45+ CMAT GK Questions with Answers to Practice Now

Overview: Practice the most important CMAT GK questions and ace the CMAT exam with high percentile. Read on to practice the gk questions for the CMAT 2026 exam!

CMAT GK Questions are part of the General Awareness section of the CMAT exam and test a candidate’s understanding of static and basic current knowledge. These questions are not calculation-heavy or time-consuming, which makes them extremely scoring.

Important Categories to cover under CMAT GK section:

• Static GK
• Current Affairs 

General Knowledge often decides the final rank in CMAT. While many aspirants focus heavily on Quant, LR, and Verbal, those who prepare CMAT GK Questions smartly gain a clear competitive edge. 

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This blog answers every important question aspirants have about CMAT GK preparation, with detailed explanations and practical tips.

Which Topics Are Most Important for CMAT GK Questions?

The most important and repeatedly asked topics include:

• Indian History (Freedom Movement, Ancient & Medieval India)
• Geography (Rivers, Deserts, Countries, Continents)
• Historical Monuments and UNESCO Sites
• Sports Personalities and Events
• Basic National & International GK

Focusing on these topics ensures maximum coverage with minimum effort.

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45+ Most Important CMAT GK Questions to Practice Now

1. The tomb of a Sufi saint is called:
A) Dargah
B) Khanqah
C) Idgah
D) Mausoleum
✅ Answer: A) Dargah 

2. Where is Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple) located?
A) Amritsar
B) Patiala
C) Ludhiana
D) Jalandhar
✅ Answer: A) Amritsar 

3. Which of the following World Heritage Sites is incorrectly matched?
A) Humayun’s Tomb – Delhi
B) Valley of Flowers – Uttarakhand
C) Airavatesvara Temple – Karnataka
D) Manas Wildlife Sanctuary – Assam
✅ Answer: C) Airavatesvara Temple – Karnataka 

4. Which event did India first win an individual Olympic medal?
A) Norman Pritchard (Athletics)
B) Khashaba Jadhav (Wrestling)
C) Leander Paes (Tennis)
D) Saina Nehwal (Badminton)
✅ Answer: A) Norman Pritchard 

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5. The national sport of South Korea is:
A) Baseball
B) Soccer
C) Taekwondo
D) Rugby
✅ Answer: C) Taekwondo 

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6. What is the currency of Japan?
A) Won
B) Yuan
C) Yen
D) Dollar
✅ Answer: C) Yen

7. Who is known as the father of the Indian Constitution?
A) Jawaharlal Nehru
B) Mahatma Gandhi
C) B.R. Ambedkar
D) Rajendra Prasad
✅ Answer: C) B.R. Ambedkar

8. Which gas is most abundant in the Earth’s atmosphere?
A) Oxygen
B) Carbon Dioxide
C) Nitrogen
D) Hydrogen
✅ Answer: C) Nitrogen

9. The headquarters of UNESCO is located in:
A) Geneva
B) New York
C) Paris
D) London
✅ Answer: C) Paris

10. Which Indian state has the longest coastline?
A) Maharashtra
B) Kerala
C) Tamil Nadu
D) Gujarat
✅ Answer: D) Gujarat

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11. Which planet is known as the ‘Red Planet’?
A) Venus
B) Mars
C) Jupiter
D) Saturn
✅ Answer: B) Mars

12. Who invented the telephone?
A) Thomas Edison
B) Alexander Graham Bell
C) Nikola Tesla
D) James Watt
✅ Answer: B) Alexander Graham Bell

13. Which is the smallest state in India by area?
A) Goa
B) Sikkim
C) Tripura
D) Manipur
✅ Answer: A) Goa

14. What is the full form of RBI?
A) Reserve Bank of India
B) Royal Bank of India
C) Regional Bank of India
D) Rural Bank of India
✅ Answer: A) Reserve Bank of India

15. Which day is celebrated as World Environment Day?
A) June 1
B) June 3
C) June 5
D) June 7
✅ Answer: C) June 5

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Historical Monuments GK Questions for CMAT 2026

16. Which monument is also called ‘Amba Vilas’?
A) Victoria Memorial
B) Hawa Mahal
C) Mysore Palace
D) Charminar
✅ Answer: C) Mysore Palace 

