General Knowledge questions that examiners keep bringing back: each of these 12
questions has appeared in at least 5 different solved papers in the GK360 archive
(611 papers, 55184 MCQs counted). Verified answers and
explanations on every card.
Q 1 General Knowledge 8 papers
Strait of Malacca separates:
A
Malaysia & Sumatra
Correct
B
Indonesia & Philippines
C
Thailand & Malaysia
D
Singapore & Borneo
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Ans: Malaysia & Sumatra
Correct Answer: Malaysia & Sumatra
The Strait of Malacca lies between the Malay Peninsula (Malaysia) and the island of Sumatra (Indonesia).
Appears in 8 papers: PMS 2026 GK Final Mock Test — Solved Mock Test with Answers (2026) · PMS 2026 GK Grand Mock 13 — Solved Mock Test with Answers (2026) · PMS 2026 GK Grand Mock 19 — Solved Mock Test with Answers (2026) · Assistant Director ASF Past Paper 2010 Solved (2010) · Assistant Director, Interior Ministry Past Paper 2009 Solved (2009) · Assistant Director, Economic Division Past Paper 2003 Solved (2003) · Assistant Manager Past Paper 2001 Solved (2001) · GK & Current Affairs: The Most Important MCQs on General Knowledge and Current Affairs — Solved MCQs
Q 2 General Knowledge 6 papers
Name the king who fell from the horse while playing Polo and died.
A
Akbar
B
Muhammad Ghori
C
Zaheer-ud-Din Babar
D
Qutbuddin Aibak
Correct
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Ans: Qutbuddin Aibak
Correct Answer: Qutbuddin Aibak
Qutbuddin Aibak, the first Sultan of Delhi, died in 1210 after falling from his horse while playing polo (chaugan).
Appears in 6 papers: Assistant Director Past Paper 2012 Solved (2012) · Deputy Director Past Paper 2012 Solved (2012) · Assistant Director Past Paper 2011 Solved (2011) · Assistant Director Past Paper 2009 Solved (2009) · Assistant Director, Ports & Shipping Past Paper 2002 Solved (2002) · Assistant Director, Establishment Division Past Paper 2001 Solved (2001)
Q 3 General Knowledge 6 papers
The largest planet in the solar system is?
A
Jupiter
Correct
B
Saturn
C
Neptune
D
Uranus
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Ans: Jupiter
Correct Answer: Jupiter
Jupiter is the largest planet in the solar system, more than twice as massive as all the other planets combined.
Appears in 6 papers: CSS MPT Everyday Science Practice Set — 1000 Advanced Booklet (Q651–700) — Solved One-Liners with Answers (2026) · PMS 2026 GK Mock 4 — Solved Mock Test with Answers (2026) · PMS 2026 GK Physical Science Mock Test — Solved Mock Test with Answers (2026) · PMS 2026 GK Practice Set - 1000 One-Liners, Q1-50 (Astronomy, Earth & Energy) (2026) · PMS Screening 2025 GK Recall List — Solved One-Liners with Answers (2025) · PMS 2023 High Yield Practice Set - General Knowledge One-Liners (2023)
Q 4 General Knowledge 6 papers
Who discovered Penicillin?
A
Alexander Fleming
Correct
B
Joseph Lister
C
Robert Koch
D
Louis Pasteur
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Ans: Alexander Fleming
Correct Answer: Alexander Fleming
Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin in 1928, when he noticed that a Penicillium mould killed surrounding staphylococcus bacteria.
Appears in 6 papers: PMS 2026 GK Famous Personalities Practice Set (Q101–150) (2026) · PMS 2026 GK Mock 3 — Solved Mock Test with Answers (2026) · PMS 2023 High Yield Practice Set - General Knowledge One-Liners (2023) · PPSC Assistant (BS-16) Special Education Department Past Paper 2022 Solved (2022) · PPSC Assistant / Head Clerk (BS-16) Livestock & Dairy Development Department Solved Past Paper 2022 (2022) · Patrol Officer Motorways Police Past Paper 2010 Solved (2010)
Q 5 General Knowledge 5 papers
Diego Garcia is a:
A
United States military base in Indian Ocean
Correct
B
French naval base in Pacific
C
British airbase in Atlantic
D
Russian naval base in Black Sea
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Ans: United States military base in Indian Ocean
Correct Answer: United States military base in Indian Ocean
Diego Garcia is an island of the British Indian Ocean Territory used heavily as a joint US-UK military facility.
Appears in 5 papers: PPSC Junior Clerk S&GAD Past Paper 2019 (Paper 2) Solved (2019) · Assistant Director Past Paper 2013 Solved (2013) · Assistant Statistics Division Past Paper 2011 Solved (2011) · Assistant Director Past Paper 2004 Solved (2004) · Assistant Manager Past Paper 2001 Solved (2001)
Q 6 General Knowledge 5 papers
East India Company established in:
A
1578
B
1614
C
1600
Correct
D
1609
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Ans: 1600
Correct Answer: 1600
The East India Company was chartered on 31 December 1600; the book repeats this item from question 42.
