World Countries, Cities & Capitals — Part 2: 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
Which Indian Party has emerged as winner in Indian State of Punjab in March 2022?
Correct Answer: Option C — AAP
Detailed Academic Explanation:
AAP is the correct answer to “Which Indian Party has emerged as winner in Indian State of Punjab in March 2022”. Items of this type are drawn from the World Countries, Cities & Capitals — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q2 of 40
When president of Pakistan Rafique Tarar Died?
Correct Answer: Option B — 7 March 2022
Detailed Academic Explanation:
7 March 2022 is the correct answer to “When president of Pakistan Rafique Tarar Died”. Items of this type are drawn from the World Countries, Cities & Capitals — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q3 of 40
On March 5, The Financial Action Task Force added which new country into a grey list
Correct Answer: Option D — UAE
Detailed Academic Explanation:
UAE is the correct answer to “On March 5, The Financial Action Task Force added which new country into a grey list”. Items of this type are drawn from the World Countries, Cities & Capitals — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q4 of 40
Karachi Askari Park has been renamed as ____________?
Correct Answer: Option C — Kashmir Park
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Karachi Askari Park has been renamed as Kashmir Park .
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Q5 of 40
Which nation’s Prime Minister is likely to visit Russia on the first trip in 23 years?
Correct Answer: Option C — Pakistan
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Pakistan is the correct answer to “Which nation’s Prime Minister is likely to visit Russia on the first trip in 23 years”. Items of this type are drawn from the World Countries, Cities & Capitals — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q6 of 40
Which country has taken over the UN Security Council Presidency for the month of February 2022?
Correct Answer: Option A — Russia
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Russia is the correct answer to “Which country has taken over the UN Security Council Presidency for the month of February 2022”. Items of this type are drawn from the World Countries, Cities & Capitals — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q7 of 40
Sindh becomes first province to restore student unions after 38 years on____________?
Correct Answer: Option C — 11 February,2022
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Sindh becomes first province to restore student unions after 38 years on 11 February,2022 .
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Q8 of 40
Truckers of which country have staged a grand protest against its government?
Correct Answer: Option A — Canada
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Canada is the correct answer to “Truckers of which country have staged a grand protest against its government”. Items of this type are drawn from the World Countries, Cities & Capitals — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q9 of 40
Which Islamic Country’s Surah Council has given approval to change the flag, emblem and national anthem of the country?
Correct Answer: Option A — Saudi Arabia
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Saudi Arabia is the correct answer to “Which Islamic Country’s Surah Council has given approval to change the flag, emblem and national anthem of the country”. Items of this type are drawn from the World Countries, Cities & Capitals — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q10 of 40
Which country has banned BBC News from broadcasting in its nation?
Correct Answer: Option D — China
Detailed Academic Explanation:
China is the correct answer to “Which country has banned BBC News from broadcasting in its nation”. Items of this type are drawn from the World Countries, Cities & Capitals — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q11 of 40
Pakistan signed accord with _________ country for industrial cooperation On February 4, 2022?
Correct Answer: Option A — China
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Pakistan signed accord with China country for industrial cooperation On February 4, 2022.
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Q12 of 40
US, Britain and Canada has imposed sanctions on the “Justice Officials” of which country?
Correct Answer: Option A — Mynamar
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Mynamar is the correct answer to “US, Britain and Canada has imposed sanctions on the “Justice Officials” of which country”. Items of this type are drawn from the World Countries, Cities & Capitals — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q13 of 40
Zmiinyi Island (Snake Island), which was seen in the news, is located in which Sea/Ocean?
Correct Answer: Option C — Black Sea
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Black Sea is the correct answer to “Zmiinyi Island (Snake Island), which was seen in the news, is located in which Sea/Ocean”. Items of this type are drawn from the World Countries, Cities & Capitals — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q14 of 40
A female journalist of which country turned to Taliban for help after her home country prevented her from returning home?
