General Knowledge MCQs For One Paper Exam

1. Bering Strait separated Russia from?
   • Answer: The Bering Strait separates Russia (Siberia) and the USA (Alaska), connecting the Arctic Ocean and Bering Sea. About 82 km wide, it contains the Diomede Islands and was a migration route during the Ice Age.
2. Opium War was fought between China and?
   • Answer: The Opium Wars were fought between China and Britain (1839-1842, 1856-1860) over the opium trade, leading to China’s defeat and territorial concessions.
3. International Date Line passes through?
   • Answer: (A) Bering Strait
   • Yes, the correct answer is:(A) Bering StraitThe International Date Line (IDL) roughly follows the 180° longitude and passes through the Bering Strait, between Russia and Alaska, before zigzagging through the Pacific Ocean to avoid splitting countries.
4. Shortest day in Australia will be on?
   • Answer: (D) 21 June
   • The shortest day in Australia occurs on the Winter Solstice, which falls on June 21 or 22 each year. On this day, the Southern Hemisphere is tilted farthest from the Sun, resulting in the least daylight hours.
5. Name of atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima in 1945?
   • Answer: (A) Little Boy
   • The atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima on August 6, 1945, was called “Little Boy.”
   • The atomic bomb dropped on Nagasaki was called “Fat Man,” and it was detonated on August 9, 1945.
6. The Treaty of Sevres was signed in?
   • Answer: (C) 1920
   • The Treaty of Sèvres was signed on August 10, 1920.
   • The Treaty of Sèvres (August 10, 1920) aimed to dismantle the Ottoman Empire but was later replaced by the Treaty of Lausanne (1923) after Turkish resistance.
   • The Treaty of Lausanne (1923) replaced the Treaty of Sèvres, recognizing Turkey’s sovereignty and defining its modern borders.
7. Mustafa Kamal Pasha abolished the Khilafat in?
   • Answer: (B) 1924
   • Mustafa Kemal Pasha abolished the Khilafat on March 3, 1924.
8. “We the people of United Nations” are the opening words of which historical document?
   • Answer: (C) UN Charter
   • “We the peoples of the United Nations” are the opening words of the United Nations Charter, signed on June 26, 1945.
9. Koh-e-Judi is located in?
   • Answer: (B) Turkey
   • Koh-e-Judi is located in Turkey, near the border with Iraq.
10. Koh-e-Toor is in?

• Answer: (A) Sinaí
• Koh-e-Toor (Mount Sinai) is located in Egypt, in the Sinai Peninsula.

11. The name of Ceylon changed into Sri Lanka in?

• Answer: (B) 1972
• The name Ceylon was officially changed to Sri Lanka on May 22, 1972.

12. One yard is equal to how many meters?

• Answer: (C) 0.914 m
• One yard is equal to 3 feet or 36 inches or 0.9144 meters.

13. 1 BTU is equal to how many joules?

• Answer: (C) 1055
• 1 BTU (British Thermal Unit) = 1055 joules (approximately).

14. One gram of gold is equal to how many milligrams?

• Answer: 1000 mg

15. Adam’s Peak is located in?

• Answer: (C) Sri Lanka

16. One inch is equal to? 2.54 cm
17. 24-carat gold is 99.9% pure gold, without any mixed metals.
18. 21-carat gold contains 87.5% pure gold and 12.5% other metals like copper or silver.
19. An alloy of lead and tin is used in electric fuses due to its low melting point.
20. Babylon was an ancient Mesopotamian city, famous for the Hanging Gardens and the Code of Hammurabi.
21. The ancient city of Babylon is now located in present-day Iraq, near the city of Hillah.

17. 5x – 15 = 50, find X?

• Answer: (C) 13

18. Oldest inhabited city in the world?

• Answer: (A) Jericho
• The oldest continuously inhabited city in the world is believed to be Jericho, located in the West Bank, Palestine, with evidence of settlement dating back over 11,000 years.

