World Countries, Cities & Capitals — Part 5: 40 MCQs with Explanations
40 exam-level world countries, cities & capitals MCQs with answers and explanations for PPSC, FPSC, CSS preparation.
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Q1 of 40
Which Nation Becomes The World’s First Country To Ban Synthetic Cannabinoids?
Correct Answer: Option D — China
Detailed Academic Explanation:
China is the correct answer to “Which Nation Becomes The World’s First Country To Ban Synthetic Cannabinoids”. Items of this type are drawn from the World Countries, Cities & Capitals — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q2 of 40
On 2nd June 2021, which country’s President arrived in Pakistan for a two-day visit?
Correct Answer: Option C — Tajikistan
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Tajikistan is the correct answer to “On 2nd June 2021, which country’s President arrived in Pakistan for a two-day visit”. Items of this type are drawn from the World Countries, Cities & Capitals — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q3 of 40
Pakistan’s first RVS (Reverse Vending Machine) for recycling plastic bottles installed in which city?
Correct Answer: Option A — Islamabad
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Islamabad is the correct answer to “Pakistan’s first RVS (Reverse Vending Machine) for recycling plastic bottles installed in which city”. Items of this type are drawn from the World Countries, Cities & Capitals — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q4 of 40
World’s first human case of H10N3 Bird Flu reported in which of the following nation?
Correct Answer: Option C — China
Detailed Academic Explanation:
China is the correct answer to “World’s first human case of H10N3 Bird Flu reported in which of the following nation”. Items of this type are drawn from the World Countries, Cities & Capitals — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q5 of 40
49th Vice President of U.S. Kamala Harris is the _________ female V.P. in the history of U.S.A.
Correct Answer: Option B — First
Detailed Academic Explanation:
49th Vice President of U.S. Kamala Harris is the First female V.P. in the history of U.S.A.
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Q6 of 40
Donald Trump was________ president of Republican party.
Correct Answer: Option D — 19th
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Donald Trump was 19th president of Republican party.
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Q7 of 40
Zhang Hong becomes first blind Asian to climb Mount Everest, He belongs to which country?
Correct Answer: Option D — China
Detailed Academic Explanation:
China is the correct answer to “Zhang Hong becomes first blind Asian to climb Mount Everest, He belongs to which country”. Items of this type are drawn from the World Countries, Cities & Capitals — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q8 of 40
Which of the following country has bought three JF-17 Thunder fighter jets from Pakistan in May 2021?
Correct Answer: Option A — Nigeria
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Nigeria is the correct answer to “Which of the following country has bought three JF-17 Thunder fighter jets from Pakistan in May 2021”. Items of this type are drawn from the World Countries, Cities & Capitals — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q9 of 40
President Joe Biden’s administration approved $735 million arms sale to which country?
Correct Answer: Option C — Israel
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Israel is the correct answer to “President Joe Biden’s administration approved $735 million arms sale to which country”. Items of this type are drawn from the World Countries, Cities & Capitals — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q10 of 40
Which country has developed the supercomputer named ‘Simorgh’?
Correct Answer: Option A — Iran
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Iran is the correct answer to “Which country has developed the supercomputer named ‘Simorgh’”. Items of this type are drawn from the World Countries, Cities & Capitals — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q11 of 40
FACT rebel group, are associated with which country?
Correct Answer: Option B — Chad
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Chad is the correct answer to “FACT rebel group, are associated with which country”. Items of this type are drawn from the World Countries, Cities & Capitals — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q12 of 40
Which country has drafted ‘Ecocide’ bill to punish acts of environmental damage?
Correct Answer: Option C — France
Detailed Academic Explanation:
France is the correct answer to “Which country has drafted ‘Ecocide’ bill to punish acts of environmental damage”. Items of this type are drawn from the World Countries, Cities & Capitals — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q13 of 40
Vjosa Osmani has been sworn as the 7th new President of which country?
