World Countries, Cities & Capitals — Part 3: 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 country arrested Associated Press Freelance Journalist in December 2021?
Correct Answer: Option B — Ethiopia
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Ethiopia is the correct answer to “Which country arrested Associated Press Freelance Journalist in December 2021”. Items of this type are drawn from the World Countries, Cities & Capitals — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q2 of 40
Which country is set to issue the world’s first sovereign Bitcoin bonds and build Bitcoin City?
Correct Answer: Option A — El Salvador
Detailed Academic Explanation:
El Salvador is the correct answer to “Which country is set to issue the world’s first sovereign Bitcoin bonds and build Bitcoin City”. Items of this type are drawn from the World Countries, Cities & Capitals — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q3 of 40
Magdalena Andersson has been appointed as the 1st female Prime Minister of which country?
Correct Answer: Option C — Sweden
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Sweden is the correct answer to “Magdalena Andersson has been appointed as the 1st female Prime Minister of which country”. Items of this type are drawn from the World Countries, Cities & Capitals — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q4 of 40
Which country has launched the Multi-Beam ‘Scorpius’ Electronic Warfare System?
Correct Answer: Option B — Israel
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Israel is the correct answer to “Which country has launched the Multi-Beam ‘Scorpius’ Electronic Warfare System”. Items of this type are drawn from the World Countries, Cities & Capitals — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q5 of 40
Which country released Palestinian leader “Raed Shah” from prison on 13th December 2021 after spending 17 months behind bars for incitement?
Correct Answer: Option A — Israel
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Israel is the correct answer to “Which country released Palestinian leader “Raed Shah” from prison on 13th December 2021 after spending 17 months behind bars for incitement”. Items of this type are drawn from the World Countries, Cities & Capitals — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q6 of 40
Which country has issued its first passport with an “X” gender designation?
Correct Answer: Option D — USA
Detailed Academic Explanation:
USA is the correct answer to “Which country has issued its first passport with an “X” gender designation”. Items of this type are drawn from the World Countries, Cities & Capitals — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q7 of 40
The storm, once developed, will be called Jawad as named by which country?
Correct Answer: Option D — Saudi Arabia
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Saudi Arabia is the correct answer to “The storm, once developed, will be called Jawad as named by which country”. Items of this type are drawn from the World Countries, Cities & Capitals — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q8 of 40
Which Arab country signed a contract for 80 Rafale Warplanes with France in Dec 2021?
Correct Answer: Option B — UAE
Detailed Academic Explanation:
UAE is the correct answer to “Which Arab country signed a contract for 80 Rafale Warplanes with France in Dec 2021”. Items of this type are drawn from the World Countries, Cities & Capitals — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q9 of 40
China and Laos Open $6 Billion High-Speed Rail Link which would connect Chinese city of ________ to Laos’ capital Vientiane?
Correct Answer: Option B — Kunming
Detailed Academic Explanation:
China and Laos Open $6 Billion High-Speed Rail Link which would connect Chinese city of Kunming to Laos’ capital Vientiane.
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Q10 of 40
Pakistan’s first plastic road inaugurated in which city?
Correct Answer: Option B — Islamabad
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Islamabad is the correct answer to “Pakistan’s first plastic road inaugurated in which city”. Items of this type are drawn from the World Countries, Cities & Capitals — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q11 of 40
Which country has announced the establishment of the first Nonprofit City in the World?
Correct Answer: Option D — Saudi Arabia
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Saudi Arabia is the correct answer to “Which country has announced the establishment of the first Nonprofit City in the World”. Items of this type are drawn from the World Countries, Cities & Capitals — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q12 of 40
Recently sri lankan manager is murdered in which city over alleged blasphemy?
Correct Answer: Option D — Sialkot
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Sialkot is the correct answer to “Recently sri lankan manager is murdered in which city over alleged blasphemy”. Items of this type are drawn from the World Countries, Cities & Capitals — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q13 of 40
The first electric autonomous cargo ship launched in which country?
Correct Answer: Option A — Norway
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Norway is the correct answer to “The first electric autonomous cargo ship launched in which country”. Items of this type are drawn from the World Countries, Cities & Capitals — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q14 of 40
Khalistan Referendum voting to be held on Dec 10 2021 in which city?
