General Knowledge MCQs (page 39 of 61)
Famous people, inventions, sports, world records, currencies and well-known facts about Pakistan and the world.
1,204 questions. Select an option to check your answer, or open "Show answer". Showing 761–780.
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The 1992 Cricket World Cup final was played at:
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Answer: B. Melbourne
Pakistan beat England at the MCG.
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Pakistan won the Cricket World Cup in:
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Answer: B. 1992
Imran Khan captained the side.
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Abdul Sattar Edhi founded the:
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Answer: D. Edhi Foundation
It runs one of the world's largest volunteer ambulance services.
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Saadat Hasan Manto is best known for his:
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Answer: C. Short stories
"Toba Tek Singh" is among his famous stories.
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Allama Iqbal's "Asrar-e-Khudi" was written in:
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Answer: A. Persian
It was published in 1915.
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Allama Iqbal's first Urdu poetry collection was:
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Answer: B. Bang-e-Dra
It was published in 1924.
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Faiz Ahmed Faiz was awarded the:
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Answer: B. Lenin Peace Prize
He received it in 1962.
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Who is known as "Shair-e-Haft Zaban" (poet of seven languages)?
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Answer: B. Sachal Sarmast
He wrote in Sindhi, Saraiki, Punjabi, Urdu, Persian and others.
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Rahman Baba is known as the great Sufi poet of:
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Answer: C. Pashto
His shrine is in Peshawar.
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Khushal Khan Khattak was a famous poet of:
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Answer: D. Pashto
He was also a warrior who resisted the Mughals.
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Waris Shah is famous for writing:
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Answer: A. Heer Ranjha
His Heer is a classic of Punjabi literature.
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The shrine of Bulleh Shah is located in:
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Answer: A. Kasur
He was a Punjabi Sufi poet of the 18th century.
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Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai's poetry collection is called:
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Answer: B. Shah Jo Risalo
He is the greatest poet of the Sindhi language.
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The Makli necropolis is located near:
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Answer: A. Thatta
It is one of the world's largest graveyards.
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Rohtas Fort near Jhelum was built by:
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Answer: B. Sher Shah Suri
It was built to block the return of Humayun.
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The Neolithic site of Mehrgarh is located in:
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Answer: D. Balochistan
It dates back to about 7000 BC.
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Harappa is located in district:
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Answer: A. Sahiwal
It gave its name to the Harappan civilization.
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Taxila was an important centre of which ancient civilization?
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Answer: B. Gandhara
It was a famous centre of Buddhist learning.
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Mohenjo-daro is located in district:
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Answer: D. Larkana
It was one of the largest cities of the Indus Valley Civilization.
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Faisal Mosque, Islamabad, was designed by:
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Answer: B. Vedat Dalokay
The Turkish architect's design resembles a Bedouin tent.