CSS MPT General Knowledge MCQs - Practice Test # 2

The capital was renamed Nur - Sultan in honor of Nursultan Nazarbayev, then later reverted to Astana.

A light - year measures the distance light travels in one year — approximately 9.46 trillion kilometers.

Element 119, predicted as “Ununennium,” would be the next alkali metal following francium.

The 2023 census was Pakistan’s first fully digital national population and housing census.

The Soan River flows near Islamabad and Rawalpindi.

The International Monetary Fund’s headquarters is in Washington, D.C., USA.

The two - state solution refers to establishing independent states for Israelis and Palestinians.

Sharmeen Obaid - Chinoy has won two Academy Awards for her documentaries on social justice issues.

The Sun is a G - type main - sequence star that provides light and heat to our sola r system.

Dorah Pass links Pakistan’s Chitral region with Afghanistan’s Badakhshan province.

India remains the world’s largest democracy by population and electoral participation.

António Guterres, from Portugal, continues to serve as UN Secretary - General since 2017, with his term extended through 2026.

Nitrogen makes up roughly 78% of the Earth’s atmosphere.

COP29 is scheduled to be held in Baku, Azerbaijan, in 2024, focusing on climate financing and emission reduction.

After the 2024 elections, Shehbaz Sharif resumed office as Prime Minister.

Neurology studies and treats disorders of the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves.

The Diamer - Bhasha Dam is under construction on the Indus River in Gilgit - Baltistan.

Mercury is the smallest and closest planet to the Sun.

Pakistan was suspended after the 1999 coup and rejoined the Commonwealth in 2008.

The femur (thigh bone) is the longest and strongest bone in the human body.

The 2024 T20 World Cup was jointly hosted by the United States and West Indies.

FATF (Financial Action Task Force) headquarters is in Paris, France.

Liaquat Ali Khan served as Pakistan’s first Prime Minister from 1947 to 1951.

CO₂ traps infrared radiation, causing warming of Earth’s atmosphere — a key driver of global warming.

The Blue Economy emphasizes sustainable use of ocean resources for growth, jobs, and ecosystem health.

Lord Mountbatten announced the 3rd June Plan, outlining India’s partition in 1947.

Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi received the 2024 Peace Prize for her fight for women’s rights and freedom.

Fission releases massive energy by splitting a heavy atom (like uranium) into smaller ones.

Harappa, an Indus Valley Civilization site, lies near Sahiwal district in Punjab, Pakistan.

General Asim Munir was appointed as Pakistan’s COAS in November 2022.

James Chadwick discovered the neutron in 1932, completing the basic model of the atom.

Gwadar Port, located in Balochistan, is a vital part of the China – Pakistan Economic Corridor.

Vision 2035 emphasizes innovation, education, digital economy, and sustainable industrialization.

Launched in 2019, Ehsaas was Pakistan’s largest social safety and poverty alleviation initiative aimed at reducing inequality and uplifting marginalized groups.

Jasmine symbolizes purity and is Pakistan’s national flower.

Namira Salim became the first Pakistani to travel to space in October 2023 via Virgin Galactic.

The United Kingdom was the first to approve it in December 2020.

The OIC promotes unity among Muslim - majority nations and coordinates policies on global issues.

Justice Yahya Afridi became the Chief Justice of Pakistan on 26 October 2024, succeeding Justice Qazi Faez Isa. He will serve as CJP until 2027.

The corridor links Peshawar to Afghanistan’s border, enhancing trade and regional connectivity.

Silicon Valley in California is a global hub for high - tech innovation and startups.

The UK hosted the first Global AI Safety Summit at Bletchley Park in 2023.

Pakistan launched PRSS - 1 in July 2018 in collaboration with China to enhance space imaging and mapping capabilities.

The SCO is a regional intergovernmental organization founded in 2001 to promote political, economic, and security cooperation in Eurasia. Its secretariat/headquarters is in Beijing, which coordinates the activities of member states.

Nadir Shah of Persia invaded India in 1739 during the reign of Mughal Emperor Muhammad Shah Rangeela.

World Environment Day is celebrated annually on 5th June to encourage global environmental awareness.

Laughing gas is nitrous oxide (N₂O), used in anesthesia and as a mild sedative.

Lahore is home to several renowned institutions like Government College University and Punjab University.

Vitamin K aids in the synthesis of clotting factors in the blood.

The rise of generative AI tools like ChatGPT marks a global shift in automation and knowledge work.