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General Knowledge MCQs Set 3 – Important GK Questions

General Knowledge MCQs – Set 3

Practice 20 fresh General Knowledge MCQs covering Pakistan GK and World GK. Click Show Correct Answer to reveal the correct answer with a short explanation.

1. Which Pakistani city is known as the "City of Saints"?

  • A. Multan
  • B. Sukkur
  • C. Quetta
  • D. Sialkot
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Correct Answer: A. Multan
Multan is traditionally known as the City of Saints because of the many Sufi shrines located in the city.

2. Which is the largest railway station in Pakistan by area?

  • A. Lahore Junction
  • B. Karachi Cantonment
  • C. Rawalpindi Railway Station
  • D. Peshawar Cantonment
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Correct Answer: A. Lahore Junction
Lahore Junction is one of Pakistan's major railway stations and an important hub of the country's railway network.

3. Which is the highest civilian award of Pakistan specifically awarded for outstanding service to the state?

  • A. Tamgha-e-Pakistan
  • B. Nishan-e-Pakistan
  • C. Sitara-e-Shujaat
  • D. Hilal-e-Jurat
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Correct Answer: B. Nishan-e-Pakistan
Nishan-e-Pakistan is a high national civil award that may be conferred on individuals for distinguished service to Pakistan.

4. Which mountain range is known as the "Roof of the World" in general geographical usage?

  • A. Alps
  • B. Andes
  • C. Pamir Mountains
  • D. Atlas Mountains
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Correct Answer: C. Pamir Mountains
The Pamir region of Central Asia is traditionally known as the Roof of the World because of its extremely high elevation.

5. Which Pakistani city is famous for its sports goods industry?

  • A. Sialkot
  • B. Bahawalpur
  • C. Abbottabad
  • D. Gwadar
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Correct Answer: A. Sialkot
Sialkot is internationally known for manufacturing and exporting sports goods, including footballs and sporting equipment.

6. Which river is known as the "Lifeline of Sindh"?

  • A. Ravi
  • B. Indus
  • C. Sutlej
  • D. Swat
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Correct Answer: B. Indus
The Indus River is vital to Sindh's agriculture, water supply, and economy.

7. Which Pakistani city is famous for the Shah Jahan Mosque?

  • A. Thatta
  • B. Peshawar
  • C. Quetta
  • D. Gujranwala
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Correct Answer: A. Thatta
The Shah Jahan Mosque is a historic Mughal-era mosque located in Thatta, Sindh.

8. Which Pakistani province is the main producer of dates in the country?

  • A. Punjab
  • B. Sindh
  • C. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
  • D. Balochistan
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Correct Answer: B. Sindh
Sindh is a major date-producing region of Pakistan, with Khairpur being particularly famous for its date production.

9. Which city is the capital of Balochistan province?

  • A. Gwadar
  • B. Khuzdar
  • C. Quetta
  • D. Turbat
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Correct Answer: C. Quetta
Quetta is the provincial capital and administrative center of Balochistan.

10. Which Pakistani city is famous for the Faisal Mosque?

  • A. Lahore
  • B. Islamabad
  • C. Karachi
  • D. Murree
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Correct Answer: B. Islamabad
Faisal Mosque is one of Pakistan's most famous landmarks and is located at the foot of the Margalla Hills in Islamabad.

11. Which is the largest country in South America by area?

  • A. Argentina
  • B. Peru
  • C. Brazil
  • D. Colombia
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Correct Answer: C. Brazil
Brazil is the largest country in South America and covers nearly half of the continent's land area.

12. Which is the world's largest rainforest?

  • A. Congo Rainforest
  • B. Amazon Rainforest
  • C. Daintree Rainforest
  • D. Sundaland Rainforest
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Correct Answer: B. Amazon Rainforest
The Amazon Rainforest is the world's largest tropical rainforest and covers a vast area of South America.

13. Which European country is famous for the Eiffel Tower?

  • A. Italy
  • B. France
  • C. Austria
  • D. Belgium
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Correct Answer: B. France
The Eiffel Tower is a famous landmark located in Paris, France.

14. Which is the largest planet in our solar system?

  • A. Saturn
  • B. Neptune
  • C. Jupiter
  • D. Uranus
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Correct Answer: C. Jupiter
Jupiter is the largest planet in the solar system by both diameter and mass.

15. Which planet is closest to the Sun?

  • A. Venus
  • B. Earth
  • C. Mercury
  • D. Mars
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Correct Answer: C. Mercury
Mercury is the innermost planet of the solar system and orbits closest to the Sun.

16. Which country is famous for the ancient pyramids of Giza?

  • A. Greece
  • B. Mexico
  • C. Egypt
  • D. Iraq
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Correct Answer: C. Egypt
The famous Pyramids of Giza are located near Cairo in Egypt and are among the world's most recognized ancient monuments.

17. Which sea is the saltiest major body of water commonly known for its extremely high salinity?

  • A. Black Sea
  • B. Dead Sea
  • C. Baltic Sea
  • D. North Sea
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Correct Answer: B. Dead Sea
The Dead Sea has exceptionally high salinity, making its water much saltier than ordinary seawater.

18. Which country is home to the ancient city of Petra?

  • A. Jordan
  • B. Lebanon
  • C. Syria
  • D. Oman
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Correct Answer: A. Jordan
Petra is an ancient archaeological city in southern Jordan, famous for its rock-cut architecture.

19. Which is the largest internal organ in the human body?

  • A. Heart
  • B. Liver
  • C. Kidney
  • D. Lung
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Correct Answer: B. Liver
The liver is the largest internal organ of the human body and performs many essential metabolic functions.

20. Which gas makes up the largest proportion of Earth's atmosphere?

  • A. Oxygen
  • B. Carbon Dioxide
  • C. Nitrogen
  • D. Hydrogen
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Correct Answer: C. Nitrogen
Nitrogen makes up about 78% of Earth's atmosphere, making it the most abundant atmospheric gas.

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