Sputnik 1, the world’s first artificial satellite, was launched by which country?
Correct answer D. Soviet Union
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General Knowledge MCQs
General Knowledge MCQs are multiple-choice questions on world geography, history, famous places and personalities, inventions, sports, books and authors, international organisations and important days. They help candidates build the broad awareness tested in almost every competitive and recruitment exam. Every question on MCQs360 shows its answer instantly, so each attempt adds a new fact to your memory.
ARPANET, the forerunner of the internet, was funded by an agency of which country’s defence department?
Correct answer A. United States
Who invented the World Wide Web while working at CERN in 1989?
Correct answer C. Tim Berners-Lee
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Microsoft was founded in 1975 by Bill Gates and whom?
Correct answer B. Paul Allen
Apple was founded in 1976 by Steve Jobs, Ronald Wayne and which engineer?
Correct answer B. Steve Wozniak
Amazon, which began as an online bookshop in 1994, was founded by whom?
Correct answer A. Jeff Bezos
Who became the first human to travel into space, in April 1961?
Correct answer A. Yuri Gagarin
Who designed the Analytical Engine and is often called the father of the computer?
Correct answer C. Charles Babbage
Vint Cerf and Bob Kahn are best known for designing which technology?
Correct answer B. TCP/IP protocols
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The Linux kernel was first released in 1991 by which programmer?
Correct answer C. Linus Torvalds
The Second World War began when Germany invaded which country in September 1939?
Correct answer C. Poland
Which Japanese city was the first to be hit by an atomic bomb, on 6 August 1945?
Correct answer C. Hiroshima
The League of Nations, formed after the First World War, had its headquarters in which city?
Correct answer A. Geneva
The Berlin Wall, a symbol of the Cold War division of Europe, fell in which year?
Correct answer B. 1989
Who was the principal author of the American Declaration of Independence of 1776?
Correct answer B. Thomas Jefferson
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The storming of the Bastille, a key event of the French Revolution, took place in which year?
Correct answer A. 1789
Napoleon Bonaparte was finally defeated at the Battle of Waterloo in which year?
Correct answer D. 1815
The Industrial Revolution began in which country in the eighteenth century?
Correct answer D. Great Britain
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, which triggered the First World War, took place in which city?
Correct answer C. Sarajevo
Which treaty, signed in 1919, formally ended the First World War between Germany and the Allies?
Correct answer B. Treaty of Versailles
About General Knowledge MCQs
General Knowledge tests how widely informed you are. Questions are short and factual: who was the last Viceroy of India, where the Millau bridge stands, which country hosts the Hagia Sophia, or what the land between the Ravi and Chenab is called. Abbreviations, such as FTA, and important international days are also common. Since the range is wide, regular exposure matters more than deep study of any single topic.
The collection is grouped into eleven subtopics: basic general knowledge, books and authors, days and years, famous personalities, famous places, history, inventions, sports, technology, world geography and world organisations. Sample questions span man-made lakes, doabs of the Punjab, the Asia Cup, the Commonwealth Games, news agencies, dams and disputed regions, giving a balanced mix of South Asian and global content for exam preparation.
General Knowledge forms part of the general ability paper in Pakistan's PPSC, FPSC, NTS and armed forces tests, and supports the current affairs and Pakistan affairs papers in CSS and PMS. In India it appears as general awareness in SSC, railway and banking exams, and in Bangladesh it is a major part of the BCS preliminary test and government job exams.
Key facts to remember
- Lord Mountbatten was the last Viceroy of British India.
- Samudragupta of the Gupta dynasty is known as the Napoleon of India.
- The land between the Ravi and Chenab rivers is called the Rechna Doab.
- The Millau Viaduct, one of the world's tallest bridges, is in southern France.
- The historic Hagia Sophia building is located in Istanbul, Turkey.
- World Blood Donor Day is observed every year on 14 June.
- Small gaps are left between railway rails to allow the steel to expand in heat.
- The Diamer-Bhasha Dam site lies on the River Indus in Gilgit-Baltistan.
Exams that include General Knowledge MCQs
Pakistan
- PPSC
- FPSC
- NTS
- SPSC
- KPPSC
- ISSB
- Army/Navy/PAF initial tests
India
- SSC CGL
- SSC CHSL
- RRB NTPC
- IBPS Clerk
- State PSC exams
- CDS
Bangladesh
- BCS
- Bank job exams
- Primary Assistant Teacher recruitment
- Government job tests
How to prepare for General Knowledge MCQs
- Study a world map regularly, marking capitals, major rivers, lakes and famous landmarks, because geography questions are easier to remember visually.
- Keep a running list of common abbreviations of organisations and agreements, and test yourself on their full forms each week.
- Learn important international days by month, so a single calendar sheet covers most days and years questions.
- Group inventions and books by field, such as science, medicine or literature, rather than memorising them as one long random list.
- Check the date of facts that can change, such as sports records or event hosts, against recent reliable sources before your exam.
Frequently asked questions
What are the most important topics in General Knowledge MCQs?
The most commonly tested topics are world geography, history of the subcontinent and the world, famous personalities, international organisations and their headquarters, inventions and discoveries, books and authors, sports and important days. Abbreviations and famous places also appear regularly. Pakistan and South Asia related facts are especially frequent in regional exams.
Which exams ask General Knowledge MCQs?
General Knowledge MCQs appear in PPSC, FPSC, NTS, ISSB and armed forces initial tests in Pakistan, and support CSS and PMS preparation. In India they form the general awareness section of SSC, railway and banking exams. In Bangladesh, BCS preliminary and most government job tests include a large general knowledge section.
How many General Knowledge MCQs are on MCQs360?
MCQs360 has more than 750 General Knowledge MCQs across eleven subtopics, including world geography, history, inventions, sports and world organisations. Every question shows its correct answer instantly, and practice is free with no sign-up, which makes it easy to learn a few new facts every day.
How should I prepare for General Knowledge MCQs?
Practise a small set of GK MCQs daily rather than cramming, since the subject rewards steady exposure. Organise facts by theme, such as geography or organisations, and revise them in cycles. Reading a reliable newspaper and checking a world map regularly helps link new facts to things you already know.
Why is a small gap left between railway rails?
A small gap is left between railway rails to allow for thermal expansion. Steel expands when it heats up in summer, and without gaps the rails could press against each other and buckle. This simple engineering fact is a well-known general knowledge and everyday science question.
Who is known as the Napoleon of India?
Samudragupta, a ruler of the Gupta dynasty in ancient India, is known as the Napoleon of India. The historian Vincent Smith gave him this title because of his many military campaigns and conquests across the subcontinent. Questions about such titles are common in general knowledge and history sections.
Last reviewed October 2026