FPSC MCQS
Which major international body has its headquarters located in The Hague, Netherlands? A: International Monetary Fund (IMF)International Monetary Fund (IMF)International Court of Justice (ICJ)United Nations (UN)World Trade Organization (WTO)B) International Court of Justice (ICJ)The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is the principal judicial organ of the United Nations. Its headquarters are in the Peace Palace in The Hague, Netherlands, a common fact in general knowledge sections of FPSC exams.
The first constitution of Pakistan was promulgated in which year?194719561962 1973B) 1956Pakistan's first constitution was enacted on 23rd March 1956, establishing the country as an Islamic Republic and replacing the Government of India Act, 1935.
Who wrote the Pakistan's national anthem, "Qaumi Tarana"?Allama Muhammad IqbalHafiz JullundhriFaiz Ahmad FaizAhmad Nadeem QasmiB) Hafiz JullundhriThe lyrics of "Qaumi Tarana" were written by the renowned Pakistani poet, Hafeez Jullundhri, and the music was composed by Ahmed G. Chagla.
The Strategic Port of Gwadar is located in which province? SindhPunjabBalochistanKhyber Pakhtunkhwa C) BalochistanGwadar Port is a warm-water, deep-sea port situated on the Arabian Sea in the Gwadar District of Balochistan.
The United Nations was founded in which year?1945194719491948 A) 1945 The United Nations officially came into existence on 24th October 1945, after the charter was ratified by a majority of its signatories.
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in which year?1945194819491950B) 1948 The UDHR was adopted by the UN General Assembly on December 10, 1948, in Paris, serving as a foundational document for international human rights law.
The headquarters of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) is located in which city?Geneva, SwitzerlandNew York, USAThe Hague, NetherlandsParis, FranceC) The Hague, NetherlandsThe ICJ, the principal judicial organ of the United Nations, is based at the Peace Palace in The Hague, Netherlands.
Which country is a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council?GermanyJapan BrazilRussiaD) Russia The five permanent members of the UN Security Council are China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
The term "Cold War" refers to the geopolitical tension between which two blocs?The Axis and the Allied PowersThe United States and the Soviet UnionNATO and the Warsaw PactThe United States and ChinaB) The United States and the Soviet UnionThe Cold War was a period of geopolitical rivalry that lasted from the end of World War II until the early 1990s, primarily between the United States and its allies, and the Soviet Union and its satellite states.
The Suez Canal connects which two bodies of water?The Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean SeaThe Mediterranean Sea and the Red SeaThe Red Sea and the Arabian Sea The Black Sea and the Mediterranean SeaB) The Mediterranean Sea and the Red SeaThe Suez Canal is an artificial sea-level waterway in Egypt, connecting the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea, and providing the shortest maritime route between Europe and Asia.
The headquarters of the World Trade Organization (WTO) is in which city?New York, USA London, UK Geneva, Switzerland Brussels, Belgium C) Geneva, Switzerland The WTO, an intergovernmental organization that regulates international trade, has its headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland.
The Great Barrier Reef, the world's largest coral reef system, is located off the coast of which country?BrazilAustraliaMexico IndonesiaB) AustraliaThe Great Barrier Reef is located in the Coral Sea, off the coast of Queensland, Australia.
The Gobi Desert is a large desert region in which continent? AfricaNorth AmericaAsiaSouth AmericaC) AsiaThe Gobi Desert is a vast, cold desert located in Central Asia, spanning parts of northern and northwestern China and southern Mongolia.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) was established at which conference?The Paris Peace ConferenceThe Yalta Conference The Bretton Woods ConferenceThe Potsdam Conference C) The Bretton Woods ConferenceThe IMF and the World Bank were both established at the Bretton Woods Conference in 1944 to oversee the post-war international monetary system.
Which of the following is not a member of the European Union (EU)?FranceGermanyNorwaySpainC) NorwayWhile Norway is a part of the European Economic Area (EEA), it has consistently rejected joining the European Union in referendums.
The largest continent by land area and population is:AfricaEuropeAsiaNorth AmericaC) Asia Asia covers an area of over 44 million square kilometers and is home to over 4.7 billion people, making it the largest and most populous continent.
The headquarters of the World Bank Group is located in:Geneva, SwitzerlandNew York, USAWashington D.C., USALondon, UKC) Washington D.C., USAThe World Bank, an international financial institution, has its headquarters in Washington D.C., United States.
