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General Knowledge MCQs with Answers

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Q211. Which planet is known as the Red Planet?

  1. Mercury
  2. Jupiter
  3. Mars
  4. Venus
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Correct answer: C. Mars

Iron oxide on its surface gives Mars a red colour.

Q212. How many bones are there in an adult human body?

  1. 300
  2. 201
  3. 208
  4. 206
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Correct answer: D. 206

Adults have 206 bones.

Q213. Where is the headquarters of the World Bank?

  1. Washington, D.C.
  2. New York
  3. London
  4. Paris
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Correct answer: A. Washington, D.C.

The World Bank is based in Washington, D.C.

Q214. Which acid is present in vinegar?

  1. Acetic acid
  2. Citric acid
  3. Oxalic acid
  4. Formic acid
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Correct answer: A. Acetic acid

Vinegar contains acetic acid.

Q215. Where is Mohenjo-Daro located?

  1. Larkana, Sindh
  2. Quetta, Balochistan
  3. Sukkur, Sindh
  4. Sahiwal, Punjab
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Correct answer: A. Larkana, Sindh

Mohenjo-Daro lies near Larkana in Sindh.

Q216. What is the currency of Japan?

  1. Yuan
  2. Ringgit
  3. Won
  4. Yen
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Correct answer: D. Yen

Japan uses the yen.

Q217. What is the currency of the UAE?

  1. Dinar
  2. Riyal
  3. Rupee
  4. Dirham
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Correct answer: D. Dirham

The UAE dirham (AED).

Q218. Which country has the most time zones including overseas territories?

  1. United Kingdom
  2. France
  3. USA
  4. Russia
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Correct answer: B. France

France has 12-13 time zones due to overseas territories.

Q219. Which team won the ICC Champions Trophy in 2017?

  1. Pakistan
  2. England
  3. South Africa
  4. India
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Correct answer: A. Pakistan

Pakistan beat India in the final at The Oval.

Q220. Which war was fought between 1950 and 1953?

  1. Crimean War
  2. Gulf War
  3. Korean War
  4. Vietnam War
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Correct answer: C. Korean War

The Korean War ended with an armistice in 1953.

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