19. The Cultural Center of Gandhara Civilization was?

• Answer: (D) Taxila

20. Oldest monarchy is in?

• Answer: (C) Japan

21. Father of Homeopathy is?

• Answer: (A) Samuel Hahnemann

22. The book ‘Wealth of Nations’ was written by?

• Answer: (C) Adam Smith

23. Communist Manifesto was originally published in which language?

• Answer: (D) German
• The Communist Manifesto was originally published in German in 1848.

24. The famous incident of Boston Tea Party took place in?

• Answer: (C) 1773
• The Boston Tea Party took place on December 16, 1773, in Boston, Massachusetts, USA.

25. Ahmad Khan Kharal, the famous character of the War of Independence, belonged to?

• Answer: (A) Gogera
• Ahmad Khan Kharal was a prominent freedom fighter in the War of Independence (1857) and belonged to Gugera, District Okara, Punjab (present-day Pakistan).

26. Faiz Ahmad Faiz was imprisoned for his alleged involvement in?

• Answer: Faiz Ahmad Faiz was imprisoned in 1951 for his alleged involvement in the Rawalpindi Conspiracy Case, a suspected coup attempt against the government of Liaquat Ali Khan.

27. ‘Pride and Prejudice’ was written by?

• Answer: Jane Austen

28. Cholera is caused by?

• Answer:  Bacteria

29. Which of the following diseases is not caused by a virus?

• Answer: Typhoid

30. Another name for Vitamin C is?

• Answer: Ascorbic Acid

31. Which is used as a moderator in atomic reactors?
32. Graphite and heavy water (D₂O) are commonly used as moderators in atomic reactors.
33. Moderators, such as graphite, heavy water (D₂O), or beryllium, are used to slow down neutrons to sustain the nuclear chain reaction effectively.

32. Guava is a rich source of?

• Answer: Vitamin C

33. ‘Conversations with Myself’ was written by?

• Answer:  Nelson Mandela

34. Diameter of Jupiter is how many times Earth’s diameter?

• Answer:  11 times
• The diameter of Jupiter is approximately 11.2 times the diameter of Earth.
  • Jupiter’s diameter: 139,820 km
  • Earth’s diameter: 12,742 km.

35. Which is the hottest planet in the Solar System?

• Answer: Venus
• The hottest planet in the Solar System is Venus.Even though Mercury is closer to the Sun, Venus has a thick atmosphere of carbon dioxide that traps heat through the greenhouse effect, making its surface temperature reach up to 475°C (900°F).

36. Who was the inventor of the printing press?

• Answer: Johannes Gutenberg.
• The printing press was invented by Johannes Gutenberg in the 15th century (around 1440). His invention revolutionized the spread of knowledge by making books more accessible and affordable.

37. Plato was?

• Answer:  Teacher
• Plato was a Greek philosopher (427–347 BCE), a student of Socrates, and the teacher of Aristotle. He founded the Academy in Athens, one of the first institutions of higher learning in the Western world. His famous works include The Republic, The Allegory of the Cave, and The Theory of Forms.

38. The Jallianwala Massacre took place in?

• Answer:  April 1919

39. Jallianwala Bagh is located in?

• Answer:  Amritsar
• The Jallianwala Bagh Massacre took place on April 13, 1919, in Amritsar, India. British troops, led by General Reginald Dyer, fired on a large, unarmed crowd gathered for a peaceful protest against the Rowlatt Act.More than 1,000 people were killed, and many were injured. This brutal act fueled the Indian independence movement against British rule.
• The Rowlatt Act (1919) allowed the British to arrest and detain people without trial, censor the press, and suppress political movements. It led to widespread protests, including Gandhi’s movement and the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre.
• Rowlatt Act aimed at suppressing Revolutiontionary activities across India.

40. First Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to?

• Answer: Roentgen
• The first Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen in 1901 for his discovery of X-rays.

