PPSC General Knowledge Past Paper 2025 Solved MCQs with Answers
Solved General Knowledge MCQs from the PPSC 2025 past paper, each with the correct answer and a clear explanation. Ideal practice for PPSC, FPSC, NTS, CSS and PMS. All questions are extracted from the actual 2025 paper and verified before publication.
Which museum is famous for artwork and paintings like "Mona Lisa"?
The Louvre in Paris holds the Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci, and is the most visited museum in the world.
Which river is the longest in North America?
The Missouri is the longest river in North America at about 3,767 km. The combined Mississippi-Missouri system is longer still.
The peace agreement "Treaty of Westphalia," which ended the "Thirty Years' War," was signed in which year?
The Peace of Westphalia was signed in 1648, ending the Thirty Years' War and establishing the principle of state sovereignty.
What are the most widely known "Indus Valley Sites"?
Harappa in Punjab and Mohenjo-daro in Sindh are the two best known cities of the Indus Valley Civilisation.
What does IMF stand for?
IMF stands for the International Monetary Fund, established in 1944 at Bretton Woods.
Iran signed the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) in which year?
Iran signed the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty in 1968, the year it opened for signature, and ratified it in 1970.
What is Brazil's capital?
Brasilia has been the capital of Brazil since 1960, purpose-built inland to replace Rio de Janeiro.
Which international agreement regulates the movement and cross-border trade of endangered animals and plants?
CITES, the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species, regulates cross-border trade in threatened plants and animals.
What was the theme of the 51st meeting of the World Economic Forum?
The theme of the 51st World Economic Forum meeting was 'The Great Reset', focused on rebuilding economies after the pandemic.
Who is the founder of the famous online business company "Amazon"?
Jeff Bezos founded Amazon in 1994, starting as an online bookseller.
The New Stone Age, or Neolithic, is derived from which "Greek" words?
Neolithic comes from the Greek words 'neos' meaning new and 'lithos' meaning stone.
Who is considered the principal author of the "Declaration of Independence"?
Thomas Jefferson is regarded as the principal author of the American Declaration of Independence of 1776.
In which year did the Korean War end?
The Korean War ended with the armistice signed at Panmunjom on 27 July 1953. No formal peace treaty was ever concluded.
The world's oldest underground water drainage system was originated by?
The Indus Valley Civilisation built the world's earliest known underground drainage and sewerage systems, at cities such as Mohenjo-daro.
In which year did the "Glorious Revolution" start?
The Glorious Revolution began in 1688, when William of Orange replaced James II and parliamentary supremacy was established in England.
In which year did the "Seven Years' War" end?
The Seven Years' War ended in 1763 with the Treaty of Paris, which confirmed British dominance in India and North America.
Which sport is the Uber Cup related to?
The Uber Cup is the world team championship for women's badminton.
Which continent has hosted the most Olympic events?
Europe has hosted more Olympic Games than any other continent.
When was the Pakistan Sports Board established?
The Pakistan Sports Board was established in 1962 to promote and develop sport nationally.
In which city were the first Asian Games held?
The first Asian Games were held at New Delhi, India, in 1951.
The Sykes-Picot Agreement was signed in which year?
The Sykes-Picot Agreement, the secret Anglo-French plan to divide Ottoman territory in the Middle East, was concluded in May 1916.
What is the name of the Russian space agency?
Roscosmos is the Russian state space corporation, successor to the Soviet space programme.
Who is the father of modern sociology?
Auguste Comte, who coined the term sociology, is regarded as the father of modern sociology.
What does the Turabian Manual deal with?
The Turabian Manual is 'A Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses and Dissertations', a standard guide to academic citation.
Who was Shane Warne, who died in Thailand on 04.03.2022?
Shane Warne, the Australian leg-spinner regarded as one of the greatest bowlers in cricket history, died in Thailand on 4 March 2022.
Which city is most widely regarded as the financial capital of the world?
New York, home of Wall Street and the New York Stock Exchange, is widely regarded as the financial capital of the world.
Who was The Communist Manifesto written by?
The Communist Manifesto was written by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels and published in 1848.
By whom was the Russian Revolutionary Communist Party founded?
Vladimir Lenin founded the Bolshevik party, which became the Russian Communist Party after the revolution of 1917.
The Arctic region contains what percentage of the world's undiscovered conventional oil resources?
The United States Geological Survey estimates the Arctic holds roughly 13 per cent of the world's undiscovered conventional oil.
France won the FIFA Football World Cup for the first time in which year?
France won the FIFA World Cup for the first time in 1998, beating Brazil 3-0 in the final on home soil.
Against which of the following was the Great Wall of China built to protect?
The Great Wall of China was built and extended over centuries to defend against nomadic invasions from the north, above all the Mongols.
The "Roof of the World" refers to which of the following plateaus?
