General Knowledge
1.
The United
Nations was founded on _________.
a.
March 24, 1945
b.
October 24, 1945
c.
March 24, 1949
d.
October 24, 1950
2.
Which country from the following
is NOT the member of UNO?
a.
Vatican City
b.
Afghanistan
c.
North Korea
d.
Vietnam
3.
The International Court
of Justice is located in _________.
a.
New York
b.
Washington
c.
Geneva
d.
The Hague
4.
There are __________
members of SAARC.
a.
5
b.
6
c.
7
d.
8
5.
Organization of Islamic
Cooperation (OIC) has __________ official languages.
a.
1
b.
2
c.
3
d.
4
6.
There are _________
non-permanent members of the Security Council.
a.
5
b.
7
c.
10
d.
15
7.
The currency of
Indonesia is _________.
a.
rupiah
b.
dinar
c.
rangit
d.
riyal
8.
The D-8 is an
organization of eight ________ countries.
a.
developed
b.
developing
c.
Asian
d.
African
9.
The European
Union's working capital is in _________.
a.
London
b.
Lisbon
c.
Austria
d.
Brussels
10.
The headquarter of NATO is
located in _________.
a.
New York
b.
Paris
c.
Geneva
d.
Brussels
11.
The motto
of UNO is _________.
a.
It's your world!
b.
Life for All!
c.
Peace!
d.
Love and Peace!
12.
The
world's highest mountain is in __________.
a.
China
b.
Pakistan
c.
Nepal
d.
India
13.
The headquarter of
Red Cross is in _________.
a.
New York
b.
Washington
c.
Geneva
d.
The Hague
14.
World Trade Organization
was established in __________.
a.
1980
b.
1985
c.
1990
d.
1995
15.
The North Atlantic treaty
(NATO) was signed in __________.
a.
1945
b.
1947
c.
1949
d.
1951
16.
Which country, on the map
of the world, appears as "Long Shoe"?
a.
Portugal
b.
Italy
c.
Greece
d.
Hungary
17.
Which from the following
countries is NOT a member of D-8?
a.
India
b.
Pakistan
c.
Nigeria
d.
Turkey
18.
The largest ocean
of the world is __________.
a.
Atlantic
b.
Pacific
c.
Indian
d.
None of these
19.
Which from the following
countries does NOT yield veto-power?
a.
United States
b.
United Kingdom
c.
Canada
d.
France
20.
OIC changed its name
from the Organization of the Islamic Conference to the Organization of Islamic
Cooperation in _________.
a.
1991
b.
1999
c.
2001
d.
2011
21.
The most powerful organ
of United Nations is _________.
a.
General Assembly
b.
Security Council
c.
Secretariat
d.
International Court of
Justice
22.
The Headquarter of
Green Peace International is located in _________.
a.
Amsterdam
b.
Geneva
c.
Lisbon
d.
Austria
23.
3 May is observed
Internationally as _________.
a.
Labour Day
b.
Environment Day
c.
Earth Day
d.
Press Freedom Day
24.
The Capital of
Canada is __________.
a.
Tirana
b.
Ottawa
c.
Athens
d.
Luxembourg
25.
Suez Canal is between
__________.
a.
The Arabian Sea and the Red
Sea
b.
The Red Sea and the North
Sea
c.
The Mediterranean Sea and
the North Sea
d.
The Mediterranean Sea and
the Red Sea
26.
The
permanent Secretariat of SAARC is located in __________.
a.
Islamabad, Pakistan
b.
New Delhi, India
c.
Kathmandu, Nepal
d.
Colombo, Sri Lanka
27.
Which from the following
countries is NOT a member of the European Union?
a.
Norway
b.
Ireland
c.
Malta
d.
Estonia
28.
The currency of
Israel is _________.
a.
Euro
b.
Shekel
c.
Forint
d.
Krone
29.
The largest democratic
country in the world is _________.
a.
United States
b.
United Kingdom
c.
China
d.
India
30.
The permanent Secretariat
of OIC is located in _________.
a.
Makkah
b.
Madina
c.
Jeddah
d.
Riyadh
31.
The highest part
of the Earth is __________ .
a.
Mount Everest
b.
K2
c.
Norway
d.
North Pole
32.