17. Who built the Taj Mahal?
A) Shah Jahan
B) Akbar
C) Aurangzeb
D) Babur
✅ Answer: A) Shah Jahan 

18. Buland Darwaza is located at:
A) Agra
B) Fatehpur Sikri
C) Jaipur
D) Jodhpur
✅ Answer: B) Fatehpur Sikri 

19. At 73 metres, the world’s tallest rubble masonry minaret is:
A) Qutb Minar
B) Leaning Tower of Pisa
C) Big Ben
D) Sri Ranganathaswamy
✅ Answer: A) Qutb Minar 

20. Which temple complex is shaped like a gigantic chariot?
A) Meenakshi Temple
B) Konark Sun Temple
C) Brihadisvara Temple
D) Mahabodhi Temple
✅ Answer: B) Konark Sun Temple 

21. In which year did India’s Constitution come into force?
A) 1947
B) 1949
C) 1950
D) 1951
✅ Answer: C) 1950 

22. The Jallianwala Bagh massacre took place on:
A) 13th April 1919
B) 19th April 1919
C) 14th April 1920
D) 19th April 1913
✅ Answer: A) 13th April 1919 

23. Where did Jawaharlal Nehru declare Poorna Swaraj?
A) Lahore
B) Surat
C) Belgaum
D) Tripuri
✅ Answer: A) Lahore 

24. Ashoka’s Rock Edicts at Jaugada are in:
A) Odisha
B) Gujarat
C) Uttar Pradesh
D) Andhra Pradesh
✅ Answer: A) Odisha 

25. The archaeological site of Surkotada is in:
A) Gujarat
B) Rajasthan
C) Haryana
D) Karnataka
✅ Answer: A) Gujarat 

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CMAT GK Questions on Geography

26. Which state is the highest producer of coffee in India?
A) Kerala
B) Assam
C) Tamil Nadu
D) Karnataka
✅ Answer: D) Karnataka 

27. The longest river in India is:
A) Ganga
B) Brahmaputra
C) Indus
D) Godavari
✅ Answer: A) Ganga 

28. Mount Kilimanjaro is located in:
A) Kenya
B) Tanzania
C) Ethiopia
D) Uganda
✅ Answer: B) Tanzania 

29. The Great Barrier Reef is off the coast of:
A) India
B) South Africa
C) Australia
D) Brazil
✅ Answer: C) Australia 

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30. Which of these is the deepest ocean trench?
A) Mariana Trench
B) Tonga Trench
C) Philippine Trench
D) Java Trench
✅ Answer: A) Mariana Trench 

31. Which continent is known as the “Dark Continent”?
A) Asia
B) Africa
C) South America
D) Australia
✅ Answer: B) Africa

32. The Tropic of Cancer passes through how many Indian states?
A) 6
B) 7
C) 8
D) 9
✅ Answer: C) 8

33. Which is the largest desert in the world?
A) Sahara
B) Gobi
C) Thar
D) Kalahari
✅ Answer: A) Sahara

34. Which river is known as the “Sorrow of Bengal”?
A) Ganga
B) Damodar
C) Hooghly
D) Brahmaputra
✅ Answer: B) Damodar

35. Which country has the maximum number of time zones?
A) Russia
B) USA
C) France
D) China
✅ Answer: C) France

History GK Questions for CMAT

36. Who was the first Governor-General of independent India?
A) Lord Mountbatten
B) C. Rajagopalachari
C) Jawaharlal Nehru
D) Rajendra Prasad
✅ Answer: A) Lord Mountbatten

37. The Indus Valley Civilization belonged to which age?
A) Stone Age
B) Bronze Age
C) Iron Age
D) Copper Age
✅ Answer: B) Bronze Age

38. Who wrote the book ‘Arthashastra’?
A) Kalidasa
B) Chanakya
C) Banabhatta
D) Tulsidas
✅ Answer: B) Chanakya

39. The Non-Cooperation Movement was launched in which year?
A) 1917
B) 1919
C) 1920
D) 1922
✅ Answer: C) 1920

40. Who was known as the “Iron Man of India”?
A) Jawaharlal Nehru
B) Subhash Chandra Bose
C) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
D) B.R. Ambedkar
✅ Answer: C) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

