GK QUESTIONS ABOUT USA

1. What is the capital of the United States?
a) New York
b) Los Angeles
c) Washington, D.C.
d) Chicago
Answer: c) Washington, D.C.

2. Who was the first President of the United States?
a) Thomas Jefferson
b) Benjamin Franklin
c) George Washington
d) Abraham Lincoln
Answer: c) George Washington

3. Which river is often considered the longest river in the United States?
a) Mississippi River
b) Missouri River
c) Colorado River
d) Rio Grande
Answer: a) Mississippi River

4. In which year did the United States declare independence from Britain?
a) 1776
b) 1789
c) 1812
d) 1865
Answer: a) 1776

5. Which U.S. state is known as the “Sunshine State”?
a) California
b) Florida
c) Hawaii
d) Texas
Answer: b) Florida

6. Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
a) Benjamin Franklin
b) Thomas Jefferson
c) John Adams
d) Alexander Hamilton
Answer: b) Thomas Jefferson

7. What is the largest state by land area in the United States?
a) Texas
b) California
c) Alaska
d) Montana
Answer: c) Alaska

8. What is the nickname for people born in the state of Texas?
a) Yankees
b) Texans
c) Cowboys
d) Patriots
Answer: b) Texans

9. Which U.S. state is famous for its potatoes?
a) Idaho
b) Iowa
c) Indiana
d) Illinois
Answer: a) Idaho

10. What is the national bird of the United States?
a) Bald Eagle
b) Peregrine Falcon
c) American Robin
d) Red-tailed Hawk
Answer: a) Bald Eagle

11. Which mountain range runs along the western part of North America and extends into the United States?
a) Rocky Mountains
b) Appalachian Mountains
c) Sierra Nevada
d) Cascade Range
Answer: a) Rocky Mountains

12. Which U.S. president is famous for delivering the Gettysburg Address during the Civil War?
a) Andrew Johnson
b) Abraham Lincoln
c) Ulysses S. Grant
d) James Madison
Answer: b) Abraham Lincoln

13. What is the name of the largest desert in the United States, located in the southwestern part of the country?
a) Sahara Desert
b) Mojave Desert
c) Sonoran Desert
d) Great Basin Desert
Answer: b) Mojave Desert

14. Which U.S. state is known as the “Land of 10,000 Lakes”?
a) Minnesota
b) Michigan
c) Wisconsin
d) New York
Answer: a) Minnesota

15. Who is often referred to as the “Father of the Constitution” in the United States?
a) George Washington
b) John Adams
c) Thomas Jefferson
d) James Madison
Answer: d) James Madison

16. Which U.S. state is famous for the Grand Canyon?
a) Colorado
b) Arizona
c) Nevada
d) New Mexico
Answer: b) Arizona

17. Which river forms part of the border between the United States and Mexico?
a) Rio Grande
b) Mississippi River
c) Colorado River
d) Missouri River
Answer: a) Rio Grande

18. What is the national flower of the United States?
a) Rose
b) Tulip
c) Sunflower
d) Daisy
Answer: a) Rose

19. Which U.S. state is known for its famous theme parks, including Disneyland and Universal Studios?
a) Florida
b) California
c) Nevada
d) Texas
Answer: b) California

20. What is the highest mountain peak in the contiguous United States?
a) Mount Whitney
b) Mount St. Helens
c) Mount Rainier
d) Mount McKinley
Answer: a) Mount Whitney

21. Who was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean, becoming a pioneering aviator in the United States?
a) Bessie Coleman
b) Amelia Earhart
c) Harriet Quimby
d) Jacqueline Cochran
Answer: b) Amelia Earhart

22. Which U.S. state is famous for its jazz music and is often referred to as the “Birthplace of Jazz”?
a) New York
b) Illinois
c) Louisiana
d) Texas
Answer: c) Louisiana