41. Which of the following is an ancient wonder?

• Answer: Lighthouse of Alexandria.
• The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World include:
  1. Great Pyramid of Giza (Egypt) – The only surviving wonder.
  2. Hanging Gardens of Babylon (Iraq) – Existence debated.
  3. Statue of Zeus at Olympia (Greece).
  4. Temple of Artemis at Ephesus (Turkey).
  5. Mausoleum at Halicarnassus (Turkey).
  6. Colossus of Rhodes (Greece).
  7. Lighthouse of Alexandria (Egypt).

42. If X = 28 and Y = 51, then (X + Y) + (X – Y) =?

• Answer: 56

Part 1

1. Euro (€) is the currency of:
   (C) Italy.
2. The Euro (€) is the currency of the Eurozone, which includes 19 EU countries like Germany, France, Spain, and Italy.
3. The European Union (EU) is a political and economic union of 27 European countries that work together on issues like trade, law, and security. It promotes economic cooperation, free movement of people, goods, and services, and maintains a common currency, the Euro, in some member states.
4. If A completes a job in 20 minutes and B in 30 minutes, how much time will they take together?
   (D) 12 minutes
5. Which of the following districts of Balochistan contains huge deposits of Copper?
   Chaghi
6. The district of Chagai in Balochistan contains huge deposits of copper, particularly in the Reko Diq area, which is known for its significant copper and gold reserves.
7. Kachura Lake is situated in
   (C) Baltistan
8. Kachura Lake is situated in the Skardu District of Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. It is known for its scenic beauty and crystal-clear water.
9. Patella is present in:
   (C) Knee
10. The patella is present in the knee. It is commonly known as the kneecap and is a triangular bone that protects and maintains the knee joint.
11. Working boundary is a boundary between: Pakistan and India. 
12. In Pakistan, the working boundary refers to the de facto line of control between Pakistan and India in the Sialkot sector, which is not an internationally recognized border but is used for administrative and practical purposes. It is often subject to military skirmishes and disputes.
13. The Line of Control (LoC) is the formal boundary between Pakistan and India in Kashmir, while the Working Boundary is an informal boundary in areas like Sialkot, not internationally recognized.
14. The United Nations Commission for India and Pakistan (UNCIP) was established in 1948 following the first Kashmir war, with the mandate to supervise the ceasefire and assist in resolving the Kashmir conflict.
15. What does RAM stand for in a computer?
    (B) Random Access Memory
16. RAM (Random Access Memory) is temporary, volatile memory used by the computer to store data that is actively being used or processed. It is erased when the system is turned off.
17. ROM (Read-Only Memory) is permanent, non-volatile memory that stores essential instructions for the computer’s startup and functions, even when the system is powered off.
18. URL is an abbreviation of:
    (D) Uniform Resource Locator
19. Wife of Bill Gates, CEO of the Gates Foundation, is:
    (B) Melinda
20. The length of Siachen Glacier is 76kms. 
21. The length of the Siachen Glacier is approximately 76 kilometers (47 miles). It is located in the Karakoram Range of the Himalayas, and it is one of the largest glaciers outside the polar regions.
22. Persecution of Rohingya Muslims is in which state?
    (B) Rakhine
23. The persecution of Rohingya Muslims primarily occurs in the Rakhine State of Myanmar (formerly Burma).
24. KHAD is the intelligence agency of:
    (B) Afghanistan
25. KHAD (Khademat-e-Amanat-e-Dawlat) was the intelligence agency of Afghanistan during the Soviet-backed government from 1979 to 1992. It was later renamed the National Directorate of Security (NDS) after the fall of the Soviet-backed regime.
26. The National Bird of Pakistan is:
    (B) Chakor
27. Aab-e-Hayaat was written by:
    (A) Muhammad Hussain Azad
28. Silicon Valley is located in:
    (C) Californium
29. The only Hindu State in the world is:
30. (D) Nepal
31. The Nobel Prize for Economics was introduced in:
32. 1968.
33. Malabar is the old name of:
    (B) Madras
34. If a person swings from normal to extreme behavior, they may have:
    (C) Bipolar Disorder
35. The novel War and Peace was written by:
    (A) Leo Tolstoy
36. The most powerful hurricane to hit the Caribbean in September 2017 was:
    (C) Irma speed 185mph.
37. Neutron was discovered by:
    (D) James Chadwick in 1932. 
38. Proton was discovered by Ernest Rutherford in 1917 through gold foil experiment.
39. Electron was discovered by J.J. Thomson in 1897 through cathode ray experiment.
40. Neutron was discovered by James Chadwick in 1932 through beryllium foil experiment.
41. Which process releases oxygen in plants?
    (B) Photosynthesis
42. “Al-Tuhfat ul-Baqiya” was written by Al-Biruni in 1000 AD. It is a historical and chronological work on ancient nations and their calendars.
    
