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General Knowledge MCQs with Answers

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Q61. Which is the capital of Switzerland?

  1. Zurich
  2. Bern
  3. Geneva
  4. Basel
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Correct answer: B. Bern

Bern is the federal city of Switzerland.

Q62. What is the pH value of pure water?

  1. 14
  2. 7
  3. 0
  4. 1
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Correct answer: B. 7

Pure water is neutral with pH 7.

Q63. How many planets are in the Solar System?

  1. 7
  2. 8
  3. 9
  4. 10
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Correct answer: B. 8

Pluto was reclassified as a dwarf planet in 2006.

Q64. Which strait separates Asia from North America?

  1. Palk Strait
  2. Strait of Hormuz
  3. Bering Strait
  4. Strait of Gibraltar
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Correct answer: C. Bering Strait

The Bering Strait lies between Russia and Alaska.

Q65. Which is the national animal of Pakistan?

  1. Markhor
  2. Lion
  3. Tiger
  4. Snow Leopard
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Correct answer: A. Markhor

The Markhor is the national animal.

Q66. Which gas is most abundant in Earth's atmosphere?

  1. Nitrogen
  2. Oxygen
  3. Carbon dioxide
  4. Argon
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Correct answer: A. Nitrogen

Nitrogen makes up about 78% of air.

Q67. How long is a standard marathon?

  1. 45 km
  2. 50 km
  3. 40 km
  4. 42.195 km
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Correct answer: D. 42.195 km

A marathon is 42.195 km (26.2 miles).

Q68. Which is the capital of Saudi Arabia?

  1. Makkah
  2. Jeddah
  3. Madinah
  4. Riyadh
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Correct answer: D. Riyadh

Riyadh is the capital of Saudi Arabia.

Q69. Which is the national tree of Pakistan?

  1. Banyan
  2. Neem
  3. Deodar
  4. Peepal
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Correct answer: C. Deodar

The Deodar cedar is the national tree.

Q70. Which is NOT a permanent member of the UN Security Council?

  1. Germany
  2. France
  3. Russia
  4. China
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Correct answer: A. Germany

Germany is not a permanent member.

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