GENERAL KNOWLEDGE MCQs

99 Questions TextBook
1

Which nation in the world is classified as carbon negative?

A
Singapore
B
Turkey
C
Bhutan
D
Poland
2

In what year was the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) founded?

A
1970
B
1975
C
1980
D
1969
3

What is the total length of the Karakoram Highway?

A
810 miles
B
910 miles
C
710 miles
D
None of the above
4

Which is the largest gulf on Earth?

A
Persian Gulf
B
Gulf of Mexico
C
Gulf of Oman
D
Gulf of Africa
5

In which edition of the Asian Games was hockey first included?

A
1958 in Tokyo
B
1962 in Jakarta
C
1966 in Bangkok
D
1970 in Bangkok
6

When was the first International Peace Congress convened in London?

A
1564 AD
B
1843 AD
C
1845 AD
D
1545 AD
7

Where are the headquarters of the United Nations Organization (UNO) located?

A
New York, USA
B
The Hague (Netherlands)
C
Geneva
D
Switzerland
8

In what year did Germany invade France during the Second World War?

A
1941
B
1940
C
1942
D
1945
9

In which year did Georgia, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan join the UNO?

A
1991
B
1992
C
1993
D
1994
10

A fire temple serves as the place of worship for which of these religions?

A
Taoism
B
Judaism
C
Zoroastrianism (Parsi Religion)
D
Shintoism
11

On which date is the annual World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day observed?

A
May 8
B
May 18
C
June 8
D
June 18
12

After the Sahara, what is the world's second-largest desert?

A
Gobi Desert
B
Arabian Desert
C
Kalahari Desert
D
Libyan Desert
13

Who is recognized as the first Emperor of China?

A
Qin Shi Huangdi
B
Sun Yat-sen
C
Kublai Khan
D
None of the above
14

Which bird, known for its unique call, deposits its eggs in other birds' nests?

A
Cuckoo
B
Sparrow
C
Parrot
D
Hummingbird
15

Which continent encompasses the landmass surrounding the South Pole?

A
Asia
B
Africa
C
Antarctica
D
Europe
16

Which nation attracts the highest number of foreign tourists?

A
Switzerland
B
France
C
Germany
D
Australia
17

How many squares are on a standard chessboard?

A
24
B
52
C
45
D
64
18

By population, what is Australia's most populous city?

A
Sydney
B
Melbourne
C
Perth
D
None of the above
19

What is the name of the large, highly saline lake situated between Israel and Jordan?

A
Salt Lake
B
Dead Sea
C
Death Lake
D
None of the above
20

What is the largest living mammal on the planet?

A
Elephant
B
Blue Whale
C
Shark
D
Giraffe
21

In which state of the U.S. is the city of San Diego located?

A
California
B
Arizona
C
Florida
D
Virginia
22

How many white stars are featured on the national flag of the United States?

A
20
B
30
C
40
D
50
23

What are the three official languages spoken in Switzerland?

A
German, French, and Italian
B
German, French, and English
C
German, French, and Spanish
D
English, French, and Italian
24

Which country leads the world in coffee production?

A
Taiwan
B
UK
C
Brazil
D
Switzerland
25

What city serves as the capital of Queensland, Australia?

A
Brisbane
B
Brussels
C
Beijing
D
Doha
26

What is the official currency of Turkey?

A
Lira
B
Penny
C
Euro
D
Dollar
27

What is the recognized official language of Mexico?

A
Spanish
B
French
C
Italian
D
English
28

What is the total area of Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan?

A
800 sq Km
B
850 sq Km
C
900 sq Km
D
906 sq Km
29

Where is the final resting place of the Mughal Emperor Jahangir?

A
Sialkot
B
Multan
C
Lahore
D
Karachi
30

Which Swiss city hosted the headquarters of the League of Nations?

A
Brussels
B
Geneva
C
Canberra
D
None of the above
31

Which two primary colors are combined to create the color purple?

A
Red and green
B
Red and blue
C
Red and yellow
D
Red and white
32

Marble, the highly prized stone, is primarily sourced from which Pakistani province?

A
Punjab
B
Sindh
C
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
D
Balochistan
33

Where are the main headquarters of the multinational corporation Nestlé located?

A
Switzerland
B
Venice
C
Japan
D
Norway
34

What color results from mixing yellow and cyan?