43. An example of a hereditary disease is:
    (B) Hemophilia
44. Examples of hereditary diseases: Hemophilia, Thalassemia, Cystic Fibrosis, Sickle Cell Anemia, Huntington’s Disease, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Down Syndrome, Color Blindness, Tay-Sachs Disease, and Albinism.
45. The shape of the Milky Way Galaxy is barred Spiral.
46. The shape of the Andromeda Galaxy is a barred spiral.
47. A neutron star is a dense, collapsed core of a massive star formed after a supernova explosion.
48. The number of members in the first constituent assembly was increased from 69 to 79 in 1947.
49. The height of K2 is 8611 meters.
50. Before the partition of India in 1947, how many princely states existed? 562
51. If you have Caries, which doctor should be consulted?
    (C) Dentist
52. The average weight of a human heart is:
    (B) 300 gm
53. Sharm el-Sheikh is the name of an:
    (D) Egyptian seaport
54. LNG stands for:
    (A) Liquefied Natural Gas
55. The Statue of Liberty was presented by:
    (C) France
56. The British Government announced the annulment of the Partition of Bengal in:
    1911
57. Eastern Bengal to Muslims whereas Western Bengal to Hindus.
58. Swadeshi Movement and protests against the partition. It was about boycotting British goods.
59. In 1911, capital was also shifted from Calcutta to Delhi.

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37. Acoustics is the science of:
    (C) Sound
38. The art of breeding silkworms and producing silk is called:
    (B) Sericulture
39. The study of maps and features of the universe is called:
    (D) Cartography
40. Scientific study and measurement of behavior is called:
    (B) Psychology
41. Etymology refers to the study of:
    (B) Words
42. Pediatrics is related to:
    (A) Children
43. The shape of the Milky Way Galaxy is:
    (B) Spiral
44. The coldest planet of the Solar System is:
    (B) Neptune
45. Which planet has the maximum number of satellites?
    (D) Jupiter
46. The first artificial satellite was launched by:
    (B) Russia
47. The first astronaut to land on the moon was:
    (D) Neil Armstrong
48. The theory stating that new matter is always created to fill space left by the universe is called:
    (B) Steady State Theory
49. The velocity of sound in air is:
    (C) 331 m/s
50. Acceleration due to gravity is:
    (B) 32 feet/s²

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51. A rocket needs this speed to escape from Earth’s gravity:
    (A) 22 miles per second
52. Sunlight is composed of:
    (B) 7 colors
53. The rarest gas in the air is:
    (D) Oxygen
54. Minor objects in irregular shapes orbiting the sun are called:
    (B) Asteroids
55. The lowest zone of the atmosphere is called:
    (D) Troposphere
56. The celestial body that affects tides in oceans is:
    (B) Moon
57. The outer surface of the sun is called:
    (C) Chromosphere
58. The sun’s diameter is approximately:
    (C) 1.4 million km
59. The largest planet in the Solar System is:
    (B) Jupiter
60. The continuous movement of continents is called:
    (B) Drift
61. The layer of atmosphere in which we live is called:
    (A) Troposphere
62. The study of fingerprints is called:
    (B) Dactylography
63. Which type of rocks make Earth’s crust?
    (D) All of these
64. The area in the desert with sufficient water for plants is called:
    (B) Oasis
65. Plate tectonics theory explains the movement of:
    (C) Continents
66. Which chemical element has properties of both metals and non-metals?
    (A) Metalloid
67. Sputnik 1, the first artificial Earth satellite, was launched by Russia.
68. Sputnik 1, the first artificial Earth satellite, was launched by the USSR on October 4, 1957.