Correct Answer: Option C — New Zealand
Detailed Academic Explanation:
New Zealand is the correct answer to “A female journalist of which country turned to Taliban for help after her home country prevented her from returning home”. Items of this type are drawn from the World Countries, Cities & Capitals — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q15 of 40
Which country is going to host “Asian Taekwondo” in November 2022?
Correct Answer: Option B — Pakistan
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Pakistan is the correct answer to “Which country is going to host “Asian Taekwondo” in November 2022”. Items of this type are drawn from the World Countries, Cities & Capitals — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q16 of 40
World longest metro line has been started in which country?
Correct Answer: Option B — China
Detailed Academic Explanation:
China is the correct answer to “World longest metro line has been started in which country”. Items of this type are drawn from the World Countries, Cities & Capitals — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q17 of 40
River Seine, which was seen in the news recently, is located in which country?
Correct Answer: Option A — France
Detailed Academic Explanation:
France is the correct answer to “River Seine, which was seen in the news recently, is located in which country”. Items of this type are drawn from the World Countries, Cities & Capitals — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q18 of 40
Which country is set to ban the sale of tobacco to its next generation?
Correct Answer: Option A — New Zealand
Detailed Academic Explanation:
New Zealand is the correct answer to “Which country is set to ban the sale of tobacco to its next generation”. Items of this type are drawn from the World Countries, Cities & Capitals — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q19 of 40
Semeru volcano, which erupted recently, is located in which country?
Correct Answer: Option C — Indonesia
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Indonesia is the correct answer to “Semeru volcano, which erupted recently, is located in which country”. Items of this type are drawn from the World Countries, Cities & Capitals — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q20 of 40
Which country recorded it’s lowest birth rate since 1949 on January 17, 2022?
Correct Answer: Option A — China
Detailed Academic Explanation:
China is the correct answer to “Which country recorded it’s lowest birth rate since 1949 on January 17, 2022”. Items of this type are drawn from the World Countries, Cities & Capitals — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q21 of 40
The Indonesian Parliament approved a bill on January 18, 2022 to relocate the country’s capital from Jakarta to_________?
Correct Answer: Option C — Nusantara
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The Indonesian Parliament approved a bill on January 18, 2022 to relocate the country’s capital from Jakarta to Nusantara .
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Q22 of 40
Which country record-low Birth rate in 2021?
Correct Answer: Option A — China
Detailed Academic Explanation:
China is the correct answer to “Which country record-low Birth rate in 2021”. Items of this type are drawn from the World Countries, Cities & Capitals — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q23 of 40
Which country will give it’s nationality to foreign investors?
Correct Answer: Option A — Pakistan
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Pakistan is the correct answer to “Which country will give it’s nationality to foreign investors”. Items of this type are drawn from the World Countries, Cities & Capitals — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q24 of 40
Which country assumes the G77 chair on January 14, 2022?
Correct Answer: Option A — Pakistan
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Pakistan is the correct answer to “Which country assumes the G77 chair on January 14, 2022”. Items of this type are drawn from the World Countries, Cities & Capitals — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q25 of 40
Which country reported the first Omicron case in the world?
Correct Answer: Option B — South Africa
Detailed Academic Explanation:
South Africa is the correct answer to “Which country reported the first Omicron case in the world”. Items of this type are drawn from the World Countries, Cities & Capitals — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q26 of 40
Sri Lanka has asked which country to restructure its debt repayments, amid economic crisis?
Correct Answer: Option D — China
Detailed Academic Explanation:
China is the correct answer to “Sri Lanka has asked which country to restructure its debt repayments, amid economic crisis”. Items of this type are drawn from the World Countries, Cities & Capitals — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q27 of 40
Which country is facing unrest due to a sudden spike in fuel prices in January 2022?
Correct Answer: Option A — Kazakhstan
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Kazakhstan is the correct answer to “Which country is facing unrest due to a sudden spike in fuel prices in January 2022”. Items of this type are drawn from the World Countries, Cities & Capitals — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q28 of 40
Which of the following country is NOT the member of AUKUS pact?
