58 practice MCQs on General Knowledge for Teaching Jobs tests. Think of your answer first, then open "Show answer and explanation". These are practice questions, not official examination papers.
Q1. Which metal is liquid at room temperature?
Zinc
Lead
Mercury
Sodium
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Correct answer: C. Mercury
Mercury is a liquid metal at room temperature.
Q2. Which is the longest mountain range on land?
Andes
Alps
Himalayas
Rockies
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Correct answer: A. Andes
The Andes stretch about 7,000 km along South America.
Q3. Which is the national flower of Pakistan?
Rose
Lotus
Jasmine
Tulip
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Correct answer: C. Jasmine
Jasmine (Chambeli) is the national flower.
Q4. In which sport is the term 'birdie' used?
Tennis
Golf
Cricket
Badminton
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Correct answer: B. Golf
A birdie is one stroke under par in golf.
Q5. What does ECO stand for?
Energy Cooperation Organization
Eastern Cooperation Organization
Economic Council Organization
Economic Cooperation Organization
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Correct answer: D. Economic Cooperation Organization
Pakistan, Iran and Turkey founded ECO's predecessor RCD.
Q6. Which is the largest island in the world?
Madagascar
Greenland
New Guinea
Borneo
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Correct answer: B. Greenland
Greenland is the largest island that is not a continent.
Q7. The Amazon rainforest is mainly located in which country?
Colombia
Brazil
Peru
Venezuela
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Correct answer: B. Brazil
About 60% of the Amazon rainforest lies in Brazil.
Q8. Who is called the father of Urdu prose?
Mirza Ghalib
Sir Syed Ahmad Khan
Muhammad Hussain Azad
Altaf Hussain Hali
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Correct answer: A. Mirza Ghalib
Ghalib's letters shaped modern Urdu prose.
Q9. Which is the largest internal organ of the human body?
Heart
Liver
Stomach
Lungs
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Correct answer: B. Liver
The liver is the largest internal organ.
Q10. Which canal connects the Mediterranean Sea with the Red Sea?