The lowest part
of the Earth is __________ .
a.
Dead Sea
b.
Mariana Trench
c.
South Africa
d.
South Pole
33.
The deepest part
of the Earth is __________ .
a.
Dead Sea
b.
Mariana Trench
c.
South Africa
d.
South Pole
34.
The headquarter of
Amnesty International is in _________.
a.
Amsterdam
b.
Geneva
c.
London
d.
Berlin
35.
The headquarter of
Transparency International is in _________.
a.
Amsterdam
b.
Geneva
c.
London
d.
Berlin
36.
The biggest Island
of the World is _________.
a.
Iceland
b.
Greenland
c.
England
d.
Sri Lanka
37.
22 April is observed
internationally as _________.
a.
Labor Day
b.
Environment Day
c.
Earth Day
d.
Press Freedom Day
38.
Yellow Sea lies between
__________.
a.
America and Canada
b.
England and France
c.
China and Korea
d.
Norway and Sweden
39.
The smallest Sea
of the World is __________.
a.
Dead Sea
b.
Red Sea
c.
Baltic Sea
d.
Arabian Sea
40.
World's famous bridge
"Golden Gate" is in __________.
a.
San Francisco
b.
New Delhi
c.
France
d.
Sydney
41.
Which country is called
"Land of Thousand Islands"?
a.
Malaysia
b.
Indonesia
c.
Ireland
d.
Finland
42.
Indonesia is an
archipelago comprising approximately __________ islands.
a.
10,000
b.
12,500
c.
15,000
d.
17,500
43.
Which country is called
the "Land of Golden Fibre"?
a.
United States
b.
South Korea
c.
Bangladesh
d.
India
44.
Which country is called
the "Land of thousand Lakes"?
a.
Indonesia
b.
Finland
c.
Iceland
d.
Scotland
45.
Vienna is
the capital of _________.
a.
Austria
b.
Switzerland
c.
Cyprus
d.
Denmark
46.
The capital of
Czech Republic is?
a.
Nicosia
b.
Dublin
c.
Bern
d.
Prague
47.
AFP is the news
agency of _________.
a.
Germany
b.
France
c.
Syria
d.
Yemen
48.
ANTARA is the news
agency of _________.
a.
Indonesia
b.
Syria
c.
Yemen
d.
Jordan
49.
Emirates is
an airline of _________.
a.
Saudi Arabia
b.
Qatar
c.
UAE
d.
Malaysia
50.
Qantas is
an airline of __________.
a.
Saudi Arabia
b.
Australia
c.
UAE
d.
Malaysia
51.
The world's longest
bridge, Danyang–Kunshan Grand Bridge, is in __________.
a.
United States
b.
Russia
c.
China
d.
Canada
52.
The world's longest
bridge over water, Lake Pontchartrain Causeway, is in __________.
a.
United States
b.
Russia
c.
China
d.
Canada
53.
What was the nationality
of Alfred Nobel?
a.
American
b.
British
c.
German
d.
Swedish
54.
The first Nobel Prize was
awarded in __________ .
a.
1895
b.
1901
c.
1907
d.
1913
55.
The Nobel Prize has been
awarded in __________ fields.
a.
5
b.
6
c.
7
d.
8
56.
The Nobel Peace Prize
2012 in the field of "Peace" was awarded to?
a.
European Union (EU)
b.
North Atlantic Treaty
Organization (NATO)
c.
Organization for the
Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW)
d.
United Nations Security
Council
57.
SANA is the news
agency of _________.
a.
Saudi Arabia
b.
UAE
c.
Syria
d.
Yemen
58.
Saba is the news
agency of _________.
a.
Indonesia
b.
Syria
c.
Yemen
d.
Jordan
59.
KLM is
an airline of __________.
a.
Australia
b.
Germany
c.
Netherlands
d.
Austria
60.
Etihad Airways is
an airline of __________.
a.
United Arab Emirates
b.
Qatar
c.
Russia
d.
Canada
61.
The Earth surface is
divided in __________ Continents.
a.
5
b.
6
c.
7
d.
8
62.
The Largest Continent
(by Area) of the World is __________.
a.
Asia
b.
Europe
c.
Africa
d.
North America
63.
The
second Largest Continent (by Area) of the World is __________.
a.