Correct Answer: Option D — New Zealand
Detailed Academic Explanation:
New Zealand is the correct answer to “Which of the following country is NOT the member of AUKUS pact”. Items of this type are drawn from the World Countries, Cities & Capitals — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q29 of 40
The famous ‘World Expo’ is hosted by which city from October 2021 to March 2022?
Correct Answer: Option D — Dubai
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Dubai is the correct answer to “The famous ‘World Expo’ is hosted by which city from October 2021 to March 2022”. Items of this type are drawn from the World Countries, Cities & Capitals — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q30 of 40
Olaf Scholz’ is the recently appointed head of which country?
Correct Answer: Option D — Germany
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Germany is the correct answer to “Olaf Scholz’ is the recently appointed head of which country”. Items of this type are drawn from the World Countries, Cities & Capitals — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q31 of 40
Japan recently signed ‘Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA)’ with which country?
Correct Answer: Option D — Australia
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Australia is the correct answer to “Japan recently signed ‘Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA)’ with which country”. Items of this type are drawn from the World Countries, Cities & Capitals — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q32 of 40
Which country has introduced the world’s first dual-mode vehicle?
Correct Answer: Option B — Japan
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Japan is the correct answer to “Which country has introduced the world’s first dual-mode vehicle”. Items of this type are drawn from the World Countries, Cities & Capitals — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q33 of 40
Which of the following country defeated Sri Lanka by 9 wickets to win U-19 Asia Cup 2021?
Correct Answer: Option A — India
Detailed Academic Explanation:
India is the correct answer to “Which of the following country defeated Sri Lanka by 9 wickets to win U-19 Asia Cup 2021”. Items of this type are drawn from the World Countries, Cities & Capitals — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q34 of 40
Which country has ordered the closure of a mosque in the north of the country for six months because of ‘anti-semitic’ remarks?
Correct Answer: Option C — France
Detailed Academic Explanation:
France is the correct answer to “Which country has ordered the closure of a mosque in the north of the country for six months because of ‘anti-semitic’ remarks”. Items of this type are drawn from the World Countries, Cities & Capitals — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q35 of 40
Which Country holds the Presidency of European council from January 1, 2021?
Correct Answer: Option A — France
Detailed Academic Explanation:
France is the correct answer to “Which Country holds the Presidency of European council from January 1, 2021”. Items of this type are drawn from the World Countries, Cities & Capitals — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q36 of 40
Minsk agreements, seen sometimes in the news, are associated with which country?
Correct Answer: Option C — Ukraine
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Ukraine is the correct answer to “Minsk agreements, seen sometimes in the news, are associated with which country”. Items of this type are drawn from the World Countries, Cities & Capitals — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q37 of 40
Which country recently witnessed over 30 tornadoes or strong wings?
Correct Answer: Option B — USA
Detailed Academic Explanation:
USA is the correct answer to “Which country recently witnessed over 30 tornadoes or strong wings”. Items of this type are drawn from the World Countries, Cities & Capitals — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q38 of 40
Which Asian country recently developed Active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar?
Correct Answer: Option B — India
Detailed Academic Explanation:
India is the correct answer to “Which Asian country recently developed Active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar”. Items of this type are drawn from the World Countries, Cities & Capitals — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q39 of 40
Which country becomes first European nation to approve cannabis for personal use?
Correct Answer: Option D — Malta
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Malta is the correct answer to “Which country becomes first European nation to approve cannabis for personal use”. Items of this type are drawn from the World Countries, Cities & Capitals — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q40 of 40
Super Typhoon Rai barrels across _____, blowing off roofs, uprooting trees and cutting off power and communication lines in central provinces in Dec 2021?
Correct Answer: Option A — Philippines
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Super Typhoon Rai barrels across Philippines , blowing off roofs, uprooting trees and cutting off power and communication lines in central provinces in Dec 2021.
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