A
Green
B
Red
C
Blue
D
Pink
35

Which of these countries is the largest by land area?

A
China
B
Canada
C
Russia
D
India
36

Which planet in our solar system is the largest?

A
Jupiter
B
Mercury
C
Venus
D
Earth
37

The ancient Gandhara civilization had its center in which location?

A
Kathmandu
B
Larkana
C
Quetta
D
Taxila
38

Where are the headquarters of the Pakistan Navy situated?

A
Lahore
B
Karachi
C
Islamabad
D
Rawalpindi
39

Who was the first individual to serve as the Prime Minister of Bangladesh?

A
Liaquat Ali
B
Mujibur Rahman
C
Yahya Khan
D
Tajuddin Ahmad
40

The Hindenburg Line is a boundary situated between which two countries?

A
India and China
B
Germany and Poland
C
France and Germany
D
India and Pakistan
41

Which dam is the highest in the world?

A
Hirakud Dam on the Mahanadi River, Orissa
B
Bhakra Nangal on the Sutlej River
C
The Grande Dixence Dam
D
None of the above
42

In which country is the world's largest museum located?

A
USA
B
China
C
France
D
Europe
43

Which city is considered the oldest continuously inhabited city in the world?

A
Tokyo
B
Damascus
C
Paris
D
Beijing
44

What is the driest location on Earth?

A
Death Valley (California)
B
Sahara (Africa)
C
Barmer (Rajasthan)
D
None of the above
45

Which city is famously known as the 'City of Skyscrapers'?

A
New York
B
Paris
C
Belgium
D
Chicago
46

Contrasted with hardware, what term is used for the programs that a computer executes?

A
Program
B
Software
C
Input
D
Output
47

The name of which animal originates from an Aboriginal phrase meaning 'no water'?

A
Rat
B
Snake
C
Koala
D
Lizard
48

Which living creature possesses the largest eyes?

A
Elephant
B
Kangaroo
C
Owl
D
Colossal squid
49

What are the extensive, treeless plains found in Argentina called?

A
Pampas
B
Moss
C
Lichen
D
None of the above
50

The Attock Fort was built under the rule of which emperor?

A
Jahangir
B
Aurangzeb
C
Akbar
D
None of the above
51

In which district is Manchar Lake located?

A
Swat
B
Dadu
C
Jamshoro
D
Gilgit
52

The First Opium War was a conflict between which two nations?

A
China and Britain
B
China and France
C
China and Egypt
D
China and Greece
53

Which country possesses the world's oldest continuous monarchy?

A
Turkey
B
Japan
C
Rome
D
Ireland
54

In what year did the First Anglo-Afghan War begin?

A
1838
B
1837
C
1839
D
1840
55

ITAR-TASS serves as the official news agency for which country?

A
Russia
B
China
C
India
D
Afghanistan
56

Which food item's name comes from a French term meaning 'twice-cooked'?

A
Burger
B
Pizza
C
Biscuit
D
None of the above
57

Among OPEC members, which country is the largest producer of oil?

A
Kuwait
B
Bahrain
C
Qatar
D
Saudi Arabia
58

Which nation ranks as the world's second-largest exporter of arms?

A
India
B
Russia
C
China
D
America
59

On what date was the social networking platform "Twitter" officially launched?

A
March 21, 2003
B
March 21, 2004
C
March 21, 2005
D
March 21, 2006
60

What is the official currency of Bangladesh?

A
Lek
B
Taka
C
Shilling
D
Kyat
61

In which country was the OIC established?

A
Saudi Arabia
B
Iraq
C
Qatar
D
Morocco
62

Epsom, a town in England, is famously associated with which activity?

A
Horse racing
B
Polo
C
Shooting
D
Snooker
63

Among the following SAARC nations, which one has the highest literacy rate?

A
Bangladesh
B
Sri Lanka
C
China
D
Indonesia
64

The Soviet media theory is derived from which philosophical source?

A
Italian Fascist philosophy
B
The West's free enterprise approach
C
German ideology
D
Japanese imperialist edicts
65

What is the capital city of Saudi Arabia?

A
Makkah
B
Madina
C
Taif
D
Riyadh
66

In which year was the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) established?