Asia
b.
Europe
c.
Africa
d.
North America
64.
The Smallest Continent
(by Area) of the World is __________.
a.
Antarctica
b.
Australia
c.
Africa
d.
Europe
65.
The Earth's Oceanic water
is divided in __________ oceans.
a.
5
b.
6
c.
7
d.
8
66.
The
Earth's Largest ocean is __________ .
a.
Atlantic
b.
Arctic
c.
Indian
d.
Pacific
67.
The Earth's
second Largest ocean is __________ .
a.
Atlantic
b.
Arctic
c.
Indian
d.
Pacific
68.
The
Earth's Smallest ocean is __________ .
a.
Atlantic
b.
Arctic
c.
Indian
d.
Pacific
69.
The
world's Largest Lake is?
a.
Caspian Sea
b.
Lake Superior
c.
Lake Victoria
d.
Great Bear Lake
70.
The hottest desert in the
world is?
a.
Sahara Desert
b.
Arabian Desert
c.
Cholistan Desert
d.
Arctic Desert
71.
The first Secretary-General
of the United Nations was?
a.
Dag Hammarskjold
b.
Kurt Walheion
c.
U Thant
d.
Trygue Lie
72.
World War I began in?
a.
1912
b.
1914
c.
1916
d.
1918
73.
World War I ended in?
a.
1912
b.
1914
c.
1916
d.
1918
74.
World War II began in?
a.
1935
b.
1937
c.
1939
d.
1941
75.
World War II ended in?
a.
1939
b.
1941
c.
1943
d.
1945
76.
The world's deadliest
conflict was?
a.
World War I
b.
World War II
c.
Mongol Conquests
d.
Taiping Rebellion
77.
The Atomic Bomb was
dropped on the city of Hiroshima on?
a.
3 August 1945
b.
6 August 1945
c.
9 August 1945
d.
12 August 1945
78.
What was the name of
Atomic Bomb that dropped on the city of Hiroshima?
a.
Little Boy
b.
Fat Boy
c.
Little Man
d.
Fat Man
79.
The Atomic Bomb was
dropped on the city of Nagasaki on?
a.
3 August 1945
b.
6 August 1945
c.
9 August 1945
d.
12 August 1945
80.
What was the name of
Atomic Bomb that dropped on the city of Nagasaki?
a.
Little Boy
b.
Fat Boy
c.
Little Man
d.
Fat Man
81.
NATO is a/an
__________ alliance.
a.
military
b.
economic
c.
regional
d.
cultural
82.
The oldest news
agency in the world is?
a.
AFP
b.
WAFA
c.
BBC
d.
CNN
83.
The Suez Canal is in
__________ .
a.
Nigeria
b.
Libya
c.
Egypt
d.
Palestine
84.
The Delaware river is in
__________ .
a.
United States
b.
Canada
c.
China
d.
United Kingdom
85.
The main structural work
of the Eiffel Tower was completed in?
a.
1883
b.
1885
c.
1887
d.
1889
86.
The height of Eiffel
Tower is __________ feet.
a.
1063
b.
1067
c.
1073
d.
1077
87.
Reuters is the news
agency of __________ .
a.
United States
b.
United Kingdom
c.
France
d.
Germany
88.
WAFA is the news
agency of __________ .
a.
Palestine
b.
Iraq
c.
Qatar
d.
Egypt
89.
The capital of
Saudi Arabia is?
a.
Makkah
b.
Madina
c.
Taif
d.
Riyadh
90.
The currency of
Qatar is?
a.
Dollar
b.
Dinar
c.
Dirham
d.
Riyal
91.
Organization of Islamic
Cooperation (OIC) was founded on __________ .
a.
September 25, 1966
b.
September 25, 1967
c.
September 25, 19698
d.
September 25, 1969
92.
The OIC was
founded in __________ .
a.
Saudi Arabia
b.
Iraq
c.
Qatar
d.
Morocco
93.
The 6th organ,
"Trusteeship Council" of the United Nations suspended
operation on November 01, 1994, with the independence of _________.
a.
Chad
b.
Sudan
c.
Palau
d.
Tunisia
94.
The United
Nations has __________ principal organs.
a.
4
b.
5
c.
6
d.
7
95.