Appears in 5 papers: Inspector Customs & Preventive Officer (Batch 2) Past Paper 2015 Solved (2015) · Inspector Past Paper 2013 Solved (2013) · Inspector Past Paper 2012 Solved (2012) · Assistant Director Past Paper 2011 Solved (2011) · Inspector ASF Past Paper 2009 Solved (2009)
Q 7 General Knowledge 5 papers
OIC stands for:
A
Organization of Islamic Cell
B
Organization of Islamic Cooperation
Correct
C
Organization of Islamic Committee
D
Organization of Islamic Conference
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Ans: Organization of Islamic Cooperation
Correct Answer: Organization of Islamic Cooperation
Originally the Organization of the Islamic Conference, it was renamed the Organization of Islamic Cooperation in 2011 to better reflect its modern aims.
Appears in 5 papers: PMS 2026 GK Current Affairs Mock Test — Solved Mock Test with Answers (2026) · PMS 2026 GK Practice Set — Q1–50 (2026) · PPSC Assistant (BS-16) Past Paper 2025 Solved (2025) · PPSC Media Monitoring Officer Past Paper 2024 Solved (2024) · PPSC Assistant (BS-16) Special Education Department Past Paper 2022 Solved (2022)
Q 8 General Knowledge 5 papers
The United Nations was founded on:
A
24 October 1945
Correct
B
24 May 1945
C
24 September 1945
D
None of these
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Ans: 24 October 1945
Correct Answer: 24 October 1945
The UN officially came into existence on October 24, 1945, after the UN Charter had been ratified by the majority of signatories.
Appears in 5 papers: PPSC Assistant (BS-16) CPD Public Prosecutors Past Paper 2022 Solved (2022) · PPSC Head Clerk and Assistant HUD & PHED Past Paper 2021 Solved (2021) · PPSC Assistant (BS-16) S&GAD Past Paper 2019 Solved (2019) · PPSC Assistant Population Welfare Department Past Paper 2019 Solved (2019) · Appraising / Valuation Officer (Batch 1) Past Paper 2015 Solved (2015)
Q 9 General Knowledge 5 papers
When Pakistan won the Cricket World Cup?
A
1992
Correct
B
1996
C
1999
D
2003
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Ans: 1992
Correct Answer: 1992
Pakistan won the Cricket World Cup in 1992, beating England in the final at Melbourne.
Appears in 5 papers: Deputy Director Past Paper 2012 Solved (2012) · Assistant Director Past Paper 2011 Solved (2011) · Assistant Director Past Paper 2009 Solved (2009) · Assistant Director, Ports & Shipping Past Paper 2002 Solved (2002) · Assistant Director, Establishment Division Past Paper 2001 Solved (2001)
Q 10 General Knowledge 5 papers
Who was the second Governor-General of Pakistan?
A
Sir Khawaja Nazimuddin
Correct
B
Liaquat Ali Khan
C
Ghulam Muhammad
D
Iskander Mirza
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Ans: Sir Khawaja Nazimuddin
Correct Answer: Sir Khawaja Nazimuddin
Khawaja Nazimuddin succeeded Muhammad Ali Jinnah as Governor-General in September 1948 and served until 1951, when he became Prime Minister.
Appears in 5 papers: Assistant Past Paper 2026 Solved (2026) · PMS 2023 High Yield Practice Set - General Knowledge One-Liners (2023) · PPSC Canal Patwari Past Paper 2023 (Paper 2) Solved (2023) · PPSC PMS S&GAD Combined Competitive Examination Past Paper 2022 Solved (2022) · MCQs from Previous Papers of Inspector Customs / Intelligence Officer, FBR — Solved MCQs
Q 11 General Knowledge 5 papers
Who wrote 'A Brief History of Time'?
A
Stephen Hawking
Correct
B
Albert Einstein
C
Isaac Newton
D
Carl Sagan
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Ans: Stephen Hawking
Correct Answer: Stephen Hawking
'A Brief History of Time' is a famous popular science book on cosmology written by British physicist Stephen Hawking, published in 1988.
Appears in 5 papers: PMS Screening 2025 GK Recall List — Solved One-Liners with Answers (2025) · PPSC Assistant (BS-16) S&GAD Past Paper 2024 Solved (2024) · PMS 2023 High Yield Practice Set - General Knowledge One-Liners (2023) · PPSC Assistant (BS-16) Lahore High Court Past Paper 2019 Solved (2019) · Patrol Officer Motorways Police Past Paper 2010 Solved (2010)
Q 12 General Knowledge 5 papers
World Environment Day is observed on?
A
5 January
B
5 June
Correct
C
5 April
D
None of these
View answer & explanation
Ans: 5 June
Correct Answer: 5 June
World Environment Day is celebrated annually on June 5th to encourage global awareness and action to protect the environment.
Appears in 5 papers: PMS 2026 GK Practice Set - 1000 One-Liners, Q451-500 (Pollution, Environment, Climate & SDGs) (2026) · PMS Screening 2025 GK Recall List — Solved One-Liners with Answers (2025) · PMS 2023 High Yield Practice Set - General Knowledge One-Liners (2023) · PPSC Assistant (BS-16) PLRA Past Paper 2020 Solved (2020) · Sub Inspector Railway Police Past Paper 2015 Solved (2015)
Frequently asked questions
Which General Knowledge question is repeated the most?
"Strait of Malacca separates:" is the most repeated General Knowledge question in the archive — it has appeared in 8 different solved papers. Every question on this page has appeared in at least 5.
How are most-repeated General Knowledge MCQs counted?
The count runs over all 611 solved papers on GK360 (55184 MCQs). Question stems are normalised and matched exactly; a General Knowledge question qualifies when it appears in 5 or more different papers.
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