FPSC General Knowledge MCQs: Practice Questions With Answers

Sample FPSC General Knowledge MCQs — the single largest subject in the FPSC question bank — covering world geography, Pakistan facts, and international organizations, with answers explained.

General Knowledge Is FPSC's Biggest Subject

General Knowledge is the single largest subject area in the FPSC question bank, 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.

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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 FPSC question bank.