117 practice MCQs on General Knowledge for PPSC / FPSC tests. Think of your answer first, then open "Show answer and explanation". These are practice questions, not official examination papers.
Q1. Which is the upper house of Pakistan's Parliament?
National Assembly
Senate
Provincial Assembly
Council of Common Interests
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Correct answer: B. Senate
The Senate is the upper house; the National Assembly is the lower house.
Q2. In which year did World War II begin?
1939
1941
1945
1914
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Correct answer: A. 1939
WWII started with the invasion of Poland in 1939.
Q3. Which country hosted the 2024 Summer Olympics?
Japan
France
Australia
USA
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Correct answer: B. France
Paris hosted the 2024 Games.
Q4. Who wrote 'Shah Nama'?
Firdausi
Rumi
Hafiz
Saadi
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Correct answer: A. Firdausi
Firdausi completed the Shahnameh around 1010.
Q5. What is the SI unit of energy?
Pascal
Joule
Watt
Newton
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Correct answer: B. Joule
The joule (J) is the unit of energy and work.
Q6. How many permanent members does the UN Security Council have?
7
5
15
10
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Correct answer: B. 5
USA, UK, France, Russia and China are permanent members.
