Smart Kid General Knowledge Olympiad 
“Liberty cannot be preserved without General Knowledge among the people”
- John Adams
Edition
17th
Class 1 to 10
About
Smart Kid General Knowledge Olympiad (SKGKO)
The SilverZone Foundation's Smart Kid General Knowledge Olympiad (SKGKO) offers students an outstanding platform to showcase their knowledge. It covers key areas like History, Geography, General Science, Current Affairs, and Sports. Held annually at national and international levels, SKGKO provides a global stage for young minds to shine.
Key Features and Benefits for Students:
- Open to students in Classes 1 to 10 from CBSE, ICSE, ICBSE, or any recognised state board in India.
- Questions challenge students to think creatively, sharpening skills for competitive exams and beyond.
- Enhances cognitive and problem-solving abilities.
- Boosts academic performance across subjects.
- Encourages a lifelong thirst for knowledge.
Overall, the Smart Kid General Knowledge Olympiad is an excellent platform for students to showcase their knowledge and learning in various disciplines. It encourages them to develop a thirst for knowledge and an enthusiasm for learning that can help them in their future academic and personal pursuits.
Sections
The question paper is class-specific and usually consists of the following sections:
(For Classes I –V)
- (i) Section-1: General Awareness
- (ii) Section-2: Scholar’s Zone
(For Classes VI –X)
- (i) Section-1: General Awareness
- (ii) Section-2: Current Affairs
- (iii) Section-3: Scholar’s Zone
Key Features of the Exam Structure
- Each class will receive a separate and class-specific question paper to ensure appropriate difficulty levels.
- All questions are objective-type (Multiple Choice Questions).
- There is no negative marking, encouraging students to attempt all questions confidently.
- The Smart Kid General Knowledge Olympiad is conducted only in English to maintain a standardised assessment format and ensure clarity in technical terminology used across all classes.
The Olympiad is held once a year and is conducted during school hours to ensure student convenience and maximum participation. Each participating school can select one of the three proposed dates for conducting the Olympiad. All dates will have separate sets of question papers, ensuring exam integrity and flexibility in scheduling.
Test Paper Structure:
The language medium is English only. The examination is being conducted for all classes from 1st to 10th with the following details:
- For Classes 1-2: There will be 25 questions, and the duration will be 40 Minutes
- For Classes 3-5: There will be 30 questions, and the duration will be 40 Minutes.
- For Classes 6-8: There will be 35 questions, and the duration will be 40 Minutes.
- For Classes 9-10: There will be 40 questions, and the duration will be 50 Minutes.
The details of the manner in which the test is to be conducted will be sent with the question papers. For classes 1st onward, OMR answer sheets will be provided.
Registration Of Students:
The Smart Kid General Knowledge Olympiad (SKGKO) prospectus, along with registration forms, is sent to all schools currently registered with the SilverZone Foundation. Please note that the printed prospectus may not reflect the most recent updates. The latest information on syllabus, exam format, levels, and prizes is always available on our official website. We recommend referring to it for accuracy.
For New Schools:
Schools not yet registered with SilverZone may request a prospectus by writing to us at info@silverzone.org. Once received, schools must return the completed registration forms by the specified deadline.
Important Note For Schools:
- Any school can become a registered centre for the Smart Kid General Knowledge (SKGKO). There is no fee required to register the school itself.
- For smooth coordination and exam feasibility, a minimum of 40 students per school is required to register for the General Knowledge Olympiad.
- For any clarification regarding exam rules, syllabus, paper pattern, or registration process, schools may write to us directly at info@silverzone.org
Marking Scheme and Syllabus
The tentative chapter-wise marking Scheme will help students to perform better in SilverZone Olympiads. The actual marks distribution may differ depending on the prerogative of the authors/selectors/paper setters concerned.
