
100 General Knowledge MCQs with Answers and Explanations for Army, Navy and PAF Tests
By admin / October 14, 2026
About these General Knowledge MCQs
This set of 100 General Knowledge MCQs is made for candidates preparing for the Pak Army, Pak Navy and PAF initial tests. Every question has four options, the correct answer and a short reason, so you understand the fact behind each answer and not just the result.
The general knowledge section of an academic test checks how much you know about Pakistan, world geography, capitals, international organisations, basic science, animals and everyday facts. The questions below cover all of these topics. Work through them in order, or jump straight to any topic from the list.
Topics covered in these 100 General Knowledge MCQs
- Pakistan Basics and National Symbols Q1–10
- Pakistan History and Important Days Q11–15
- Pakistan Geography Q16–21
- National Poet, Anthem and Cities Q22–25
- Provincial Capitals Q26–31
- Deserts, Passes and Dams Q32–35
- World Geography Q36–43
- World Capitals Q44–55
- International Organisations Q56–70
- Solar System and Astronomy Q71–77
- Basic Science Q78–85
- Human Body Q86–90
- Animals and Birds Q91–95
- Currencies and Instruments Q96–100
Pakistan Basics and National Symbols MCQs Q1–10
1What is the capital of Pakistan?
- Lahore
- Karachi
- Islamabad
- Peshawar
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C) Islamabad because Islamabad is the capital city of Pakistan.
2When did Pakistan become independent?
- 23 March 1940
- 14 August 1947
- 15 August 1947
- 6 September 1965
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B) 14 August 1947 because Pakistan gained independence from British rule on this date.
3Who is the founder of Pakistan?
- Allama Iqbal
- Liaquat Ali Khan
- Sir Syed Ahmad Khan
- Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah
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D) Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah because he led the Pakistan Movement and became Pakistan’s first Governor-General.
4Who was the first Prime Minister of Pakistan?
- Khawaja Nazimuddin
- Liaquat Ali Khan
- Ayub Khan
- Zulfikar Ali Bhutto
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B) Liaquat Ali Khan because he became Pakistan’s first Prime Minister in 1947.
5Who was the first Governor-General of Pakistan?
- Muhammad Ali Jinnah
- Liaquat Ali Khan
- Iskander Mirza
- Ghulam Muhammad
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A) Muhammad Ali Jinnah because he served as Pakistan’s first Governor-General from 1947 to 1948.
6What is the national language of Pakistan?
- Punjabi
- English
- Urdu
- Sindhi
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C) Urdu because Urdu is Pakistan’s national language.
7What is the national animal of Pakistan?
- Lion
- Markhor
- Snow leopard
- Deer
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B) Markhor because it is Pakistan’s national animal.
8What is the national flower of Pakistan?
- Rose
- Sunflower
- Jasmine
- Tulip
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C) Jasmine because jasmine is Pakistan’s national flower.
9What is the national bird of Pakistan?
- Eagle
- Chukar
- Peacock
- Falcon
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B) Chukar because the chukar partridge is Pakistan’s national bird.
10What is the national sport of Pakistan?
- Cricket
- Football
- Hockey
- Squash
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C) Hockey because field hockey is traditionally recognised as Pakistan’s national sport.
Pakistan History and Important Days MCQs Q11–15
11When is Pakistan Day celebrated?
- 14 August
- 23 March
- 6 September
- 25 December
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B) 23 March because the Lahore Resolution was passed on 23 March 1940, and Pakistan’s first constitution came into effect on this date in 1956.
12When is Defence Day observed in Pakistan?
- 5 February
- 23 March
- 6 September
- 9 November
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C) 6 September because Pakistan observes Defence Day to commemorate the defence of the country during the 1965 war.
13When is Quaid-e-Azam’s birthday celebrated?
- 14 August
- 25 December
- 9 November
- 11 September
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B) 25 December because Muhammad Ali Jinnah was born on 25 December 1876.
14When was the first Constitution of Pakistan enforced?
- 14 August 1947
- 23 March 1956
- 8 June 1962
- 14 August 1973
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B) 23 March 1956 because Pakistan’s first constitution came into effect on that date.
15Who was the first President of Pakistan?
- Ayub Khan
- Iskander Mirza
- Yahya Khan
- Zulfikar Ali Bhutto
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B) Iskander Mirza because he became Pakistan’s first President in 1956.
Pakistan Geography MCQs Q16–21
16What is the highest mountain in Pakistan?
- Nanga Parbat
- Tirich Mir
- K2
- Rakaposhi
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C) K2 because it is Pakistan’s highest mountain, rising approximately 8,611 metres above sea level.