Correct Answer: Option C — Kosovo
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Kosovo is the correct answer to “Vjosa Osmani has been sworn as the 7th new President of which country”. Items of this type are drawn from the World Countries, Cities & Capitals — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q14 of 40
China has signed a 25 years Strategic Cooperation Pact with which country?
Correct Answer: Option D — Iran
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Iran is the correct answer to “China has signed a 25 years Strategic Cooperation Pact with which country”. Items of this type are drawn from the World Countries, Cities & Capitals — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q15 of 40
Which nation has provided 100 tonnes of dates to the Government of Pakistan as a gift?
Correct Answer: Option C — KSA
Detailed Academic Explanation:
KSA is the correct answer to “Which nation has provided 100 tonnes of dates to the Government of Pakistan as a gift”. Items of this type are drawn from the World Countries, Cities & Capitals — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q16 of 40
Which country will built first ship tunnel?
Correct Answer: Option A — Norway
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Norway is the correct answer to “Which country will built first ship tunnel”. Items of this type are drawn from the World Countries, Cities & Capitals — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q17 of 40
When Prince Philip, Queen Elizabeth II’s husband and the longest-serving consort of any British monarch, has died at age 99?
Correct Answer: Option A — 9th April, 2021
Detailed Academic Explanation:
9th April, 2021 is the correct answer to “When Prince Philip, Queen Elizabeth II’s husband and the longest-serving consort of any British monarch, has died at age 99”. Items of this type are drawn from the World Countries, Cities & Capitals — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q18 of 40
Prince Philip, Queen Elizabeth II’s husband and the longest-serving consort of any British monarch, has died at age _________:
Correct Answer: Option A — 99
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Prince Philip, Queen Elizabeth II’s husband and the longest-serving consort of any British monarch, has died at age 99 :.
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Q19 of 40
Recently ‘lost Golden city’ is found in which country?
Correct Answer: Option B — Egypt
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Egypt is the correct answer to “Recently ‘lost Golden city’ is found in which country”. Items of this type are drawn from the World Countries, Cities & Capitals — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q20 of 40
Recently,which country was the world’s most polluted capital for the third straight year 2020.
Correct Answer: Option C — New Delhi, India
Detailed Academic Explanation:
New Delhi, India is the correct answer to “Recently,which country was the world’s most polluted capital for the third straight year 2020.”. Items of this type are drawn from the World Countries, Cities & Capitals — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q21 of 40
Recently in March 2021, North Korea ended its diplomatic relations with which of the following country
Correct Answer: Option A — MALAYSIA
Detailed Academic Explanation:
MALAYSIA is the correct answer to “Recently in March 2021, North Korea ended its diplomatic relations with which of the following country”. Items of this type are drawn from the World Countries, Cities & Capitals — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q22 of 40
After Switzerland which country proposed to ban Burka (Hijab)?
Correct Answer: Option A — Sri Lanka
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Sri Lanka is the correct answer to “After Switzerland which country proposed to ban Burka (Hijab)”. Items of this type are drawn from the World Countries, Cities & Capitals — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q23 of 40
Which country scientists just deployed a giant telescope underwater for the first time?
Correct Answer: Option A — Russian
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Russian is the correct answer to “Which country scientists just deployed a giant telescope underwater for the first time”. Items of this type are drawn from the World Countries, Cities & Capitals — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q24 of 40
Pakistan has been ranked as the _________most polluted country by IQAir global air quality report:
Correct Answer: Option A — 2nd
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Pakistan has been ranked as the 2nd most polluted country by IQAir global air quality report:.
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Q25 of 40
The 14th UN Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice took place in which city?
Correct Answer: Option B — Kyoto
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Kyoto is the correct answer to “The 14th UN Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice took place in which city”. Items of this type are drawn from the World Countries, Cities & Capitals — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q26 of 40
In which country, the world’s first baby with antibodies against the novel coronavirus is reported to be born?
Correct Answer: Option C — USA
Detailed Academic Explanation:
USA is the correct answer to “In which country, the world’s first baby with antibodies against the novel coronavirus is reported to be born”. Items of this type are drawn from the World Countries, Cities & Capitals — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q27 of 40
Which country has partnered with Australia in conducting the Worlds 1st trial on producing Hydrogen from Brown Coal?
