World Geography Basics

1. What is the largest continent in the world?
   Asia

2. Which is the smallest continent?
   Australia

3. What is the largest ocean in the world?
   Pacific Ocean

4. Which river is the longest in the world?
   Nile River

5. What is the capital of Canada?
   Ottawa

6. Which country is known as the Land of the Rising Sun?
   Japan

7. Mount Everest lies between which two countries?
   Nepal and China

8. What is the currency of Japan?
   Yen

9. Which desert is the largest in the world?
   Sahara Desert

10. What is the capital city of Australia?
    Canberra

11. Which river flows through London?
    River Thames

12. What is the capital of France?
    Paris

13. Which is the largest country by area?
    Russia

14. What is the capital of Italy?
    Rome

15. Which is the smallest country in the world?
    Vatican City

16. What is the highest mountain peak in the world?
    Mount Everest

17. Which country is known as the Land of Thousand Lakes?
    Finland

18. What is the capital of Germany?
    Berlin

19. What is the world’s largest island?
    Greenland

20. What is the deepest ocean trench?
    Mariana Trench

Short Note:
Geography-based GK MCQs enhance your understanding of global locations, physical features, and capitals — crucial for CSS, FPSC, and other exams.

ONE LINER GK MCQs (21–40)

World History Facts

21. Who was the first President of the USA?
    George Washington

22. In which year did World War II end?
    1945

23. Who discovered America?
    Christopher Columbus

24. The Great Wall of China was built to protect from whom?
    Mongol Invasions

25. When was UNO founded?
    1945

26. Who was the first man to walk on the moon?
    Neil Armstrong

27. Who invented the printing press?
    Johannes Gutenberg

28. The Renaissance began in which country?
    Italy

29. Who was known as Iron Lady?
    Margaret Thatcher

30. When did World War I start?
    1914

31. Which country was first to grant women the right to vote?
    New Zealand

32. Who was the first Emperor of China?
    Qin Shi Huang

33. When was Pakistan formed?
    14th August 1947

34. Who was the first Governor General of Pakistan?
    Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah

35. Which country gifted the Statue of Liberty to the USA?
    France

36. Who was the founder of the Mughal Empire?
    Babur

37. When was the League of Nations founded?
    1920

38. Who was the last Mughal Emperor?
    Bahadur Shah Zafar

39. When did the French Revolution begin?
    1789

40. Who was the founder of the Ottoman Empire?
    Osman I

Short Note:
Historical MCQs build strong awareness of global timelines, key events, and leaders — a must for general knowledge and history-based tests.

ONE LINER GK MCQs (41–60)

Science and Inventions

41. Who invented the light bulb?
    Thomas Edison

42. Who discovered gravity?
    Isaac Newton

43. Chemical symbol of water is?
    H₂O

44. Which gas is essential for breathing?
    Oxygen

45. Who invented the telephone?
    Alexander Graham Bell

46. What planet is known as the Red Planet?
    Mars

47. The process by which plants make food is called?
    Photosynthesis

48. Which gas is used in photosynthesis?
    Carbon Dioxide

49. The hardest natural substance is?
    Diamond

50. What is the center of the solar system?
    Sun

51. Who discovered penicillin?
    Alexander Fleming

52. Which planet is known as the Blue Planet?
    Earth

53. What is the unit of electric current?
    Ampere

54. Which organ purifies blood in the human body?
    Kidney

55. The human heart has how many chambers?
    Four

56. What is the study of living things called?
    Biology

57. What gas do humans exhale?
    Carbon Dioxide

58. What is the boiling point of water?
    100°C

59. What is the freezing point of water?
    0°C

60. What is the chemical symbol for Gold?
    Au

Short Note:
Science GK questions strengthen analytical ability and recall of basic physics, chemistry, and biology concepts frequently asked in exams.