General Awareness
Chapters
- Important day
- Means of transport
- Means of communication
- Buildings and monuments
- Family and relation
- Our surroundings & helpers
- Places of worship
- Animals
- Vegetables
- Fruits
- Flowers
- Body parts and sense organs
- Food
- Religious
- National and family festivals
Identification
Chapters
- Personality
- Objects
Sports and Games
Chapters
- Indoor games & outdoor games
- Players associated with sports
Scholar’s Zone
- Scholar’s Zone
General Awareness
Chapters
- Our surroundings
- My country
- People and their profession
- Books and authors
- Important days
- Dresses of India
- India's neighbouring countries
- Plants
- Our body
- Animals-homes and sounds
- Insects
- Birds
- Universe
- Seasons
- Food
- National
- Religious and family festivals
Identification
Chapters
- Personality ( India and the world)
Sports and Games
Chapters
- Indoor games & outdoor games
- Players associated with sports
Scholar’s Zone
- Scholar’s Zone
General Awareness
Chapters
- Great moments
- Historical buildings & monuments
- Religious places
- Books and authors
- People and places of the world
- Abbreviations
- Flags of different countries
- Oceans & continents
- Current affairs
- Features of Earth
- Everyday science
- solar system
- Music and dance
- films
States & Union Territories
Chapters
- states
- Capitals & union territories (India & its neighbouring countries)
Sports and Games
Chapters
- Indoor games & outdoor games
- Players associated with sports
Scholar’s Zone
- Scholar’s Zone
General Awareness
Chapters
- Continents and oceans
- India's neighbouring countries
- Indian states & capitals
- Books and authors, great monuments
- Types of profession
- Religion
- Abbreviations
- Famous sites of the world
- Human body
- Everyday science
- inventions & inventors
- Animal family
- Our universe
- Films actor and actress
- Types of dance
Sports and Games
Chapters
- Different types of sports
- Major sporting events
- Sports-personalities
Country, capitals and currencies
Chapters
- Countries and their capitals and currencies
- Cities of the world
Scholar’s Zone
- Scholar’s Zone
General Awareness
Chapters
- Major Mountain Chains of the world
- Flags of various countries
- Dams & waterways
- Famous institutions
- Sanctuaries
- Deserts and plateaus of the world
- Religious places
- Famous buildings and monuments
- First in India & the world
- Hill stations
- Airports
- Facts about India
- Books and authors
- Abbreviations
- Current affairs
- Human body
- Everyday science
- Inventions & inventors
- Animal family
- Our universe
- Women in cinema
- Film
- Actor & actress
- Types of dance
Sports and Games
Chapters
- Major sporting events
- Sport personalities
- Terms associated with games
Country Capitals and currencies
Chapters
- Countries and their capitals and currencies
- Cities of the world
Scholar’s Zone
- Scholar’s Zone
History
Chapters
- First in India & the world
- Freedom struggle and freedom fighters of India
- History of India & the world
- First in different fields
Polity
Chapters
- Indian Constitution
- Indian politics
- Political parties
- Elections in India
Geography
Chapters
- Geographical features of India & the world
- Weather & climate
- Places of the world
- rivers
General Awareness
Chapters
- General Science
- Important dates
- Books and authors
- Abbreviations
- Sports
- Films
- Countries
- Capitals & currencies
- Highest honours of various countries
- National & international awards
- U.N.O. & its agencies
Current Affairs
Chapters
- Current Affairs
Scholar’s Zone
- Scholar’s Zone
History
Chapters
- History of India & the world
- First in India & the world
- Indian freedom struggle
- Important years
- Famous slogans
- First in different fields
Polity
Chapters
- Indian Constitution
- Indian politics
- Political parties
- Elections in India
Geography
Chapters
- Geographical features of India & the world
- Weather & climate
- Places of the world
- The universe
- National parks
General Awareness
Chapters
- General Science
- Economics
- Books and authors
- Abbreviations
- Sports
- Films
- Countries
- Capitals & currencies
- Awards and honours
- Research institutes
- International organisation
- Hill stations
Current Affairs
Chapters
- Current Affairs
Scholar’s Zone
- Scholar’s Zone
History
Chapters
- History of India & the world
- First in India & the world
- Indian freedom struggle
- Important years
- Famous slogans
- First in different fields
Polity
Chapters
- Indian Constitution
- Indian politics
- Political parties
