General Knowledge MCQs – Set 1
Practice 20 important General Knowledge MCQs covering a mix of Pakistan GK and World GK. Click Show Correct Answer to reveal the correct answer with a short explanation.
1. Which is the largest province of Pakistan by area?
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Correct Answer: C. Balochistan
Balochistan is Pakistan's largest province by land area, covering roughly 44% of the country's total area.
Balochistan is Pakistan's largest province by land area, covering roughly 44% of the country's total area.
2. Which is the smallest province of Pakistan by area?
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Correct Answer: D. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Among Pakistan's four provinces, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is the smallest by area.
Among Pakistan's four provinces, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is the smallest by area.
3. Which is the highest mountain peak in Pakistan?
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Correct Answer: B. K2
K2 is Pakistan's highest mountain and, at 8,611 metres, the second-highest mountain in the world.
K2 is Pakistan's highest mountain and, at 8,611 metres, the second-highest mountain in the world.
4. Which city served as the first capital of Pakistan?
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Correct Answer: C. Karachi
Karachi became the capital of Pakistan at independence in 1947.
Karachi became the capital of Pakistan at independence in 1947.
5. Which is the largest desert in Pakistan?
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Correct Answer: B. Thar Desert
The Thar Desert extends across southeastern Pakistan and northwestern India and is Pakistan's largest desert.
The Thar Desert extends across southeastern Pakistan and northwestern India and is Pakistan's largest desert.
6. Tarbela Dam is built on which river?
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Correct Answer: D. Indus
Tarbela Dam is constructed on the Indus River in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Tarbela Dam is constructed on the Indus River in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
7. Mangla Dam is built on which river?
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Correct Answer: A. Jhelum
Mangla Dam is located on the Jhelum River near Mirpur in Azad Jammu and Kashmir.
Mangla Dam is located on the Jhelum River near Mirpur in Azad Jammu and Kashmir.
8. What is the national animal of Pakistan?
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Correct Answer: B. Markhor
The Markhor, a wild goat native to the mountainous regions of Central and South Asia, is Pakistan's national animal.
The Markhor, a wild goat native to the mountainous regions of Central and South Asia, is Pakistan's national animal.
9. What is the national flower of Pakistan?
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Correct Answer: B. Jasmine
Jasmine is recognized as the national flower of Pakistan.
Jasmine is recognized as the national flower of Pakistan.
10. Gwadar Port is situated on which sea?
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Correct Answer: B. Arabian Sea
Gwadar is a port city on Pakistan's southwestern Arabian Sea coast in Balochistan.
Gwadar is a port city on Pakistan's southwestern Arabian Sea coast in Balochistan.
11. Which is the largest continent by area?
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Correct Answer: C. Asia
Asia is the world's largest continent by both land area and population.
Asia is the world's largest continent by both land area and population.
12. Which is the smallest continent by land area?
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Correct Answer: B. Australia
Australia is generally recognized as the smallest of the seven continents by land area.
Australia is generally recognized as the smallest of the seven continents by land area.
13. Which is the largest ocean in the world?
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Correct Answer: D. Pacific Ocean
The Pacific Ocean is the world's largest and deepest ocean.
The Pacific Ocean is the world's largest and deepest ocean.
14. Mount Everest lies on the border between Nepal and which country?
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Correct Answer: C. China
Mount Everest lies on the international border between Nepal and China's Tibet Autonomous Region.
Mount Everest lies on the international border between Nepal and China's Tibet Autonomous Region.
15. Which country has the largest land area in the world?
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Correct Answer: D. Russia
Russia is the world's largest country by total land area.
Russia is the world's largest country by total land area.
16. The headquarters of the United Nations is located in which city?
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Correct Answer: B. New York City
The principal headquarters of the United Nations is located in New York City, United States.
The principal headquarters of the United Nations is located in New York City, United States.
17. Which strait separates Asia from North America?
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Correct Answer: C. Bering Strait
The Bering Strait separates Russia in Asia from Alaska in North America.
The Bering Strait separates Russia in Asia from Alaska in North America.
18. Which canal connects the Mediterranean Sea with the Red Sea?
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Correct Answer: B. Suez Canal
The Suez Canal in Egypt provides a maritime connection between the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea.
The Suez Canal in Egypt provides a maritime connection between the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea.
19. Which country is known as the “Land of the Rising Sun”?
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Correct Answer: D. Japan
Japan is traditionally known as the Land of the Rising Sun, reflecting its position east of the Asian mainland.
Japan is traditionally known as the Land of the Rising Sun, reflecting its position east of the Asian mainland.
20. Which international organization has its headquarters in Geneva and deals primarily with global public health?
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Correct Answer: B. WHO
The World Health Organization is the United Nations specialized agency for international public health and is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.
The World Health Organization is the United Nations specialized agency for international public health and is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.
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