23. Which U.S. city is home to the Statue of Liberty, a gift from France symbolizing freedom and democracy?
a) San Francisco
b) Boston
c) New York City
d) Philadelphia
Answer: c) New York City

24. What is the currency of the United States?
a) Dollar
b) Euro
c) Pound
d) Yen
Answer: a) Dollar

25. Which U.S. state is famous for its movie and entertainment industry, including Hollywood?
a) California
b) Nevada
c) Texas
d) Florida
Answer: a) California

26. Who is known for inventing the light bulb and holding over a thousand patents in the United States?
a) Benjamin Franklin
b) Thomas Edison
c) Alexander Graham Bell
d) Nikola Tesla
Answer: b) Thomas Edison

GK QUESTIONS ABOUT USA

27. Which U.S. state is often called the “Last Frontier” due to its vast wilderness and rugged terrain?
a) Texas
b) Montana
c) Alaska
d) Wyoming
Answer: c) Alaska

28. What is the nickname for the U.S. flag with 50 stars that represent the 50 states?
a) Stars and Stripes
b) Old Glory
c) Star-Spangled Banner
d) Red

, White, and Blue
Answer: b) Old Glory

29. Which U.S. state is famous for its theme park Walt Disney World Resort?
a) Florida
b) California
c) Nevada
d) Texas
Answer: a) Florida

30. Who was the first African American to become the President of the United States?
a) Martin Luther King Jr.
b) Malcolm X
c) Barack Obama
d) Nelson Mandela
Answer: c) Barack Obama

31. Which U.S. state is known for its delicious lobster dishes and is often associated with seafood cuisine?
a) Maine
b) Maryland
c) Massachusetts
d) Virginia
Answer: a) Maine

32. Who was the founder of Microsoft and one of the wealthiest individuals in the United States?
a) Steve Jobs
b) Mark Zuckerberg
c) Bill Gates
d) Jeff Bezos
Answer: c) Bill Gates

33. Which U.S. state is famous for its volcanic activity, including the eruption of Mount St. Helens in 1980?
a) California
b) Alaska
c) Hawaii
d) Washington
Answer: d) Washington

34. Who is often called the “Queen of Pop” and has had a successful music career in the United States?
a) Whitney Houston
b) Britney Spears
c) Madonna
d) Lady Gaga
Answer: c) Madonna

35. Which U.S. state is known for its unique Mardi Gras celebrations, especially in New Orleans?
a) Florida
b) Alabama
c) Louisiana
d) Mississippi
Answer: c) Louisiana

36. What is the largest and most populous city in the United States?
a) Los Angeles
b) Chicago
c) New York City
d) Houston
Answer: c) New York City

37. Which U.S. state is famous for its Rocky Mountains and is known as the “Centennial State”?
a) Colorado
b) Wyoming
c) Utah
d) Montana
Answer: a) Colorado

38. Who is the author of the famous novel “To Kill a Mockingbird,” set in the American South?
a) F. Scott Fitzgerald
b) Mark Twain
c) Harper Lee
d) John Steinbeck
Answer: c) Harper Lee

39. Which U.S. state is known for its vast agricultural production, including corn, soybeans, and wheat?
a) Kansas
b) Nebraska
c) Iowa
d) Ohio
Answer: c) Iowa

40. What is the national mammal of the United States, often associated with the American West?
a) Grizzly Bear
b) American Bison (Buffalo)
c) Cougar
d) Elk
Answer: b) American Bison (Buffalo)

41. Which U.S. state is famous for its unique and colorful rock formations at Bryce Canyon National Park?
a) Colorado
b) Utah
c) Arizona
d) Nevada
Answer: b) Utah

42. Who is known as the “Queen of Soul” and is celebrated for her powerful voice and contributions to music in the United States?
a) Diana Ross
b) Whitney Houston
c) Aretha Franklin
d) Tina Turner
Answer: c) Aretha Franklin

43. Which U.S. state is famous for its beaches, including Myrtle Beach and Hilton Head Island?
a) Florida
b) California
c) South Carolina
d) Hawaii
Answer: c) South Carolina

