30424 General Knowledge

General Knowledge

Q.1: Is a social science devoted to studying the production,

distribution and consumption of wealth?

A. Economics B. Political Science C. Sociology D. History

Q.2: Who is the Chief Minister of Sind?

A. Qaim Ali Shah B. Shaukat Aziz C. Syed Iftikhar Hussain Shah D. Arbab Ghulam Rahim

Q.3: Pakistan economy has a ……. : A. Pure Command Economy B. Pure Market Economy C. Mixed Economy D. Other

Q.4: Who is the Chief Justice of Pakistan?

A. Ali Ahmad Kurd B. Abdul Hameed Dogar C. Waseem Sajjad D. Nasir Aslam Zahid

Q.5: What is The Holiest Place on Earth for Muslims?

A. Al - Kaaba B. Masjid Al Nabvi C. Masjid Al Aqsa D. Madinah

Q.6: Which Building Was Targeted For Terrorism in New York?

A. Empire State Building B. Sears Tower C. World Trade Center D. Patroness Twin Tower

Q.7: What is The National Air Lines of Pakistan?

A. Pakistan Important Airlines B. Pakistan Domestic Airlines C. Pakistan National Airlines D. Pakistan International Airlines

Q.8: Who Is The President Of USA?

A. George W Bush B. Al Gore C. Bill Clinton D. Barak Hussain Obama

Q.9: What Are Tsunami's? A. Ocean Currents B. Electrical Currents C. Ocean Waves D. Sound Waves

Q.10: The world Economic forum was held recently in:

A. Switzerland B. Kuwait C. Iran D. Brazil

Q.11: How many years the South African president Nelson Mandela was in prison?

A. 20 B. 18 C. 19 D. 17 Q.12: What is the Universal Product Code (UPC) adopted for? A. Fire safely code in buildings B. Earthquake-resistant building code C. Bar code D. against adulteration in eatables

Q.13: What is the currency of Afghanistan? A. Afghani B. Lek C. Dinar D. Australian dollar

Q.14: Which ocean is deepest ocean? A. Pacific B. Atlantic C. Indian D. Arctic

Q.15: Why does government collect taxes? A. To spend on administration B. To spend on welfare programmes C. To spend on defence D. All of the above

Q.16: Who was the discoverer of ‘America’? A. Christopher Columbus B. John Cabot C. Robert Peary D. None of these

Q.17: The World Trade Center was attacked by Terrorists on: A. 9th September 2001 B. 10th September 2001 C. 11th September 2001 D. None of these Q.18: The capital of Norway is …: A. Warsaw B. Madrid C. Oslo D. Vienna

Q.19: Infant mortality rate is:

A. The number of children who live past their first year of life

B. The number of infants who do not live past their first year of life

C. Rapidly increasing in the United States D. Other

Q.20: The highest mountain peak is in:

A. Nepal B. India C. China D. Pakistan

Q.21: The International court of Justice is in: A. America B. England C. France D. Netherlands

Q.22: Javaid Mian Dad name is associated with: A. Badminton B. Athletics C. Cricket D. Hockey

Q.23: Where was the session of Muslim League held when the resolution demanding the creation of Pakistan was passed?

A. Bombay B. Calcutta C. Lahore D. None of the above

Q.24: "Black Gold" is also a name for: A. Petroleum B. Cotton C. Coal D. Carbon

Q.25: The permanent secretariat of the SAARC is located at:

A. New Delhi B. Katmandu C. Colombo D. Dhaka

Q.26: In the total area of Pakistan, Punjab Province is about:

A. 15% B. 25% C. 70% D. 50%

Q.27: The second highest mountain in the World is?

A. Mount Everest B. K 2 C. Mount Abu D. Alps

Q.28: The capital of Pakistan was shifted from Karachi to Islamabad during the regime of:

A. Gen. Yahya Khan B. President Iskandar Mirza C. Field Marshal Muhammad Ayub Khan D. Prime Minister Muhammad Ali Bogra

Q.29: Which of the following crops contributes most to Pakistan’s

export? A. Rice B. Cotton D. Sugar Cane C. Wheat

Q.30: The internal autonomy granted under Israel- PLO Agreement initially applies to:

A. Gaza Strip & Jericho B. Tyre & Bakka Valley C. Golan heights & Sinai Desert D. Heifa & Negar Desert

Q.31: Which of the following groups of currencies are the strongest in the world?

