1) When did Government College Lahore achieve university status?
A) 1999
B) 2000
C) 2002
D) 2005
Explanation: Government College Lahore was upgraded to a university in 2002, now known as Government College University (GCU).

2) CHENNAT is the new name of?
A) Kolkata
B) Madras
C) Hyderabad
D) Bangalore
Explanation: Madras, the capital of Tamil Nadu, was renamed Chennai in 1996 to reflect its local heritage.

3) How many states does Malaysia have?
A) 12
B) 14
C) 13
D) 15
Explanation: Malaysia comprises 13 states and 3 federal territories.

4) In which year was the Smart National Identity Card issued in Pakistan?
A) 2009
B) 2012
C) 2015
D) 2018
Explanation: The Smart NIC was introduced in 2012 to modernize identity documentation in Pakistan.

5) Which of the following is a unitary state?
A) India
B) China
C) United States
D) Canada
Explanation: China operates as a unitary state, with central authority controlling its administrative divisions.

6) The famous fast-food restaurant company “Burger King” belongs to which country?
A) Canada
B) United States
C) United Kingdom
D) Australia
Explanation: Burger King was founded in the United States in 1954.

7) Nawaz Sharif Park, which was renamed Allama Iqbal Park, is located in?
A) Lahore
B) Islamabad
C) Rawalpindi
D) Karachi
Explanation: Located in Rawalpindi, the park was renamed to honor Allama Iqbal, Pakistan’s national poet.

8) The world’s first photograph was taken in?
A) 1826
B) 1839
C) 1845
D) 1850
Explanation: The first permanent photograph was taken by Joseph Nicéphore Niépce in 1826.

9) Who was the first person to draw the map of Earth?
A) Ptolemy
B) Eratosthenes
C) Anaximander
D) Al-Idrisi
Explanation: Anaximander, an ancient Greek philosopher, is credited with drawing the first map of the world.

10) Who took the first step on the Moon?
A) Buzz Aldrin
B) Neil Armstrong
C) Michael Collins
D) Yuri Gagarin
Explanation: Neil Armstrong became the first person to step on the Moon during the Apollo 11 mission in 1969.

11) Bastille Day is celebrated in France every year on?
A) 4 July
B) 1 May
C) 14 July
D) 15 August
Explanation: Bastille Day marks the storming of the Bastille prison in 1789, a pivotal event in the French Revolution.

12) What is the name of China’s parliament?
A) Politburo
B) National People’s Congress
C) Standing Committee
D) Central Committee
Explanation: The National People’s Congress (NPC) is China’s top legislative body.

13) The Ogaden Desert is located in?
A) Asia
B) Africa
C) South America
D) Australia
Explanation: The Ogaden Desert is a semi-arid region located in eastern Ethiopia, Africa.

14) The capital of the United States of America is?
A) New York
B) Los Angeles
C) Washington, D.C.
D) Chicago
Explanation: Washington, D.C., has been the capital of the United States since 1790.

15) “Wadi Rum,” which resembles the surface of Mars, is located in?
A) Saudi Arabia
B) Syria
C) Jordan
D) Egypt
Explanation: Wadi Rum, a desert in Jordan, is known for its striking Mars-like landscape.

16) “Nagorno-Karabakh” is a disputed region between?
A) Russia and Ukraine
B) Armenia and Azerbaijan
C) Turkey and Greece
D) India and Pakistan
Explanation: The Nagorno-Karabakh region has been a longstanding territorial dispute between Armenia and Azerbaijan.

17) The capital of China is?
A) Shanghai
B) Guangzhou
C) Beijing
D) Shenzhen
Explanation: Beijing has been the capital of China since the Ming Dynasty.

18) Borneo Island is in which ocean?
A) Indian Ocean
B) Atlantic Ocean
C) Southern Ocean
D) Pacific Ocean
Explanation: Borneo, the third-largest island in the world, is located in the Pacific Ocean.

19) Which of the following is NOT a tribal community of Africa?
A) Zulu
B) Maasai
C) Lepcha
D) Himba
Explanation: The Lepcha is an indigenous community native to the Himalayan regions, not Africa.

20) What is the highest mountain in Africa?
A) Mount Elgon
B) Mount Kenya
C) Mount Kilimanjaro
D) Mount Stanley
Explanation: Mount Kilimanjaro, in Tanzania, is the tallest mountain in Africa, standing at 5,895 meters.