The Greenwich Meridian, also known as the Prime Meridian, passes through which of the following countries?SpainItalyGermanyPolandA) SpainThe Greenwich Meridian (0° longitude) passes through the United Kingdom, France, Spain, Algeria, Mali, Burkina Faso, Togo, and Ghana.
The Suez Canal was officially opened in which year?1859186918621866B) 1869The Suez Canal, connecting the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea, was officially opened for navigation on November 17, 1869.
The longest river in the world is the:Nile RiverAmazon RiverYangtze RiverMississippi RiverA) Nile RiverThe Nile River, at approximately 6,650 kilometers (4,132 miles), is widely considered the longest river in the world, flowing through several African countries before emptying into the Mediterranean Sea.
The largest democracy in the world is:United StatesIranIndiaRussia C) IndiaIndia has the largest electorate and is considered the world's largest democracy.
The headquarters of the European Union is located in which city?Paris, FranceBerlin, Germany Brussels, BelgiumRome, ItalyC) Brussels, BelgiumBrussels is the de facto capital of the European Union, hosting the main institutions like the European Commission and the Council of the European Union.
The highest waterfall in the world is:Niagara FallsAngel FallsVictoria Falls Iguazu FallsB) Angel FallsAngel Falls, located in Venezuela, is the world's highest uninterrupted waterfall, with a height of 979 meters (3,212 ft).
The Kyoto Protocol, an international treaty, is related to which global issue?Ozone layer depletion Climate changeDeforestationGlobal povertyB) Climate changeThe Kyoto Protocol is an international treaty that commits state parties to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, based on the scientific consensus that global warming is occurring.
The largest ocean in the world is the:Atlantic OceanIndian OceanArctic OceanPacific Ocean D) Pacific OceanThe Pacific Ocean is the largest and deepest of Earth's oceanic divisions, covering approximately one-third of the globe's surface.
The headquarters of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is located in:Vienna, Austria New York, USAGeneva, SwitzerlandLondon, UK A) Vienna, AustriaThe IAEA, which promotes the peaceful use of nuclear energy, is headquartered in Vienna, Austria.
The largest island in the world is:Australia Greenland New GuineaBorneoB) GreenlandGreenland is the world's largest island, located between the Arctic and Atlantic oceans. Australia is a continent, not an island.
The name of the first person to step on the Moon was:Yuri GagarinNeil Armstrong Buzz AldrinMichael Collins B) Neil ArmstrongNeil Armstrong, an American astronaut, became the first person to walk on the Moon on July 20, 1969, during the Apollo 11 mission.
The Great Wall of China was built to protect the Chinese states and empires from which group of people?JapaneseMongolsRomansPersiansB) MongolsThe Great Wall of China was a series of fortifications built across the historical northern borders of ancient Chinese states and Imperial China to protect against invasions from various nomadic groups of the Eurasian Steppe, primarily the Mongols.
The official language of the United Nations is not:EnglishFrenchGermanSpanishC) GermanThe six official languages of the United Nations are Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, and Spanish.
The capital of Australia is:Sydney MelbourneCanberraPerthC) Canberra While Sydney and Melbourne are larger and more well-known cities, Canberra is the official capital of Australia.
The term "Iron Curtain" was coined by Winston Churchill to describe the division between:The United States and Soviet Union Eastern and Western EuropeThe Allies and Axis PowersNorth and South KoreaB) Eastern and Western EuropeThe "Iron Curtain" was a political, military, and ideological barrier that separated the Soviet bloc from Western Europe from the end of World War II until the end of the Cold War.
The UN's primary organ for maintaining international peace and security is the: General AssemblySecurity CouncilEconomic and Social CouncilInternational Court of JusticeB) Security CouncilThe Security Council is the most powerful organ of the UN, with the primary responsibility for maintaining international peace and security.
The country with the longest coastline in the world is:RussiaCanada IndonesiaAustraliaB) CanadaWith a coastline of 243,042 kilometers (151,019 miles), Canada has the longest coastline of any country in the world.
The largest desert in the world is:Sahara DesertArabian DesertGobi Desert AntarcticaD) AntarcticaWhile the Sahara is the largest hot desert, Antarctica is the largest desert overall. A desert is defined by its lack of rainfall, and Antarctica receives very little precipitation.
The largest producer of natural gas in the world is:RussiaUnited StatesIranQatarB) United StatesAccording to recent data, the United States is the largest producer of natural gas in the world, with Russia and Iran also being major producers.
