General Knowledge MCQs – Set 9
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. Who was the first woman Prime Minister of Pakistan?
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Correct Answer: B. Benazir Bhutto
Benazir Bhutto became the first woman to head a democratic government in a Muslim-majority country when she became Prime Minister of Pakistan in 1988.
Benazir Bhutto became the first woman to head a democratic government in a Muslim-majority country when she became Prime Minister of Pakistan in 1988.
2. What is the national mosque of Pakistan?
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Correct Answer: B. Faisal Mosque
Faisal Mosque in Islamabad is Pakistan's national mosque and is one of the country's most recognizable landmarks.
Faisal Mosque in Islamabad is Pakistan's national mosque and is one of the country's most recognizable landmarks.
3. Which is the oldest mountain range in Pakistan?
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Correct Answer: C. Salt Range
The Salt Range in northern Punjab is a very old geological mountain system and is famous for its extensive salt deposits.
The Salt Range in northern Punjab is a very old geological mountain system and is famous for its extensive salt deposits.
4. Which city is the capital of Sindh province?
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Correct Answer: C. Karachi
Karachi is the capital of Sindh and Pakistan's largest metropolitan city.
Karachi is the capital of Sindh and Pakistan's largest metropolitan city.
5. Which Pakistani river is the easternmost of the five major rivers of Punjab?
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Correct Answer: D. Sutlej
The Sutlej is the easternmost of the five major rivers historically associated with the Punjab region.
The Sutlej is the easternmost of the five major rivers historically associated with the Punjab region.
6. Which famous Pakistani pass is situated in the Hindu Kush range?
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Correct Answer: B. Lowari Pass
Lowari Pass is located in the Hindu Kush mountains and connects Chitral with the districts of northern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Lowari Pass is located in the Hindu Kush mountains and connects Chitral with the districts of northern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
7. Which is the national reptile of Pakistan?
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Correct Answer: C. Green Turtle
The green turtle is recognized as Pakistan's national reptile and is found along the country's coastal waters.
The green turtle is recognized as Pakistan's national reptile and is found along the country's coastal waters.
8. Which Pakistani city is famous for its truck art?
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Correct Answer: A. Karachi
Karachi is one of the major centers associated with Pakistan's colorful truck-art tradition.
Karachi is one of the major centers associated with Pakistan's colorful truck-art tradition.
9. Which Pakistani province is famous for the archaeological site of Mehrgarh?
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Correct Answer: C. Balochistan
Mehrgarh is an ancient archaeological site in Balochistan and is one of South Asia's important early farming settlements.
Mehrgarh is an ancient archaeological site in Balochistan and is one of South Asia's important early farming settlements.
10. Which Pakistani city is known as the "City of Colleges"?
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Correct Answer: A. Lahore
Lahore is an important educational center of Pakistan and has numerous historic schools, colleges, and universities.
Lahore is an important educational center of Pakistan and has numerous historic schools, colleges, and universities.
11. Which country is known as the "Land of the Long White Cloud"?
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Correct Answer: B. New Zealand
New Zealand is traditionally known by the Māori name Aotearoa, commonly interpreted as "Land of the Long White Cloud."
New Zealand is traditionally known by the Māori name Aotearoa, commonly interpreted as "Land of the Long White Cloud."
12. Which is the world's largest peninsula by area?
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Correct Answer: A. Arabian Peninsula
The Arabian Peninsula is the world's largest peninsula, covering a large part of southwestern Asia.
The Arabian Peninsula is the world's largest peninsula, covering a large part of southwestern Asia.
13. Which country is home to the ancient city of Troy?
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Correct Answer: B. Turkey
The archaeological site traditionally identified with ancient Troy is located near Hisarlik in modern-day Turkey.
The archaeological site traditionally identified with ancient Troy is located near Hisarlik in modern-day Turkey.
14. Which is the largest artery in the human body?
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Correct Answer: C. Aorta
The aorta is the body's largest artery and carries oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the systemic circulation.
The aorta is the body's largest artery and carries oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the systemic circulation.
15. Which organ produces insulin in the human body?
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Correct Answer: B. Pancreas
The pancreas produces insulin, a hormone that helps regulate blood glucose levels.
The pancreas produces insulin, a hormone that helps regulate blood glucose levels.
16. Which is the hardest natural substance on Earth?
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Correct Answer: B. Diamond
Diamond is the hardest naturally occurring mineral on the Mohs hardness scale.
Diamond is the hardest naturally occurring mineral on the Mohs hardness scale.
17. Which is the largest continent by population?
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Correct Answer: C. Asia
Asia is the world's most populous continent, containing more than half of the global population.
Asia is the world's most populous continent, containing more than half of the global population.
18. Which country is home to the world's largest salt flat, Salar de Uyuni?
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Correct Answer: B. Bolivia
Salar de Uyuni is located in Bolivia and is the world's largest salt flat.
Salar de Uyuni is located in Bolivia and is the world's largest salt flat.
19. Which planet is famous for its Great Red Spot?
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Correct Answer: B. Jupiter
Jupiter's Great Red Spot is a massive long-lasting storm in the planet's atmosphere.
Jupiter's Great Red Spot is a massive long-lasting storm in the planet's atmosphere.
20. Which scientist discovered penicillin?
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Correct Answer: B. Alexander Fleming
Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin in 1928, leading to the development of one of the world's most important antibiotics.
Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin in 1928, leading to the development of one of the world's most important antibiotics.
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