Biology & Health

47. Which tube extends from mouth to anus?
    Alimentary canal
48. Where is the bile stored and intermittently released into the small intestine to aid digestion?
     Gall Bladder
49. Bile is stored in the gallbladder and is intermittently released into the small intestine (duodenum) to aid in digestion, especially in the breakdown of fats.
50. Blood circulates in which parts of the body?
    (D) All of these (Veins, Arteries, Capillaries)
51. Which blood group is a Universal Donor?
    (D) Group O negative
52. Blood group O-negative (O−) is the universal donor, as it can be transfused to patients of any blood type.
53. Blood group AB-positive (AB+) is the universal recipient, as individuals with this blood type can receive blood from all other blood groups.
54. Which part of the brain contains centers for the control of respiration, heartbeat, and blood pressure?
    (A) Medulla Oblongata
55. The medulla oblongata, located in the brainstem, contains centers for the control of respiration, heartbeat, and blood pressure.
56. The structure in a cell which contains the genes is called:
    (D) Chromosome
57. A chromosome has the following main parts:
    1. Chromatid – Each chromosome has two identical chromatids (sister chromatids) joined together.
    2. Centromere – The central region where sister chromatids are attached.
    3. Telomere – The ends of the chromosome that protect it from damage.
    4. Arm – The chromosome is divided into a short arm (p arm) and a long arm (q arm).
    5. Chromatin – The DNA-protein complex that makes up the chromosome.

    These parts of a Chromosome help in cell division, genetic information storage, and inheritance.

58. Transcription is the process of copying DNA into mRNA for protein synthesis.
59. Transcription is the biological process in which the genetic information from DNA is copied into messenger RNA (mRNA). This mRNA then carries the instructions to the ribosome for protein synthesis.
    • Produces mRNA, which is later translated into a protein.

    It is the first step in gene expression.

60. Enzyme RNA polymerase facilitates the process of Transcription.
61. Transcription occurs in the nucleus (in eukaryotes).
62. Who coined the term ‘Gene’?
    Wilhelm Johannsen
63. The term “Gene” was coined by Wilhelm Johannsen in 1909.
64. Vitamin A is essential for:
    (D) All of these (Growth, Preventing night blindness, Healthy epithelial tissue)
65. Vitamin A is essential for vision, immunity, skin health, and growth.
66. Which vitamin prevents hemorrhaging? Vitamin K
67. Vitamin K prevents hemorrhaging by aiding in blood clotting.
68. How much blood does a normal adult person have in the body?
    (C) About 4 to 5 liters
69. Hydrochloric acid is necessary for easy digestion of:
    (D) Proteins
70. Which vitamin is provided by sunlight to the human body?
    (C) Vitamin D ✅
71. When was HIV identified?
    (C) 1983 ❌ (Correct: 1984)
72. Which disease causes difficulty in breathing?
    (A) Asthma ✅

Medical & Science

61. Which of the following is the most common form of color blindness, usually found in men?
    (A) Difficulty in distinguishing red from green
62. Red-green color blindness is the most common form of color blindness, usually found in men.
63. Disease which travels itself from place to place is called Airborne.
64. A disease that travels itself from place to place is called a “contagious disease” or “communicable disease.”
65. What is H5N1?
    Bird flue Virus
66. H5N1 is a highly infectious avian influenza virus (bird flu) that primarily affects birds but can also infect humans and animals. It is known for its high mortality rate in humans and has the potential to cause pandemics if it mutates to spread easily among people.
67. Objects having the same size, shape, and measurement are Congruent.
68. A line passing through a circle away from its center is called Chord.
69. Sum of the angles in a triangle is 180°. 