A
1958
B
1960
C
1962
D
1964
67

The Thomas Cup is a trophy associated with which sport?

A
Badminton
B
Football
C
Hockey
D
None of the above
68

For which of the listed disciplines is a Nobel Prize awarded?

A
Physics and Chemistry
B
Physiology or Medicine
C
Literature, Peace, and Economics
D
All of these
69

What does the acronym FFC represent?

A
Foreign Finance Corporation
B
Film Finance Corporation
C
Federation of Football Council
D
None of the above
70

The UN's sixth main organ, the "Trusteeship Council," ceased its activities on November 1, 1994, following the independence of which territory?

A
Chad
B
Sudan
C
Palau
D
Tunisia
71

Eritrea, which joined the UN as its 182nd member in 1993, is located on which continent?

A
Asia
B
Africa
C
Europe
D
Australia
72

What is the official currency used in Qatar?

A
Dollar
B
Dinar
C
Dirham
D
Riyal
73

What international day is celebrated annually on April 7th?

A
Women’s Day
B
World Water Day
C
World Health Day
D
Human Rights Day
74

Which zodiac sign is also known as The Water Bearer?

A
Scorpio
B
Leo
C
Gemini
D
Aquarius
75

What is the capital city of Vietnam?

A
Dhaka
B
Ajman
C
Hanoi
D
None of the above
76

What global event is observed on March 22nd each year?

A
Women’s Day
B
World Water Day
C
World Health Day
D
Human Rights Day
77

The political party led by Hitler that rose to power in 1933 is known as what?

A
Labour Party
B
Nazi Party
C
Ku Klux Klan
D
Democratic Party
78

Grand Central Terminal on Park Avenue in New York holds what world distinction?

A
Largest railway station
B
Highest railway station
C
Longest railway station
D
None of the above
79

How many principal organs does the United Nations comprise?

A
4
B
5
C
6
D
7
80

Which of the following nations withdrew from the Kyoto Protocol?

A
France
B
India
C
Canada
D
China
81

What is the name of the world's largest peninsula?

A
Arabia
B
Asia
C
Africa
D
Europe
82

On what date was the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) established?

A
September 25, 1966
B
September 25, 1967
C
September 25, 1968
D
September 25, 1969
83

Which country is the world's biggest importer of arms?

A
Africa
B
Saudi Arabia
C
India
D
Bangladesh
84

Reuters is the news agency associated with which country?

A
United States
B
United Kingdom
C
France
D
Germany
85

The first human heart transplant, performed by Dr. Christiaan Barnard on Louis Washkansky, occurred in what year?

A
1968
B
1967
C
1958
D
None of the above
86

What is the height of the Eiffel Tower in feet?

A
1063
B
1067
C
1073
D
1077
87

The Delaware River is located in which country?

A
United States
B
Canada
C
China
D
United Kingdom
88

In which country is the Suez Canal located?

A
Nigeria
B
Libya
C
Egypt
D
Palestine
89

Which of the following is the oldest news agency in the world?

A
AFP
B
WAFA
C
BBC
D
CNN
90

What type of alliance is the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)?

A
Military
B
Economic
C
Regional
D
Cultural
91

On what date was the atomic bomb detonated over the city of Nagasaki?

A
August 3, 1945
B
August 6, 1945
C
August 9, 1945
D
August 12, 1945
92

When was the atomic bomb dropped on the city of Hiroshima?

A
August 3, 1945
B
August 6, 1945
C
August 9, 1945
D
August 12, 1945
93

What was the nickname of the atomic bomb used on Hiroshima?

A
Little Boy
B
Fat Boy
C
Little Man
D
Fat Man
94

Which conflict is considered the most lethal in world history?

A
World War I
B
World War II
C
Mongol Conquests
D
Taiping Rebellion
95

In which year did World War II come to an end?

A
1939
B
1941
C
1943
D
1945
96

In what year did the Second World War start?

A
1935
B
1937
C
1939
D
1941
97

What year marked the conclusion of World War I?

A
1912
B
1914
C
1916
D
1918
98

In which year did the First World War begin?

A
1912
B
1914
C
1916
D
1918
99

Who served as the very first Secretary-General of the United Nations?

A
Dag Hammarskjöld
B
Kurt Waldheim
C
U Thant
D
Trygve Lie