The headquarters of the NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) is located in:London, UKParis, FranceBrussels, BelgiumNew York, USAC) Brussels, BelgiumThe political and administrative headquarters of NATO are located in Brussels, Belgium.
The largest freshwater lake by volume is:Lake SuperiorLake VictoriaLake BaikalCaspian SeaC) Lake BaikalLocated in Siberia, Russia, Lake Baikal is the largest freshwater lake by volume, containing more water than all of the North American Great Lakes combined.
The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) is based in which city?New York, USALondon, UK Geneva, SwitzerlandThe Hague, NetherlandsC) Geneva, SwitzerlandThe UNHRC, an inter-governmental body within the United Nations system, has its headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland.
The longest continuous fence in the world is located in which country?ChinaAustralia USA RussiaB) AustraliaThe Dingo Fence, located in Australia, is the longest continuous fence in the world, stretching over 5,600 kilometers to protect fertile land in the southeast from dingoes.
The largest landlocked country in the world is: KazakhstanMongolia BoliviaEthiopia A) KazakhstanWith a land area of 2,724,900 square kilometers, Kazakhstan is the world's largest landlocked country.
The prime minister of the United Kingdom resides at which address?10 Downing Street Buckingham PalaceThe Palace of WestminsterWindsor CastleA) 10 Downing Street10 Downing Street, in London, is the official residence and the office of the First Lord of the Treasury, a title held by the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Which of the following is not a member of the G7? ItalyJapanRussia Canada C) RussiaThe Group of Seven (G7) is an intergovernmental political forum consisting of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Russia was a member of the G8 but was suspended in 2014.
The Panama Canal connects which two oceans? Atlantic and Pacific OceansPacific and Indian OceansAtlantic and Indian OceansAtlantic and Arctic OceansA) Atlantic and Pacific OceansThe Panama Canal is an artificial waterway in Panama that connects the Atlantic Ocean with the Pacific Ocean, allowing ships to pass between them without going around South America.
The second most populous country in the world is:China United StatesIndiaIndonesia C) India India, with a population of over 1.4 billion people, surpassed China in 2023 to become the world's most populous country. (Note: China is the third most populous country in the world.)
The capital of the United States of America is:New YorkLos AngelesWashington, D.C.Chicago C) Washington, D.C.Washington, D.C. is the federal capital of the United States, established in 1791.
The world's largest hot desert is:Gobi DesertArabian DesertKalahari DesertSahara DesertD) Sahara DesertThe Sahara Desert, located in North Africa, is the world's largest hot desert and the third-largest desert overall after Antarctica and the Arctic.
The headquarters of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is in which city?New York, USAGeneva, Switzerland Washington, D.C., USAVienna, AustriaC) Washington, D.C., USAThe IMF, a major international financial organization, is headquartered in Washington, D.C. along with the World Bank.
The Great Wall of China was built to protect the Chinese states and empires from which group of people?JapaneseMongolsRomans PersiansB) MongolsThe Great Wall of China was constructed to defend against invasions from various nomadic groups of the Eurasian Steppe, primarily the Mongols.
The Suez Canal connects which two bodies of water?The Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean SeaThe Mediterranean Sea and the Red SeaThe Red Sea and the Arabian SeaThe Black Sea and the Mediterranean SeaB) The Mediterranean Sea and the Red SeaThe Suez Canal is a man-made waterway in Egypt that connects the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea, providing a direct shipping route between Europe and Asia.
Which of the following is the principal judicial organ of the United Nations (UN), headquartered at The Hague?The International Criminal Court (ICC)The International Court of Justice (ICJ)The World BankThe UN Security CouncilB) The International Court of Justice (ICJ)The ICJ is the primary judicial arm of the UN, responsible for settling legal disputes between states.
What is the name of the international treaty that was adopted to protect the ozone layer by phasing out the production of numerous substances responsible for ozone depletion?The Kyoto ProtocolThe Montreal ProtocolThe Paris AgreementThe Geneva ConventionB) The Montreal ProtocolThe Montreal Protocol, signed in 1987, is a landmark international agreement designed to protect the ozone layer by phasing out the production of numerous substances that are responsible for ozone depletion.
In August 2025, a new executive order was issued by the US administration, withdrawing the duty-free exemption for most international postal services. This new policy is effective from which date?August 15, 2025August 29, 2025September 1, 2025December 31, 2025B) August 29, 2025US Executive Order No. 14324, issued on July 30, 2025, withdraws the duty-free de minimis exemption, making all goods sent to the US subject to customs duties from August 29, 2025.