Correct Answer: Option B — Japan
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Japan is the correct answer to “Which country has partnered with Australia in conducting the Worlds 1st trial on producing Hydrogen from Brown Coal”. Items of this type are drawn from the World Countries, Cities & Capitals — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q28 of 40
Which of the following first European country to establish an embassy in Jerusalem?
Correct Answer: Option A — Kosovo
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Kosovo is the correct answer to “Which of the following first European country to establish an embassy in Jerusalem”. Items of this type are drawn from the World Countries, Cities & Capitals — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q29 of 40
Which country recently faced a Typhoon named “Gony”?
Correct Answer: Option B — Philippine
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Philippine is the correct answer to “Which country recently faced a Typhoon named “Gony””. Items of this type are drawn from the World Countries, Cities & Capitals — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q30 of 40
The first woman elected as the President of South Korea in 2013 was__________?
Correct Answer: Option B — Park Guen Hye
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The first woman elected as the President of South Korea in 2013 was Park Guen Hye .
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Q31 of 40
Which country has released its next-generation ‘Xian’ H-20 stealth bomber?
Correct Answer: Option B — China
Detailed Academic Explanation:
China is the correct answer to “Which country has released its next-generation ‘Xian’ H-20 stealth bomber”. Items of this type are drawn from the World Countries, Cities & Capitals — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q32 of 40
Which European country has voted in favour of banning full facial coverings in public places?
Correct Answer: Option D — Switzerland
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Switzerland is the correct answer to “Which European country has voted in favour of banning full facial coverings in public places”. Items of this type are drawn from the World Countries, Cities & Capitals — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q33 of 40
Nice is a city of __________?
Correct Answer: Option D — France
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Nice is a city of France .
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Q34 of 40
Besides Indonesia which other country of the world is building its new as yet unnamed Capital Since 2015?
Correct Answer: Option B — Egypt
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Egypt is the correct answer to “Besides Indonesia which other country of the world is building its new as yet unnamed Capital Since 2015”. Items of this type are drawn from the World Countries, Cities & Capitals — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q35 of 40
Indonesia choose to shift its capital from Jakarta to jungle-covered area of eastern Borneo for its new capital due to__________?
Correct Answer: Option B — Both A & B
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Indonesia choose to shift its capital from Jakarta to jungle-covered area of eastern Borneo for its new capital due to Both A & B .
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Q36 of 40
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a bridge on connecting India with which of the following country?
Correct Answer: Option C — Bangladesh
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Bangladesh is the correct answer to “Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a bridge on connecting India with which of the following country”. Items of this type are drawn from the World Countries, Cities & Capitals — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q37 of 40
Ivory Coast’s Prime Minister Hamed Bakayoko has died of cancer at the age of 56 in which of the following country?
Correct Answer: Option A — Germany
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Germany is the correct answer to “Ivory Coast’s Prime Minister Hamed Bakayoko has died of cancer at the age of 56 in which of the following country”. Items of this type are drawn from the World Countries, Cities & Capitals — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q38 of 40
Imran Khan is the ________ Prime minister in the country’s history to seek a voluntary vote of confidence from the National Assembly:
Correct Answer: Option A — 2nd
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Imran Khan is the 2nd Prime minister in the country’s history to seek a voluntary vote of confidence from the National Assembly:.
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Q39 of 40
From which province of Pakistan all 11 senate candidates for senate election 2021 elected unopposed?
Correct Answer: Option D — Punjab
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Punjab is the correct answer to “From which province of Pakistan all 11 senate candidates for senate election 2021 elected unopposed”. Items of this type are drawn from the World Countries, Cities & Capitals — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q40 of 40
India’s private airline Indigo made an emergency landing on 2 March 2021 in which country?
Correct Answer: Option B — Pakistan
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Pakistan is the correct answer to “India’s private airline Indigo made an emergency landing on 2 March 2021 in which country”. Items of this type are drawn from the World Countries, Cities & Capitals — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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