PPSC General Knowledge MCQs: Practice Questions With Answers

Sample PPSC General Knowledge MCQs — the highest-weightage subject across PPSC recruitment tests — covering Pakistan facts, world knowledge, and international organizations, with answers explained.

Why General Knowledge Matters for PPSC

General Knowledge is the single largest-weightage subject across almost every PPSC recruitment test. Below are sample MCQs grouped by theme, with the correct answer marked and a short explanation for each.

Pakistan Facts

1. What is the national language of Pakistan?
A) Punjabi B) Urdu ✅ C) Pashto D) Sindhi
Explanation: Urdu is Pakistan's national language, though English remains an official language alongside it.

2. 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.

3. Which is the highest mountain peak in Pakistan?
A) Nanga Parbat B) K2 ✅ C) Rakaposhi D) Tirich Mir
Explanation: K2, in the Karakoram Range, is Pakistan's highest peak and the world's second-highest mountain.

4. What is the national flower of Pakistan?
A) Rose B) Tulip C) Jasmine ✅ D) Lily
Explanation: Jasmine (Chambeli) is Pakistan's national flower.

World General Knowledge

5. In which year was the United Nations founded?
A) 1942 B) 1945 ✅ C) 1948 D) 1950
Explanation: The UN was founded on 24 October 1945, after the Second World War.

6. Which is the largest continent by area?
A) Africa B) Asia ✅ C) North America D) Europe
Explanation: Asia is the largest continent by both area and population.

7. Which is the longest river in the world?
A) Amazon B) Nile ✅ C) Yangtze D) Indus
Explanation: The Nile, at roughly 6,650 km, is generally regarded as the world's longest river.

Keep Practicing

These are just a sample. For the full set of PPSC General Knowledge questions alongside the other subjects tested — including Islamiyat — see HighYield's complete PPSC question bank.