17What is the longest river in Pakistan?
- Ravi
- Chenab
- Jhelum
- Indus
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D) Indus because the Indus River is the country’s principal and longest river.
18Which is the largest province of Pakistan by area?
- Punjab
- Sindh
- Balochistan
- Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
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C) Balochistan because it covers the largest land area among Pakistan’s provinces.
19Which is the most populous province of Pakistan?
- Sindh
- Punjab
- Balochistan
- Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
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B) Punjab because it has the largest population among Pakistan’s provinces.
20Which sea lies to the south of Pakistan?
- Red Sea
- Arabian Sea
- Caspian Sea
- Mediterranean Sea
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B) Arabian Sea because Pakistan’s southern coastline borders the Arabian Sea.
21What is the national tree of Pakistan?
- Neem
- Deodar
- Banyan
- Date palm
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B) Deodar because the deodar cedar is recognised as Pakistan’s national tree.
National Poet, Anthem and Cities MCQs Q22–25
22What is the national poet of Pakistan?
- Faiz Ahmed Faiz
- Hafeez Jalandhari
- Allama Muhammad Iqbal
- Ahmed Faraz
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C) Allama Muhammad Iqbal because his poetry and philosophy played an important role in inspiring the Pakistan Movement.
23Who wrote the lyrics of Pakistan’s national anthem?
- Allama Iqbal
- Hafeez Jalandhari
- Ahmad G. Chagla
- Faiz Ahmed Faiz
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B) Hafeez Jalandhari because he wrote the lyrics of Pakistan’s national anthem.
24Who composed the music of Pakistan’s national anthem?
- Hafeez Jalandhari
- Ahmad G. Chagla
- Sohail Rana
- Khurshid Anwar
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B) Ahmad G. Chagla because he composed the anthem’s music.
25Which city is known as the City of Lights in Pakistan?
- Lahore
- Islamabad
- Karachi
- Quetta
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C) Karachi because the city is popularly known by this nickname.
Provincial Capitals MCQs Q26–31
26What is the capital of Punjab?
- Faisalabad
- Multan
- Rawalpindi
- Lahore
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D) Lahore because Lahore is the provincial capital of Punjab.
27What is the capital of Sindh?
- Hyderabad
- Karachi
- Sukkur
- Larkana
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B) Karachi because Karachi is the provincial capital of Sindh.
28What is the capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa?
- Abbottabad
- Mardan
- Peshawar
- Swat
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C) Peshawar because Peshawar is the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
29What is the capital of Balochistan?
- Gwadar
- Khuzdar
- Quetta
- Turbat
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C) Quetta because Quetta is the provincial capital of Balochistan.
30What is the capital of Gilgit-Baltistan?
- Skardu
- Gilgit
- Hunza
- Chilas
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B) Gilgit because Gilgit is the administrative capital of Gilgit-Baltistan.
31What is the capital of Azad Jammu and Kashmir?
- Mirpur
- Muzaffarabad
- Kotli
- Rawalakot
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B) Muzaffarabad because it is the capital of Azad Jammu and Kashmir.
Deserts, Passes and Dams MCQs Q32–35
32Which is the largest desert in Pakistan?
- Thal Desert
- Cholistan Desert
- Thar Desert
- Kharan Desert
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C) Thar Desert because the Thar Desert extends across southeastern Pakistan and western India.
33Which pass connects Pakistan with Afghanistan near Peshawar?
- Khunjerab Pass
- Khyber Pass
- Lowari Pass
- Bolan Pass
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B) Khyber Pass because it is a historic route between Pakistan and Afghanistan.
34Which pass connects Pakistan with China?
- Khyber Pass
- Bolan Pass
- Khunjerab Pass
- Tochi Pass
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C) Khunjerab Pass because it connects northern Pakistan with China’s Xinjiang region.
35Which is a major dam on the Indus River?
- Mangla Dam
- Tarbela Dam
- Warsak Dam
- Hub Dam
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B) Tarbela Dam because it is built on the Indus River in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
World Geography MCQs Q36–43
36Which is the largest continent by area?
- Africa
- Europe
- Asia
- South America
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C) Asia because it is the largest continent by land area.
37Which is the smallest continent by area?
- Europe
- Australia
- Antarctica
- South America
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B) Australia because it is the smallest continent in the conventional seven-continent model.
38Which is the largest ocean in the world?
- Atlantic Ocean
- Indian Ocean
- Arctic Ocean
- Pacific Ocean
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D) Pacific Ocean because it covers the greatest area of Earth’s oceans.
