World Countries, Cities & Capitals — Part 1: 40 MCQs with Explanations
40 exam-level world countries, cities & capitals MCQs with answers and explanations for PPSC, FPSC, CSS preparation.
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Q1 of 40
Queen Elizabeth UK longest serving monarch died at the age of _________?
Correct Answer: Option D — 96
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Queen Elizabeth UK longest serving monarch died at the age of 96 .
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Q2 of 40
Queen Elizabeth II died on _________?
Correct Answer: Option C — 8 September 2022
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Queen Elizabeth II died on 8 September 2022 .
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Q3 of 40
At the time of her death, Queen Elizabeth II was also Queen of _________ Commonwealth realms.
Correct Answer: Option C — 15
Detailed Academic Explanation:
At the time of her death, Queen Elizabeth II was also Queen of 15 Commonwealth realms.
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Q4 of 40
Mikhail Gorbachev, last president of Soviet union,died on ___________?
Correct Answer: Option C — August 30,2022
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Mikhail Gorbachev, last president of Soviet union,died on August 30,2022 .
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Q5 of 40
Which country is going to help Pakistan in setting up Plasma Farming Facilities?
Correct Answer: Option A — UAE
Detailed Academic Explanation:
UAE is the correct answer to “Which country is going to help Pakistan in setting up Plasma Farming Facilities”. Items of this type are drawn from the World Countries, Cities & Capitals — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q6 of 40
Which Country is Hosted the Islamic Solidarity Games 2022?
Correct Answer: Option B — Turkey
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Turkey is the correct answer to “Which Country is Hosted the Islamic Solidarity Games 2022”. Items of this type are drawn from the World Countries, Cities & Capitals — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q7 of 40
In Commonwealth Games 2022, Pakistan managed to secure _______ position out of 72 different nations and territories?
Correct Answer: Option D — 18th
Detailed Academic Explanation:
In Commonwealth Games 2022, Pakistan managed to secure 18th position out of 72 different nations and territories.
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Q8 of 40
With which country Egypt signs $8 billion agreement for Suez Canal Economic Zone in July 2022?
Correct Answer: Option A — India
Detailed Academic Explanation:
India is the correct answer to “With which country Egypt signs $8 billion agreement for Suez Canal Economic Zone in July 2022”. Items of this type are drawn from the World Countries, Cities & Capitals — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q9 of 40
Panama papers whistleblower has been threatened by which country in retribution?
Correct Answer: Option B — Russia
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Russia is the correct answer to “Panama papers whistleblower has been threatened by which country in retribution”. Items of this type are drawn from the World Countries, Cities & Capitals — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q10 of 40
Turkey summons which country’s diplomat over Kurdish militants?
Correct Answer: Option C — Sweden
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Sweden is the correct answer to “Turkey summons which country’s diplomat over Kurdish militants”. Items of this type are drawn from the World Countries, Cities & Capitals — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q11 of 40
Droupadi Murmu newly appointed President of India defeated Opposition leader on 21 July 2022 by a total vote value of 64.03%, his/her name is ____________?
Correct Answer: Option A — Yashwant Sinha
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Droupadi Murmu newly appointed President of India defeated Opposition leader on 21 July 2022 by a total vote value of 64.03%, his/her name is Yashwant Sinha .
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Q12 of 40
In which city of Japan, Former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was assassinated?
Correct Answer: Option C — Nara
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Nara is the correct answer to “In which city of Japan, Former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was assassinated”. Items of this type are drawn from the World Countries, Cities & Capitals — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q13 of 40
Which African county joined commonwealth of Nations on 29th June 2022?
Correct Answer: Option D — None of These
Detailed Academic Explanation:
None of These is the correct answer to “Which African county joined commonwealth of Nations on 29th June 2022”. Items of this type are drawn from the World Countries, Cities & Capitals — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q14 of 40
Which country stayed on FATF ‘Grey List’ Subject to On-site Verification?
Correct Answer: Option B — Pakistan
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Pakistan is the correct answer to “Which country stayed on FATF ‘Grey List’ Subject to On-site Verification”. Items of this type are drawn from the World Countries, Cities & Capitals — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q15 of 40
Which country has recently applied to become a member of the group of emerging countries, BRICS?
Correct Answer: Option D — Iran
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Iran is the correct answer to “Which country has recently applied to become a member of the group of emerging countries, BRICS”. Items of this type are drawn from the World Countries, Cities & Capitals — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q16 of 40
In which country, world’s largest ever freshwater fish has been found recently?
Correct Answer: Option A — Cambodia
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Cambodia is the correct answer to “In which country, world’s largest ever freshwater fish has been found recently”. Items of this type are drawn from the World Countries, Cities & Capitals — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q17 of 40
Which country recently launched its most advanced aircraft carrier named ‘Fujian’?
Correct Answer: Option D — China
Detailed Academic Explanation:
China is the correct answer to “Which country recently launched its most advanced aircraft carrier named ‘Fujian’”. Items of this type are drawn from the World Countries, Cities & Capitals — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q18 of 40
Which country has released the new comprehensive Geological map of the Moon so far?
Correct Answer: Option A — China
Detailed Academic Explanation:
China is the correct answer to “Which country has released the new comprehensive Geological map of the Moon so far”. Items of this type are drawn from the World Countries, Cities & Capitals — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q19 of 40
Which country has recently launched ‘National carbon emissions market’ to reach its climate goals?
Correct Answer: Option B — Canada
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Canada is the correct answer to “Which country has recently launched ‘National carbon emissions market’ to reach its climate goals”. Items of this type are drawn from the World Countries, Cities & Capitals — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q20 of 40
Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan is the ______ President of UAE?
Correct Answer: Option A — 3rd
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan is the 3rd President of UAE.
