FPSC General Knowledge MCQs: Practice Questions With Answers

General Knowledge Is FPSC's Biggest Subject

General Knowledge is the single largest subject area in the CSS MPT question bank (which includes FPSC-style practice), and it shows up across nearly every FPSC test regardless of the post advertised. Below are sample MCQs grouped by theme, with the correct answer marked and a short explanation.

World Geography

1. Which is the largest ocean in the world?
A) Atlantic  B) Indian  C) Pacific ✅  D) Arctic
Explanation: The Pacific Ocean is the largest and deepest of the world's oceans.

2. Mount Everest, the world's highest peak, is located in which mountain range?
A) Karakoram  B) Himalayas ✅  C) Hindu Kush  D) Alps
Explanation: Mount Everest sits in the Himalayas, on the border of Nepal and Tibet.

3. Which river is traditionally considered the longest in the world?
A) Amazon  B) Nile ✅  C) Yangtze  D) Mississippi
Explanation: The Nile is traditionally cited as the world's longest river, though some measurements favor the Amazon — Nile is the standard answer expected in Pakistani competitive exams.

Pakistan General Knowledge

4. What is the capital of Pakistan?
A) Karachi  B) Lahore  C) Islamabad ✅  D) Peshawar
Explanation: Islamabad has been Pakistan's capital since the 1960s.

5. How many provinces does Pakistan have?
A) 3  B) 4 ✅  C) 5  D) 6
Explanation: Pakistan has four provinces — Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Balochistan.

6. What is the national language of Pakistan?
A) English  B) Punjabi  C) Urdu ✅  D) Pashto
Explanation: Urdu is Pakistan's national language, while English remains an official language.

International Organizations & Currencies

7. Where is the headquarters of the United Nations located?
A) Geneva  B) New York ✅  C) Paris  D) Vienna
Explanation: The UN's main headquarters is in New York City, USA.

8. What is the currency of Japan?
A) Won  B) Yuan  C) Yen ✅  D) Ringgit
Explanation: The Japanese Yen is Japan's official currency.

Keep Practicing

These are just a sample. For the full set of FPSC General Knowledge questions alongside other tested subjects — including Pakistan Studies — see HighYield's complete CSS MPT question bank.