Test Preparation

General Knowledge MCQs with Answers

General Knowledge is part of almost every recruitment test in Pakistan, from PPSC and FPSC to NTS, OTS and PTS. Practice MCQs on world facts, science, history, geography and everyday awareness, check your score instantly, and improve before the real exam.

Take a timed General Knowledge quiz: Free account required to save your score.

Q221. Which mountain range separates Europe from Asia?

  1. Alps
  2. Caucasus
  3. Carpathians
  4. Ural Mountains
Show answer and explanation

Correct answer: D. Ural Mountains

The Urals form the traditional boundary between Europe and Asia.

Q222. Who composed the music of Pakistan's national anthem?

  1. Master Ghulam Haider
  2. Ahmed G. Chagla
  3. Khursheed Anwar
  4. Nisar Bazmi
Show answer and explanation

Correct answer: B. Ahmed G. Chagla

Ahmed Ghulam Ali Chagla composed the tune.

Q223. Which country won the 2022 FIFA World Cup?

  1. Croatia
  2. Argentina
  3. France
  4. Brazil
Show answer and explanation

Correct answer: B. Argentina

Argentina beat France on penalties in the final.

Q224. Which country is known as the Land of the Rising Sun?

  1. China
  2. Japan
  3. Korea
  4. Thailand
Show answer and explanation

Correct answer: B. Japan

Japan is called Nippon, the Land of the Rising Sun.

Q225. What does IAEA stand for?

  1. International Arms Export Agency
  2. Inter-Asian Energy Alliance
  3. International Atomic Energy Agency
  4. International Aviation Energy Authority
Show answer and explanation

Correct answer: C. International Atomic Energy Agency

IAEA promotes peaceful use of nuclear energy.

Q226. Who is known as Boom Boom?

  1. Younis Khan
  2. Shahid Afridi
  3. Misbah-ul-Haq
  4. Saeed Anwar
Show answer and explanation

Correct answer: B. Shahid Afridi

Shahid Afridi is called Boom Boom for his big hitting.

Q227. Where is the headquarters of OPEC?

  1. Vienna
  2. Geneva
  3. Riyadh
  4. Doha
Show answer and explanation

Correct answer: A. Vienna

OPEC is headquartered in Vienna.

Q228. In which year did the Soviet Union dissolve?

  1. 1989
  2. 1985
  3. 1999
  4. 1991
Show answer and explanation

Correct answer: D. 1991

The USSR dissolved in December 1991.

Q229. Who was the first man to travel in space?

  1. Neil Armstrong
  2. Alan Shepard
  3. Buzz Aldrin
  4. Yuri Gagarin
Show answer and explanation

Correct answer: D. Yuri Gagarin

Gagarin orbited Earth on 12 April 1961.

Q230. What is the term of a UN Secretary-General?

  1. 6 years
  2. 7 years
  3. 5 years (renewable)
  4. 4 years
Show answer and explanation

Correct answer: C. 5 years (renewable)

The Secretary-General serves five-year terms.

General Knowledge MCQs by exam

Other subjects

Looking for a job? Apply while you prepare: browse the latest government and private jobs on PK JOBs Hub.