39Which is the smallest ocean in the world?
- Arctic Ocean
- Indian Ocean
- Atlantic Ocean
- Southern Ocean
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A) Arctic Ocean because it is the smallest of the world’s five recognised oceans.
40Which is the highest mountain in the world?
- K2
- Mount Everest
- Kangchenjunga
- Lhotse
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B) Mount Everest because its summit is approximately 8,849 metres above sea level.
41Which is the largest country in the world by area?
- Canada
- China
- Russia
- United States
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C) Russia because it covers the largest land area of any country.
42Which is the smallest independent country in the world by area?
- Monaco
- Maldives
- Vatican City
- San Marino
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C) Vatican City because it is the world’s smallest sovereign state by area.
43Which is the most populous country in the world?
- China
- India
- United States
- Indonesia
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B) India because it surpassed China in population according to widely used international estimates in 2023.
World Capitals MCQs Q44–55
44What is the capital of China?
- Shanghai
- Beijing
- Guangzhou
- Wuhan
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B) Beijing because Beijing is China’s capital city.
45What is the capital of Saudi Arabia?
- Jeddah
- Makkah
- Madinah
- Riyadh
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D) Riyadh because Riyadh is the capital of Saudi Arabia.
46What is the capital of Türkiye?
- Istanbul
- Ankara
- Izmir
- Antalya
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B) Ankara because Ankara is Türkiye’s capital city.
47What is the capital of Iran?
- Isfahan
- Shiraz
- Tehran
- Tabriz
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C) Tehran because Tehran is Iran’s capital city.
48What is the capital of Afghanistan?
- Kandahar
- Herat
- Kabul
- Mazar-i-Sharif
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C) Kabul because Kabul is Afghanistan’s capital city.
49What is the capital of Bangladesh?
- Chittagong
- Dhaka
- Khulna
- Sylhet
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B) Dhaka because Dhaka is Bangladesh’s capital city.
50What is the capital of Nepal?
- Pokhara
- Kathmandu
- Biratnagar
- Lalitpur
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B) Kathmandu because Kathmandu is Nepal’s capital city.
51What is the capital of the United Kingdom?
- Manchester
- London
- Birmingham
- Liverpool
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B) London because London is the capital of the United Kingdom.
52What is the capital of the United States?
- New York City
- Los Angeles
- Washington, D.C.
- Chicago
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C) Washington, D.C. because it is the federal capital of the United States.
53What is the capital of France?
- Rome
- Madrid
- Paris
- Berlin
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C) Paris because Paris is France’s capital city.
54What is the capital of Japan?
- Kyoto
- Osaka
- Tokyo
- Hiroshima
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C) Tokyo because Tokyo is Japan’s capital city.
55What is the capital of Australia?
- Sydney
- Melbourne
- Canberra
- Perth
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C) Canberra because Canberra is Australia’s capital city.
International Organisations MCQs Q56–70
56Which organisation was established in 1945 to promote international peace and cooperation?
- NATO
- United Nations
- SAARC
- OIC
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B) United Nations because the UN was founded in 1945 following the Second World War.
57Where is the headquarters of the United Nations?
- Geneva
- Paris
- New York City
- London
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C) New York City because the UN’s main headquarters is located in New York.
58What does WHO stand for?
- World Health Organization
- World Human Office
- World Heritage Organization
- World Housing Organization
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A) World Health Organization because WHO is the United Nations agency responsible for international public health.
59Where is the headquarters of the World Health Organization?
- New York
- Geneva
- Rome
- Vienna
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B) Geneva because WHO’s headquarters is located in Geneva, Switzerland.
60What does UNICEF stand for?
- United Nations Children’s Fund
- United Nations Climate Fund
- Universal Nations Education Council
- United National Child Forum
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A) United Nations Children’s Fund because UNICEF works to protect children’s rights and well-being.
61What does UNESCO stand for?
- United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
- United Nations Economic Security Council
- Universal Education and Science Council
- United Nations Environmental Safety Committee
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A) United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization because it promotes international cooperation in education, science and culture.
62Where is the headquarters of the International Court of Justice?
- Geneva
- New York
- The Hague
- Brussels
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C) The Hague because the court is based in the Peace Palace in the Netherlands.
63What does OIC stand for?
- Organisation of Islamic Cooperation
- Organisation of International Countries
- Office of Islamic Communities
- Organisation for Industrial Cooperation
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A) Organisation of Islamic Cooperation because it is an international organisation of member states from the Muslim world.
64Where is the headquarters of the OIC?
