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20 Foundational General Knowledge MCQs for NTS, CSS, PMS, KPPSC, PPSC, ETEA, SPSC, BPSC, and FPSC Tests
Here are 20 foundational General Knowledge Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs). These are designed to be simple, easy to understand, and highly relevant to the standard syllabus for Pakistani competitive exams like CSS, PMS, PPSC, FPSC, NTS, and others.
1
Which is the largest continent in the world by both land area and population?
Explanation
Correct Answer: Option B
Asia covers about 30% of Earth's total land area and hosts over half of the global population.
2
What is the capital city of Australia?
Explanation
Correct Answer: Option C
Canberra was specifically built to be the capital in 1908 as a compromise between the two largest cities, Sydney and Melbourne.
3
Which is the longest river in the world?
Explanation
Correct Answer: Option B
Located in Africa, the Nile is traditionally considered the longest river in the world, spanning over 6,600 kilometers.
4
Which is the largest ocean on Earth?
Explanation
Correct Answer: Option C
The Pacific Ocean is the largest and deepest of Earth's oceanic divisions, covering more than 46% of the planet's water surface.
5
Which is the smallest country in the world by land area?
Explanation
Correct Answer: Option D
Vatican City is an independent city-state enclaved within Rome, Italy, covering an area of just 44 hectares (110 acres).
6
What is the highest mountain peak in Pakistan?
Explanation
Correct Answer: Option B
K2, located in the Karakoram range, is the highest peak in Pakistan and the second-highest in the world at 8,611 meters.
7
Who was the first Governor-General of Pakistan?
Explanation
Correct Answer: Option C
He assumed the office on August 14, 1947, immediately following the creation of Pakistan.
8
Which is the largest province of Pakistan by land area?
Explanation
Correct Answer: Option D
Balochistan is the largest province, making up roughly 44% of Pakistan's total land area, though it has the smallest population.
9
In which year did Pakistan get its first constitution?
Explanation
Correct Answer: Option B
Pakistan's first constitution was adopted on March 23, 1956, transitioning the country from a Dominion to an Islamic Republic.
10
Who is the national poet of Pakistan?
Explanation
Correct Answer: Option C
11
Which gas is most abundant in the Earth's atmosphere?
Explanation
Correct Answer: Option C
Nitrogen makes up approximately 78% of the Earth's atmosphere, while Oxygen makes up about 21%.
12
What is the boiling point of water at standard atmospheric pressure?
Explanation
Correct Answer: Option B
At sea level, water transitions from a liquid to a gas (boils) at 100 degrees Celsius or 212 degrees Fahrenheit.
13
Which planet in our solar system is known as the "Red Planet"?
Explanation
Correct Answer: Option C
Mars is called the Red Planet because iron oxide (rust) on its surface gives it a reddish appearance.
14
How many bones are there in an adult human body?
Explanation
Correct Answer: Option B
Infants are born with around 300 bones, but as they grow, many bones fuse together, resulting in 206 bones in a typical adult skeleton.
15
The Sun is classified as a ________.
Explanation
Correct Answer: Option C
16
Where are the headquarters of the United Nations (UN) located?
Explanation
Correct Answer: Option B
The UN Headquarters is situated in Manhattan, New York City, and has served as the organization's official headquarters since its completion in 1952.
17
Which is the first mosque built in Islam?
Explanation
Correct Answer: Option C
18
In which year did World War II end?
Explanation
Correct Answer: Option C
World War II began in 1939 and ended in 1945 with the formal surrender of the Axis powers (Germany and Japan).
19
How many years are there between two consecutive Summer Olympic Games?
Explanation
Correct Answer: Option C
The Summer Olympics are held every four years, a period known historically as an Olympiad.
20
What is the official currency of Japan?
Explanation
Correct Answer: Option C
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