head against a wall for 1 hour burns 150 calories.
Answer: But not recommended!
47. Did you know? A day on Mercury lasts 59 Earth days.
48. Did you know? You can’t hum while holding your nose.
Answer: Try it!
49. Did you know? Tomatoes are both a fruit and a vegetable.
Answer: Botanically, a fruit, used as a vegetable.
50. Did you know? There are more stars in the sky than grains of sand on Earth.
51. Did you know? The world's smallest bird is the bee hummingbird.
Answer: It weighs less than a coin!
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