The International
Monetary Fund (IMF) was founded on __________ .
a.
27 December 1944
b.
27 December 1945
c.
27 December 1946
d.
27 December 1947
96.
The social network site
"Twitter" was launched on __________ .
a.
July 15, 2003
b.
July 15, 2004
c.
July 15, 2005
d.
July 15, 2006
97.
The National Aeronautics
and Space Administration (NASA) was formed in?
a.
1958
b.
1960
c.
1962
d.
1964
98.
8 March is observed
internationally as?
a.
Women's Day
b.
World Water Day
c.
World Health Day
d.
Human Rights Day
99.
22 March is observed
internationally as?
a.
Women's Day
b.
World Water Day
c.
World Health Day
d.
Human Rights Day
100.
7 April is observed
internationally as?
a.
Women's Day
b.
World Water Day
c.
World Health Day
d.
Human Rights Day
101.
The Soviet media theory
had its roots in
a.
Italian Fascist
philosophy
b.
Free enterprise approach
of the west
c.
German ideology
d.
Japanese imperialist
edicts
102.
The monetary unit of
Bangladesh is
a.
Lek
b.
Taka
c.
Shilling
d.
Kyat
103.
JEEVIKA is the Rural
Livelihoods project of which of the following State Governments
a.
West Bengal
b.
Punjab
c.
Bihar
d.
Uttar Pradesh
104.
What is the capital of
Vietnam
a.
Dhaka
b.
Ajman
c.
Hanoi
d.
none of these
105.
Hitler party which came
into power in 1933 is known as
a.
Labour Party
b.
Nazi Party
c.
Ku-Klux-Klan
d.
Democratic Party
106.
For which of the
following disciplines is Nobel Prize awarded
a.
Physics and Chemistry
b.
Physiology or Medicine
c.
Literature, Peace and
Economics
d.
all of these
107.
Garampani sanctuary is
located at
a.
Diphu, Assam
b.
Junagarh, Gujarat
c.
Kohima, Nagaland
d.
Gangtok, Sikkim
108.
Eritrea, which became the
182nd member of the UN in 1993, is in the continent of
a.
Asia
b.
Africa
c.
Europe
d.
Australia
109.
The height of all 4
Minars of Badshai Mosque are
a.
170 feet
b.
172 feet
c.
175 feet
d.
177 feet
110.
Grand Central Terminal,
Park Avenue, New York is the world's
a.
largest railway station
b.
highest railway station
c.
longest railway station
d.
none of these
111.
Who made the design of
Pakistan's first Stamp Ticket
a.
Rehmat Ali
b.
Abdur-Rehman Chugtai
c.
Waqar-ul-Hassan
d.
none of these
112.
Which bay of the
Atlantic, between northern Spain and western France, is noted for its rough
seas and high tides
a.
Bay of Biscay
b.
Bay of Arizona
c.
Bay of the northern
hemisphere
d.
none of these
113.
Thomas Cup is associated
with which Game
a.
badminton
b.
football
c.
hockey
d.
none of these
114.
Largest Arms Importer of
the World is
a.
Africa
b.
China
c.
India
d.
Bangladesh
115.
Ariana is airlines of
which country
a.
China
b.
Indonesia
c.
Pakistan
d.
Afghanistan
116.
FFC stands for
a.
Foreign Finance
Corporation
b.
Film Finance Corporation
c.
Federation of Football
Council
d.
none of these
117.
What name is given to
members of the Roman Catholic Society of Jesus
a.
Jesus
b.
Jesuits
c.
both a and b
d.
none of these
118.
Epsom (England) is the
place associated with
a.
horse racing
b.
polo
c.
shooting
d.
snooker
119.
Who was the first person
to address the United Nations in Hindi
a.
A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
b.
Narendra Modi
c.
Atal Behari Vajpayee
d.
Manmohan Singh
120.
The availability of cash
and other cash-like marketable instruments that are useful in purchases and
investments are commonly known as
a.
marketability
b.
cash crunch
c.
credit
d.
liquidity
121.
When did Fatima Jinnah
joined All India Muslim league
a.
1939
b.
1927
c.
1947
d.
1949
122.
First human heart
transplant operation conducted by Dr. Christian Bernard on Louis Washkansky,
was conducted in
a.