Correct Answer: Option C — Geneva
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Geneva is the correct answer to “Khalistan Referendum voting to be held on Dec 10 2021 in which city”. Items of this type are drawn from the World Countries, Cities & Capitals — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q15 of 40
Which country proposed the ‘Social Media (Basic Expectations and Defamation) Bill 2021’?
Correct Answer: Option B — Australia
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Australia is the correct answer to “Which country proposed the ‘Social Media (Basic Expectations and Defamation) Bill 2021’”. Items of this type are drawn from the World Countries, Cities & Capitals — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q16 of 40
which nation’s currency fell to a record low on November 24, 2021?
Correct Answer: Option A — Turkey
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Turkey is the correct answer to “which nation’s currency fell to a record low on November 24, 2021”. Items of this type are drawn from the World Countries, Cities & Capitals — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q17 of 40
Which of the following country has more women than men for the first time?
Correct Answer: Option C — India
Detailed Academic Explanation:
India is the correct answer to “Which of the following country has more women than men for the first time”. Items of this type are drawn from the World Countries, Cities & Capitals — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q18 of 40
According to a recent report by McKinsey & Co. Which Country has surpassed U.S as the richest nation of the world?
Correct Answer: Option D — China
Detailed Academic Explanation:
China is the correct answer to “According to a recent report by McKinsey & Co. Which Country has surpassed U.S as the richest nation of the world”. Items of this type are drawn from the World Countries, Cities & Capitals — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q19 of 40
The Capital of Iraq’s autonomous Kurdish region?
Correct Answer: Option A — Erbil
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Erbil is the correct answer to “The Capital of Iraq’s autonomous Kurdish region”. Items of this type are drawn from the World Countries, Cities & Capitals — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q20 of 40
Chief minister of Indian state of _______ has payed respects to Kartarpur gurdwara on 18 November 2021?
Correct Answer: Option B — Punjab
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Chief minister of Indian state of Punjab has payed respects to Kartarpur gurdwara on 18 November 2021.
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Q21 of 40
The 21st Annual Council of Ministers meeting of the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) was recently held in which city?
Correct Answer: Option D — Dhaka
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Dhaka is the correct answer to “The 21st Annual Council of Ministers meeting of the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) was recently held in which city”. Items of this type are drawn from the World Countries, Cities & Capitals — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q22 of 40
US Journalist Danny Fenster released from Myanmar prison and will be allowed to leave country just days after getting _______ year sentence.
Correct Answer: Option A — 11
Detailed Academic Explanation:
US Journalist Danny Fenster released from Myanmar prison and will be allowed to leave country just days after getting 11 year sentence.
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Q23 of 40
How many daily cases did Hungary reported during country’s third wave?
Correct Answer: Option A — 11,265
Detailed Academic Explanation:
11,265 is the correct answer to “How many daily cases did Hungary reported during country’s third wave”. Items of this type are drawn from the World Countries, Cities & Capitals — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q24 of 40
Daniil Medvedev belongs to which country?
Correct Answer: Option A — Russia
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Russia is the correct answer to “Daniil Medvedev belongs to which country”. Items of this type are drawn from the World Countries, Cities & Capitals — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q25 of 40
Pakistan is among ____ nations committed to reversing deforestation along with cutting methane emissions by 30pc by the year 2030?
Correct Answer: Option A — 130
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Pakistan is among 130 nations committed to reversing deforestation along with cutting methane emissions by 30pc by the year 2030.
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Q26 of 40
Which city secured 1st rank in the TRACE Global Bribery Risk ranking 2021?
Correct Answer: Option D — Denmark
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Denmark is the correct answer to “Which city secured 1st rank in the TRACE Global Bribery Risk ranking 2021”. Items of this type are drawn from the World Countries, Cities & Capitals — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q27 of 40
Which country approved a bill, setting term limit of 8 years for Prime Minister?