- Elections in India
Geography
Chapters
- Geographical features of India & the world
- Weather & climate
- Places of the world
- The universe
- National parks
General Awareness
Chapters
- General Science
- Economics
- Books and authors
- Abbreviations
- Sports
- Films
- Countries
- Capitals & currencies
- Awards and honours
- Research institutes
- International organisation
- Hill stations
Current Affairs
Chapters
- Current Affairs
Scholar’s Zone
- Scholar’s Zone
History
Chapters
- History of India & the world
- First in India & the world
- Indian freedom struggle
- Important years
- Famous slogans
- First in different fields
Polity
Chapters
- Indian Constitution
- Indian politics
- Political parties
- Elections in India
Geography
Chapters
- Geographical features of India & the world
- Weather & climate
- Places of the world
- The universe
- National parks
General Awareness
Chapters
- General Science
- Economics
- Books and authors
- Abbreviations
- Sports
- Films
- Countries
- Capitals & currencies
- Awards and honours
- Research institutes
- International organisation
- Hill stations
Current Affairs
Chapters
- Current Affairs
Scholar’s Zone
- Scholar’s Zone
History
Chapters
- History of India & the world
- First in India & the world
- Indian freedom struggle
- Important years
- Famous slogans
- First in different fields
Polity
Chapters
- Indian Constitution
- Indian politics
- Political parties
- Government
- Elections in India
Geography
Chapters
- Geographical features of India & the world
- Weather & climate
- Places of the world
- The universe
- National parks
General Awareness
Chapters
- General Science
- Economics
- Books and authors
- Abbreviations
- Sports
- Films
- Countries
- Capitals & currencies
- Awards and honours
- Research institutes
- International organisation
- Hill stations
Current Affairs
Chapters
- Current Affairs
Scholar’s Zone
- Scholar’s Zone
Raw Score Calculation
The raw score is computed by multiplying each correct answer by its corresponding base marks and summing the results. In mathematical terms: Raw Score = SUM (correct answer × subsequent base Marks).
Total Marks Calculation
Total Marks are determined by adding the raw score to the sum of the weightage of correct answers. Each question carries an additional weightage, starting from .0001 and increasing incrementally (.0002, .0003, and so forth). For instance, Question No. 1 has a weightage of .0001, Question No. 2 has .0002, and so on. This weightage is utilized to resolve ties when calculating Class/Zonal/Olympiads ranks.
Rank Structure:
Class Rank
This encompasses all students from various sections/divisions of the same class within the same school.
Olympiad Rank
This encompasses all students from India and abroad belonging to the same class.
Sample Papers
Sample Question Papers
The detailed Syllabus and Sample Test Paper are provided in this website, click the following links to download the Syllabus and Sample Test Paper class wise. For Books please contact, School Coordinator or book your order online now The syllabus is being modified for year 2025-26 as advised by the Boards. Please keep visiting our website for an updated syllabus.
Prizes
International Olympiad
Rank Awards
1st Olympiad rank
The 1st International Olympiad rank holder in each class will receive a Prize of Rs.
10,000/-.
2nd Olympiad rank
The 2nd International Olympiad rank holder in each class will receive a Prize of
7,500/-.
3rd Olympiad rank
The 3rd International Olympiad rank holder in each class will receive a Prize of
5000/-.
Zonal Categorisation
Zone/State Categorisation
To streamline operations and facilitate various functions, all states and Union Territories in India, along with participating international countries, have been organized into the following zones. This categorization serves the following purposes:
Determining zone toppers for performance-based awards.
Delhi NCR, Haryana, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, J&K, Ladakh, Chandigarh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh
Maharashtra, Goa, Gujarat, Daman & Diu, Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Madhya Pradesh
West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Tripura, Sikkim, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Manipur, Chhattisgarh
Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, Telangana, Puducherry, Lakshadweep, Andhra Pradesh, Andaman & Nicobar
All countries except India
Study Material
Recommendation & Books
PREVIOUS YEAR PAPERS
COMPREHENSIVE BOOK
