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General Knowledge MCQs
Practice General Knowledge multiple-choice questions for PPSC 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.
Federal Public Service Commission
Punjab Public Service Commission
National Testing Service
Punjab Civil Service Board
ExplanationThe PPSC is the constitutional body mandated to conduct exams and interviews for recruitment to provincial services in Punjab.
To manage the provincial budget
To select suitable candidates for provincial government posts through a merit-based process
To provide police security in Punjab
To oversee the provincial education curriculum
ExplanationAccording to the PPSC mission, its function is to recommend candidates through a transparent and merit-based process to ensure professionalism.
Article 15
Article 19/A
Article 25
Article 30
ExplanationArticle 19/A of the Constitution of Pakistan guarantees the Right to Information as a fundamental right for citizens.
0.10 marks
0.25 marks
0.50 marks
1.00 mark
ExplanationAs per PPSC examination policy, there is negative marking, and 0.25 marks are deducted for each incorrect answer.
K2
Mount Everest
Nanga Parbat
Broad Peak
ExplanationMount Everest is officially the highest mountain above sea level.
Earth
Venus
Mars
Jupiter
ExplanationMars appears reddish due to iron oxide on its surface.
Atlantic Ocean
Indian Ocean
Arctic Ocean
Pacific Ocean
ExplanationThe Pacific Ocean is the largest and deepest of Earth's oceanic divisions.
Charles Babbage
Alan Turing
Bill Gates
Steve Jobs
ExplanationCharles Babbage originated the concept of a digital programmable computer.
China
USA
Russia
Canada
ExplanationRussia is the largest country in the world covering more than 17 million square kilometers.
1942
1945
1948
1950
ExplanationThe UN was officially created on October 24, 1945.
Seoul
Beijing
Tokyo
Bangkok
ExplanationTokyo is the capital and most populous city of Japan.
Amazon
Nile
Yangtze
Mississippi
ExplanationThe Nile is widely considered the longest river in the world.
Oxygen
Nitrogen
Carbon Dioxide
Hydrogen
ExplanationPlants use carbon dioxide, water, and light to create food.
Gold
Osmium
Oxygen
Oganesson
ExplanationOxygen is a chemical element with the symbol O and atomic number 8.
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 PPSC 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.