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General knowledge MCQs questions with answers for test preparation 2021. GK Online Test is given as Online MCQs Test in multiple choice format. These are the most important and most repeated GK MCQ. General knowledge is abbreviated as GK and multiple choice questions are abbreviated as MCQs. General Knowledge MCQ tests general awareness about the world, its habitats, important facts and historical events including current issues.
General Knowledge (GK) MCQs
Q. The headquarter CERN (European Organization for Nuclear Research) is situated in
(A) Belgium
(B) England
(C) Germany
(D) Switzerland
The answer is: (D) Switzerland ☑
Q. The world’s longest land border between the two countries is the border between
(A) US and Canada
(B) US and Mexico
(C) India and Pakistan
(D) South Korea and North Korea
The answer is: (A) US and Canada ☑
Q. The Earth’s Oceanic water is divided in _____ oceans (or how many oceans are there in the world?).
(A) 5
(B) 6
(C) 7
(D) 8
The answer is: (A) 5 ☑
Q. Which of the following statement is true about South and North Poles of the Earth?
(A) South Pole is warmer than the North Pole
(B) North Pole is warmer than the South Pole
(C) Both poles have equal temperature
(D) Both poles lie in the Ocean
The answer is: (B) North Pole is warmer than the South Pole ☑
Q. The world’s oldest operational space launch facility is located in which country?
(A) America
(B) Russia
(C) Kazakhstan
(D) India
The answer is: (C) Kazakhstan ☑
Q. The world’s famous bridge “Golden Gate Bridge” is located in
(A) London
(B) Paris
(C) San Francisco
(D) Sydney
The answer is: (C) San Francisco ☑
Q. Which country is known as “The land of thousand islands”?
(A) Finland
(B) Indonesia
(C) Ireland
(D) Malaysia
The answer is: (B) Indonesia ☑
Q. The famous island “Isle of Man” is a sovereign state of
(A) Ireland
(B) New Zealand
(C) United States
(D) United Kingdom
The answer is: (D) United Kingdom ☑
Q. The world’s newest country which was founded on 9 July 2011 is
(A) Hong Kong
(B) Myanmar
(C) South Sudan
(D) Papua New Guinea
The answer is: (C) South Sudan ☑
Q. Buddhism is world’s fourth-largest religion. It is believed to be originated in
(A) China
(B) India
(C) Japan
(D) Thailand
The answer is: (B) India ☑
Q. The peak of what mountain is farthest from the center of the Earth?
(A) Mount Everest
(B) K2
(C) Nanga Parbat
(D) Chimborazo mountain
The answer is: (D) Chimborazo mountain ☑
Q. Which of the following country does NOT yield veto-power in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC)?
(A) China
(B) Russia
(C) Canada
(D) France
The answer is: (C) Canada ☑
Q. The world’s important agreement “NATO” (North Atlantic treaty) was signed in
(A) 1941
(B) 1945
(C) 1949
(D) 1953
The answer is: (C) 1949 ☑
Q. In a very low temperature, which of the following water body will freeze at last?
(A) River water
(B) Sea water
(C) Canal water
(D) Water in a lake
Answer: (B) Sea water ☑
Q. Wind is caused by
(A) Rotation of the Earth
(B) Revolution of the Earth
(C) Difference in atmospheric temperature
(D) Difference in atmospheric pressure
Answer: (D) Difference in atmospheric pressure ☑
Q. About how much area of Antarctica (in percentage) is covered with ice?
(A) 70%
(B) 82%
(C) 90%
(D) 98%
Answer: (D) 98% ☑
Q. Which of the following country is NOT among the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue or QUAD?
(A) India
(B) Australia
(C) United States
(D) United Kingdom
Answer: (D) United Kingdom ☑
The four QUAD countries are: Australia, India, Japan and the United States.
Q. Which planet of the solar system is easily visible from the Earth?
(A) Mercury
(B) Venus
(C) Mars
(D) Jupiter
Answer: (B) Venus ☑
Q. The region of “Tibet” is currently under control of
(A) China
(B) India
(C) Taiwan
(D) United States
Answer: (A) China ☑
Q. What divides the Earth into the Northern and the Southern Hemispheres?
(A) Axis of rotation
(B) Equator
(C) North Pole
(D) South Pole
Answer: (B) Equator ☑
Q. The peak of which mountain is the point that is farthest from the center of the Earth?
(A) Mount Everest
(B) K2
(C) Nanga Parbat
(D) Chimborazo mountain
Answer: (D) Chimborazo mountain ☑
Q. Light Year is used to measure
(A) distance
(B) time
(C) speed
(D) momentum
Answer: (A) distance ☑
Q. The headquarter of Transparency International is located in
(A) New York
(B) Washigton
(C) Paris
(D) Berlin
Answer: (D) Berlin ☑
Q. NATO is a/an _______ alliance.
(A) military
(B) economic
(C) regional
(D) cultural
Answer: (A) military ☑
Q. The science of lightning is called
(A) Aerology
(B) Meteorology
(C) Electeorology
(D) Fulminology
Answer: (D) Fulminology ☑
Q. Ocean currents are directional movements of
(A) electrical charge
(B) mechanical charge
(C) seawater
(D) salt in the seawater
Answer: (C) seawater ☑
General Knowledge MCQs
- Yellow Sea lies between
- World’s famous bridge “The Golden Gate Bridge” is in the city of
- Which country is called the “Land of thousand islands”?