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Q21 of 40
Which country person becomes the world’s oldest to sail solo across the Pacific?
Correct Answer: Option C — Japan
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Japan is the correct answer to “Which country person becomes the world’s oldest to sail solo across the Pacific”. Items of this type are drawn from the World Countries, Cities & Capitals — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q22 of 40
Which country’s top court curtailed the Government’s citizenship Powers?
Correct Answer: Option A — Australia
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Australia is the correct answer to “Which country’s top court curtailed the Government’s citizenship Powers”. Items of this type are drawn from the World Countries, Cities & Capitals — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q23 of 40
On June 5, 2022, which country launched a spacecraft ‘Shenzhou 14’?
Correct Answer: Option A — China
Detailed Academic Explanation:
China is the correct answer to “On June 5, 2022, which country launched a spacecraft ‘Shenzhou 14’”. Items of this type are drawn from the World Countries, Cities & Capitals — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q24 of 40
Which is the 20th European country to adopt the euro currency from 2023?
Correct Answer: Option C — Croatia
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Croatia is the correct answer to “Which is the 20th European country to adopt the euro currency from 2023”. Items of this type are drawn from the World Countries, Cities & Capitals — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q25 of 40
PTI long march towards Islamabad for the country’s “battle for real freedom” was on _________?
Correct Answer: Option C — 25th May 2022
Detailed Academic Explanation:
PTI long march towards Islamabad for the country’s “battle for real freedom” was on 25th May 2022 .
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Q26 of 40
‘Gitanas Nauséda is the president of___________?
Correct Answer: Option A — Lithuania
Detailed Academic Explanation:
‘Gitanas Nauséda is the president of Lithuania .
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Q27 of 40
Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan served as the president of the UAE and Ruler of Abu Dhabi since: ___________?
Correct Answer: Option B — November 3, 2004
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan served as the president of the UAE and Ruler of Abu Dhabi since: November 3, 2004 .
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Q28 of 40
Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan was _______ President Of UAE?
Correct Answer: Option C — 2nd
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan was 2nd President Of UAE.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q29 of 40
Recently Turkey has urged to which country for importing wheat?
Correct Answer: Option B — INDIA
Detailed Academic Explanation:
INDIA is the correct answer to “Recently Turkey has urged to which country for importing wheat”. Items of this type are drawn from the World Countries, Cities & Capitals — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q30 of 40
Which country has set up the world’s highest weather station at the top peak of Mt Everest to observe climatic change?
Correct Answer: Option B — China
Detailed Academic Explanation:
China is the correct answer to “Which country has set up the world’s highest weather station at the top peak of Mt Everest to observe climatic change”. Items of this type are drawn from the World Countries, Cities & Capitals — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q31 of 40
Which nation has signed a security pact with the Solomon Islands?
Correct Answer: Option A — China
Detailed Academic Explanation:
China is the correct answer to “Which nation has signed a security pact with the Solomon Islands”. Items of this type are drawn from the World Countries, Cities & Capitals — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q32 of 40
Which Country is intended to declare as ” Bankruptcy ” in current times?
Correct Answer: Option C — lebanon
Detailed Academic Explanation:
lebanon is the correct answer to “Which Country is intended to declare as ” Bankruptcy ” in current times”. Items of this type are drawn from the World Countries, Cities & Capitals — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q33 of 40
Under which Article of the Constitution The president of Pakistan Dr Arif Alvi has approved the advice of the prime minister of Pakistan to dissolve the National Assembly?
Correct Answer: Option B — Both
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Both is the correct answer to “Under which Article of the Constitution The president of Pakistan Dr Arif Alvi has approved the advice of the prime minister of Pakistan to dissolve the National Assembly”. Items of this type are drawn from the World Countries, Cities & Capitals — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q34 of 40
Which country’s plane has crashed and killing at least 132 passengers on 21 march 2022?
Correct Answer: Option D — China
Detailed Academic Explanation:
China is the correct answer to “Which country’s plane has crashed and killing at least 132 passengers on 21 march 2022”. Items of this type are drawn from the World Countries, Cities & Capitals — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q35 of 40
International maritime defense fair 2022 started in which gulf country?
Correct Answer: Option D — Qatar
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Qatar is the correct answer to “International maritime defense fair 2022 started in which gulf country”. Items of this type are drawn from the World Countries, Cities & Capitals — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q36 of 40
Which country was named world’s happiest country in The World Happiness Report in 2022
Correct Answer: Option B — Finland
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Finland is the correct answer to “Which country was named world’s happiest country in The World Happiness Report in 2022”. Items of this type are drawn from the World Countries, Cities & Capitals — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q37 of 40
Which of the following country is presiding Security Council for the month of March 2022?
Correct Answer: Option A — UAE
Detailed Academic Explanation:
UAE is the correct answer to “Which of the following country is presiding Security Council for the month of March 2022”. Items of this type are drawn from the World Countries, Cities & Capitals — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q38 of 40
Queen Elizabeth decided to reside permanently at ___________?
Correct Answer: Option D — Windsor Castle
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Queen Elizabeth decided to reside permanently at Windsor Castle .
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Q39 of 40
Which country has become the world most Sanctioned country in the World?
Correct Answer: Option C — Russia
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Russia is the correct answer to “Which country has become the world most Sanctioned country in the World”. Items of this type are drawn from the World Countries, Cities & Capitals — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q40 of 40
Which Country for the first time decide to use Yuan instead of dollars from its foreign reserves.
Correct Answer: Option B — Russia
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Russia is the correct answer to “Which Country for the first time decide to use Yuan instead of dollars from its foreign reserves.”. Items of this type are drawn from the World Countries, Cities & Capitals — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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