According to a recent survey, which country's private sector saw a historic surge in demand in August 2025, leading to the fastest price hikes in over a decade?PakistanUnited StatesIndiaChinaC) IndiaIndia's private sector activity expanded at the fastest pace on record in August 2025, driven by a surge in demand in the services sector, which resulted in the fastest price hikes in over a decade.
Which country recently became the first to land a spacecraft on the moon's far side in 2025?RussiaUnited StatesChinaIndiaC) ChinaChina successfully landed its Chang'e 6 spacecraft on the far side of the moon in 2025, marking a significant milestone in space exploration.
What is the main objective of the "Blue Visa" system recently launched by a European country?To provide a 10-year residency permit for foreign investorsTo offer a short-term visa for touristsTo grant citizenship to skilled workers from specific countriesTo allow visa-free travel for European citizensA) To provide a 10-year residency permit for foreign investors The "Blue Visa" system, introduced by a European country, is designed to attract foreign investment by offering a long-term residency permit to non-EU investors and entrepreneurs.
The Pakistan Economic Survey for FY2025 indicated a significant decline in which key economic indicator, reaching a record low of 0.3% in April 2025?Real GDP growthForeign exchange reservesCurrent account deficitCPI inflationD) CPI inflationAccording to the Pakistan Economic Survey 2024-25, CPI inflation recorded a sharp decline to a record low of 0.3% in April 2025, from 17.3% in the same month of the previous year.
As per the latest federal development budget for 2025-26, which of the following infrastructure projects has been declared a national priority?Lahore-Bahawalnagar Motorway Karachi-Peshawar Motorway (PKM)Bhasha Dam and Sukkur-Hyderabad MotorwayKKH Phase II (Havelian-Thakot Section)C)Bhasha Dam and Sukkur-Hyderabad MotorwayIn the federal development budget for 2025-26, the Diamer-Bhasha Dam and the Sukkur-Hyderabad Motorway were highlighted as strategic national priorities to be completed on a priority basis.
The 2025 G20 Leaders' Summit, which brings together the world's major economies, will be hosted by which country?IndonesiaBrazilSouth AfricaIndiaC) South Africa South Africa holds the G20 presidency in 2025 and will host the summit in Johannesburg under the theme of "Solidarity, Equality, and Sustainability."
The 2025 Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit, hosted by China, is scheduled to take place in which city?BeijingShanghaiTianjinXi'anC) TianjinThe 2025 SCO Summit will be held in Tianjin, marking the fifth time China has hosted an SCO summit.
According to the July 2025 World Economic Outlook Update by the IMF, what is the projected global growth rate for the year 2026?2.8%3.1% 3.5%4.0% B)3.1% The IMF has projected a global growth rate of 3.1% for 2026, which is an upward revision from its previous forecast.
In August 2025, which country announced the appointment of Christopher Cooter as its new High Commissioner to India, a position previously held by Cameron MacKay?China United States CanadaAustraliaC) CanadaCanada's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Anita Anand, announced on August 28, 2025, that Christopher Cooter would become Canada's new High Commissioner to the Republic of India.
According to a news release from August 28, 2025, who was appointed as Canada's new High Commissioner to the Republic of India?Christopher CooterCameron MacKayMark Carney Anita AnandA)Christopher CooterOn August 28, 2025, the Minister of Foreign Affairs for Canada, Anita Anand, announced the appointment of Christopher Cooter as the new High Commissioner to India.
What is the name of the new digital ID 'super app' that Pakistan is launching to serve as a unified platform for federal and provincial government services?Pakistan Digital Gateway NADRA ConnectNational Super AppDigital Pakistan PlatformC)National Super AppThe National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has launched the "National Super App & Web Portal" which will rely on the National Digital Identity (NDI) system for authentication.
As of August 2025, which city in Pakistan has a new international airport that is now officially operational and is the largest in the country by area?Islamabad Lahore GwadarKarachiC) GwadarThe new Gwadar International Airport, which is the largest in Pakistan by area, officially became operational in August 2025.
According to the IMF's July 2025 World Economic Outlook Update, which factor is contributing to the slower decline of inflation in most regions?High food pricesUnwinding of supply-side issuesRising trade tariffsSticky services inflationD)Sticky services inflationThe IMF report notes that services inflation is holding up progress on disinflation, which is complicating monetary policy normalization.