GENERAL KNOWLDGE MCQS
Who was the first President of the United States?Abraham LincolnGeorge Washington Thomas JeffersonJohn AdamsGeorge Washington George Washington served as the first U.S. President from 1789 to 1797.
In which year did World War II end?19431944194519461945WWII ended in 1945 with the surrender of Japan.
Who built the Taj Mahal?AkbarJahangirShah JahanAurangzebShah JahanThe Mughal emperor Shah Jahan built the Taj Mahal in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal.
Which war was fought between the North and South regions of the United States?American Civil WarRevolutionary WarWar of 1812Vietnam WarAmerican Civil WarThe American Civil War (1861–1865) was fought over slavery and states’ rights.
When did India gain independence?194519461947 19481947India became independent from British rule on August 15, 1947.
Which is the largest continent by area?Africa AsiaNorth AmericaAntarctica AsiaAsia is the largest continent, covering about 44.58 million km².
What is the capital of France?MadridRomeBerlinParisParisParis is the capital city of France.
Which river is the longest in the world?AmazonNileYangtzeMississippiNileThe Nile River is about 6,650 km long.
Mount Everest is located in which two countries? India & ChinaNepal & IndiaChina & NepalPakistan & IndiaChina & NepalMount Everest lies on the border of Nepal and Tibet (China).
Which desert is the largest in the world?GobiKalahariSaharaAtacamaSaharaThe Sahara Desert is the largest hot desert, covering around 9.2 million km².
What is the chemical symbol for water?COâ‚‚Hâ‚‚OOâ‚‚NaClHâ‚‚OWater is composed of two hydrogen (H) atoms and one oxygen (O) atom.
Who discovered gravity?Albert EinsteinGalileo GalileiIsaac NewtonNikola TeslaIsaac NewtonSir Isaac Newton formulated the laws of gravity in the 17th century.
What planet is known as the Red Planet?VenusJupiterMarsSaturnMarsMars appears red due to iron oxide (rust) on its surface.
Who invented the telephone?Thomas EdisonNikola TeslaAlexander Graham BellGuglielmo MarconiAlexander Graham BellAlexander Graham Bell patented the telephone in 1876.
What is the powerhouse of the cell?Nucleus RibosomeMitochondria ChloroplastMitochondria Mitochondria generate energy for the cell in the form of ATP.
What is the hardest natural substance on Earth?IronGoldDiamondQuartzDiamondDiamond is made of carbon atoms arranged in a crystal lattice, making it extremely hard.
Which gas do plants absorb during photosynthesis?OxygenCarbon DioxideNitrogenHydrogenCarbon DioxidePlants use carbon dioxide (COâ‚‚) to produce oxygen and glucose through photosynthesis.
What is the closest star to Earth?Alpha CentauriProxima CentauriThe Sun BetelgeuseThe Sun The Sun is the nearest star to Earth and the center of our solar system.
What is the chemical symbol for gold?AgGoAuGdAuThe symbol Au comes from the Latin word “Aurum.
Who developed the theory of relativity? Isaac NewtonAlbert EinsteinStephen HawkingGalileo GalileiAlbert EinsteinAlbert Einstein proposed the theory of relativity (E=mc²) in 1905.
What is the capital of Australia? SydneyMelbourneCanberraBrisbaneC) CanberraWhile Sydney and Melbourne are larger and more well-known, Canberra is the capital city of Australia.
Which desert is the largest in the world?Sahara DesertArabian DesertGobi DesertAntarctic Polar DesertD) Antarctic Polar DesertThe Antarctic Polar Desert is the largest desert in the world, covering an area of approximately 14 million square kilometers.
What is the name of the longest river in the world? Amazon RiverNile RiverYangtze RiverMississippi RiverB) Nile RiverThe Nile River, located in Africa, is generally considered to be the longest river in the world, flowing for approximately 6,650 kilometers.
The United Nations (UN) was officially established in which year?1919194519501962 B) 1945The UN was established on October 24, 1945, after World War II, to promote international cooperation and prevent future conflicts.
Which of the following countries is not a permanent member of the UN Security Council?ChinaFranceJapanRussiaC) JapanThe five permanent members of the UN Security Council are China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
Which country is known as the "Land of the Rising Sun"?ChinaJapanThailandSouth Korea B) JapanThe name "Japan" in Japanese is "Nippon" or "Nihon," which literally means "the sun's origin," leading to the popular name "Land of the Rising Sun."
Who painted the Mona Lisa?Vincent van GoghPablo Picasso Leonardo da VinciMichelangeloC) Leonardo da VinciThe Mona Lisa is a half-length portrait painting by the Italian artist Leonardo da Vinci.
What is the currency of Switzerland?EuroFranc PoundDollar B) Franche official currency of Switzerland is the Swiss franc (CHF).
The largest volcano on Earth is:Mount FujiMount VesuviusMauna LoaMount EtnaC) Mauna LoaMauna Loa, located in Hawaii, is the largest subaerial volcano in both mass and volume, covering a large part of the island of Hawaii.
The "cold war" was a geopolitical conflict primarily between:The United States and China.The United States and the Soviet Union.The United States and Germany.The United States and Japan.B) The United States and the Soviet Union.The Cold War was a period of geopolitical tension between the Soviet Union and its satellite states and the United States with its allies, lasting from the end of World War II until the early 1990s.
The Suez Canal connects which two bodies of water? The Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean SeaThe Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea The Red Sea and the Indian Ocean The Atlantic Ocean and the Pacific OceanB) The Mediterranean Sea and the Red SeaThe Suez Canal is an artificial sea-level waterway in Egypt that connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea, providing the shortest maritime route between Europe and the lands around the Indian and western Pacific oceans.
Who was the first person to circumnavigate the globe?Christopher ColumbusVasco da GamaFerdinand Magellan Marco Polo C) Ferdinand MagellanFerdinand Magellan led the first expedition to sail around the world, although he was killed in the Philippines during the voyage. The expedition was completed by Juan Sebastián Elcano.
The United Nations Security Council has five permanent members with veto power. Which of the following is NOT a permanent member?ChinaFrance Japan United KingdomC) JapanThe five permanent members of the UNSC are China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
The Eiffel Tower is located in which city?London Rome Berlin Paris D) ParisThe Eiffel Tower is a wrought-iron lattice tower on the Champ de Mars in Paris, France.
What is the highest mountain peak in Africa?Mount EverestMount Kilimanjaro Mount AconcaguaMount McKinley (Denali)B) Mount KilimanjaroMount Kilimanjaro is a dormant volcano in Tanzania and is the highest mountain in Africa.