ONE LINER GK MCQs (61–80)

World Capitals and Organizations

61. Where is the headquarters of UNO located?
    New York

62. Where is the headquarters of WHO?
    Geneva, Switzerland

63. Where is the headquarters of UNESCO?
    Paris, France

64. Where is the headquarters of IMF?
    Washington D.C.

65. What does NATO stand for?
    North Atlantic Treaty Organization

66. Where is the headquarters of SAARC?
    Kathmandu, Nepal

67. Where is the headquarters of OIC?
    Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

68. When was the European Union formed?
    1993

69. Which organization maintains world peace?
    United Nations

70. Where is the World Bank headquarters?
    Washington D.C.

71. Where is the head office of UNICEF?
    New York, USA

72. What does OPEC stand for?
    Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries

73. Which country is not a member of SAARC?
    China

74. Which country is known for the Eiffel Tower?
    France

75. Which country is known for the Great Pyramids?
    Egypt

76. Where is the headquarter of Red Cross?
    Geneva, Switzerland

77. When was WHO established?
    1948

78. What is the official language of the UN?
    English

79. When was the League of Nations dissolved?
    1946

80. What is the slogan of the United Nations?
    Peace, Dignity, and Equality on a Healthy Planet

Short Note:
International organization MCQs help recall global alliances, headquarters, and peace organizations crucial for world GK tests.

ONE LINER GK MCQs (81–100)

Miscellaneous General Knowledge

81. What is the national flower of Pakistan?
    Jasmine

82. What is the national bird of Pakistan?
    Chukar

83. What is the national animal of Pakistan?
    Markhor

84. Who wrote the National Anthem of Pakistan?
    Hafeez Jalandhari

85. The National Anthem was composed by?
    Ahmed G. Chagla

86. What is the currency of the USA?
    Dollar

87. What is the national language of Pakistan?
    Urdu

88. The highest civilian award of Pakistan?
    Nishan-e-Pakistan

89. What is the largest city of Pakistan?
    Karachi

90. What is the national sport of Pakistan?
    Hockey

91. What is the national fruit of Pakistan?
    Mango

92. What is the national tree of Pakistan?
    Deodar

93. What is the national dress of Pakistan?
    Shalwar Kameez

94. What is the capital of Pakistan?
    Islamabad

95. Which sea borders Pakistan in the south?
    Arabian Sea

96. What is the largest province of Pakistan by area?
    Balochistan

97. Who was the first Prime Minister of Pakistan?
    Liaquat Ali Khan

98. What is the total number of provinces in Pakistan?
    Four

99. What is the national poet of Pakistan?
    Allama Iqbal

100. Who was the founder of Pakistan?
     Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah

Short Note:
These general facts enhance your awareness of Pakistan’s geography, symbols, and national identity — key for competitive exam preparation.

ONE LINER GK MCQs (101–120)

World Economy & Currency Facts

101. What is the currency of the UK?
     Pound Sterling

102. What is the currency of China?
     Yuan (Renminbi)

103. What is the currency of India?
     Rupee

104. What is the currency of Bangladesh?
     Taka

105. What is the currency of Russia?
     Ruble

106. What is the currency of Saudi Arabia?
     Riyal

107. What is the currency of Iran?
     Rial

108. What is the currency of Turkey?
     Lira

109. What is the currency of Afghanistan?
     Afghani

110. What is the currency of Sri Lanka?
     Rupee

111. What is the currency of South Korea?
     Won

112. What is the currency of Malaysia?
     Ringgit

113. What is the currency of Indonesia?
     Rupiah

114. What is the currency of Thailand?
     Baht

115. What is the currency of UAE?
     Dirham

116. What is the currency of Kuwait?
     Dinar

117. What is the currency of Nepal?
     Rupee

118. What is the currency of Switzerland?
     Franc

119. What is the currency of Canada?
     Dollar

120. What is the currency of Qatar?
     Riyal

Short Note:
Currency-based GK MCQs help strengthen memory of global economics — a key area for general knowledge and current affairs exams.

