General Knowledge — Mixed Practice — Part 1: 40 MCQs with Explanations
40 exam-level general knowledge — mixed practice MCQs with answers and explanations for PPSC, FPSC, NTS preparation.
40
Questions
Exam-Level
Difficulty
4
Exams Covered
60
Min Time
Exam-Level PPSC FPSC NTS CSS
Last updated: Oct 13, 2026
40
Total Practice MCQs
Instant feedback with detailed pedagogical explanations
Your progress0/40 answered
· 0 correct
(0%)
Set complete — review the explanations below, then reset and run it again for retention.
Q1 of 40
G7 was founded in ___________?
Correct Answer: Option C — 1975
Detailed Academic Explanation:
G7 was founded in 1975 .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
General Knowledge — Mixed Practice
Q2 of 40
Which Pakistani fast bowler was DSP in Police?
Correct Answer: Option D — Fazal Mahmoud
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Fazal Mahmoud is the correct answer to “Which Pakistani fast bowler was DSP in Police”. Items of this type are drawn from the General Knowledge — Mixed Practice — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
General Knowledge — Mixed Practice
Q3 of 40
California Zypher is a famous 3924 kms train route between Chicago and ___________?
Correct Answer: Option D — San Francisco
Detailed Academic Explanation:
California Zypher is a famous 3924 kms train route between Chicago and San Francisco .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
General Knowledge — Mixed Practice
Q4 of 40
The most powerful space telescope ever launched is __________?
Correct Answer: Option A — James Webb Space Telescope
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The most powerful space telescope ever launched is James Webb Space Telescope .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
General Knowledge — Mixed Practice
Q5 of 40
Mahia Peninsula is located in __________?
Correct Answer: Option D — New Zealand
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Mahia Peninsula is located in New Zealand .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
General Knowledge — Mixed Practice
Q6 of 40
Which of the following is an ethnic religion?
Correct Answer: Option B — Judaism
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Judaism is the correct answer to “Which of the following is an ethnic religion”. Items of this type are drawn from the General Knowledge — Mixed Practice — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
General Knowledge — Mixed Practice
Q7 of 40
Which one is the official language of Republic of Senegal?
Correct Answer: Option B — French
Detailed Academic Explanation:
French is the correct answer to “Which one is the official language of Republic of Senegal”. Items of this type are drawn from the General Knowledge — Mixed Practice — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
General Knowledge — Mixed Practice
Q8 of 40
How many member countries are there in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)?
Correct Answer: Option C — 9 members
Detailed Academic Explanation:
9 members is the correct answer to “How many member countries are there in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)”. Items of this type are drawn from the General Knowledge — Mixed Practice — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
General Knowledge — Mixed Practice
Q9 of 40
Interfax is the news agency of_________?
Correct Answer: Option C — Russia
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Interfax is the news agency of Russia .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
General Knowledge — Mixed Practice
Q10 of 40
The NEWGRANGE monument is located in ___________?
Correct Answer: Option C — Ireland
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The NEWGRANGE monument is located in Ireland .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
General Knowledge — Mixed Practice
Q11 of 40
Zaporizhzhia is the ___________ nuclear facility of Europe?
Correct Answer: Option A — Biggest
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Zaporizhzhia is the Biggest nuclear facility of Europe.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
General Knowledge — Mixed Practice
Q12 of 40
Which animal’s milk is black?
Correct Answer: Option A — Black Rhinoceroces
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Black Rhinoceroces is the correct answer to “Which animal’s milk is black”. Items of this type are drawn from the General Knowledge — Mixed Practice — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
General Knowledge — Mixed Practice
Q13 of 40
Lipulekh and Kalapani is disputed area between:
Correct Answer: Option C — India-Nepal
Detailed Academic Explanation:
India-Nepal is the correct answer to “Lipulekh and Kalapani is disputed area between:”. Items of this type are drawn from the General Knowledge — Mixed Practice — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
General Knowledge — Mixed Practice
Q14 of 40
What was Turkey called before 1923?
Correct Answer: Option B — The Ottoman Empire
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The Ottoman Empire is the correct answer to “What was Turkey called before 1923”. Items of this type are drawn from the General Knowledge — Mixed Practice — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
General Knowledge — Mixed Practice
Q15 of 40
Who is the founder of Wikipedia?
Correct Answer: Option C — Jimmy Wales
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Jimmy Wales is the correct answer to “Who is the founder of Wikipedia”. Items of this type are drawn from the General Knowledge — Mixed Practice — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
General Knowledge — Mixed Practice
Q16 of 40
When was HIV identified?
Correct Answer: Option A — 1983
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1983 is the correct answer to “When was HIV identified”. Items of this type are drawn from the General Knowledge — Mixed Practice — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
General Knowledge — Mixed Practice
Q17 of 40
Which strait is called tear gate?
Correct Answer: Option A — Bab el-Mandeb
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Bab el-Mandeb is the correct answer to “Which strait is called tear gate”. Items of this type are drawn from the General Knowledge — Mixed Practice — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
General Knowledge — Mixed Practice
Q18 of 40
Indian Navigation System is officially known as _____ and launched by:________?
Correct Answer: Option B — NavIC, ISRO
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Indian Navigation System is officially known as NavIC, ISRO and launched by:________.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
General Knowledge — Mixed Practice
Q19 of 40
Rawanda joined commonwealth in __________?
Correct Answer: Option A — 2009
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Rawanda joined commonwealth in 2009 .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
General Knowledge — Mixed Practice
Q20 of 40
Times square is located in _______?
