Level 1
World Facts MCQs set 2 for PPSC Agriculture Officer (BS-17) General Knowledge — 20 solved questions.
Q1. Higher than Hope is a biography of
Answer: Nelson Mandela
Explanation: Nelson Mandela is correct. General Knowledge is a recurring GK theme in NTS, HEC, and civil service screening papers.
Q2. Where the Pakistan's first radio station was setup ?
Answer: Karachi
Explanation: Pakistan's first radio station was set up in Karachi in 1947, shortly after independence, and later expanded to other cities including Lahore and Rawalpindi.
Q3. Name the news agency of Mongolia.
Answer: Montsame
Explanation: Montsame (Mongolian National News Agency) is the official state news agency of Mongolia, established in 1921.
Q4. The old name of Japan was:
Answer: Nippon
Explanation: Japan's historical name is Nippon (or Nihon), meaning "origin of the sun," which is still the country's official name in the Japanese language.
Q5. How many member states does the UN have?
Answer: 193
Explanation: The United Nations currently has 193 member states, with South Sudan being the most recent to join in 2011.
Q6. How many floors of Jumeirah Emirates Tower?
Answer: 56
Explanation: Jumeirah Emirates Tower (also known as Emirates Office Tower) in Dubai has 56 floors and stands 355 m tall, completed in 2000.
Q7. The Picture on the back of 1000 Rupee Pakistani Note _________.
Answer: Islamia College Peshawar
Explanation: The back of the Pakistani Rs. 1000 note features Islamia College Peshawar, one of the oldest and most prestigious educational institutions in the region.
Q8. In which year was FIH (International Hockey Federation) established?
Answer: 1924
Explanation: The International Hockey Federation (FIH) was founded in Paris on January 7, 1924, with seven founding member nations.
Q9. America was named after:
Answer: Amerigo Vespucci
Explanation: The Americas were named after Italian explorer Amerigo Vespucci, who recognized that the New World was a separate continent from Asia, as documented by cartographer Martin Waldseemüller in 1507.
Q10. ________ is the world's fastest-sinking city.
Answer: Jakarta
Explanation: Jakarta is correct. General Knowledge is a recurring GK theme in NTS, HEC, and civil service screening papers.
Q11. History of Arya Samaj is written by ___________.
Answer: Rai Lajpat
Explanation: "History of the Arya Samaj" was written by Lala Lajpat Rai (Rai Lajpat Rai), a prominent Indian independence activist and member of the Arya Samaj reform movement.
Q12. Deal of the Century presented by US President Donald Trump related to:
Answer: Palestine issue
Explanation: The "Deal of the Century" was US President Donald Trump's proposed Middle East peace plan released in January 2020, addressing the long-standing Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Q13. Which country won the most FIFA World Cups?
Answer: Brazil
Explanation: Brazil is correct. Sports is a recurring GK theme in NTS, HEC, and civil service screening papers.
Q14. Associated Press is the news agency of __________.
Answer: America
Explanation: Associated Press (AP) is an American not-for-profit news agency headquartered in New York City, founded in 1846.
Q15. Where is the Krimmler Falls is located?
Answer: Salzburg
Explanation: The Krimmler Falls, Austria's highest waterfall at 380 m, is located in the Salzburg region within the Hohe Tauern National Park.
Q16. Debtors have the least profit share due to:
Answer: Not participating in operational risk
Explanation: Not participating in operational risk is correct. General Knowledge is a recurring GK theme in NTS, HEC, and civil service screening papers.
Q17. What is soccer commonly called in countries other than the United states?
Answer: Football
Explanation: Outside the United States and Canada, the sport known as "soccer" in North America is universally called "football" (or its equivalent in local languages).
Q18. After US withdrawal from Afghanistan, which country proposed to take over Kabul airport security?
Answer: Turkey
Explanation: Turkey is correct. General Knowledge is a recurring GK theme in NTS, HEC, and civil service screening papers.
Q19. Famous city of Türkiye:
Answer: Istanbul
Explanation: Istanbul is Turkey's (Türkiye's) most famous city and largest metropolis, historically known as Constantinople and serving as the cultural and economic heart of the country.
Q20. The currency of Austria is
Answer: Euro
Explanation: Austria adopted the Euro as its official currency in 2002, replacing the Austrian Schilling when it joined the Eurozone.