These most repeated general knowledge MCQs are a 60-question practice set compiled from frequently tested themes in PPSC, FPSC, FGEI, ASF, ETEA and other one-paper exams. Each question includes a verified answer and short explanation — not just a tick — so you can revise concepts rather than ratta. “Most repeated” means commonly encountered topics; it does not guarantee any question will appear in a future exam.
Topics Covered
- Famous personalities, books and places (10)
- International affairs & geography (10)
- Sports (6)
- Pakistan Affairs & Islamic Studies (12)
- Everyday Science (10)
- Literature, art & history (12)
Famous Personalities, Books & Places MCQs (10)
Q1. Who is the author of “The Discovery of India”?
Answer: Jawaharlal Nehru
Explanation: Written by Nehru during his imprisonment in Ahmednagar Fort (1942-46).
Q2. Who wrote “Shah Jo Risalo”?
Answer: Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai
Explanation: Famous Sindhi Sufi poet, 18th century.
Q3. The book “Friends Not Masters” was written by?
Answer: Ayub Khan
Explanation: Autobiography of Pakistan’s second President.
Q4. Who is called “Father of the Nation” in Pakistan?
Answer: Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah
Explanation: Official title given to Jinnah.
Q5. The author of “Wealth of Nations” is?
Answer: Adam Smith
Explanation: Published 1776, foundation of classical economics.
Q6. The city known as “City of Canals” is?
Answer: Venice
Explanation: Italian city built on 118 islands with canals.
Q7. Who invented the telephone?
Answer: Alexander Graham Bell
Explanation: Patented in 1876.
Q8. Who discovered penicillin?
Answer: Alexander Fleming
Explanation: In 1928, from Penicillium notatum mould.
Q9. The book “Mein Kampf” was written by?
Answer: Adolf Hitler
Explanation: Autobiographical manifesto written in prison.
Q10. Who is the author of “Gulistan” and “Bostan”?
Answer: Sheikh Saadi
Explanation: Famous 13th-century Persian poet.
International Affairs & Geography (10)
Q11. The headquarters of the United Nations is located in?
Answer: New York
Explanation: UN Headquarters at Manhattan, New York, USA.
Q12. The currency of Japan is?
Answer: Yen
Explanation: Symbol ¥, code JPY.
Q13. The largest ocean in the world is?
Answer: Pacific Ocean
Explanation: Covers about 30% of Earth’s surface.
Q14. Which country is called “Land of Thousand Lakes”?
Answer: Finland
Explanation: Has ~188,000 lakes.
Q15. The capital of Australia is?
Answer: Canberra
Explanation: Not Sydney — Canberra was chosen as compromise between Sydney and Melbourne.
Q16. The Suez Canal connects?
Answer: Mediterranean Sea and Red Sea
Explanation: Opened 1869, in Egypt.
Q17. The longest river in the world is?
Answer: Nile
Explanation: Nile (~6,650 km) is traditionally cited as longest; Amazon is close.
Q18. The Great Wall of China was built to protect against?
Answer: Mongols / Northern nomadic tribes
Explanation: Built over centuries, mainly Ming dynasty.
Q19. Which country has no army?
Answer: Iceland (also Costa Rica, Vatican)
Explanation: Iceland has no standing army, only coast guard and peacekeeping units.
Q20. The headquarters of UNESCO is in?
Answer: Paris
Explanation: Paris, France.
Sports MCQs (6)
Q21. How many players are there in a cricket team?
Answer: 11
Explanation: 11 per side on the field.
Q22. The term “Knockout” is used in?
Answer: Boxing
Explanation: Also used in tournaments, but originates from boxing.
Q23. Who won the FIFA World Cup 2022?
Answer: Argentina
Explanation: Beat France on penalties in Qatar.
Q24. The national game of Pakistan is?
Answer: Field Hockey
Explanation: Officially declared national sport.
Q25. How many balls are there in an over in cricket?
Answer: 6
Explanation: Standard over = 6 legal deliveries.
Q26. Which country won the ICC Cricket World Cup 1992?
Answer: Pakistan
Explanation: Pakistan beat England at Melbourne.
Pakistan Affairs & Islamic Studies (12)
Q27. Pakistan Resolution was passed on?
Answer: 23 March 1940
Explanation: At Lahore, presented by A.K. Fazl-ul-Haq.
Q28. Who presented the Pakistan Resolution?
Answer: A.K. Fazl-ul-Haq
Explanation: Moved the resolution at Minto Park.
Q29. The first President of Pakistan was?
Answer: Iskander Mirza
Explanation: Became President on 23 March 1956.
Q30. The first Prime Minister of Pakistan was?
Answer: Liaquat Ali Khan
Explanation: From 15 August 1947 to 16 Oct 1951.
Q31. When was the Constitution of 1973 enforced?
Answer: 14 August 1973
Explanation: Approved on 10 April, enforced 14 August 1973.
Q32. The Holy Quran was revealed over a period of?
Answer: 23 years
Explanation: Approximately 23 years (610-632 AD).
Q33. The Battle of Badr was fought in?