44. Who was the first American astronaut to orbit the Earth and became a national hero in the United States?
a) Alan Shepard
b) John Glenn
c) Neil Armstrong
d) Buzz Aldrin
Answer: b) John Glenn

45. Which U.S. state is known for its vast desert landscapes and is home to the city of Las Vegas?
a) Arizona
b) Nevada
c) New Mexico
d) Texas
Answer: b) Nevada

46. What is the name of the famous U.S. military academy located in West Point, New York?
a) Annapolis Naval Academy
b) United States Air Force Academy
c) United States Coast Guard Academy
d) United States Military Academy
Answer: d) United States Military Academy

47. Which U.S. state is famous for its cheese production and is often called the “Dairy State”?
a) Vermont
b) Wisconsin
c) Minnesota
d) New York
Answer: b) Wisconsin

48. Who is known as the “King of Rock and Roll” and is a legendary figure in American music history?
a) Buddy Holly
b) Elvis Presley
c) Chuck Berry
d) Little Richard
Answer: b) Elvis Presley

49. Which U.S. state is famous for its beautiful Everglades National Park and unique ecosystem?
a) Louisiana
b) Florida
c) Georgia
d) Alabama
Answer: b) Florida

50. What is the official language of the United States?
a) English
b) Spanish
c) French
d) Native American languages
Answer: a) English

GK QUESTIONS ABOUT USA

51. Which U.S. state is known for its vibrant music scene, particularly in the city of Nashville?
a) Texas
b) Tennessee
c) Kentucky
d) Mississippi
Answer: b) Tennessee

52. Who was the 16th President of the United States, known for leading the country during the Civil War?
a) John F. Kennedy
b) Abraham Lincoln
c) Andrew Johnson
d) James Buchanan
Answer: b) Abraham Lincoln

53. Which U.S. state is famous for its vast wheat fields and is often called the “Sunflower State”?
a) Nebraska
b) Kansas
c) Oklahoma
d) South Dakota
Answer: b) Kansas

54. What is the name of the U.S. national space agency responsible for space exploration and research?
a) ESA (European Space Agency)
b) CNSA (China National Space Administration)
c) NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration)
d) JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency)
Answer: c) NASA

55. Which U.S. state is famous for its vibrant and diverse culture, especially in cities like New Orleans and Baton Rouge?
a) Florida
b) Georgia
c) Louisiana
d) Texas
**Answer: c

) Louisiana**

56. Who is known as the “Queen of Tejano Music” and achieved international fame as a Mexican-American singer in the United States?
a) Selena Quintanilla
b) Jennifer Lopez
c) Gloria Estefan
d) Shakira
Answer: a) Selena Quintanilla

57. Which U.S. state is known for its scenic beauty, including the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Shenandoah Valley?
a) North Carolina
b) Virginia
c) West Virginia
d) Kentucky
Answer: b) Virginia

58. Who was the 35th President of the United States and is known for his famous “Ich bin ein Berliner” speech in Berlin?
a) Lyndon B. Johnson
b) Dwight D. Eisenhower
c) John F. Kennedy
d) Richard Nixon
Answer: c) John F. Kennedy

59. Which U.S. state is famous for its high-tech industry and is home to Silicon Valley?
a) California
b) Texas
c) New York
d) Massachusetts
Answer: a) California

60. What is the name of the famous road that stretches from Chicago to Santa Monica, California, and is often associated with the American dream?
a) Route 66
b) Interstate 40
c) Pacific Coast Highway
d) Lincoln Highway
Answer: a) Route 66

61. Which U.S. state is famous for its stunning autumn foliage, attracting visitors with its “Fall Foliage” season?
a) Vermont
b) Maine
c) New Hampshire
d) Connecticut
Answer: a) Vermont