A. Japanese Yen, Russian Rouble, US Dollar B. German Marks, British Pounds, Australian Dollar C. Japanese Yen, German Marks, Swiss Franks D. French Franks, German Marks, Italian Lira

Q.32: What is the first name of former Russian President the

Mr. Putin: A. Albert B. Michael C. Uri D. Vladimir

Q.33: What is the National Sports of Pakistan?

A. Hockey B. Cricket C. Football D. Baseball

Q.34: The Headquarter of the International Monetary Fund is at: A. Washington B. London C. New York D. Tokyo

Q.35: Ikebana is: A. A game like judo B. A Japanese style of flower arrangement C. A custom among certain races of joint wine taking D. A dance style of Japan Q.36: The UNO was founded on the:

A. 26 January B. 27 August C. 01 January D. Non of these above

Q.37: Prime Minister of UK is:

A. Tony Blair B. Gordon Brown C. M. Foot D. None of the above

Q.38: Princess Diana died in an accident on:

A. August 31, 1996 B. August 31, 1998 C. August 30, 1996 D. August 31, 1997

Q.39: Successful bidder in the PTCL privatization was: A. Etisalat B. China Mobile C. Emirates Telecom D. Sangtel

Q.40: The cost of the tri-nation (Pakistan, Iran & India) gas

pipeline project is:

A. $400 billion B. $ 40 billion C. $ 04 billion D. $ 14 billion

Q.41: Shah Fahad, King of Saudi Arabia died on 1st August.

Prince Abdullah was named new king who was the crown prince since:

A. 1982 B. 1984 C. 1992 D. 1995 Q.42: FIFA Football World cup 2007 was won by:

A. Brazil B. France C. Italy D. none of the above

Q.43: Slobodan Milosevic is the president of: A. Serbia B. Albania C. Croatia D. Slovenia Q.44: The President of Philippines is: A. Fidel B. Peter Wallace C. Joseph Estrada D. Roberto de Ocampo Q.45: The Headquarter of OPEC is in: A. Vienna B. Riyadh C. Abu Dhabi D. Qatar Q.46: IAEA stands for: A. International Agency for Economic Affairs B. Institute of Arab-Economic Affairs C. International Atomic Energy Agency D. Institute for African Economic Advancement Q.47: The chief of U.N Special Commission on Iraq is: A. Robert B. Richard Butler C. Richard Holbrooke D. John Simons Q.48: In 1947 at the time of creation of Pakistan, its capital was: A. Lahore B. Dacca C. Karachi D. Rawalpindi-Islamabad

Q.49: World’s biggest earth filed dam is: A. Mangla B. Assaum Dam C. Terbela D. Kalabagh Dam Q.50: The National flower of Pakistan is: A. Rose B. Jasmine C. Kanwal D. Tulip Q.51: The objective Resolution incorporating guide-lines for

future constitution making presented by: A. Muhammad Ali Jinnah B. Liaquat Ali Khan C. Khawaja Nizamuddin D. Muhammad Ali Bogra Q.52: The highest military award given in Pakistan is: A. Nishan-e-Haider B. Sitara-e-Hilal C. Sitara-e-Imtiaz D. Sitara-e-Jurrat Q.53: Telephone and photo phone was invented by: A. Adri Marie B. Ark Wright C. Graham Bell D. None of these Q.54: PIA Have Boeing _______ Aircraft: A. B-787 B. B-767 C. B-777 D. None of these

Q.55: Japanese currency is known as: A. Dollar B. Shilling C. Peso D. Yen

Q.56: Pakistan became the member of United Nations on: A. Sept. 30 1947 B. January 1. 1947 C. August 30, 1947 D. Nov. 30. 1947

Q.57: How many Muslims took part in the battle of Badar: A. 500 B. 1500 C. 313 D. 1000

Q.58: Oxygen was discovered by:

A. Fischer B. Chadwick C. Glauber D. Priestly

Q.59: The following are computer languages EXCEPT:

A. DOS B. PASCAL C. LISP D. COBOL Q.60: How much of the Earth’s surface is covered with water?

A. 70% B. 90% C. 58% D. 43%

Q.61: Manama is the capital of which country?

A. Qatar B. Bahrain C. Kuwait D. Oman

Q.62: Which is the most famous place for playing tennis?

A. Old Trafford B. Wimbledon C. Thames D. Lords

Q.63: What is the currency of Thailand?