- Indonesia is an archipelago comprising approximately _____ islands.
- Which country is called the “Land of Golden Fibre”?
- Which country is called the “Land of thousand Lakes”?
- AFP is the news agency of
- The Temple of Heaven, a religious building, is located in
- Boddington Mine is Australia’s largest _____ mine.
- What was the nationality of Alfred Nobel?
- The first Nobel Prize was awarded in
- The Nobel Prize is awarded in _____ fields.
- The “Li River” flows in
- The Earth’s surface is divided in _____ continents.
- By area, the world’s largest continent is
- By area, the world’s second largest continent is
- By area, the world’s smallest continent is
- The Earth’s Oceanic water is divided in _____ oceans.
- The Earth’s largest ocean is
- The Earth’s second largest ocean is
- The Earth’s smallest ocean is
- The world’s largest Lake is
- The world’s hottest desert is
- Who was the first Secretary General of the United Nations?
- World War I was began in _____ and ended in _____.
- World War II was began in _____ and ended in _____.
- The world’s deadliest conflict was
- The Atomic Bomb was dropped on the city of Hiroshima on
- What was the name of Atomic Bomb that was dropped on the city of Hiroshima?
- The Atomic Bomb was dropped on the city of Nagasaki on
- What was the name of Atomic Bomb that was dropped on the city of Nagasaki?
- NATO is a/an _____ alliance.
- The oldest news agency in the world is
- The Suez Canal is in
- The Delaware River flows in
- The main structural work of the Eiffel Tower was completed in
- The height of Eiffel Tower is _____ feet.
- Reuters is the news agency of
- WAFA is the news agency of
- The world’s first movie theater was
- The history’s first short silent film was presented in the Berlin Wintergarten theatre in
- The oldest still-active cinema in the world is
- The oldest still-active cinema, L’Ideal Cinema, is located in
- How tall is the Statue of Unity?
- Charlie Chaplin, one of the most important figures in the history of the film industry, was a/an _____ actor.
- Which is the tallest tree in the world?
- The Cocora valley is the principal location of Quindio Wax Palm. Where it is located?
- The airplane was invented in 1903. Who invented the airplane?
- Christopher Columbus was a famous explorer. He belonged to
- Who invented the famous AK-47 assault rifle?
- Mikhail Kalashnikov was a _____ general.
- The explosive “Dynamite” was invented by
- Alfred Nobel was a _____ chemist and engineer.
- The antibiotics “Penicillin” was discovered by
- Alexander Fleming was a _____ scientist.
- The world’s first artificial satellite, Sputnik 1, was launched by
- The Mont Saint-Michel, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is located in
- The Statue of Liberty in the United States is located in
- The world’s first nuclear power plant was built by
- Which of the following is a water-soluble vitamin?
- The world’s tallest statue is
- The “Statue of Unity” is located in
- Spring Temple Buddha, the colossal statue depicting Vairocana Buddha, is located in
- The highest cold desert in the world is
- The Katpana Desert is located in
- The world’s first space station was
- In many countries, “9 May” is observed each year as
- Which country has the largest number of wild tigers?
- The world’s oldest surviving federation is
- Marco Polo was a famous _____ traveler.
- In terms of area, the largest country in Africa is
- Africa’s largest lake is
- The Aljaferia Palace, a fortified palace, is located in
- Badshahi Mosque, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is located in
- The Cathedral of Saint Mary of Burgos dedicated to the Virgin Mary is located in
- Who is the youngest-ever Nobel Prize laureate?
- Constantine is a city in
- The most populous country in Africa is
- Which country has the largest number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites?
- The historic Champagne wine region famous for the production of white wine is located in
- The Loire Valley famous for its historic towns, architecture and wines is located in
- The headquarter of Red Cross is located in
- The world’s highest mountain, Mount Everest, is located along the border of
- The motto of United Nations is
- The book “Emile” or “On Education” was written by
- The headquarter of the European Organization for Nuclear Research, called CERN, is located in
- Who invented the World Wide Web (WWW)?
- The birthplace of the World Wide Web (WWW) was
- Vasco da Gama was a/an _____ explorer.
- Which statement is true about South and North Poles of the Earth?
- Islands which measure less than one acre (or less than 4046.86 meter square) are often referred to as
- The Himalayas mountain range contains _____ mountains having height more than 8000 meters.
- What height is known as “Death zone” where oxygen is insufficient for human life?
- The headquarters of International Olympic Committee (IOC) is located in
- The creation of IOC was inspired by the ancient Olympic Games which used to held in
- Due to World Wars the Olympic Games were cancelled in
- Kangaroos are found in
- Polar bear are mostly
- US presidential elections are held after _____ years.
- How many countries hold veto power in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC)?
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