- Islamabad
- Riyadh
- Jeddah
- Cairo
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C) Jeddah because the OIC’s general secretariat is based in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
65What does SAARC stand for?
- South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation
- South African Association for Regional Cooperation
- South Asian Agency for Research and Culture
- Southeast Asian Association for Regional Cooperation
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A) South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation because SAARC promotes regional cooperation in South Asia.
66Where is the SAARC Secretariat located?
- Islamabad
- Kathmandu
- Dhaka
- New Delhi
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B) Kathmandu because the SAARC Secretariat is based in Nepal’s capital.
67What does NATO stand for?
- North Atlantic Treaty Organization
- National Asian Trade Organization
- Northern African Treaty Office
- New Atlantic Transport Organization
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A) North Atlantic Treaty Organization because NATO is a collective-defence alliance founded in 1949.
68What does IMF stand for?
- International Monetary Fund
- International Market Federation
- Intercontinental Monetary Forum
- International Management Foundation
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A) International Monetary Fund because the IMF works on international monetary cooperation and financial stability.
69What does WTO stand for?
- World Transport Organization
- World Trade Organization
- World Tourism Office
- World Technology Organization
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B) World Trade Organization because it deals with international trade rules between member economies.
70What does the acronym GDP stand for?
- General Domestic Production
- Gross Domestic Product
- Global Development Programme
- Gross Development Price
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B) Gross Domestic Product because GDP measures the value of final goods and services produced within a country during a period.
Solar System and Astronomy MCQs Q71–77
71Which planet is known as the Red Planet?
- Venus
- Mars
- Jupiter
- Saturn
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B) Mars because iron-rich dust gives its surface a reddish appearance.
72Which is the largest planet in the Solar System?
- Earth
- Saturn
- Jupiter
- Neptune
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C) Jupiter because it is the largest planet by diameter and mass.
73Which planet is closest to the Sun?
- Venus
- Earth
- Mercury
- Mars
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C) Mercury because it is the innermost planet in the Solar System.
74Which planet is famous for its prominent ring system?
- Mars
- Saturn
- Mercury
- Venus
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B) Saturn because its extensive rings are especially visible from Earth through telescopes.
75What is Earth’s natural satellite?
- Mars
- The Moon
- The Sun
- Venus
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B) The Moon because it orbits Earth naturally.
76Which star is closest to Earth?
- Sirius
- Polaris
- The Sun
- Alpha Centauri A
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C) The Sun because it is Earth’s nearest star.
77What is the approximate speed of light in a vacuum?
- 30,000 km/s
- 150,000 km/s
- 300,000 km/s
- 500,000 km/s
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C) 300,000 km/s because light travels at approximately 299,792 kilometres per second in a vacuum.
Basic Science MCQs Q78–85
78What is the chemical formula of water?
- CO₂
- H₂O
- O₂
- NaCl
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B) H₂O because each water molecule contains two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom.
79Which gas do plants absorb during photosynthesis?
- Oxygen
- Nitrogen
- Carbon dioxide
- Hydrogen
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C) Carbon dioxide because plants use carbon dioxide to produce carbohydrates during photosynthesis.
80Which gas makes up the largest percentage of Earth’s atmosphere?
- Oxygen
- Nitrogen
- Carbon dioxide
- Hydrogen
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B) Nitrogen because it accounts for approximately 78% of dry air.
81What is the chemical symbol for gold?
- Ag
- Au
- Fe
- Go
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B) Au because the symbol comes from the Latin word aurum.
82What is the chemical symbol for iron?
- Ir
- In
- Fe
- I
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C) Fe because the symbol comes from the Latin word ferrum.
83What is the hardest naturally occurring mineral?
- Quartz
- Diamond
- Talc
- Gypsum
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B) Diamond because it ranks highest on the Mohs hardness scale among naturally occurring minerals.
84At standard atmospheric pressure, what is the boiling point of pure water?
- 0°C
- 50°C
- 100°C
- 150°C
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C) 100°C because pure water boils at 100°C at standard atmospheric pressure.
85What is the approximate freezing point of pure water at standard atmospheric pressure?
- −10°C
- 0°C
- 10°C
- 32°C
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B) 0°C because pure water freezes at approximately 0°C under standard atmospheric pressure.
Human Body MCQs Q86–90
86Which organ pumps blood through the human body?
- Brain
- Heart
- Liver
- Kidney
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B) Heart because its contractions maintain blood circulation.
87How many bones are typically found in an adult human body?
- 106
- 206
- 306
- 406
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B) 206 because the typical adult skeleton contains 206 bones.
88Which is the largest internal organ of the human body?