Correct Answer: Option B — Israel
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Israel is the correct answer to “Which country approved a bill, setting term limit of 8 years for Prime Minister”. Items of this type are drawn from the World Countries, Cities & Capitals — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q28 of 40
Which organization says that at least nine staff members and dependents have been detained in Ethiopia’s capital, Addis Ababa?
Correct Answer: Option B — UNO
Detailed Academic Explanation:
UNO is the correct answer to “Which organization says that at least nine staff members and dependents have been detained in Ethiopia’s capital, Addis Ababa”. Items of this type are drawn from the World Countries, Cities & Capitals — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q29 of 40
Which City of Pakistan is ranked for Poor Air Quality in the World?
Correct Answer: Option A — Lahore
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Lahore is the correct answer to “Which City of Pakistan is ranked for Poor Air Quality in the World”. Items of this type are drawn from the World Countries, Cities & Capitals — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q30 of 40
Mir Abdul Bizenjo elected 17th CM of Pak’s Balochistan province begging 39 votes in the house of 65 from the Balochistan Assembly. while 33 votes were required to show a majority in the house of 65. on which date?
Correct Answer: Option B — 29 October 2021
Detailed Academic Explanation:
29 October 2021 is the correct answer to “Mir Abdul Bizenjo elected 17th CM of Pak’s Balochistan province begging 39 votes in the house of 65 from the Balochistan Assembly. while 33 votes were required to show a majority in the house of 65. on which date”. Items of this type are drawn from the World Countries, Cities & Capitals — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q31 of 40
Which country has been newly added to the FATF grey list?
Correct Answer: Option A — Turkey
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Turkey is the correct answer to “Which country has been newly added to the FATF grey list”. Items of this type are drawn from the World Countries, Cities & Capitals — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q32 of 40
Recently which country declares state of emergency over crime wave?
Correct Answer: Option B — Ecuador
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Ecuador is the correct answer to “Recently which country declares state of emergency over crime wave”. Items of this type are drawn from the World Countries, Cities & Capitals — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q33 of 40
Emmerson mnagagea president of__________?
Correct Answer: Option A — Zimbabwe
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Emmerson mnagagea president of Zimbabwe .
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Q34 of 40
Which of the following nations celebrate their 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations on 14 October 2021?
Correct Answer: Option D — Pakistan Germany
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Pakistan Germany is the correct answer to “Which of the following nations celebrate their 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations on 14 October 2021”. Items of this type are drawn from the World Countries, Cities & Capitals — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q35 of 40
IEA invites which country to become full-time member?
Correct Answer: Option C — India
Detailed Academic Explanation:
India is the correct answer to “IEA invites which country to become full-time member”. Items of this type are drawn from the World Countries, Cities & Capitals — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q36 of 40
Recently which country launches world first Self-Driving Train?
Correct Answer: Option A — Germany
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Germany is the correct answer to “Recently which country launches world first Self-Driving Train”. Items of this type are drawn from the World Countries, Cities & Capitals — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q37 of 40
Which country announced plans to send a probe to land on an asteroid between Mars and Jupiter?
Correct Answer: Option B — UAE
Detailed Academic Explanation:
UAE is the correct answer to “Which country announced plans to send a probe to land on an asteroid between Mars and Jupiter”. Items of this type are drawn from the World Countries, Cities & Capitals — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q38 of 40
Pakistan’s first Transgender Protection Centre opens in which city?
Correct Answer: Option B — Islamabad
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Islamabad is the correct answer to “Pakistan’s first Transgender Protection Centre opens in which city”. Items of this type are drawn from the World Countries, Cities & Capitals — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q39 of 40
President Arif Alvi leave for a two-day visit to which country on October 9, 2021?
Correct Answer: Option D — UAE
Detailed Academic Explanation:
UAE is the correct answer to “President Arif Alvi leave for a two-day visit to which country on October 9, 2021”. Items of this type are drawn from the World Countries, Cities & Capitals — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q40 of 40
Which Country plans to buy 12 JF-17A Block-III fighter jets from Pakistan?
Correct Answer: Option C — Argentina
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Argentina is the correct answer to “Which Country plans to buy 12 JF-17A Block-III fighter jets from Pakistan”. Items of this type are drawn from the World Countries, Cities & Capitals — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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