62. Who is known as the “King of Pop” and is one of the best-selling music artists of all time in the United States?
a) Michael Jackson
b) Prince
c) Stevie Wonder
d) Lionel Richie
Answer: a) Michael Jackson

63. Which U.S. state is famous for its wine production, especially in regions like Napa Valley and Sonoma County?
a) Oregon
b) California
c) Washington
d) New York
Answer: b) California

64. Who was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean, becoming a pioneering aviator in the United States?
a) Bessie Coleman
b) Amelia Earhart
c) Harriet Quimby
d) Jacqueline Cochran
Answer: b) Amelia Earhart

65. Which U.S. state is famous for its unique volcanic landscapes, including the Craters of the Moon National Monument?
a) Oregon
b) Nevada
c) Idaho
d) Utah
Answer: c) Idaho

66. What is the name of the famous U.S. military academy located in Annapolis, Maryland?
a) West Point Military Academy
b) United States Air Force Academy
c) United States Naval Academy
d) United States Coast Guard Academy
Answer: c) United States Naval Academy

67. Which U.S. state is known for its beautiful beaches along the Gulf of Mexico, including Destin and Panama City Beach?
a) Florida
b) Alabama
c) Mississippi
d) Louisiana
Answer: a) Florida

68. Who was the famous American inventor known for his contributions to the development of the telephone?
a) Thomas Edison
b) Alexander Graham Bell
c) Samuel Morse
d) Nikola Tesla
Answer: b) Alexander Graham Bell

69. Which U.S. state is famous for its vibrant culture and music scene in cities like Memphis and Nashville?
a) Kentucky
b) Tennessee
c) Mississippi
d) Alabama
Answer: b) Tennessee

70. What is the national flower of the United States?
a) Rose
b) Tulip
c) Sunflower
d) Daisy
Answer: a) Rose

71. Which U.S. state is known for its high concentration of tech companies in Silicon Valley, including Apple and Google?
a) California
b) Texas
c) New York
d) Massachusetts
Answer: a) California

72. Who is known as the “Queen of Country Music” and is a legendary country singer in the United States?
a) Dolly Parton
b) Loretta Lynn
c) Patsy Cline
d) Tammy Wynette
Answer: a) Dolly Parton

73. Which U.S. state is famous for its scenic beauty, including the Great Smoky Mountains National Park?
a) North Carolina
b) Tennessee
c) Kentucky
d) Georgia
Answer: b) Tennessee

74. Who was the first African American woman to become the First Lady of the United States?
a) Michelle Obama
b) Oprah Winfrey
c) Condoleezza Rice
d) Kamala Harris
Answer: a) Michelle Obama

75. Which U.S. state is known for its beautiful coastline along the Pacific Ocean and its wine country in Napa and Sonoma?
a) Oregon
b) California
c) Washington
d) Hawaii
Answer: b) California

76. What is the largest and most populous city in the state of Texas?
a) Austin
b) Dallas
c) Houston
d) San Antonio
Answer: c) Houston

77. Which U.S. state is famous for its vast cattle ranches and is often called the “Lone Star State”?
a) Arizona
b) New Mexico
c) Oklahoma
d) Texas
Answer: d) Texas

78. Who is known for inventing the telephone and is considered one of the greatest inventors in U.S. history?
a) Thomas Edison
b) Alexander Graham Bell
c) Samuel Morse
d) Benjamin Franklin
Answer: b) Alexander Graham Bell

79. Which U.S. state is famous for its beautiful coastline along the Gulf of Mexico and its delicious Cajun cuisine?
a) Alabama
b) Florida
c) Mississippi
d) Louisiana
Answer: d) Louisiana

80. What is the national bird of the United States?
a) Bald Eagle
b) Peregrine Falcon
c) American Robin
d) Red-tailed Hawk
Answer: a) Bald Eagle

81. Which U.S. state is known for its stunning natural arches, including Delicate Arch in Arches National Park?
a) Arizona
b) Nevada
c) Utah
d) New Mexico
Answer: c) Utah

