All Free General Knowledge MCQs with Answers

1. Where is the headquarters of the United Nations located?

• A. Geneva
• B. New York
• C. Vienna
• D. Paris

Explanation: The UN headquarters is in New York City. Geneva hosts the UN Office at Geneva and many specialised agencies, Vienna hosts the IAEA, and Paris hosts UNESCO — all frequent distractors in this question.

2. Which is the largest ocean in the world?

• A. Atlantic Ocean
• B. Indian Ocean
• C. Pacific Ocean
• D. Arctic Ocean

Explanation: The Pacific Ocean is the largest and deepest ocean, covering roughly a third of the earth’s surface. It also contains the Mariana Trench, the deepest known point in any ocean.

3. In which year was SAARC established?

• A. 1975
• B. 1985
• C. 1995
• D. 2005

Explanation: The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation was established in 1985 at its first summit in Dhaka, with seven founding members. Afghanistan joined as the eighth member in 2007, and the secretariat is in Kathmandu.

4. What is the currency of Japan?

• A. Won
• B. Yuan
• C. Yen
• D. Ringgit

Explanation: The currency of Japan is the Yen. The Won belongs to South Korea, the Yuan to China and the Ringgit to Malaysia — the similarity of Yen and Yuan makes this a reliable trap question.

5. How often is the FIFA World Cup held?

• A. Every two years
• B. Every three years
• C. Every four years
• D. Every five years

Explanation: The FIFA World Cup is held every four years. The same four-year cycle applies to the Summer Olympics and the ICC Cricket World Cup, while the ICC T20 World Cup runs on a shorter cycle.