General Knowledge MCQs – Set 11
Test your knowledge with these 20 fresh General Knowledge MCQs covering Pakistan history, geography, culture, landmarks, world geography, history, science, and important facts. Click “Show Correct Answer” to check the answer and read the explanation.
1. Who designed the Minar-e-Pakistan?
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Correct Answer: B) Nasreddin Murat-Khan
Minar-e-Pakistan in Lahore was designed by Turkish-born architect Nasreddin Murat-Khan.
Minar-e-Pakistan in Lahore was designed by Turkish-born architect Nasreddin Murat-Khan.
2. Which historic fort is located in the city of Lahore?
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Correct Answer: B) Lahore Fort
Lahore Fort, also known as Shahi Qila, is a major Mughal-era monument in Lahore.
Lahore Fort, also known as Shahi Qila, is a major Mughal-era monument in Lahore.
3. Who wrote the famous poem “Lab Pe Aati Hai Dua”?
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Correct Answer: A) Allama Muhammad Iqbal
“Lab Pe Aati Hai Dua” is a well-known poem by Allama Muhammad Iqbal, commonly recited by schoolchildren in South Asia.
“Lab Pe Aati Hai Dua” is a well-known poem by Allama Muhammad Iqbal, commonly recited by schoolchildren in South Asia.
4. Which Pakistani city is famous for its traditional blue pottery?
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Correct Answer: A) Multan
Multan is renowned for its traditional blue pottery, an important part of the city's artistic heritage.
Multan is renowned for its traditional blue pottery, an important part of the city's artistic heritage.
5. Which ancient civilization is associated with the archaeological site of Taxila?
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Correct Answer: A) Gandhara Civilization
Taxila was an important center of the ancient Gandhara cultural region and contains archaeological remains from several historical periods.
Taxila was an important center of the ancient Gandhara cultural region and contains archaeological remains from several historical periods.
6. Which Pakistani city is famous for the historic Shahi Eid Gah Mosque?
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Correct Answer: A) Multan
The Shahi Eid Gah Mosque is a historic mosque located in Multan.
The Shahi Eid Gah Mosque is a historic mosque located in Multan.
7. Which archaeological site in Pakistan is famous for its ancient Buddhist ruins and monastery complex?
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Correct Answer: A) Takht-i-Bahi
Takht-i-Bahi in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is a well-preserved ancient Buddhist monastic complex.
Takht-i-Bahi in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is a well-preserved ancient Buddhist monastic complex.
8. Which lake is located near the city of Islamabad and is a popular recreational site?
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Correct Answer: A) Rawal Lake
Rawal Lake is an important water reservoir and recreational area near Islamabad.
Rawal Lake is an important water reservoir and recreational area near Islamabad.
9. Which Pakistani city is known for the historic Wazir Khan Mosque?
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Correct Answer: A) Lahore
The Wazir Khan Mosque is a celebrated Mughal-era mosque located inside Lahore's historic walled city.
The Wazir Khan Mosque is a celebrated Mughal-era mosque located inside Lahore's historic walled city.
10. Which mountain pass is located in Balochistan and historically connected Quetta with Afghanistan?
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Correct Answer: A) Bolan Pass
Bolan Pass is a historic mountain route in Balochistan that has long connected the Quetta region with areas farther west.
Bolan Pass is a historic mountain route in Balochistan that has long connected the Quetta region with areas farther west.
11. Which country has the city of Marrakech?
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Correct Answer: B) Morocco
Marrakech is one of Morocco's best-known historic cities and was once an imperial capital.
Marrakech is one of Morocco's best-known historic cities and was once an imperial capital.
12. Which river flows through the city of London?
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Correct Answer: C) Thames
The River Thames flows through London and is one of the most important rivers in England.
The River Thames flows through London and is one of the most important rivers in England.
13. Which ancient wonder was located in the city of Babylon?
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Correct Answer: B) Hanging Gardens of Babylon
The Hanging Gardens are traditionally associated with ancient Babylon, although their historical existence and exact location remain debated.
The Hanging Gardens are traditionally associated with ancient Babylon, although their historical existence and exact location remain debated.
14. Which is the smallest planet in the Solar System?
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Correct Answer: B) Mercury
Mercury is the smallest of the eight officially recognized planets in the Solar System.
Mercury is the smallest of the eight officially recognized planets in the Solar System.
15. Which gas is most abundant in the Sun?
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Correct Answer: B) Hydrogen
Hydrogen is the most abundant element in the Sun and serves as the primary fuel for nuclear fusion in its core.
Hydrogen is the most abundant element in the Sun and serves as the primary fuel for nuclear fusion in its core.
16. What is the study of earthquakes called?
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Correct Answer: B) Seismology
Seismology is the scientific study of earthquakes, seismic waves, and related movements within the Earth.
Seismology is the scientific study of earthquakes, seismic waves, and related movements within the Earth.
17. Which organ is primarily responsible for filtering waste from the blood and producing urine?
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Correct Answer: C) Kidneys
The kidneys filter the blood, remove metabolic wastes, and help regulate fluid and electrolyte balance by producing urine.
The kidneys filter the blood, remove metabolic wastes, and help regulate fluid and electrolyte balance by producing urine.
18. Which instrument is used to measure atmospheric humidity?
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Correct Answer: A) Hygrometer
A hygrometer is an instrument used to measure the amount of moisture or humidity in the air.
A hygrometer is an instrument used to measure the amount of moisture or humidity in the air.
19. Who painted the famous artwork “The Starry Night”?
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Correct Answer: B) Vincent van Gogh
Vincent van Gogh painted “The Starry Night” in 1889 while staying at the Saint-Paul-de-Mausole asylum in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, France.
Vincent van Gogh painted “The Starry Night” in 1889 while staying at the Saint-Paul-de-Mausole asylum in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, France.
20. Which international organization is responsible for protecting and promoting cultural heritage sites through the World Heritage programme?
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Correct Answer: B) UNESCO
UNESCO administers the World Heritage Convention and works with countries to identify and protect cultural and natural heritage of outstanding universal value.
UNESCO administers the World Heritage Convention and works with countries to identify and protect cultural and natural heritage of outstanding universal value.
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