ONE LINER GK MCQs (121–140)

Inventions & Discoveries

121. Who invented the airplane?
     Wright Brothers

122. Who invented the steam engine?
     James Watt

123. Who invented the radio?
     Guglielmo Marconi

124. Who invented dynamite?
     Alfred Nobel

125. Who invented the World Wide Web?
     Tim Berners-Lee

126. Who discovered the law of motion?
     Isaac Newton

127. Who invented the electric bulb?
     Thomas Edison

128. Who invented the television?
     John Logie Baird

129. Who discovered electrons?
     J.J. Thomson

130. Who invented the computer?
     Charles Babbage

131. Who discovered X-rays?
     Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen

132. Who discovered DNA structure?
     James Watson and Francis Crick

133. Who invented the telephone?
     Alexander Graham Bell

134. Who discovered vaccination?
     Edward Jenner

135. Who discovered radium?
     Marie Curie

136. Who discovered blood circulation?
     William Harvey

137. Who invented the printing press?
     Johannes Gutenberg

138. Who discovered the electron microscope?
     Ernst Ruska

139. Who discovered gravity?
     Sir Isaac Newton

140. Who discovered penicillin?
     Alexander Fleming

Short Note:
These invention-based questions strengthen your understanding of science and technology evolution — essential for both academic and general tests.

ONE LINER GK MCQs (141–160)

Important World Landmarks

141. Where is the Eiffel Tower located?
     France

142. Where is the Great Wall located?
     China

143. Where are the Pyramids located?
     Egypt

144. Where is the Statue of Liberty located?
     USA

145. Where is the Colosseum located?
     Italy

146. Where is the Taj Mahal located?
     India

147. Where is the Sydney Opera House located?
     Australia

148. Where is the Big Ben located?
     London

149. Where is the Burj Khalifa located?
     Dubai

150. Where is the Leaning Tower located?
     Pisa, Italy

151. Where is the Golden Gate Bridge?
     San Francisco, USA

152. Where is the Kremlin located?
     Moscow, Russia

153. Where is the Mount Fuji located?
     Japan

154. Where is the Niagara Falls located?
     Between USA and Canada

155. Where is the Red Square located?
     Moscow

156. Where is the Christ the Redeemer statue located?
     Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

157. Where is the Forbidden City located?
     Beijing, China

158. Where is the Machu Picchu located?
     Peru

159. Where is the Great Barrier Reef located?
     Australia

160. Where is the Grand Canyon located?
     USA

Short Note:
Landmark-based GK helps in identifying key cultural and architectural icons — common in PPSC, FPSC, and NTS world knowledge sections.

ONE LINER GK MCQs (161–180)

World Organizations & Headquarters

161. When was UNO formed?
     1945

162. What is the full form of UNESCO?
     United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization

163. Where is the headquarters of IMF?
     Washington D.C.

164. Where is the headquarters of WTO?
     Geneva, Switzerland

165. What does WHO stand for?
     World Health Organization

166. Where is the headquarters of ILO?
     Geneva, Switzerland

167. Where is the headquarters of FAO?
     Rome, Italy

168. What does OIC stand for?
     Organization of Islamic Cooperation

169. Where is the headquarters of OPEC?
     Vienna, Austria

170. When was SAARC formed?
     1985

171. How many member countries are there in SAARC?
     8

172. When was ASEAN formed?
     1967

173. Where is the headquarters of ASEAN?
     Jakarta, Indonesia

174. When was NATO formed?
     1949

175. Where is NATO headquarters?
     Brussels, Belgium

176. What is the main aim of UNO?
     To maintain international peace and security

177. What is the headquarter of the Red Cross?
     Geneva, Switzerland

178. What is the headquarter of the World Bank?
     Washington D.C.

179. What does UNICEF stand for?
     United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund

180. Where is the headquarter of Amnesty International?
     London, UK

Short Note:
Organization-based questions are essential for exams testing international awareness — especially for CSS, FPSC, and current affairs papers.

