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General Knowledge
1. The capital of France is:
A) Rome
B) Berlin
C) Paris
D) Madrid
Answer: C) Paris
2. Who wrote the play “Romeo and Juliet”?
A) Charles Dickens
B) William Shakespeare
C) Mark Twain
D) Leo Tolstoy
Answer: B) William Shakespeare
3. The largest mammal in the world is:
A) Elephant
B) Blue Whale
C) Giraffe
D) Great White Shark
Answer: B) Blue Whale
4. Which country is known as the Land of the Rising Sun?
A) China
B) Japan
C) Thailand
D) India
Answer: B) Japan
5. The Great Wall of China was primarily built to:
A) Promote trade
B) Protect against invasions
C) Encourage tourism
D) Facilitate communication
Answer: B) Protect against invasions
Pakistan Studies
6. Pakistan became an independent country in:
A) 1945
B) 1947
C) 1950
D) 1956
Answer: B) 1947
7. The first capital of Pakistan was:
A) Karachi
B) Lahore
C) Islamabad
D) Peshawar
Answer: A) Karachi
8. The national flower of Pakistan is:
A) Rose
B) Jasmine
C) Sunflower
D) Lotus
Answer: B) Jasmine
9. The Pakistan Resolution was passed in:
A) 1940
B) 1930
C) 1945
D) 1950
Answer: A) 1940
10. The highest peak in Pakistan is:
A) K2
B) Nanga Parbat
C) Gasherbrum
D) Broad Peak
Answer: A) K2
Current Affairs
11. Who is the current Secretary-General of the United Nations (as of 2024)?
A) Ban Ki-moon
B) Antonio Guterres
C) Kofi Annan
D) Boutros Boutros-Ghali
Answer: B) Antonio Guterres
12. The 2024 Summer Olympics will be held in which city?
A) Tokyo
B) Paris
C) Los Angeles
D) Beijing
Answer: B) Paris
13. Which country recently launched a mission to the Moon in 2023?
A) India
B) China
C) Russia
D) USA
Answer: A) India
14. In 2023, which country hosted the G20 summit?
A) India
B) Brazil
C) Italy
D) Japan
Answer: A) India
15. The COP26 climate conference took place in which city?
A) Glasgow
B) Paris
C) New York
D) Berlin
Answer: A) Glasgow
Islamic Studies
16. The first mosque built in Islam is:
A) Al-Aqsa Mosque
B) Mosque of the Prophet
C) Quba Mosque
D) Great Mosque of Mecca
Answer: C) Quba Mosque
17. The holy book of Islam is:
A) Bible
B) Torah
C) Quran
D) Vedas
Answer: C) Quran
18. The month of fasting in Islam is called:
A) Ramadan
B) Muharram
C) Shawwal
D) Safar
Answer: A) Ramadan
19. The pilgrimage to Mecca is known as:
A) Hajj
B) Umrah
C) Zakat
D) Sawm
Answer: A) Hajj
20. The Prophet Muhammad was born in:
A) Medina
B) Mecca
C) Jerusalem
D) Cairo
Answer: B) Mecca
Geography
21. The longest river in the world is:
A) Amazon
B) Nile
C) Yangtze
D) Mississippi
Answer: B) Nile
22. Mount Everest is located in which mountain range?
A) Andes
B) Rockies
C) Himalayas
D) Alps
Answer: C) Himalayas
23. The Sahara Desert is located in:
A) Asia
B) Australia
C) Africa
D) North America
Answer: C) Africa
24. Which country has the largest population in the world?
A) India
B) United States
C) China
D) Indonesia
Answer: C) China
25. The Great Barrier Reef is located off the coast of which country?
A) USA
B) Brazil
C) Australia
D) South Africa
Answer: C) Australia
Basic Mathematics
26. What is the value of π (pi) to two decimal places?
A) 2.14
B) 3.14
C) 3.42
D) 3.54
Answer: B) 3.14
27. What is 15% of 200?
A) 20
B) 25
C) 30
D) 35
Answer: C) 30
28. The square root of 144 is:
A) 10
B) 11
C) 12
D) 14
Answer: C) 12
29. If a triangle has sides of lengths 3, 4, and 5, it is a:
A) Equilateral triangle
B) Isosceles triangle
C) Right triangle
D) Scalene triangle
Answer: C) Right triangle
30. What is the next prime number after 7?
A) 9
B) 10
C) 11
D) 12
Answer: C) 11
English
31. Synonym of “happy” is:
A) Sad
B) Joyful
C) Angry
D) Fearful
Answer: B) Joyful
32. The past tense of “go” is:
A) Goed
B) Went
C) Gone
D) Going
Answer: B) Went
33. Which word is an antonym of “difficult”?
A) Easy
B) Hard
C) Tough
D) Challenging
Answer: A) Easy
34. What is the plural form of “child”?
A) Childs
B) Children
C) Childer
D) Childrens
Answer: B) Children
35. Identify the adjective in the following sentence: “The tall building is impressive.”
A) Tall
B) Building
C) Is
D) Impressive
Answer: A) Tall
Urdu
36. “کتاب” کا اردو میں مطلب کیا ہے؟
A) قلم
B) کتاب
C) کاغذ
D) قاعدہ
Answer: B) کتاب
37. “آسمان” کا مطلب ہے:
A) زمین
B) سمندر
C) فضاء
D) ہوا
Answer: C) فضاء
38. “محبت” کی متضاد لفظ کیا ہے؟
A) عداوت
B) دوستی
C) خلوص
D) قربت
Answer: A) عداوت
39. “پانی” کس چیز کی علامت ہے؟
A) زندگی
B) موت
C) خوشی
D) غم
Answer: A) زندگی
40. “دوست” کا مطلب کیا ہے؟
A) دشمن
B) ساتھی
C) رشتہ دار
D) غریب
Answer: B) ساتھی
Everyday Science
41. The chemical symbol for water is:
A) CO2
B) H2O
C) O2
D) NaCl
Answer: B) H2O
42. The process of converting a solid directly into gas is called:
A) Evaporation
B) Condensation
C) Sublimation
D) Filtration
Answer: C) Sublimation
43. Which organ is responsible for pumping blood in the human body?
A) Brain
B) Lungs
C) Heart
D) Liver
Answer: C) Heart
44. The speed of light is approximately:
A) 300,000 km/s
B) 150,000 km/s
C) 450,000 km/s
D) 600,000 km/s
Answer: A) 300,000 km/s
45. Which gas do plants absorb during photosynthesis?
A) Oxygen
B) Carbon Dioxide
C) Nitrogen
D) Hydrogen
Answer: B) Carbon Dioxide
Basic Computer Studies
46. The main function of an operating system is to:
A) Store data
B) Manage computer hardware and software
C) Create applications
D) Provide internet access
Answer: B) Manage computer hardware and software
47. Which of the following is not an input device?
A) Keyboard
B) Mouse
C) Monitor
D) Scanner
Answer: C) Monitor
48. The term “CPU” stands for:
A) Central Processing Unit
B) Central Program Unit
C) Computer Personal Unit
D) Control Processing Unit
Answer: A) Central Processing Unit
49. Which of the following is an example of software?
A) Monitor
B) Keyboard
C) Microsoft Word
D) Printer
Answer: C) Microsoft Word
50. What does “RAM” stand for?
A) Read Access Memory
B) Random Access Memory
C) Rapid Access Memory
D) Readable Access Memory
Answer: B) Random Access Memory
General Knowledge
51. The currency of Japan is:
A) Yen
B) Won
C) Dollar
D) Euro
Answer: A) Yen
52. Who painted the Mona Lisa?
A) Vincent Van Gogh
B) Pablo Picasso
C) Leonardo da Vinci
D) Claude Monet
Answer: C) Leonardo da Vinci
53. The smallest country in the world is:
A) Monaco
B) Vatican City
C) San Marino
D) Nauru
Answer: B) Vatican City
54. Which planet is known as the Red Planet?
A) Venus
B) Mars
C) Jupiter
D) Saturn
Answer: B) Mars
55. The human body has how many bones?
A) 206
B) 210
C) 250
D) 200
Answer: A) 206
Pakistan Studies
56. Who is known as the Father of the Nation in Pakistan?
A) Allama Iqbal
B) Liaquat Ali Khan
C) Muhammad Ali Jinnah
D) Fatima Jinnah
Answer: C) Muhammad Ali Jinnah
57. The Indus River flows through which country?
A) India
B) Bangladesh
C) Pakistan
D) Nepal
Answer: C) Pakistan
58. The national anthem of Pakistan is called:
A) Qaumi Taranah
B) Tere Bin
C) Dil Dil Pakistan
D) Aye Quaid-e-Azam
Answer: A) Qaumi Taranah
59. The national language of Pakistan is:
A) Urdu
B) Punjabi
C) Sindhi
D) Pashto
Answer: A) Urdu
60. The first President of Pakistan was:
A) Iskander Mirza
B) Ayub Khan
C) Zulfikar Ali Bhutto
D) Liaquat Ali Khan
Answer: A) Iskander Mirza
Current Affairs
61. Which country recently announced a plan to ban the sale of petrol and diesel cars by 2030?
A) USA
B) UK
C) Canada
D) Australia
Answer: B) UK
62. Who is the current Prime Minister of Pakistan (as of 2024)?
A) Imran Khan
B) Shehbaz Sharif
C) Benazir Bhutto
D) Nawaz Sharif
Answer: B) Shehbaz Sharif
63. Which event is celebrated on 14th August in Pakistan?
A) Independence Day
B) Republic Day
C) Labour Day
D) Eid-ul-Fitr
Answer: A) Independence Day
64. The economic cooperation organization (ECO) was established in:
A) 1992
B) 1985
C) 1975
D) 2000
Answer: B) 1985
65. The headquarters of the World Health Organization (WHO) is located in:
A) New York
B) Geneva
C) Paris
D) London
Answer: B) Geneva
Islamic Studies
66. What is the first month of the Islamic calendar?
A) Muharram
B) Safar
C) Rabi’ al-Awwal
D) Ramadan
Answer: A) Muharram
67. The Night of Ascension (Isra and Miraj) is celebrated on:
A) 27th Rajab
B) 10th Muharram
C) 1st Ramadan
D) 15th Shaban
Answer: A) 27th Rajab
68. The second caliph of Islam was:
A) Abu Bakr
B) Umar ibn al-Khattab
C) Uthman ibn Affan
D) Ali ibn Abi Talib
Answer: B) Umar ibn al-Khattab
69. The Muslim community is known as:
A) Ummah
B) Jamaat
C) Firqah
D) Ahl al-Kitab
Answer: A) Ummah
70. The place where the Prophet Muhammad was born is known as:
A) Medina
B) Mecca
C) Jerusalem
D) Cairo
Answer: B) Mecca
Geography
71. The equator divides the Earth into:
A) Eastern and Western Hemispheres
B) Northern and Southern Hemispheres
C) Arctic and Antarctic Regions
D) Continental and Oceanic Regions
Answer: B) Northern and Southern Hemispheres
72. The capital of Egypt is:
A) Cairo
B) Alexandria
C) Giza
D) Luxor
Answer: A) Cairo
73. Which ocean is the largest in the world?
A) Atlantic Ocean
B) Indian Ocean
C) Arctic Ocean
D) Pacific Ocean
Answer: D) Pacific Ocean
74. The continent with the most countries is:
A) Africa
B) Asia
C) Europe
D) South America
Answer: A) Africa
75. The Dead Sea is located between which two countries?
A) Egypt and Jordan
B) Jordan and Israel
C) Iraq and Syria
D) Saudi Arabia and UAE
Answer: B) Jordan and Israel
Basic Mathematics
76. What is the value of 7 × 8?
A) 54
B) 56
C) 64
D) 72
Answer: B) 56
77. If x = 5, what is the value of 2x + 3?
A) 8
B) 10
C) 13
D) 15
Answer: C) 13