1968
b.
1967
c.
1958
d.
none of these
123.
Which sign of the zodiac
is also called The Water bearer
a.
Scorpio
b.
Leo
c.
Gemini
d.
Aquarius
124.
Habeas Corpus Act 1679
a.
states that no one was to
be imprisoned without a writ or warrant stating the charge against him
b.
provided facilities to a
prisoner to obtain either speedy trial or release in bail
c.
safeguarded the personal
liberties of the people against arbitrary imprisonment by the king's orders
d.
all of these
125.
Which of the following is
NOT a missile developed by the Defense Research and Development Organization
(DRDO)
a.
Shaurya
b.
Agni
c.
Pinaka
d.
Brahmos
126.
The 3rd SAARC Ministerial
Level Meet on Poverty held in which among the following countries
a.
Bangladesh
b.
India
c.
Nepal
d.
Bhutan
127.
Which common childhood
illness related to shingles is also called varicella
a.
measles
b.
mumps
c.
polio
d.
chickenpox
128.
Of which Caribbean
country is Montego Bay the main tourist Centre
a.
Toronto
b.
New York
c.
Jamaica
d.
Paris
129.
The name of which Roman
god means 'shining father' in Latin
a.
Mercury
b.
Jupiter
c.
Venus
d.
Pluto
130.
The largest peninsula in
the world is
a.
Arabia
b.
Asia
c.
Africa
d.
Europe
131.
The 16th NAM
(Non-Aligned Movement) Summit 2012 was held in
a.
Tehran
b.
Delhi
c.
Singapore
d.
London
132.
Which one of the following
countries made an exit from Kyoto Protocol
a.
France
b.
India
c.
Canada
d.
China
133.
Quid-e-Azam's mother
tongue was
a.
Gujrati
b.
Urdu
c.
Hindi
d.
none of these
134.
Which SAARC Member
Country has Largest Literacy Rate
a.
Bangladesh
b.
Sri Lanka
c.
China
d.
Indonesia
135.
Pakistan's National Flag
was prepared by
a.
Abdur-rehaman Chugtai
b.
Liaqat Ali
c.
Chaudhary Rehmat Ali
d.
Ameer-ud-din Qadwai
136.
How many counters has
each player in a game of backgammon
a.
15
b.
12
c.
10
d.
16
137.
Which Country is the
Second largest Arms Exporter of the World
a.
India
b.
Russia
c.
China
d.
America
138.
Which is the largest Oil
Producing Member Country of OPEC
a.
Kuwait
b.
Bahrain
c.
Qatar
d.
Saudi Arabia
139.
Which food item takes its
name from the French for twice cooked
a.
burger
b.
pizza
c.
biscuit
d.
none of these
140.
Which Country has the
oldest monarchy
a.
Turkey
b.
Japan
c.
Rome
d.
Ireland
141.
ITAR-TASS is the news
agency of which country
a.
Russia
b.
China
c.
India
d.
Afghanistan
142.
Pakistan's standard time
was suggested by
a.
Liaqat Ali
b.
Maulana Mazhar-ud-din
c.
Chaudhary Rehmat Ali
d.
Professor Muhammad Anwar
143.
Golf player Vijay Singh
belongs to which country
a.
USA
b.
Fiji
c.
India
d.
UK
144.
Guarantee to an exporter
that the importer of his goods will pay immediately for the goods ordered by
him, is known as
a.
Letter of Credit (L/C)
b.
laissezfaire
c.
inflation
d.
none of these
145.
First Afghan War took
place in
a.
1838
b.
1837
c.
1839
d.
1840
146.
Gulf cooperation council
was originally formed by
a.
Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman,
Qatar, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates
b.
Second World Nations
c.
Third World Nations
d.
Fourth World Nations
147.
First China War was
fought between
a.
China and Britain
b.
China and France
c.
China and Egypt
d.
China and Greek
148.
Pakistan's first coin was
issued on
a.
3rd June 1948
b.
6th June 1949
c.
3rd January 1948
d.
none of these
149.
Attock fort was
constructed by
a.
Jahangeer
b.
Aurangzeb
c.
Akbar
d.
none of these
150.
Mancher lake situated in
a.
Swat
b.
Dadu
c.
Murree
d.
Gilgit
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