A. Pound B. Ringgit C. Yuan D. Bhat

Q.64: What is the equivalent of a kilogram weight in pounds?

A. 1.9 B. 2.0 C. 2.2 D. 1.7

Q.65: What is the total percentage of Muslim population in

Pakistan?

A. 97% B. 90% C. 95% D. 80%

Q.66: Which is the official language of UAE?

A. English B. Turkish C. Persian D. Arabic

Q.67: What is called the final stage of American programs to place a man on Moon?

A. NASA Project B. Moon Project C. Apollo Project D. Space Project

Q.68: Who called “poet of the east”?

A. Mirza Ghalib B. Mir Taqi Mir C. Alama Iqbal D. Faiz Ahmed Faiz

Q.69: Mention the phrases for 'tact, good at knowing what to

say?

A. Seria tim B. Savoir-faire C. Sine die D. Sic

Q.70: The longest river in the world is?

A. Nile B. Amazon C. Indus D. Nelson

Q.71: The highest mountain in the world is?

A. Everest B. K.2. C. Kangchenjunga D. Lhotse

Q.72: Current Finance Secretary of Pakistan?

A. Shoukat Tareen B. Ishaq Dar C. Khwaja Saad D. Naveed Qamar

Q.73: The country also known as "country of Copper" is?

A. Pakistan B. Zambia C. Turkey D. Australia

Q.74: What letter appears to the right of Y on a Computer

keyboard?

A. P B. W C. U D. A

Q.75: The downfall of Muslim rule in India started with the

demise of:

A. Akber B. Aurangzeb C. Bahadur Shah Zafar D. None of these

Q.76: The Government of Pakistan established the Indus river

system authority in the year:

A. 1960 B. 1970 C. 1980 D. None of these

Q.77: Who was the founder of Hanfi School of thought?

A. Imam Abu Hanifa B. Imam Malik C. Imam Ahmed Bin Humble D. None of the above

Q.78: Total number of Surah in Holy Quran is: A. 112 B. 113 C. 114 D. 115

Q.79: How many days Holy Prophet (S.A.W.S) and Hazrat Abu Baker stayed in Ghar -e- Hira?

A. 2 days B. 3 days C. 5 days D. 7 days

Q.80: How old was the Holy Prophet (S.A.W.S.) when HE

married to Hazrat Khadija? A. 40 Years B. 25 years C. 36 years D. None of the above

Q.81: Pakistan Objective Resolution was passed in the year of: A. 1945 B. 1946 C. 1947 D. 1949

Q.82: Russian Revolution took place in the year of: A. 1917 B. 1918 C. 1919 D. 1920

Q.83: World most Populated country is: A. Pakistan B. China C. India D. Bangladesh Q.84: The largest museum in the world is: A. American Museum of Natural History B. Lahore Museum C. Gandhara Museum D. None of these

Q.85: The tallest tower in the world is: A. C. N. Tower, Toronto, Canada B. Patroness Tower Malaysia C. Impair State New York D. None of these Q.86: The largest bay in the world is: A. Hudson Bay, Canada B. Bay of Bengal C. Bay of Gulf D. None of these Q.87: The largest gulf in the world is A. Persian Gulf B. Gulf of Mexico C. Gulf of Aden D. None of these Q.88: The country who’s National Anthem has only music but no

word: A. Pakistan B. Bhutan C. Peru D. Bahrain Q.89: The country where there are no Cinema theatres: A. Iran B. Yemen C. Saudi Arabia D. Sudan Q.90: International Civil Aviation Organization is located at: A. London B. Singapore C. Geneva D. Montreal

Q.91: The first President of USA was: A. George W. Bush B. George Washington C. Ronald Regan D. Barak Obama Q.92: Pakistan conducted five nuclear tests on: A. 04 April, 2007 B. 28 April, 1998 C. 28 May, 1998 D. 14 August, 1997 Q.93: The largest city of Africa is: A. Khartoum B. Cape town C. Nairobi D. Cairo Q.94: The Heathrow Airport is located: A. Frankfurt B. New York C. London c. Tokyo Q.95: The Kalahari Desert is located in: A. Asia B. Africa C. N. America. D. Australia Q.96: Pakistan Largest Export Partner is: A. Saudi Arabia B. Japan C. America D. None of these

Q.97: The largest auto producing nation is: A. America B. Germany c. Japan C. China Q.98: The Pakistani President who died in an air crash:

A. Ayub Khan B. Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto C. Zia-ul-Huq D. None of these Q.99: The biggest desert in the world is: A. Rajhistan Desert B. Cholistan Desert C. Sahara Desert D. Arab Desert Q.100: The coldest place on the earth is: A. Skardu, Pakistan B. Ludakh, India C. Veroyansk, Siberia D. Oslo, Norway Q.101: The country which is the largest producer of rubber in

the world is: A. Indonesia B. Malaysia C. Thailand D. Brunei Q.102: The city which was once called the `Forbidden City'.