21) What is Kimberly in Africa famous for?
A) Gold
B) Copper
C) Diamonds
D) Oil
Explanation: Kimberly, South Africa, is renowned for its diamond mines and the historic “Big Hole.”

22) Who said, “Computers are useless. They can only give you answers”?
A) Albert Einstein
B) Steve Jobs
C) Pablo Picasso
D) Nikola Tesla
Explanation: Pablo Picasso famously made this statement, reflecting on the creative limitations of machines.

23) What country is the largest producer of corn?
A) China
B) United States
C) India
D) Brazil
Explanation: The United States leads global corn production, with the Midwest being the primary region for cultivation.

24) Which card is used in BRT Peshawar?
A) Green Card
B) Gold Card
C) ZU Card
D) Red Card
Explanation: ZU Card is the official fare card for the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system in Peshawar.

25) The United Nations established the UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) in?
A) 1954
B) 1964
C) 1970
D) 1985
Explanation: UNCTAD was established in 1964 to promote equitable trade and development opportunities.

26) Where is Tiananmen Square located?
A) Shanghai
B) Hong Kong
C) Beijing
D) Wuhan
Explanation: Tiananmen Square, one of the largest public squares in the world, is situated in Beijing, China.

27) Who is considered the “Father of Education”?
A) Horace Mann
B) John Amos Comenius
C) Jean Piaget
D) Maria Montessori
Explanation: John Amos Comenius is often referred to as the “Father of Education” for his pioneering work in pedagogy.

28) The famous Ashokan inscriptions, carved on rocks, were founded in?
A) Kalinga
B) India
C) Sri Lanka
D) Nepal
Explanation: The Ashokan inscriptions, promoting Buddhism and moral values, are found throughout India.

29) When was the Utility Stores Corporation of Pakistan established?
A) 1965
B) 1971
C) 1980
D) 1990
Explanation: The Utility Stores Corporation was founded in 1971 to provide essential goods at subsidized rates.

30) “Vande Mataram,” written by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee, is part of the novel?
A) Durgeshnandini
B) Devi Chaudhurani
C) Anandamath
D) Rajmohan’s Wife
Explanation: “Vande Mataram” is included in the novel “Anandamath,” which inspired India’s freedom struggle.

31) Amapola Flyg is the airline of?
A) Finland
B) Sweden
C) Norway
D) Denmark
Explanation: Amapola Flyg is a regional airline based in Sweden, primarily serving domestic routes.

32) Arfa Software Technology Park is located in?
A) Islamabad
B) Karachi
C) Lahore
D) Faisalabad
Explanation: Arfa Software Technology Park, Pakistan’s premier technology hub, is situated in Lahore.

33) Wars of Crusade started in?
A) 1095
B) 1154
C) 1200
D) 1250
Explanation: The Crusades began in 1095 with Pope Urban II’s call to reclaim the Holy Land from Muslim control.

34) World Water Day is celebrated on?
A) 21 March
B) 22 March
C) 23 March
D) 24 March
Explanation: World Water Day is observed on 22 March to highlight the importance of freshwater and sustainable water management.

35) The new capital of Kazakhstan is?
A) Almaty
B) Nur-Sultan
C) Tashkent
D) Bishkek
Explanation: The capital of Kazakhstan was renamed Nur-Sultan in 2019, honoring former President Nursultan Nazarbayev.

36) The oldest written plan of government in effect is in which country?
A) France
B) USA
C) Japan
D) United Kingdom
Explanation: The United States Constitution, adopted in 1787, is the world’s oldest written constitution still in use.

37) “A Promised Land” was authored by?
A) Nelson Mandela
B) Barack Obama
C) Hillary Clinton
D) Tony Blair
Explanation: “A Promised Land” is a memoir by Barack Obama, detailing his early political career and presidency.

38) What is the biggest concrete dam in the world?
A) Hoover Dam
B) Aswan High Dam
C) Itaipu Dam
D) Three Gorges Dam
Explanation: The Three Gorges Dam, located in China, is the largest concrete dam by structure and electricity generation.

39) Island Aviation Services is the government-run airline of?
A) Seychelles
B) Sri Lanka
C) Maldives
D) Mauritius
Explanation: Island Aviation Services operates “Maldivian,” the national airline of the Maldives.

40) ANTARA is the news agency of which country?
A) Thailand
B) Malaysia
C) Indonesia
D) Philippines
Explanation: ANTARA is the national news agency of Indonesia, established in 1937.

