Whether you’re preparing for CSS, PMS, FPSC, or PPSC, World General Knowledge (GK) is one of the most important and scoring sections.
It covers history, geography, science, international organizations, and current world events – the kind of knowledge every successful candidate must master.
This blog compiles the most repeated GK MCQs (2025 Edition) with quick facts and study tips to help you score full marks in your next exam.
Key Areas of World General Knowledge
| Category | Focus Area | Example MCQ |
|---|---|---|
| World History | Wars, revolutions, empires | “World War II ended in” |
| World Geography | Capitals, rivers, mountains | “Mount Everest lies in” |
| International Organizations | UN, WHO, IMF, NATO | “UN founded in” |
| Science & Discoveries | Inventions & inventors | “Telephone invented by” |
| World Economy & Politics | G20, EU, OPEC | “Headquarters of IMF” |
| Current Global Affairs | Summits, agreements | “COP30 Summit 2025 hosted by” |
Most Repeated World GK MCQs
Q1. Longest river in the world? Ans: Nile River
Q2. Largest ocean in the world? Ans: Pacific Ocean
Q3. Smallest country in the world? Ans: Vatican City
Q4. Currency of Japan? Ans: Yen
Q5. UN Secretary-General (2025)? Ans: Antonio Guterres
Q6. Capital of Canada? Ans: Ottawa
Q7. Inventor of the Light Bulb? Ans: Thomas Edison
Q8. World’s largest desert? Ans: Sahara Desert
Q9. NATO headquarters are in? Ans: Brussels, Belgium
Q10. First man to walk on the moon? Ans: Neil Armstrong
Continents, Countries & Capitals Quick Review
| Continent | Largest Country | Smallest Country | Fact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asia | Russia | Maldives | Most populated continent |
| Africa | Algeria | Seychelles | 54 countries |
| Europe | Ukraine | Vatican City | Home to EU |
| North America | Canada | Saint Kitts & Nevis | Largest freshwater lakes |
| South America | Brazil | Suriname | Amazon Rainforest |
| Australia (Oceania) | Australia | Nauru | Smallest continent |
| Antarctica | N/A | N/A | Covered by ice 98% |
International Organizations MCQs
Q11. Headquarters of the United Nations? Ans: New York, USA
Q12. WHO was founded in? Ans: 1948
Q13. UNESCO stands for? Ans: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
Q14. Headquarters of OPEC? Ans: Vienna, Austria
Q15. IMF stands for? Ans: International Monetary Fund
Study Techniques for World GK MCQs
- Study 5 new countries daily – memorize capital, currency, and continent.
- Revise world history timelines (WWI, WWII, UN formation).
- Use maps – visual memory works 3× better than rote memorization.
- Attempt daily quizzes on AZMCQs – World GK Section.
- Update monthly from current affairs magazines and official global reports.
Bonus Section - World GK Quick Quiz
Q16. Which country is known as the Land of Rising Sun? Ans: Japan
Q17. Largest island in the world? Ans: Greenland
Q18. Which country is famous for the Eiffel Tower? Ans: France
Q19. The Great Wall is located in? Ans: China
Q20. World’s longest mountain range? Ans: Andes
Final Words
World General Knowledge is not just about memorization – it’s about connecting facts with meaning.
Stay consistent, study smart, and take chapter-wise quizzes on AZMCQs to strengthen your grip on Global GK.
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