The Tibetan Plateau is called the Roof of the World, the highest and largest plateau on earth.
Who was the founder of modern Indonesia and its first president?
Sukarno led Indonesia to independence from the Dutch and became its first President in 1945.
Which game, according to the German concept of physical education, is called the "mother of all games"?
In the German tradition of physical education, gymnastics is called the mother of all sports because it develops the basic physical qualities used in every other sport.
In which year did Switzerland declare its neutral state?
Switzerland's permanent neutrality was recognised in 1815 at the Congress of Vienna, and it has been maintained ever since.
Where is the H.Q of the International Court of Justice?
The International Court of Justice sits at the Peace Palace in The Hague, Netherlands. It is the only principal UN organ not based in New York.
In 1969, which organization received a Nobel Prize?
The International Labour Organisation received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1969, in its fiftieth anniversary year.
What does IOC stand for?
IOC stands for the International Olympic Committee, founded in 1894 and based at Lausanne, Switzerland.
The International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) was authorized by the UN Security Council to maintain peace in Afghanistan in which year?
The UN Security Council authorised the International Security Assistance Force for Afghanistan in December 2001, through Resolution 1386.
Mount Everest is located where?
Mount Everest lies on the border of Nepal and Tibet, its summit approached most often from the Nepalese side. At 8,849 metres it is the world's highest peak.
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was declared under which organization?
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on 10 December 1948.
The US-Afghan Taliban peace agreement was signed in which city?
The United States and the Afghan Taliban signed their peace agreement at Doha, Qatar, in February 2020.
The ancient "Ziggurat of Ur" is located where?
The Ziggurat of Ur, built by the Sumerians around 2100 BC, stands near Nasiriyah in southern Iraq.
The "Doomsday Vault" for seed crops is located where?
The Svalbard Global Seed Vault, the doomsday vault holding backup copies of the world's crop seeds, is on the Norwegian island of Spitsbergen.
What is Monaco's capital?
Monaco City, the old quarter on the rock, serves as the capital of the city-state of Monaco.
The SAARC headquarters is located where?
The SAARC Secretariat is at Kathmandu, Nepal, established in 1987.
Which two seas does the Suez Canal connect?
The Suez Canal connects the Mediterranean Sea with the Red Sea, opened in 1869 and giving Europe a direct sea route to Asia.
In which place is the Sea of Galilee, also known as Lake Kinneret, present?
The Sea of Galilee, also called Lake Kinneret, is in northern Israel and is the country's largest freshwater lake.
What is the area called between mountains and hills?
A valley is the low-lying area of land between mountains or hills, usually carved by a river or glacier.
What is the boundary line between Pakistan and Afghanistan called?
The Durand Line, demarcated in 1893 by Sir Mortimer Durand, is the boundary between Pakistan and Afghanistan.
An environment-related economy is called?
A green economy is one that pursues growth while reducing environmental risk and ecological scarcity.
Which treaty was signed in 1920?
The Treaty of Sevres, signed in 1920, partitioned the Ottoman Empire. It was later replaced by the Treaty of Lausanne in 1923.
What was the duration of World War 1?
The First World War lasted from 1914 to 1918, ending with the armistice of 11 November 1918.
The first Secretary General of the OIC was?
Tunku Abdul Rahman of Malaysia, its first Prime Minister, became the first Secretary-General of the OIC in 1971.
Gandhara Art was famous due to?
Gandhara art is famous for its statue making, particularly the first human depictions of the Buddha, blending Greek technique with Buddhist subject matter.
Mesopotamia is the old name of which modern country?
Mesopotamia, the land between the Tigris and Euphrates, corresponds to modern Iraq.
The first known fossils of Homo erectus in Asia, known as Java Man, were discovered at?
The first Asian fossils of Homo erectus, known as Java Man, were found at Trinil in East Java, Indonesia, by Eugene Dubois in 1891.
What is a standby arrangement by the IMF primarily aimed at?
An IMF standby arrangement provides short-term financing to a member facing balance of payments difficulties, aimed at restoring economic stability.
What does the "One China" principle assert?
The One China principle asserts that there is only one Chinese state and that Taiwan is part of it.
Which concept was ended by nuclear weapons?
Nuclear weapons ended the concept of total war, since a full mobilisation of all resources against a nuclear-armed rival would risk mutual destruction rather than victory.
What does a post-colonial state mean?
A post-colonial state is one that was a colony before gaining independence, and whose institutions and boundaries still reflect that colonial past.
The IMF headquarters is located where?
The International Monetary Fund has its headquarters in Washington D.C., close to the World Bank.
Which Bangladeshi diplomat took office as Secretary-General of SAARC in 2020?
Md. Golam Sarwar of Bangladesh took office as Secretary-General of SAARC in 2020. The post rotates among member states in alphabetical order.
Who famously advocated for equality before the law and against discrimination based on race, caste, or social status?
