Q31. What is the chemical formula of water?
- H2O
- NaCl
- CO2
- O2
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Correct answer: A. H2O
Water has two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom.
PPSC / FPSC General Knowledge MCQs with Answers
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.
Q32. The Magsaysay Award is given in which region?
- Africa
- Europe
- Americas
- Asia
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Correct answer: D. Asia
It is Asia's equivalent of the Nobel Prize.
Q33. The study of birds is called what?
- Entomology
- Ornithology
- Ichthyology
- Herpetology
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Correct answer: B. Ornithology
Ornithology is the study of birds.
Q34. Which sport is Lionel Messi associated with?
- Tennis
- Football
- Basketball
- Cricket
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Correct answer: B. Football
Messi is an Argentine footballer.
Q35. Which is the largest country in South America?
- Colombia
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Peru
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Correct answer: B. Brazil
Brazil covers about half of South America.
Q36. Which is the tallest waterfall in the world?
- Iguazu Falls
- Angel Falls
- Niagara Falls
- Victoria Falls
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Correct answer: B. Angel Falls
Angel Falls in Venezuela is 979 m high.
Q37. Which is the capital of South Africa (executive)?
- Johannesburg
- Durban
- Pretoria
- Cape Town
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Correct answer: C. Pretoria
Pretoria is the executive capital; South Africa has three capitals.
Q38. Who wrote 'A Brief History of Time'?
- Isaac Asimov
- Carl Sagan
- Stephen Hawking
- Brian Greene
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Correct answer: C. Stephen Hawking
Hawking published it in 1988.
Q39. What does UNHCR deal with?
- Trade
- Health
- Education
- Refugees
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Correct answer: D. Refugees
UNHCR is the UN Refugee Agency.
Q40. Who discovered penicillin?
- Louis Pasteur
- Robert Koch
- Alexander Fleming
- Edward Jenner
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Correct answer: C. Alexander Fleming
Fleming discovered penicillin in 1928.
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