78. The sum of angles in a triangle is:
A) 90 degrees
B) 180 degrees
C) 270 degrees
D) 360 degrees
Answer: B) 180 degrees
79. What is 25% of 80?
A) 15
B) 20
C) 25
D) 30
Answer: B) 20
80. What is the value of 5²?
A) 10
B) 15
C) 20
D) 25
Answer: D) 25
English
81. Which word means the opposite of “increase”?
A) Expand
B) Grow
C) Decrease
D) Enhance
Answer: C) Decrease
82. Choose the correct form of the verb: “He ____ to school every day.”
A) Go
B) Goes
C) Gone
D) Going
Answer: B) Goes
83. Identify the adverb in this sentence: “She quickly finished her homework.”
A) She
B) Quickly
C) Finished
D) Homework
Answer: B) Quickly
84. What is the plural of “mouse”?
A) Mouses
B) Mice
C) Mices
D) Mousies
Answer: B) Mice
85. Choose the correct preposition: “She is fond ____ playing tennis.”
A) For
B) Of
C) At
D) In
Answer: B) Of
Urdu
86. “خواب” کا مطلب کیا ہے؟
A) حقیقت
B) خواب
C) خیال
D) تصور
Answer: B) خواب
87. “دوستی” کا متضاد لفظ کیا ہے؟
A) محبت
B) دشمنی
C) خلوص
D) قربت
Answer: B) دشمنی
88. “سکون” کا مطلب کیا ہے؟
A) شور
B) خاموشی
C) خوشی
D) اداسی
Answer: B) خاموشی
89. “کتاب” کی جمع کیا ہے؟
A) کتابیں
B) کتابوں
C) کتب
D) کتابوں کا
Answer: A) کتابیں
90. “پیار” کا مطلب کیا ہے؟
A) محبت
B) نفرت
C) غصہ
D) اداسی
Answer: A) محبت
Everyday Science
91. The process by which plants make their own food is called:
A) Respiration
B) Photosynthesis
C) Digestion
D) Metabolism
Answer: B) Photosynthesis
92. What is the boiling point of water at sea level?
A) 90°C
B) 100°C
C) 110°C
D) 120°C
Answer: B) 100°C
93. Which gas do plants absorb from the atmosphere?
A) Oxygen
B) Nitrogen
C) Carbon Dioxide
D) Helium
Answer: C) Carbon Dioxide
94. The chemical formula for water is:
A) CO₂
B) O₂
C) H₂O
D) NaCl
Answer: C) H₂O
95. Which part of the human body is responsible for pumping blood?
A) Brain
B) Liver
C) Heart
D) Lungs
Answer: C) Heart
Computer Science
96. Which of the following is a programming language?
A) HTML
B) CSS
C) Java
D) SQL
Answer: C) Java
97. What does “URL” stand for?
A) Uniform Resource Locator
B) Universal Resource Locator
C) Uniform Reference Locator
D) Universal Reference Locator
Answer: A) Uniform Resource Locator
98. Which software is used for browsing the internet?
A) Word Processor
B) Web Browser
C) Spreadsheet
D) Database
Answer: B) Web Browser
99. The main function of an operating system is to:
A) Run applications
B) Manage hardware resources
C) Provide internet access
D) Perform calculations
Answer: B) Manage hardware resources
100. Which of the following is not an operating system?
A) Windows
B) Linux
C) Microsoft Word
D) macOS
Answer: C) Microsoft Word