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3. General Knowledge

Everyday Science (1–20)

1. Which of the following best explains why astronauts experience weightlessness in orbit?
A. Absence of gravity in space
B. Gravitational force is canceled by atmospheric pressure
C. Continuous free fall around Earth
D. Lack of mass in orbit
2. The primary greenhouse gas responsible for anthropogenic climate change is:
A. Nitrogen
B. Carbon dioxide
C. Argon
D. Ozone
3. Which electromagnetic radiation has the highest frequency?
A. Ultraviolet
B. X-rays
C. Infrared
D. Gamma rays
4. A rise in sea level due to global warming is primarily caused by:
A. Increased rainfall only
B. Oceanic salinity changes only
C. Thermal expansion of water and melting land ice
D. Increased evaporation
5. The unit "Pascal" measures:
A. Energy
B. Pressure
C. Frequency
D. Power
6. Which blood group is known as the universal donor?
A. AB+
B. O−
C. A−
D. O+
7. Photosynthesis primarily occurs in which cellular structure?
A. Nucleus
B. Ribosome
C. Chloroplast
D. Mitochondrion
8. Which law states that energy can neither be created nor destroyed?
A. Newton's First Law
B. Law of Conservation of Energy
C. Boyle's Law
D. Ohm's Law
9. The pH value of pure water at 25°C is:
A. 5
B. 6
C. 7
D. 8
10. Which planet has the largest number of confirmed moons known presently?
A. Jupiter
B. Saturn
C. Uranus
D. Neptune
11. The human body produces insulin in the:
A. Liver
B. Pancreas
C. Kidney
D. Spleen
12. The ozone layer is mainly located in the:
A. Troposphere
B. Mesosphere
C. Thermosphere
D. Stratosphere
13. Which element is essential for the formation of hemoglobin?
A. Zinc
B. Iron
C. Copper
D. Magnesium
14. Sound cannot travel through:
A. Water
B. Air
C. Steel
D. Vacuum
15. DNA primarily functions as:
A. Energy storage molecule
B. Genetic information carrier
C. Hormone regulator
D. Enzyme catalyst
16. Which particle carries a negative electric charge?
A. Proton
B. Neutron
C. Electron
D. Photon
17. The Richter scale measures:
A. Wind speed
B. Atmospheric pressure
C. Earthquake magnitude
D. Ocean currents
18. Which gas constitutes the largest proportion of Earth's atmosphere?
A. Oxygen
B. Carbon dioxide
C. Nitrogen
D. Hydrogen
19. The speed of light in vacuum is approximately:
A. 300,000 km/s
B. 30,000 km/s
C. 3,000 km/s
D. 3 million km/s
20. Antibiotics are generally ineffective against:
A. Bacteria
B. Fungi
C. Viruses
D. Protozoa

Current Affairs & International Affairs (21–35)

21. The headquarters of the United Nations is located in:
A. Geneva
B. Vienna
C. New York
D. Paris
22. Which UN organ has primary responsibility for maintaining international peace and security?
A. General Assembly
B. ECOSOC
C. Security Council
D. ICJ
23. The International Court of Justice is located in:
A. Brussels
B. Geneva
C. The Hague
D. Vienna
24. Which organization is primarily responsible for regulating international civil aviation?
A. WTO
B. ICAO
C. IMO
D. IAEA
25. The G20 is primarily a forum dealing with:
A. Defense cooperation
B. Global economic governance
C. Nuclear disarmament
D. Climate treaties only
26. The Paris Agreement is mainly associated with:
A. Nuclear proliferation
B. International trade
C. Climate change mitigation
D. Maritime law
27. Which strait is strategically important because it connects the Persian Gulf with the Arabian Sea?
A. Malacca Strait
B. Bosporus
C. Hormuz Strait
D. Bab-el-Mandeb
28. BRICS originally consisted of:
A. Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa
B. Brazil, Russia, Indonesia, China, South Africa
C. Brazil, Romania, India, China, South Africa
D. Brazil, Russia, India, Canada, South Africa
29. The IMF primarily assists member states in:
A. Military modernization
B. Balance-of-payments difficulties
C. Environmental conservation only
D. Public health emergencies
30. Which country became a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council for the 2025–26 term?
A. Pakistan
B. Bangladesh
C. Sri Lanka
D. Nepal
31. The World Economic Forum annually publishes the:
A. Human Development Report
B. World Economic Outlook
C. Global Risks Report
D. Global Competitiveness Treaty
32. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is primarily concerned with:
A. Global trade
B. Nuclear energy and safeguards
C. International banking
D. Maritime security
33. The term "Global South" generally refers to:
A. Countries located south of the Equator only
B. Developing and emerging economies
C. NATO members
D. Arctic states
34. Which institution approved additional financial support for Pakistan under its ongoing economic stabilization program in 2026?
A. Asian Development Bank
B. IMF
C. Islamic Development Bank
D. AIIB
35. The concept of "multipolarity" in international relations refers to:
A. Dominance by one superpower
B. Bipolar competition between two states
C. Distribution of power among multiple major actors
D. Elimination of state sovereignty

Pakistan Affairs (36–50)

36. The Objectives Resolution was adopted in:
A. 1947
B. 1948
C. 1949
D. 1956
37. Pakistan's first constitution came into force in:
A. 1949
B. 1954
C. 1956
D. 1962
38. The current Constitution of Pakistan was adopted in:
A. 1962
B. 1969
C. 1971
D. 1973
39. The Council of Common Interests is primarily concerned with:
A. Foreign policy matters
B. Federal-provincial coordination
C. Judicial appointments
D. Electoral disputes
40. The National Finance Commission (NFC) Award mainly deals with:
A. Defense allocations
B. Distribution of financial resources between federation and provinces
C. Foreign aid agreements
D. Local government elections
41. The Indus Waters Treaty was signed between Pakistan and India in:
A. 1948
B. 1956
C. 1960
D. 1965
42. The highest mountain peak in Pakistan is:
A. Nanga Parbat
B. Rakaposhi
C. Broad Peak
D. K2
43. The port developed under CPEC with strategic significance is:
A. Karachi Port
B. Port Qasim
C. Gwadar Port
D. Keti Bandar
44. Which amendment is commonly associated with extensive provincial autonomy?
A. 8th Amendment
B. 13th Amendment
C. 17th Amendment
D. 18th Amendment
45. The river that contributes the largest share of water in the Indus system is:
A. Ravi
B. Sutlej
C. Chenab
D. Indus
46. Pakistan's nuclear tests conducted in May 1998 are collectively known as:
A. Chagai-I and Chagai-II
B. Zarb-e-Azb
C. Rah-e-Rast
D. Nasr-I
47. The China–Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is broadly associated with:
A. SCO military integration
B. Regional connectivity and infrastructure development
C. Nuclear cooperation only
D. SAARC reform
48. The Jaffar Express, frequently mentioned in national security discussions, operates primarily between:
A. Karachi and Lahore
B. Quetta and Peshawar
C. Islamabad and Karachi
D. Quetta and Gwadar
49. The Supreme Court of Pakistan was established under the Constitution of:
A. 1956
B. 1962
C. 1973
D. It predates all three constitutions
50. Which of the following best describes Pakistan's parliamentary system?
A. Presidential system with separation of powers
B. Constitutional monarchy
C. Parliamentary federal republic
D. Unitary republic
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