ONE LINER GK MCQs (181–200)

National & International Awards

181. Who received Pakistan’s first Nobel Prize?
     Dr. Abdus Salam

182. Who gives the Nobel Prize?
     Sweden

183. In which field was Dr. Abdus Salam awarded?
     Physics

184. Who gives the Academy Awards (Oscars)?
     Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

185. Which is the highest civilian award of Pakistan?
     Nishan-e-Pakistan

186. Who gives the Pulitzer Prize?
     Columbia University

187. The Nobel Prize was established by?
     Alfred Nobel

188. What is the highest civilian award of India?
     Bharat Ratna

189. Which country gives the Grammy Awards?
     USA

190. Which award is given for peace?
     Nobel Peace Prize

191. Which Pakistani actress won the Lux Style Award in 2023?
     Mahira Khan

192. The Booker Prize is awarded for?
     Literature

193. The Olympic Games are organized by?
     International Olympic Committee

194. The Oscar for Best Actor 2024 was won by?
     Cillian Murphy

195. The Nobel Peace Prize 2024 was given to?
     [Update with latest data]

196. What is the highest military award of Pakistan?
     Nishan-e-Haider

197. Who was the first recipient of Nishan-e-Haider?
     Captain Raja Muhammad Sarwar

198. What is the national literary award of Pakistan?
     Pride of Performance

199. When was the first Nobel Prize awarded?
     1901

200. Who received the first Nobel Peace Prize?
     Jean Henry Dunant and Frédéric Passy

Short Note:
Award-based MCQs enhance awareness of achievements in science, literature, peace, and arts — vital for general knowledge and current affairs prep.

ONE LINER GK MCQs (201–220)

Important Historical Events

201. When did World War I begin?
     1914

202. When did World War I end?
     1918

203. When did World War II begin?
     1939

204. When did World War II end?
     1945

205. When was the UNO formed?
     1945

206. When was Pakistan formed?
     1947

207. When did the first man land on the moon?
     1969

208. When did the 9/11 attacks occur?
     2001

209. When did the Industrial Revolution start?
     18th century

210. When was the French Revolution?
     1789

211. When was the American Civil War fought?
     1861–1865

212. When was the Berlin Wall built?
     1961

213. When was the Berlin Wall demolished?
     1989

214. When was the first World Cup of Football played?
     1930

215. When was the first Cricket World Cup played?
     1975

216. When did Nelson Mandela become President of South Africa?
     1994

217. When did the USSR dissolve?
     1991

218. When did Pakistan become a nuclear power?
     1998

219. When did Bangladesh become independent?
     1971

220. When did NATO come into existence?
     1949

Short Note:
Historical date-based GK MCQs test your recall speed — vital for general exams like CSS, PMS, and competitive screening tests.

ONE LINER GK MCQs (221–240)

Science & Nature Facts

221. What planet is known as the Red Planet?
     Mars

222. What planet is closest to the Sun?
     Mercury

223. What planet is known as the Blue Planet?
     Earth

224. What is the hardest natural substance?
     Diamond

225. What gas do humans exhale?
     Carbon Dioxide

226. What gas do plants release during photosynthesis?
     Oxygen

227. What is the boiling point of water?
     100°C

228. What is the freezing point of water?
     0°C

229. What part of the plant conducts photosynthesis?
     Leaf

230. What is the chemical formula of water?
     H₂O

231. What vitamin is produced by sunlight?
     Vitamin D

232. What is the main source of energy for Earth?
     The Sun

233. What is the human body’s largest organ?
     Skin

234. How many bones are there in the adult human body?
     206

235. What organ purifies blood in humans?
     Kidney

236. What gas is essential for breathing?
     Oxygen

237. What is the smallest unit of life?
     Cell

238. What organ pumps blood in the human body?
     Heart

239. What is the powerhouse of the cell?
     Mitochondria

240. What is the main component of the sun?
     Hydrogen

Short Note:
Science one-liners enhance concept-based memory — key for both school-level exams and general knowledge competitions.

