Q11. Which is the capital of Jordan?
- Zarqa
- Amman
- Irbid
- Aqaba
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Correct answer: B. Amman
Amman is the capital of Jordan.
NTS / PTS General Knowledge MCQs with Answers
58 practice MCQs on General Knowledge for NTS / PTS tests. Think of your answer first, then open "Show answer and explanation". These are practice questions, not official examination papers.
Q12. What is the SI unit of electrical resistance?
- Volt
- Ampere
- Ohm
- Henry
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Correct answer: C. Ohm
The ohm is the unit of resistance.
Q13. Which strait separates Asia from North America?
- Palk Strait
- Strait of Hormuz
- Bering Strait
- Strait of Gibraltar
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Correct answer: C. Bering Strait
The Bering Strait lies between Russia and Alaska.
Q14. Which is the national animal of Pakistan?
- Markhor
- Lion
- Tiger
- Snow Leopard
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Correct answer: A. Markhor
The Markhor is the national animal.
Q15. How long is a standard marathon?
- 45 km
- 50 km
- 40 km
- 42.195 km
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Correct answer: D. 42.195 km
A marathon is 42.195 km (26.2 miles).
Q16. What is the main constituent of natural gas?
- Propane
- Butane
- Methane
- Ethane
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Correct answer: C. Methane
Natural gas is mostly methane.
Q17. Which is the capital of the United Kingdom?
- Birmingham
- London
- Edinburgh
- Manchester
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Correct answer: B. London
London is the capital of the UK.
Q18. Where is the headquarters of ASEAN?
- Manila
- Singapore
- Bangkok
- Jakarta
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Correct answer: D. Jakarta
The ASEAN Secretariat is in Jakarta.
Q19. Which city was the capital of the Ottoman Empire?
- Cairo
- Baghdad
- Ankara
- Istanbul (Constantinople)
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Correct answer: D. Istanbul (Constantinople)
The Ottomans ruled from Constantinople after 1453.
Q20. What is the currency of Russia?
- Zloty
- Ruble
- Hryvnia
- Lira
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Correct answer: B. Ruble
Russia uses the ruble.
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