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Famous Personalities MCQs

Famous Personalities MCQs test your knowledge of well-known leaders, rulers, thinkers and public figures, past and present, who regularly appear in general knowledge papers. They help candidates for public service commission and civil service exams. Every question shows its correct answer instantly, so you can check facts and build your knowledge quickly.

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About Famous Personalities MCQs

This category currently holds a small set of questions on notable figures. One asks about the last King of Afghanistan, Mohammad Zahir Shah, who ruled until 1973. Another concerns Muslim members elected to the British Parliament, a topic whose answer depends on the election year, so always check the date a question refers to. Questions about personalities are common in general knowledge sections, and linking each person to a country, role and period makes them easier to recall in the exam.

Exams that include Famous Personalities MCQs

Pakistan

  • PPSC
  • FPSC
  • CSS
  • NTS

India

  • SSC CGL
  • UPSC CSE
  • State PSC exams

Bangladesh

  • BCS
  • Government job tests

Frequently asked questions

Who was the last King of Afghanistan?

Mohammad Zahir Shah was the last King of Afghanistan. He reigned from 1933 until 1973, when he was overthrown in a coup led by his cousin Mohammad Daoud Khan, who then declared Afghanistan a republic.

How should I prepare for famous personalities questions?

Group personalities by field, such as political leaders, scientists, writers and reformers, and note each person's country, main achievement and period. For questions about current office holders or election results, check the year carefully, because answers change over time.

How many Famous Personalities MCQs are on MCQs360?

MCQs360 currently has 2 Famous Personalities MCQs in this category, free to practise with no sign-up and with answers shown instantly. The wider General Knowledge section offers many more questions for continued practice. Note the country and period of each figure as you go.

Last reviewed October 2026