Historical Monuments GK Questions for CMAT 2026

41. Hampi is located in which Indian state?
A) Tamil Nadu
B) Andhra Pradesh
C) Karnataka
D) Telangana
✅ Answer: C) Karnataka

42. Which monument is known as the ‘Symbol of Love’?
A) Qutub Minar
B) Taj Mahal
C) India Gate
D) Gateway of India
✅ Answer: B) Taj Mahal

43. The Ajanta Caves are famous for:
A) Rock-cut architecture
B) Buddhist paintings
C) Jain sculptures
D) Hindu temples
✅ Answer: B) Buddhist paintings

44. Which fort is known as the ‘Golden Fort’?
A) Amer Fort
B) Red Fort
C) Jaisalmer Fort
D) Gwalior Fort
✅ Answer: C) Jaisalmer Fort

45. Charminar is located in:
A) Delhi
B) Hyderabad
C) Lucknow
D) Bhopal
✅ Answer: B) Hyderabad

Sports GK Questions for CMAT

46. Who won the women’s individual compound archery gold at the 19th Asian Games?
A) Jyothi Surekha Vennam
B) Deepika Kumari
C) Atanu Das
D) Abhishek Verma
✅ Answer: A) Jyothi Surekha Vennam 

47. Which country hosted the 19th Asian Games?
A) Japan
B) China
C) South Korea
D) India
✅ Answer: B) China 

48. Who holds the record for most ODI sixes?
A) Shahid Afridi
B) Chris Gayle
C) Rohit Sharma
D) AB de Villiers
✅ Answer: C) Rohit Sharma 

49. What sport did Alastair Cook retire from?
A) Cricket
B) Football
C) Tennis
D) Golf
✅ Answer: A) Cricket 

50. Who defeated Magnus Carlsen in the Qatar Masters?
A) Karthikeyan Murali
B) Vishwanathan Anand
C) Hikaru Nakamura
D) Fabiano Caruana
✅ Answer: A) Karthikeyan Murali 

How Many GK Questions Are Asked in the CMAT Exam?

In CMAT, the General Awareness section consists of 20 questions, each carrying 4 marks, making it a total of 80 marks.

• Negative marking applies
• Difficulty level is usually easy to moderate
• Many questions are repeated conceptually every year

This means even 50–60% accuracy in CMAT GK questions can create a noticeable score advantage.

Are CMAT GK Questions Mostly Static or Current Affairs?

A common myth is that CMAT GK is dominated by current affairs. In reality, most CMAT GK Questions are static.

Approximate weightage:

• 70–80% Static GK
• 20–30% Current Affairs

This makes CMAT GK much easier than exams like UPSC or Banking, as static GK can be revised multiple times and retained longer.

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How Should I Prepare CMAT GK Questions Topic-Wise?

Preparation Area	What to Do for CMAT GK Questions	Key Tips
Understand CMAT GK Pattern	Know that most CMAT GK Questions are static and factual in nature. Focus on predictable topics instead of random GK.	70–80% questions are static
Identify High-Weightage Topics	Start with History, Geography, Monuments, Sports, and Mixed Static GK.	Prioritise topics with repeated questions
History GK Preparation	Study Freedom Movement, important leaders, ancient & medieval India. Practice MCQs regularly.	History is one of the most scoring CMAT GK areas
Geography GK Preparation	Cover rivers, deserts, continents, countries, capitals, and Indian geography basics.	Focus on direct, fact-based questions
Historical Monuments & Culture	Learn locations, builders, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and famous temples, forts, and caves.	Low effort, high scoring topic
Sports GK Preparation	Revise famous sports personalities, tournaments, awards, and nicknames.	No deep sports knowledge required
Daily GK Practice	Solve 10–15 CMAT GK Questions daily with options and answers.	Consistency matters more than volume
Use CMAT GK Questions PDF	Revise topic-wise PDFs for faster learning and last-minute revision.	Ideal for offline and quick revision
Revision Strategy	Revisit topics weekly, reattempt wrong questions, and maintain short notes.	Revision is more important than memorising
Avoid Common Mistakes	Avoid random current affairs, last-minute new topics, and blind guessing.	Smart preparation beats heavy preparation

Conclusion

If done correctly, CMAT GK Questions can become your easiest scoring section. Topic-wise preparation, regular practice, and consistent revision are all you need to score well.