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BCS Preliminary World General Knowledge Questions
Practise world general knowledge (general awareness) for the Bangladesh Civil Service Preliminary Test: 10 multiple-choice questions, each with the correct answer and a worked explanation. Click an option to check it, or “New questions” for another set.
World General Knowledge practice
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Q1.Which organisation publishes the World Economic Outlook?
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Answer: B — IMF
The International Monetary Fund publishes the World Economic Outlook.
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Q2.Which is the largest ocean on Earth?
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Answer: B — Pacific
The Pacific Ocean is the largest and deepest ocean.
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Q3.Which planet is known as the Red Planet?
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Answer: C — Mars
Iron oxide on its surface gives Mars its reddish colour.
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Q4.Which country has the largest land area?
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Answer: B — Russia
Russia is the largest country by area (about 17 million km²).
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Q5.The World Trade Organization was established in:
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Answer: C — 1995
The WTO replaced GATT on 1 January 1995.
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Q6.The Olympic Games originated in ancient:
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Answer: B — Greece
They began at Olympia, Greece, traditionally in 776 BCE.
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Q7.Who wrote “The Wealth of Nations” (1776)?
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Answer: C — Adam Smith
Adam Smith, often called the father of modern economics.
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Q8.The Berlin Wall fell in:
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Answer: A — 1989
It fell on 9 November 1989.
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Q9.Which line divides the Earth into Northern and Southern Hemispheres?
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Answer: B — Equator
The Equator (0° latitude).
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Q10.The Great Barrier Reef is located off the coast of:
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Answer: D — Australia
It lies off Queensland, Australia.
How to approach world general knowledge questions
Group facts by theme — organisations and headquarters, rivers and deserts, treaties and dates — and revise them as tables. Avoid memorising volatile rankings; focus on stable facts.
About BCS Preliminary
Bangladesh Civil Service Preliminary Test — conducted by Bangladesh Public Service Commission (BPSC). The preliminary screening test for Bangladesh’s civil service cadres.
Original practice questions written for this site in the style and difficulty of each exam’s syllabus. They are not past papers and the site is not affiliated with any exam body. Exam patterns, marking schemes and syllabi change — always check the latest official notification.
BCS Preliminary practice topics
| Topic | Section | Question source |
|---|---|---|
| World General Knowledge | General awareness | Question bank |
| English Grammar | English | Question bank |
| Percentages | Quantitative aptitude | Calculated (new numbers every set) |
| Logical Reasoning | Reasoning | Calculated (new numbers every set) |
| Computer Awareness | Computer knowledge | Question bank |