Was: A. Tokyo B. Shanghai C. Peking D. None of these

Q.103: The Ocean that separates Europe from America is called: A. Pacific Ocean B. Indian Ocean C. Antarctica D. Atlantic Ocean Q.104: The capital of Muslim empire in the time of Haroom

Rashid was: A. Baghdad B. Medina C. Damascus D. Mecca Q.105: The country called the Land of Rising Sun is: A. Taiwan B. Japan C. England D. China Q.106: The UNO was formed in the year: A. 1946 B. 1941 C. 1945 D. 1955 Q.107: The country known as the Land of White Elephant is: A. Kenya B. Nigeria C. Thailand D. Vietnam Q.108: The Founder of Pakistan Quaid-e- Azam was dead on: A. 11 Sep, 1948 B. 09 Sep, 1947 C. 25 Dec, 1947 D. None of these

Q.109: The name given to the border which separates Pakistan and Afghanistan is:

A. LOC B. International Border C. Durand Line D. None of these Q.110: Coconut is a.....: A. Fruit B. Seed C. Bud D. Flower Q.111: who is current Pakistani President?

A. Yousaf Raza Gillani B. Asif Ali Zardari C. Shah Mahmood Qureshi D. Nawaz Sharif Q.112: Labor Party is a political party in: A. USA B. UAE C. UK D. WHO Q.113: The first Prime minister of Bangladesh was: A. Zia-ur- Rehman B. Khalida Zia C. Mujib-ur-Rehman D. Shaikh Haseena Wajid Q.114: The first Pakistani to receive the Nobel Prize: A. Dr. Saleem uzaman Siddiqui B. Dr. Abdul Salam C. Dr. Atta ur Rehman D. Dr. Abdul Qadir Khan

Q.115: The country known as the Land of Morning Calm is: A. Korea B. Japan C. Thailand D. Myanmar Q.116: Who is the Founder of Pakistan? A. Liaqat Ali Khan B. Muhammad Ali Jinnah C. Allama Iqbal D. Ayub Khan Q.117: Writer of Pakistani National Anthem is: A. Nisar Bazmi B. Alama Iqbal C. Haffez Jalanderi D. Nasir Kazmi Q.118: Pakistan Largest River name is: A. Chanab River B. Ravi River C. Indus River D. Kabul River Q.119: Total number of electoral members in Pakistani national

assembly: A. 300 B. 342 C. 207 D. 237

Q.120: Who is the Governor of Sindh?

A. Moen Uddin Haider B. Dr. Ishrat -ul- Ebad C. Mamnoon Hussain D. Qaim Ali Shah

Q.121: In which Islamic month was the Holy Quran revealed?

A. Shawwal B. Moharram C. Ramadan D. Rabi-ul- Awwal

Q.122: Jakarta is the capital of:

A. Cyprus B. Azerbaijan C. Uzbekistan D. Indonesia

Q.123: Geneva is the capital of:

A. South Africa B. Sweden C. Sri Lanka D. Switzerland

Q.124: Takka is the currency of:

A. Australia B. Cuba C. Germany D. Bangladesh

Q.125: Hillary Clinton is the secretary of state of:

A. UK B. Korea C. Japan D. USA

Q.126: Which one is an excellent insulator?

A. Iron B. Water

C. Wood D. Gold

Q.127: Water consists of:

A. Hydrogen, Oxygen B. Helium, Oxygen C. Hydrogen, Carbon D. Oxygen, Carbon

Q.128: Astronomy is a science of:

A. Stars and Galaxies B. Pop stars and Film stars

C. Human Behavior D. Animal Behavior

Q.129: Where is “Congo”?

