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General Knowledge MCQs

Practice General Knowledge multiple-choice questions for Hands Institute of Development Studies competitive exams. Each question includes the correct answer and a short explanation, and past-paper questions are marked so you can revise both repeated and fresh material in one place.

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Venus

Jupiter

Mars

Saturn

ExplanationMars appears red due to iron oxide on its surface.

Karl Marx

Adam Smith

John Maynard Keynes

Milton Friedman

ExplanationAdam Smith authored 'The Wealth of Nations' and is widely regarded as the father of modern economics.

UNICEF

WHO

WTO

IMF

ExplanationThe World Health Organization (WHO) coordinates international public health initiatives.

Oxygen

Carbon Dioxide

Nitrogen

Hydrogen

ExplanationNitrogen makes up approximately 78% of the Earth's atmosphere.

Asia

South America

Australia

Africa

ExplanationThe Sahara is the largest hot desert in the world, located in North Africa.

Buzz Aldrin

Yuri Gagarin

Neil Armstrong

John Glenn

ExplanationNeil Armstrong made history as the first human to walk on the lunar surface in 1969.

Kyoto

Osaka

Tokyo

Seoul

ExplanationTokyo is the capital and largest city of Japan.

Atlantic Ocean

Indian Ocean

Arctic Ocean

Pacific Ocean

ExplanationThe Pacific Ocean is the largest and deepest of Earth's oceanic divisions.

Silver

Gold

Aluminum

Argon

ExplanationAu is derived from the Latin word 'Aurum', meaning gold.

Amazon

Nile

Yangtze

Mississippi

ExplanationThe Nile is historically considered the longest river on Earth.

World Bank

United Nations

World Health Organization

International Monetary Fund

ExplanationThe WHO is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are these General Knowledge MCQs free?

Yes. Every General Knowledge MCQ on this page is free to practice, including the correct answer and explanation.

Do these include past-paper questions?

Yes — questions sourced from past papers are clearly marked with a "Past Paper" badge, alongside fresh practice questions.

Which exams do these General Knowledge MCQs help with?

They are aimed at Hands Institute of Development Studies and related Pakistani competitive exams that test General Knowledge.

How should I practice subject-wise MCQs?

Attempt each question first, then reveal the answer and read the explanation. Short, focused sessions on one subject work better than long unstructured reading.