41) Bahadur Shah Zafar was imprisoned in?
A) Hyderabad
B) Delhi
C) Rangoon
D) Lucknow
Explanation: The last Mughal Emperor, Bahadur Shah Zafar, was exiled to Rangoon (modern-day Yangon) after the 1857 rebellion.

42) Princess of Hope is located in?
A) Karachi
B) Lasbela (Balochistan)
C) Quetta
D) Gwadar
Explanation: The Princess of Hope is a natural rock formation in Lasbela, Balochistan, named by Angelina Jolie during her visit.

43) Name the only Secretary-General of the UN who resigned from his post?
A) Dag Hammarskjöld
B) Trygve Lie
C) U Thant
D) Kofi Annan
Explanation: Trygve Lie, the first Secretary-General of the UN, resigned in 1952 due to a lack of support from major powers.

44) The highest temperature ever recorded on Earth was in?
A) Sahara Desert
B) Death Valley (California)
C) Gobi Desert
D) Lut Desert
Explanation: Death Valley recorded the highest temperature of 56.7°C (134°F) in 1913.

45) The fall of Constantinople occurred on?
A) 14 July 1453
B) 29 May 1453
C) 3 June 1455
D) 11 November 1450
Explanation: The fall of Constantinople marked the end of the Byzantine Empire and the rise of the Ottoman Empire.

46) Which of the following is the Parliament of Japan?
A) Assembly
B) Diet
C) Congress
D) Senate
Explanation: The Diet is Japan’s bicameral legislature, consisting of the House of Representatives and the House of Councillors.

47) “My Life” is the autobiography of?
A) Barack Obama
B) Bill Clinton
C) Nelson Mandela
D) Margaret Thatcher
Explanation: “My Life” is an autobiography by Bill Clinton, the 42nd President of the United States.

48) The Arvand Rud or Shatt al-Arab River borders which two countries?
A) Saudi Arabia & UAE
B) Turkey & Syria
C) Iran & Iraq
D) Kuwait & Bahrain
Explanation: The Shatt al-Arab is formed by the confluence of the Euphrates and Tigris rivers, bordering Iran and Iraq.

49) Gangotri Glacier is located in?
A) Nepal
B) Bhutan
C) India
D) China
Explanation: Gangotri Glacier is a major glacier in the Uttarakhand state of India and the primary source of the Ganges River.

50) Famous Bondi Beach is located in?
A) New Zealand
B) South Africa
C) Australia
D) United States
Explanation: Bondi Beach is a world-famous beach located in Sydney, Australia.

51) The largest coal-producing country in the world is?
A) India
B) United States
C) Russia
D) China
Explanation: China is the world’s largest producer and consumer of coal, contributing significantly to its energy needs.

52) National Action Plan (NAP) was created in?
A) 2010
B) 2012
C) 2014
D) 2016
Explanation: Pakistan’s National Action Plan was introduced in 2014 to counter terrorism and extremism.

53) Which tennis tournament is played on a clay court?
A) Wimbledon
B) US Open
C) French Open
D) Australian Open
Explanation: The French Open is the only Grand Slam tournament played on clay courts.

54) Which tennis tournament is played on a hard court?
A) Wimbledon
B) US Open
C) French Open
D) Indian Wells
Explanation: The US Open and Australian Open are played on hard courts.

55) Which tennis tournament is played on a natural grass court?
A) Wimbledon
B) French Open
C) US Open
D) Australian Open
Explanation: Wimbledon is the only Grand Slam played on natural grass courts.

56) Which animal is the most illegally traded in the world?
A) Elephant
B) Tiger
C) Pangolin
D) Rhino
Explanation: Pangolins are highly trafficked for their scales and meat.

57) What was the height of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah?
A) 5 feet 6 inches
B) 5 feet 8 inches
C) 5 feet 10 inches
D) 6 feet
Explanation: Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah stood tall at 5 feet 10 inches.

58) Taimia Millis is located in which city?
A) Lahore
B) Karachi
C) Delhi
D) Dhaka
Explanation: Taimia Millis, a historical structure, is located in Delhi, India.

59) President Idi Amin was forced to go into exile. In which country did he spend his exile period and eventually die?
A) Libya
B) Saudi Arabia
C) Sudan
D) Tanzania
Explanation: Idi Amin, former President of Uganda, spent his exile in Saudi Arabia, where he passed away in 2003.

60) The headquarters of UNESCO is located in?
A) Geneva
B) New York
C) Paris
D) Vienna
Explanation: UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) is headquartered in Paris, France.