Mathematics & Geometry

67. According to the Pythagoras Theorem (When the hypotenuse is C):
    (D) c² = a² + b²
68. Two polygons are similar if:
    (C) Both A & B (All corresponding sides are proportional, all corresponding angles are equal)
69. The area of a trapezium is:
    (C) ½ (sum of parallel sides × height)
70. The volume of a sphere is:
    (A) 4/3 πr³
71. Mid-term breaking is applied to glass to strengthen it and improve its durability.
72. Mid-term breaking is applied to Quadratic equations.
73. What is the next term for the sequence 486, 162, 54, 18, 6…?
    (B) 2
74. What is 0.004 × 0.5?
    (C) 0.002

Computer Science & General Knowledge

74. In the equation of a straight line, what does the letter ‘C’ represent?
    (C) Y-intercept
75. In the equation of a straight line (y = mx + c), the letter ‘c’ represents the y-intercept, which is the point where the line crosses the y-axis.
76. When 73 is added to 89 and the amount is doubled, it gives the same result as the square of 18. What is the answer?
    (B) 162 ✅
77. Which devices accept data from outside the computer and transfer it into the CPU?
    (C) Input devices
78. Input devices transfer data into the CPU and include keyboard, mouse, scanner, microphone, joystick, webcam, and touchscreen.
79. Output devices display processed data and include monitor, printer, speaker, projector, and headphones.
80. Which shortcut key is used to insert a new slide in PowerPoint presentation?
    (B) Ctrl + M
81. Phishing scams are also called “spoofing attacks” or “email scams.”
82. Who was the inventor of the mouse?
    (A) Douglas Engelbart
83. Which is the largest hardware company of computers?
    (A) Apple. 
84. Which of the following is a conventional designation of pre-released software?
    (D) Beta
85. Beta version is a conventional designation of pre-released software.
86. Temporary storage place for information in a computer is called RAM. 
87. Temporary storage place for information in a computer is called RAM (Random Access Memory).
88. The Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) was passed in Pakistan in the year
    (D) 2016

Pakistan Affairs 

84. When was the last census held in Pakistan? 2023. Population 24 crore 14 lac. Excluding Gilgit and AJK. 
85. 2023 Census was the 6th census in Pakistan.
86. Malakand Pass connects Peshawar with Chitral district. 
87. Headquarters of the Arab League is located at: Cairo, Tehrir Square since 1945.
88. Judicial Body of the UN is called:
    (D) International Court of Justice
89. COP 22 (The 22nd Conference of the Parties of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change) was held in 2016 in:
    (B) Marrakesh city of Morocco.
90. Which country has the largest resources of crude oil ; Venezuela. (303 billion Barrels). 
91. The highest battlefield in the world is:
    (A) Siachen Glacier
92. Summer Olympics for the year 2020 were held in:
    (C) Tokyo
93. A country’s total financial obligations to the rest of the world are known as:
    (B) external debt..
94. Brexit referendum was held on:
    (C) June 23, 2016 .
95. 51.9 percent voters voted to leave EU.
96. Which political party does the US President-elect belong to?
    (B) Republican 
97. The term “Track-II Diplomacy” is used for:
    (B) Managing relations between two countries using unofficial channels.
98. Track 2 = informal non-governmental dialogues.
99. Track 3 Diplomacy = people to people contact.
100. The first of the seventeen Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) relates to:
     (C) Poverty Alleviation
101. Total SDGS are 17.
102. The largest producer of solar energy in the world is China (as of 2025) = 374 GIGWATT.
103. The center of petroleum is equal to:
     (C) Barrel
104. Barrel is a standard unit to measure trade quantities of oil.
105. 1 Barrel = 45 gallons of petroleum.
106. Which woman scientist won the Nobel Prize?
     (B) Marie Curie (1903 in Physics and in 1911 in Chemistry.
107. Claudia Goldin won Nobel Prize in economic sciences in 2023 for her work in women’s labour market outcome.
108. Hydrometer is used to measure:
     (B) Specific gravity of a liquid or density of a liquid. 

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