A. In Central Asia B. In Africa C. In America D. In Australia

Q.130: The first Industrial Revolution took place in:

A. America B. Japan C. Germany D. England

Q.131: World Environment Day is observed on:

A. 1st May B. 5th June C. 14th August D. 25th December

Q.132: The longest highway in the world has a length of:

A. 5000 km B. 7000 km C. 8000 km D. None of these

Q.133: The biggest island of the world is:

A. Ice Land B. Finland C. Green Land D. Singapore

Q.134: The country known as the Sugar Bowl of the world is:

A. Chile B. Cuba C. Nigeria D. Pakistan

Q.135: The independence day of Pakistan is celebrated on:

A. 15th August B. 14 August C. 11 August D. 06 September

Q.136: The country known as the land of the midnight sun is:

A. Norway B. Finland C. Denmark D. Japan

Q.137: How many legs do butterflies have?

A. 4 Legs & 2 Pair of Wings B. 6 Legs & 2 Pair of Wings C. 2 Legs & 4 Pair of Wings D. None of these

Q.138: Pakistan was testifier First Nuclear Missile on:

A. 28 Apr, 1998 B. 04 Apr, 1998 C. 16 Feb, 1997 D. 28 May, 1998

Q.139: In Cricket the highest test run scorer batsman of Pakistan is:

A. Muhammad Yousaf B. Inzamam-ul- Haq C. Saeed Anwer D. Jawaid Miandad

Q.140: Pakistan National Game is:

A. Cricket B. Hockey C. Football D. Tennis

Q.141: In Feb, 2008 election who is elected the Pakistani Prime

Minster: A. Shaukat Aziz B. Shah Mahmood Qureshi C. Yousaf Raza Gillani D. Nawaz Sharif Q.142: Who was the youngest President of the USA?

A. Theodore Roosevelt B. Jhon Kenedy C. Algor D. Bil Clinton

Q.143: Pakistan Major Export is _________ based:

A. Cotton B. Rice C. Technology D. Electronics

Q.144: The largest city of Pakistan is:

A. Lahore B. Hyderabad C. Multan D. Karachi

Q.145: In world Population ranking Pakistan in ____ number:

A. 02 Number B. 10 Number C. 06 Number D. 18 Number

Q.146: Biggest Neighbor country of Pakistan is:

A. India B. Russia C. China D. Afghanistan

Q.147: World 2nd Largest Coil mine is in:

A. India B. China C. Australia D. Pakistan

Q.148: The first British University to admit women for degree courses was:

A. London University B. Cambridge University C. Oxford University D. University of Colombia

Q.149: Who was the first Pakistani Prime Minister?

A. Sardar Abdul Rab Nishtar B. Liaqat Ali Khan C. Khawaja Nazim Uddin D. Sir Agha Khan

Q.150: Pakistan Day Celebrated on:

A. 06 September B. 11 September C. 23 March D. 25 December

Q.151: Which country hosted the 2008 Olympic Games?

A. Turkey B. China C. Korea

D. England

Q.152: Pakistan Divided in ………. Provinces:

A. 06 B. 07 C. 04 D. 09

Q.153: Pakistan National Language is:

A. English B. Bengali C. Arabic D. Urdu

Q.155. Pakistani Currency called is:

A. Dollar B. Yen C. Rupee D. Riyal

Q.156: Who is Last Prophet?

A. Hazrat Adam (A.S) B. Hazrat Musa (A.S) C. Muhammad (P.B.U.H) D. Suleman (A.S)

Q. 157: Who was the first woman to go in space?

A. Valentina Tereshkova B. Kalpana Chawla C. Juhi Chawla D: None of these

Q.158: Name some animals that lay eggs:

A. Lion B. Ostrich C. tortoise D. Deer

Q.159: Which of these animals store food?

A. Squirrel B. tiger C. honeybee D. Butter Fly

Q.160: In which year was the first electronic computer made?

A. 1937 B. 2000 C. 2005 D. 1965

Q.161: PIA was found in:

A. 1947 B. 1967 C. 1955 D. 1964

Q.162: At the end of 2008 PIA have ___ number of aircraft:

A. 52 B. 43 C. 45 D. 66

Q.163: which one is Pakistani Historical Place?

A. Badshahi Mosque B. Taj Mahal C. London Bridge D. Dome of Rock

Q.164: Who is the first elected woman Prime Minister of Muslim World?

A. Khalda Zia B. Benazir Bhutto C. Hassena Wajid D. None of these

Q.165: Which is the largest ocean in the world?

A. Atlantic Ocean B. Pacific Ocean C. Indian Ocean D. none of these