ONE LINER GK MCQs (241–260)

Geography & World Capitals

241. What is the capital of Pakistan?
     Islamabad

242. What is the capital of India?
     New Delhi

243. What is the capital of Bangladesh?
     Dhaka

244. What is the capital of Sri Lanka?
     Colombo

245. What is the capital of China?
     Beijing

246. What is the capital of Japan?
     Tokyo

247. What is the capital of Russia?
     Moscow

248. What is the capital of the USA?
     Washington D.C.

249. What is the capital of Canada?
     Ottawa

250. What is the capital of Australia?
     Canberra

251. What is the capital of Italy?
     Rome

252. What is the capital of France?
     Paris

253. What is the capital of Germany?
     Berlin

254. What is the capital of Saudi Arabia?
     Riyadh

255. What is the capital of UAE?
     Abu Dhabi

256. What is the capital of Nepal?
     Kathmandu

257. What is the capital of Afghanistan?
     Kabul

258. What is the capital of Turkey?
     Ankara

259. What is the capital of Iran?
     Tehran

260. What is the capital of South Korea?
     Seoul

Short Note:
World capitals are the foundation of international GK — questions from this area are almost guaranteed in every objective test.

ONE LINER GK MCQs (261–280)

Pakistan General Knowledge

261. Who is the founder of Pakistan?
     Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah

262. When was Pakistan founded?
     14 August 1947

263. What is the national language of Pakistan?
     Urdu

264. What is the national flower of Pakistan?
     Jasmine

265. What is the national animal of Pakistan?
     Markhor

266. What is the national bird of Pakistan?
     Chukar

267. What is the national game of Pakistan?
     Hockey

268. What is the national fruit of Pakistan?
     Mango

269. What is the national poet of Pakistan?
     Allama Iqbal

270. What is the national anthem composer’s name?
     Hafeez Jalandhari

271. What is the length of Pakistan’s coastline?
     1046 km

272. What is the highest mountain in Pakistan?
     K2

273. What is the largest city of Pakistan?
     Karachi

274. What is the capital of Punjab?
     Lahore

275. What is the capital of Sindh?
     Karachi

276. What is the capital of Balochistan?
     Quetta

277. What is the capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa?
     Peshawar

278. What is the capital of Gilgit-Baltistan?
     Gilgit

279. What is the largest dam in Pakistan?
     Tarbela Dam

280. What is the longest river in Pakistan?
     Indus River

Short Note:
Pakistan GK strengthens local awareness — these are crucial for NTS, PPSC, FPSC, and general recruitment exams.

ONE LINER GK MCQs (281–300)

Sports & Current Affairs

281. Who is known as the King of Football?
     Pelé

282. Who is known as the Run Machine in cricket?
     Virat Kohli

283. Who won the FIFA World Cup 2022?
     Argentina

284. Who was the captain of Argentina in 2022?
     Lionel Messi

285. Which country won the Cricket World Cup 2023?
     Australia

286. Who is known as the Sultan of Swing?
     Wasim Akram

287. Who won the ICC T20 World Cup 2022?
     England

288. Which sport is Roger Federer associated with?
     Tennis

289. Who is known as the Flying Sikh?
     Milkha Singh

290. Who is the first Pakistani woman to climb Mount Everest?
     Samina Baig

291. Who is the current Secretary-General of UNO (2025)?
     António Guterres

292. Which country hosted the Olympics 2024?
     France

293. Who is the current Prime Minister of Pakistan (2025)?
     [Update with current PM]

294. Which is the largest ocean in the world?
     Pacific Ocean

295. Which is the smallest continent?
     Australia

296. Which country has the highest population?
     China

297. Which country has the largest area?
     Russia

298. Which is the world’s longest river?
     Nile

299. Which is the world’s largest desert?
     Sahara Desert

300. Which planet is known as the Morning Star?
     Venus

Short Note:
Sports and current affairs MCQs are dynamic — revise them frequently for updated information and higher exam accuracy.