61) Where is the HQ of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) located?
A) Geneva
B) Vienna
C) Nairobi
D) Brussels
Explanation: UNODC’s headquarters is situated in Vienna, Austria.

62) Identify the blackest fish in the ocean.
A) Lanternfish
B) Black Dragonfish
C) Anglerfish
D) Blobfish
Explanation: The Black Dragonfish is one of the darkest creatures in the deep ocean, adapted to its low-light habitat.

63) PTV started its transmission on?
A) 1962
B) 1964
C) 1966
D) 1970
Explanation: Pakistan Television Corporation (PTV) began its broadcast in 1964 as the country’s first television service.

64) Boxer Muhammad Ali died of which disease?
A) Alzheimer’s
B) ALS
C) Parkinson’s
D) Cancer
Explanation: Muhammad Ali suffered from Parkinson’s disease for over 30 years before his death in 2016.

65) Total number of sections of the ANF Force Act are?
A) 15
B) 18
C) 20
D) 22
Explanation: The Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) Act comprises 20 sections, outlining the operations against drug trafficking.

66) Who is the author of the book “Principia Mathematica”?
A) Galileo Galilei
B) Isaac Newton
C) Albert Einstein
D) Stephen Hawking
Explanation: Isaac Newton authored “Principia Mathematica,” laying the foundation for classical mechanics.

67) “Zulu” is the prominent tribe of which region?
A) East Africa
B) Southern Africa
C) West Africa
D) North Africa
Explanation: The Zulu are a Bantu ethnic group in Southern Africa, primarily in South Africa.

68) Which of the following is NOT an Olympic sport?
A) Archery
B) Baseball
C) Chess
D) Fencing
Explanation: Chess, while recognized as a sport, has not yet been included in the Olympic Games.

69) The headquarters of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is in?
A) London
B) Washington, D.C.
C) Paris
D) New York
Explanation: The IMF, established in 1944, is headquartered in Washington, D.C., USA.

70) How many points are there in a badminton game?
A) 15
B) 21
C) 25
D) 30
Explanation: A standard badminton game is played to 21 points.

71) The weight of the javelin for females is?
A) 400g
B) 600g
C) 800g
D) 1kg
Explanation: The javelin used in women’s events weighs 600 grams.

72) In which region is New Zealand situated?
A) Australasia
B) Oceania
C) Polynesia
D) Micronesia
Explanation: New Zealand is geographically part of the Oceania region.

73) The Police Martyrs’ Day is observed in Pakistan on?
A) 23 March
B) 14 August
C) 4 August
D) 5 July
Explanation: Police Martyrs’ Day is commemorated annually in Pakistan on 4 August to honor police officers who sacrificed their lives.

74) International Day of Friendship is observed globally on?
A) 30 July
B) 25 June
C) 1 August
D) 5 July
Explanation: The United Nations proclaimed 30 July as the International Day of Friendship to promote solidarity and understanding among people.

75) The headquarters of the European Court of Justice (ECJ) is situated in?
A) Paris
B) Luxembourg
C) Brussels
D) Strasbourg
Explanation: The ECJ, the judiciary of the European Union, is based in Luxembourg.

76) The headquarters of ESCAP (Economic and Social Commission for Asia) is situated in?
A) Kuala Lumpur
B) Bangkok
C) Jakarta
D) Manila
Explanation: ESCAP is headquartered in Bangkok, Thailand, promoting economic development in the Asia-Pacific region.

77) When did Mustafa Kemal Atatürk transform Hagia Sophia into a museum?
A) 1923
B) 1930
C) 1935
D) 1938
Explanation: In 1935, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk issued a decree converting Hagia Sophia from a mosque into a museum.

78) Which is the world’s biggest desert lake?
A) Lake Baikal
B) Lake Turkana
C) Lake Chad
D) Lake Victoria
Explanation: Lake Turkana, in Kenya, is the largest permanent desert lake globally.

79) Ballon d’Or is an annual prize awarded to a person associated with which sport?
A) Basketball
B) Cricket
C) Tennis
D) Football
Explanation: The Ballon d’Or is awarded annually to the best football player in the world.

80) The “Mi-SAMiSh-VN” is the attack transport helicopter of which country?
A) Russia
B) United States
C) Germany
D) China
Explanation: The Mi-8 (Mi-SAMiSh-VN) is a Russian-made attack transport helicopter widely used by the Russian military.