Martin Luther King Jr. led the American civil rights movement, campaigning for equality before the law and against racial discrimination.
Which sport is the national sport of the USA?
Baseball is traditionally regarded as the national sport of the United States.
Drugs, crime, and corruption are dealt with by which international organization?
UNODC, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, handles drugs, organised crime, corruption and terrorism.
Who began narrating the Shahnameh before Ferdowsi Tusi completed it?
Daqiqi Tusi began composing the Shahnameh but was killed after about a thousand verses. Ferdowsi completed the epic.
Mathnavi-e-Ma'navi belongs to?
The Mathnavi-e-Ma'navi, one of the greatest works of Persian mystical poetry, was written by Maulana Jalaluddin Rumi.
Which is the largest moist broadleaf forest in the world?
The Amazon Rainforest is the largest moist broadleaf forest in the world, covering much of the Amazon basin in South America.
With which game are the terms cue, bolting, and break associated?
Cue, bolting and break are terms used in billiards, played with a cue on a cloth-covered table.
Who is the author of Boof-e-Koor?
'Boof-e-Koor', or The Blind Owl, was written by the Iranian novelist Sadegh Hedayat and is the best known modern Persian novel.
By whom was Mathnawi Hadiqat-ul-Haqiqat composed?
Sanai Ghaznavi composed the 'Hadiqat-ul-Haqiqa', the first great mystical mathnawi in Persian.
Lisan-ul-Ghaib was the title of?
Lisan-ul-Ghaib, meaning tongue of the unseen, was the title of the Persian poet Hafiz of Shiraz.
By whom was the Harry Potter series written?
J. K. Rowling wrote the Harry Potter series, the best-selling book series in history.
By which organization is the Euro currency controlled?
The European Central Bank, based at Frankfurt, controls the euro and sets monetary policy for the eurozone.
What is the International Monetary Fund (IMF)'s primary function?
The IMF's primary function is to provide financial assistance to members in balance of payments difficulty and to promote global monetary cooperation and stability.
According to the United Nations, for at least how long must a person live in a foreign country to be considered a long-term international migrant?
The United Nations defines a long-term international migrant as someone who moves to another country for at least 12 months.
What is the weight of a standard men's cricket ball?
A standard men's cricket ball weighs between 155.9 and 163 grams, that is between 5.5 and 5.75 ounces.
With which country was the slogan "No taxation without representation" associated?
'No taxation without representation' was the slogan of the American colonists against British taxation, and a rallying cry of the American Revolution.
In ChatGPT, what is the primary function of NLP (Natural Language Processing)?
Natural Language Processing allows ChatGPT to understand human language input and generate human-like text in response.
The study of the origin and history of words is called?
Etymology is the study of the origin and historical development of words.
In which country is Tiananmen Square?
Tiananmen Square is in Beijing, China, and is among the largest public squares in the world.
What is the Persian New Year, based on the Iranian Solar Hijri calendar, also called?
Nowruz, meaning new day, is the Persian New Year, falling on the spring equinox in the Iranian Solar Hijri calendar.
Through the Panama Canal, how much of global shipping trade is carried?
The Panama Canal carries roughly 5 per cent of global shipping trade, linking the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
Ketanji Brown Jackson is?
Ketanji Brown Jackson became the first Black woman to serve as a justice of the United States Supreme Court, confirmed in 2022.
By whom was the first practical sewing machine invented?
Elias Howe patented the first practical sewing machine in 1846 in the United States.
Of which country is MI5 the secret agency?
MI5 is the domestic security service of the United Kingdom. MI6 handles foreign intelligence.
On which date is United Nations (UN) Day observed?
United Nations Day is observed on 24 October, marking the entry into force of the UN Charter in 1945.
Which model architecture is ChatGPT built on?
ChatGPT is built on the Transformer architecture, introduced by Google researchers in 2017.
Where is the headquarters of the International Energy Agency (IEA)?
The International Energy Agency has its headquarters in Paris, France, and was founded in 1974 after the oil crisis.
The Commonwealth, founded in 1931, had Australia, Canada, and as the founder countries?
Australia, Canada and New Zealand were among the founding members of the Commonwealth under the Statute of Westminster in 1931.
In which city is the headquarters of the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) located?
The International Electrotechnical Commission has its headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland.
When did Taiwan separate from China?
Taiwan separated from mainland China in 1949, when the defeated Nationalist government under Chiang Kai-shek withdrew to the island.
The liberalization of foreign trade and investment is worked for by which organization?
The World Trade Organisation works for the liberalisation of international trade and investment, replacing the GATT in 1995.
In which year was Burhan Wani, the famous Kashmiri leader, martyred?
Burhan Wani, the young Kashmiri militant commander whose killing triggered mass protests in Indian-administered Kashmir, was killed on 8 July 2016.
About the PPSC General Knowledge Past Paper 2025
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