- Heart
- Liver
- Kidney
- Stomach
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B) Liver because it is the largest internal organ in the human body.
89Which vitamin is produced in the skin with the help of sunlight?
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin D
- Vitamin K
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C) Vitamin D because ultraviolet B radiation helps the skin produce vitamin D precursors.
90Which blood cells primarily carry oxygen?
- White blood cells
- Red blood cells
- Platelets
- Stem cells
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B) Red blood cells because they contain haemoglobin, which binds oxygen.
Animals and Birds MCQs Q91–95
91Which is the largest mammal in the world?
- African elephant
- Blue whale
- Giraffe
- Great white shark
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B) Blue whale because it is the largest known animal by mass.
92Which is the fastest land animal?
- Lion
- Horse
- Cheetah
- Leopard
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C) Cheetah because it can reach very high speeds over short distances.
93Which animal is commonly called the ship of the desert?
- Horse
- Camel
- Donkey
- Elephant
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B) Camel because it is well adapted to travel and survive in arid environments.
94Which is the largest living bird by height and weight?
- Eagle
- Ostrich
- Emu
- Peacock
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B) Ostrich because it is the largest living bird species.
95Which bird is known for being able to fly backwards?
- Eagle
- Sparrow
- Hummingbird
- Crow
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C) Hummingbird because its specialised wing movement allows backward flight.
Currencies and Instruments MCQs Q96–100
96What is the currency of Japan?
- Yuan
- Yen
- Won
- Ringgit
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B) Yen because the yen is Japan’s official currency.
97What is the currency of the United Kingdom?
- Euro
- Dollar
- Pound sterling
- Franc
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C) Pound sterling because it is the United Kingdom’s official currency.
98What is the currency of Saudi Arabia?
- Dinar
- Dirham
- Riyal
- Lira
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C) Riyal because the Saudi riyal is the country’s official currency.
99Which instrument is used to measure atmospheric pressure?
- Thermometer
- Barometer
- Hygrometer
- Ammeter
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B) Barometer because it measures atmospheric pressure.
100Which instrument is used to measure temperature?
- Barometer
- Thermometer
- Speedometer
- Altimeter
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B) Thermometer because it measures temperature.
How to prepare General Knowledge for the initial test
Pakistan studies facts
Make a short list of the key dates (14 August 1947, 23 March 1940 and 1956, 6 September 1965 and 25 December 1876), the first holders of each office (Quaid-e-Azam, Liaquat Ali Khan and Iskander Mirza) and the national symbols. These facts appear in almost every paper.
Geography and capitals
Revise the provincial capitals of Pakistan first, then the capitals of neighbouring and friendly countries such as China, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, Iran and Afghanistan. For world geography, remember the biggest and smallest of each kind: continent, ocean, country and mountain.
International organisations
Write each abbreviation with its full form and headquarters in one line: UN in New York, WHO in Geneva, ICJ in The Hague, OIC in Jeddah and SAARC in Kathmandu. Reading the full form aloud a few times helps it stick.
Science and everyday facts
Planets, gases, chemical symbols and the human body come from school science, so revise them together with the Physics, Chemistry and Biology sets. Also learn the currency of the main countries and the instrument used for each measurement.
A simple practice plan
- Attempt 20 to 25 MCQs a day, starting with your weakest topic.
- Check every answer and read the reason, even when you were right.
- Keep one small notebook for dates, capitals and abbreviations, and revise it daily.
- Combine this set with 100 Math MCQs, 100 English MCQs and 200 Verbal Intelligence MCQs, and finish the week with a timed General Knowledge Test.
Frequently asked questions
What are General Knowledge MCQs for Army, Navy and PAF initial tests?
They are multiple-choice questions on Pakistan, world geography, capitals, international organisations, basic science and everyday facts. The academic section of an initial test checks how well you remember these basics.
Are these General Knowledge MCQs useful for Pak Army, Pak Navy and PAF preparation?
Yes. Academic papers for the armed forces commonly include general knowledge along with English, mathematics, physics and other subjects, so regular practice builds speed and accuracy. This is a practice set and not an official paper.
How many General Knowledge MCQs should I solve each day?
Solving 20 to 25 questions a day with careful review works better than rushing through all 100 in one sitting. At that pace, the full set takes about four to five days.
Does every question have an answer and explanation?
Yes. Tap View answer under any question to see the correct option and the reason. The Show all answers button opens every answer at once.
How can I improve my General Knowledge for the initial test?
Revise one topic at a time, keep a small notebook of dates, capitals and abbreviations, and read your mistakes again before each practice session. Then take a timed test to check your speed.
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