**82

. Who was the 42nd President of the United States and presided over a period of economic growth in the 1990s?**
a) George H.W. Bush
b) George W. Bush
c) Bill Clinton
d) Ronald Reagan
Answer: c) Bill Clinton

83. Which U.S. state is famous for its beautiful beaches, including Myrtle Beach and Hilton Head Island?
a) Florida
b) California
c) South Carolina
d) Hawaii
Answer: c) South Carolina

84. Who is known as the “Queen of Soul” and is celebrated for her powerful voice and contributions to music in the United States?
a) Diana Ross
b) Whitney Houston
c) Aretha Franklin
d) Tina Turner
Answer: c) Aretha Franklin

85. Which U.S. state is famous for its unique Mardi Gras celebrations, especially in New Orleans?
a) Florida
b) Alabama
c) Louisiana
d) Mississippi
Answer: c) Louisiana

86. What is the largest and most populous city in the United States?
a) Los Angeles
b) Chicago
c) New York City
d) Houston
Answer: c) New York City

87. Which U.S. state is famous for its vast agricultural production, including corn, soybeans, and wheat?
a) Kansas
b) Nebraska
c) Iowa
d) Ohio
Answer: c) Iowa

88. What is the name of the famous road that stretches from Chicago to Santa Monica, California, and is often associated with the American dream?
a) Route 66
b) Interstate 40
c) Pacific Coast Highway
d) Lincoln Highway
Answer: a) Route 66

89. Who was the first American astronaut to orbit the Earth and became a national hero in the United States?
a) Alan Shepard
b) John Glenn
c) Neil Armstrong
d) Buzz Aldrin
Answer: b) John Glenn

90. Which U.S. state is famous for its unique volcanic landscapes, including the Craters of the Moon National Monument?
a) California
b) Alaska
c) Hawaii
d) Idaho
Answer: d) Idaho

91. What is the name of the famous U.S. military academy located in West Point, New York?
a) Annapolis Naval Academy
b) United States Air Force Academy
c) United States Coast Guard Academy
d) United States Military Academy
Answer: d) United States Military Academy

92. Which U.S. state is known for its stunning autumn foliage, attracting visitors with its “Fall Foliage” season?
a) Vermont
b) Maine
c) New Hampshire
d) Connecticut
Answer: a) Vermont

93. Who is known as the “King of Pop” and is one of the best-selling music artists of all time in the United States?
a) Michael Jackson
b) Prince
c) Stevie Wonder
d) Lionel Richie
Answer: a) Michael Jackson

USA GK QUESTIONS

94. Which U.S. state is famous for its wine production, especially in regions like Napa Valley and Sonoma County?
a) Oregon
b) California
c) Washington
d) New York
Answer: b) California

95. Who was the 16th President of the United States, known for leading the country during the Civil War?
a) John F. Kennedy
b) Abraham Lincoln
c) Andrew Johnson
d) James Buchanan
Answer: b) Abraham Lincoln

96. Which U.S. state is famous for its vast wheat fields and is often called the “Sunflower State”?
a) Nebraska
b) Kansas
c) Oklahoma
d) South Dakota
Answer: b) Kansas

97. What is the name of the U.S. national space agency responsible for space exploration and research?
a) ESA (European Space Agency)
b) CNSA (China National Space Administration)
c) NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration)
d) JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency)
Answer: c) NASA

98. Which U.S. state is famous for its vibrant music scene, particularly in the city of Nashville?
a) Texas
b) Tennessee
c) Kentucky
d) Mississippi
Answer: b) Tennessee

99. Who is known as the “Queen of Pop” and has had a successful music career in the United States?
a) Whitney Houston
b) Britney Spears
c) Madonna
d) Lady Gaga
Answer: c) Madonna

100. Which U.S. state is known for its unique and colorful rock formations at Bryce Canyon National Park?
a) Colorado
b) Utah
c) Arizona
d) Nevada
Answer: b) Utah

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