Answer: 2 AH (624 AD)
Explanation: First major battle of Islam, 313 Muslims vs ~1000 Quraish.
Q34. Zakat was made obligatory in?
Answer: 2 AH
Explanation: After Hijra, in Medina.
Q35. The longest Surah of the Holy Quran is?
Answer: Surah Al-Baqarah
Explanation: 286 verses, 2nd Surah.
Q36. Who was the first Hafiz of the Holy Quran?
Answer: Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) himself, among companions Hazrat Usman and others memorized early
Explanation: The Prophet (PBUH) was the first to memorize the revelation as it was revealed.
Q37. The Indus Waters Treaty was signed in?
Answer: 1960
Explanation: Between Pakistan and India, mediated by World Bank.
Q38. Khewra Salt Mine is located in?
Answer: Jhelum, Punjab
Explanation: Second largest salt mine in the world.
Everyday Science (10)
Q39. Which vitamin is essential for blood clotting?
Answer: Vitamin K
Explanation: Helps in synthesis of clotting factors.
Q40. Which gas is used in electric bulbs?
Answer: Argon (inert gas)
Explanation: Also nitrogen is used; argon prevents filament oxidation.
Q41. The chemical formula of water is?
Answer: H₂O
Explanation: Two hydrogen atoms, one oxygen.
Q42. The human heart has how many chambers?
Answer: 4
Explanation: Two atria, two ventricles.
Q43. Which planet is known as the Red Planet?
Answer: Mars
Explanation: Due to iron oxide on surface.
Q44. The speed of light is approximately?
Answer: 300,000 km/s
Explanation: 3×10⁸ m/s in vacuum.
Q45. Which organ purifies blood?
Answer: Kidney
Explanation: Filters waste; liver also detoxifies.
Q46. The unit of electric current is?
Answer: Ampere
Explanation: SI unit, symbol A.
Q47. Which gas is most abundant in the air?
Answer: Nitrogen (78%)
Explanation: Oxygen is 21%.
Q48. Acid rain is caused by?
Answer: Sulfur dioxide and Nitrogen oxides
Explanation: Form sulfuric and nitric acids in rain.
Literature, Art & History (12)
Q49. Who wrote “Hamlet”?
Answer: William Shakespeare
Explanation: Tragedy written around 1599-1601.
Q50. Who is known as the “Father of English Poetry”?
Answer: Geoffrey Chaucer
Explanation: 14th-century poet of Canterbury Tales.
Q51. The Mona Lisa was painted by?
Answer: Leonardo da Vinci
Explanation: Painted circa 1503-1506, in Louvre Museum.
Q52. Who built the Taj Mahal?
Answer: Shah Jahan
Explanation: In memory of Mumtaz Mahal, Agra, completed ~1653.
Q53. The French Revolution began in?
Answer: 1789
Explanation: Storming of the Bastille on 14 July 1789.
Q54. Who was the first man to walk on the moon?
Answer: Neil Armstrong
Explanation: Apollo 11, 20 July 1969.
Q55. Who discovered gravity?
Answer: Isaac Newton
Explanation: Formulated law of universal gravitation (apple story is anecdotal).
Q56. The national anthem of Pakistan was composed by?
Answer: Ahmed G. Chagla (music), Hafeez Jalandhari (lyrics)
Explanation: Music by Chagla (1950), lyrics by Jalandhari (1952).
Q57. The founder of the Mughal Empire in India was?
Answer: Babur
Explanation: Defeated Ibrahim Lodi at Panipat in 1526.
Q58. Who is called the “Desert Fox”?
Answer: Erwin Rommel
Explanation: German field marshal in WWII North Africa campaign.
Q59. The largest desert in the world is?
Answer: Antarctica
Explanation: By definition desert = low precipitation; Antarctica is largest.
Q60. Which is the smallest country in the world?
Answer: Vatican City
Explanation: Area ~44 hectares, inside Rome.
How to Use This List
- Time-boxed revision: Do 20 MCQs at a time, 15 minutes each.
- Read explanations: Don’t just memorize the tick — understand why.
- Mark weak topics: If Pakistan Affairs or Science scores are low, revise those chapters from the links below.
- Re-attempt after 3 days: Spaced repetition is better than one-time reading.
Related Most Repeated Resources
- Pakistan Studies MCQs – 60 Solved Questions
- English Grammar MCQs – 100 Practice Questions
- FGEI EST Past Paper 23 February 2025 Batch II – 43 MCQs
- ASF Corporal Past Paper 27 March 2021 – 54 MCQs
- All Most Repeated MCQs Collection
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these 60 MCQs guaranteed to repeat?
No. “Most repeated” means frequently seen topics in past papers, not a leak. Exams can change syllabus anytime.
Which exams benefit from this list?
PPSC, FPSC, FGEI, ASF, ETEA, PAF, Police and other one-paper MCQs exams with general knowledge portion.
How should I memorize for best retention?
Do small batches with explanations, flag wrong answers, and revise weak batches after 3 days — not all 60 at once.
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Last reviewed: 20 September 2026 by SirNadir.com editorial team.
