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Teaching Jobs General Knowledge MCQs with Answers

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.

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Q31. What type of mirror is used as a rear-view mirror in vehicles?

  1. Cylindrical mirror
  2. Convex mirror
  3. Concave mirror
  4. Plane mirror
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Correct answer: B. Convex mirror

Convex mirrors give a wider field of view.

Q32. Who proposed the theory of relativity?

  1. Max Planck
  2. Niels Bohr
  3. Isaac Newton
  4. Albert Einstein
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Correct answer: D. Albert Einstein

Einstein published special relativity in 1905.

Q33. 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.

Q34. 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.

Q35. 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.

Q36. Which mountain range separates Europe from Asia?

  1. Alps
  2. Caucasus
  3. Carpathians
  4. Ural Mountains
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Correct answer: D. Ural Mountains

The Urals form the traditional boundary between Europe and Asia.

Q37. Who composed the music of Pakistan's national anthem?

  1. Master Ghulam Haider
  2. Ahmed G. Chagla
  3. Khursheed Anwar
  4. Nisar Bazmi
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Correct answer: B. Ahmed G. Chagla

Ahmed Ghulam Ali Chagla composed the tune.

Q38. The Red Cross organisation was founded by whom?

  1. Henry Dunant
  2. Louis Pasteur
  3. Clara Barton
  4. Florence Nightingale
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Correct answer: A. Henry Dunant

Dunant founded the movement after the Battle of Solferino.

Q39. Which scale is used to measure earthquake magnitude (classic)?

  1. Kelvin scale
  2. Mohs scale
  3. Richter scale
  4. Beaufort scale
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Correct answer: C. Richter scale

The Richter scale measures earthquake magnitude.

Q40. On which river does Baghdad stand?

  1. Tigris
  2. Nile
  3. Euphrates
  4. Jordan
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Correct answer: A. Tigris

Baghdad lies on the Tigris.

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