81) Where is the HQ of the World Gold Council (WGC) located?
A) New York
B) London
C) Zurich
D) Dubai
Explanation: The World Gold Council (WGC), an organization promoting the role of gold in the global economy, is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.

82) The largest famine hit which country in 1983?
A) India
B) China
C) Ethiopia
D) Sudan
Explanation: Ethiopia faced one of the largest famines in 1983, leading to a humanitarian crisis that attracted global attention and aid.

83) The National Program for Family Planning and Primary Healthcare was launched in which year?
A) 1989
B) 1990
C) 1994
D) 1995
Explanation: Pakistan’s National Program for Family Planning and Primary Healthcare was launched in 1994 to improve public health services.

84) The World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought is observed each year on which date?
A) 5 June
B) 17 June
C) 22 March
D) 12 November
Explanation: World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought is observed on 17 June to raise awareness of global desertification issues.

85) The second largest gas field of Pakistan is?
A) Sui Gas Field
B) Qadirpur Gas Field
C) Kunar Gas Field
D) Pirkoh Gas Field
Explanation: The Qadirpur Gas Field is the second largest gas field in Pakistan, after the Sui gas field.

86) How many countries are there in Asia?
A) 48
B) 49
C) 50
D) 52
Explanation: Asia consists of 49 countries, the largest continent by both area and population.

87) Gwadar remained under Oman’s rule for how many years?
A) 10
B) 14
C) 18
D) 20
Explanation: Gwadar was under Omani control for 14 years before it was ceded to Pakistan in 1958.

88) In which province is the Uch Gas Field located?
A) Punjab
B) Balochistan
C) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
D) Sindh
Explanation: The Uch Gas Field, one of the significant gas fields in Pakistan, is located in the Balochistan province.

89) Muhammad bin Zakaria Al-Razi was a polymath, physician, alchemist, and philosopher from which country?
A) Iran
B) Iraq
C) Saudi Arabia
D) Afghanistan
Explanation: Al-Razi, known for his contributions to medicine and chemistry, was from present-day Iran.

90) Asabiyyah, a concept of social solidarity with an emphasis on unity, was given by?
A) Aristotle
B) Ibn Khaldun
C) Al-Farabi
D) Al-Ghazali
Explanation: Ibn Khaldun, a renowned philosopher, introduced the concept of Asabiyyah, emphasizing social unity and solidarity.

91) The World Food Program, an organization of the United Nations, was created at the behest of which leader?
A) Dwight Eisenhower
B) Franklin D. Roosevelt
C) Harry S. Truman
D) John F. Kennedy
Explanation: The World Food Program was created in 1961 at the initiative of U.S. President Dwight Eisenhower.

92) Crude oil is heated in the furnace up to which temperature?
A) 150°C
B) 300°C
C) 400°C
D) 500°C
Explanation: Crude oil is typically heated to 400°C in refineries during the distillation process.

93) What is the current share of Pakistan in world population?
A) 2.55%
B) 2.83%
C) 3.10%
D) 4.05%
Explanation: As of recent estimates, Pakistan constitutes approximately 2.83% of the world’s total population.

94) Who gave the symbol of infinity?
A) John Wallis
B) Isaac Newton
C) Albert Einstein
D) Archimedes
Explanation: The infinity symbol (∞) was introduced by John Wallis, an English mathematician, in the 17th century.

95) When is World Hepatitis Day celebrated?
A) 28 June
B) 10 September
C) 28 July
D) 12 December
Explanation: World Hepatitis Day is observed on 28 July to raise awareness about the hepatitis virus and its prevention.

96) In which year was the state of Israel established?
A) 1939
B) 1948
C) 1950
D) 1960
Explanation: The state of Israel was established in 1948 after the United Nations approved a partition plan for Palestine.

97) Pakistan’s number in the world population-wise is?
A) 4th
B) 5th
C) 6th
D) 7th
Explanation: Pakistan is the 5th most populous country in the world, with over 240 million people.

98) The political party of Mussolini was called?
A) Nationalist Party
B) Fascist Party
C) Communist Party
D) Socialist Party
Explanation: Benito Mussolini led the Fascist Party in Italy, which dominated the country’s politics during his regime.

99) What is the old name of Tokyo?
A) Osaka
B) Kyoto
C) Edo
D) Nara
Explanation: The old name of Tokyo was Edo before it became the capital of Japan in 1868.

100) What is the currency of Iceland?
A) Krona
B) Euro
C) Pound
D) Dollar
Explanation: The currency of Iceland is the Icelandic Krona (ISK).