Correct Answer: Option B — New York
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Times square is located in New York .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
General Knowledge — Mixed Practice
Q21 of 40
Red square is located in _______ city?
Correct Answer: Option D — Moscow
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Red square is located in Moscow city.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
General Knowledge — Mixed Practice
Q22 of 40
Which of the following is not the member of Schengen Area?
Correct Answer: Option B — United kingdom
Detailed Academic Explanation:
United kingdom is the correct answer to “Which of the following is not the member of Schengen Area”. Items of this type are drawn from the General Knowledge — Mixed Practice — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
General Knowledge — Mixed Practice
Q23 of 40
Schloss Bellevue is the official residence of __________?
Correct Answer: Option A — Germany president
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Schloss Bellevue is the official residence of Germany president .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
General Knowledge — Mixed Practice
Q24 of 40
The world’s oldest continuously operating university in English speaking world is __________?
Correct Answer: Option C — University of Bologna
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The world’s oldest continuously operating university in English speaking world is University of Bologna .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
General Knowledge — Mixed Practice
Q25 of 40
The official residential palace of the President of Ukraine is __________?
Correct Answer: Option C — Mariinsky Palace
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The official residential palace of the President of Ukraine is Mariinsky Palace .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
General Knowledge — Mixed Practice
Q26 of 40
Potala Palace is in __________?
Correct Answer: Option C — China
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Potala Palace is in China .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
General Knowledge — Mixed Practice
Q27 of 40
How many Muslim countries are currently member of Group of Twenty (G20)?
Correct Answer: Option A — Three
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Three is the correct answer to “How many Muslim countries are currently member of Group of Twenty (G20)”. Items of this type are drawn from the General Knowledge — Mixed Practice — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
General Knowledge — Mixed Practice
Q28 of 40
Asia Cooperation Dialogue is intergovernmental Organization formed in 2002. Its secretariat is in ____________?
Correct Answer: Option D — Kuwait
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Asia Cooperation Dialogue is intergovernmental Organization formed in 2002. Its secretariat is in Kuwait .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
General Knowledge — Mixed Practice
Q29 of 40
Which of the following multinational companies is not Japanese?
Correct Answer: Option D — LG Electronics
Detailed Academic Explanation:
LG Electronics is the correct answer to “Which of the following multinational companies is not Japanese”. Items of this type are drawn from the General Knowledge — Mixed Practice — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
General Knowledge — Mixed Practice
Q30 of 40
Jahangir Khan was a famous player of _________?
Correct Answer: Option A — Squash
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Jahangir Khan was a famous player of Squash .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
General Knowledge — Mixed Practice
Q31 of 40
Lake Superior is located in ______________?
Correct Answer: Option B — USA and CANADA
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Lake Superior is located in USA and CANADA .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
General Knowledge — Mixed Practice
Q32 of 40
What is the theme of the ‘World Food Safety Day 2022’?
Correct Answer: Option D — Safer Food, Better Health
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Safer Food, Better Health is the correct answer to “What is the theme of the ‘World Food Safety Day 2022’”. Items of this type are drawn from the General Knowledge — Mixed Practice — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
General Knowledge — Mixed Practice
Q33 of 40
The Parliament of Poland is __________?
Correct Answer: Option D — Sejm
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The Parliament of Poland is Sejm .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
General Knowledge — Mixed Practice
Q34 of 40
The last dynasty which ruled China, before becoming Republic of China in 1912, was __________?
Correct Answer: Option D — Qing Dynasty
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The last dynasty which ruled China, before becoming Republic of China in 1912, was Qing Dynasty .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
General Knowledge — Mixed Practice
Q35 of 40
What is the significant event that happened on ‘Vesak day’ according to the Buddhists?
Correct Answer: Option A — All of these
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of these is the correct answer to “What is the significant event that happened on ‘Vesak day’ according to the Buddhists”. Items of this type are drawn from the General Knowledge — Mixed Practice — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
General Knowledge — Mixed Practice
Q36 of 40
‘Vesak day’ is associated with _________?
Correct Answer: Option B — Buddhism
Detailed Academic Explanation:
‘Vesak day’ is associated with Buddhism .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
General Knowledge — Mixed Practice
Q37 of 40
International food policy research institute (IFPRI) is a ___________ based institution?
Correct Answer: Option B — Washington
Detailed Academic Explanation:
International food policy research institute (IFPRI) is a Washington based institution.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
General Knowledge — Mixed Practice
Q38 of 40
Lhotse, the world’s 4th highest peak having height of 8,516m is in ____________?
Correct Answer: Option A — Nepal
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Lhotse, the world’s 4th highest peak having height of 8,516m is in Nepal .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
General Knowledge — Mixed Practice
Q39 of 40
Who is the youngest chairman senate of Pakistan till now?
Correct Answer: Option A — Sadiq Sanjrani
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Sadiq Sanjrani is the correct answer to “Who is the youngest chairman senate of Pakistan till now”. Items of this type are drawn from the General Knowledge — Mixed Practice — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
General Knowledge — Mixed Practice
Q40 of 40
In which year an earthquake hit Hunza in Northern Areas of Pakistan?
Correct Answer: Option A — 1974
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1974 is the correct answer to “In which year an earthquake hit Hunza in Northern Areas of Pakistan”. Items of this type are drawn from the General Knowledge — Mixed Practice — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
General Knowledge — Mixed Practice
💡 How to Use These MCQs
Self-Assessment: Test your current knowledge level before studying.
Learning Aid: Read explanations carefully to understand concepts, not just memorize answers.
Revision Tool: Review these questions periodically before exams.
Time Management: Practice answering within time limits to improve speed.