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CMAT World General Knowledge Questions
Practise world general knowledge (general awareness) for the Common Management Admission 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.The Suez Canal connects the Mediterranean Sea with the:
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Answer: C — Red Sea
The Suez Canal in Egypt links the Mediterranean and Red Seas.
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Q2.Which line divides the Earth into Northern and Southern Hemispheres?
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Answer: A — Equator
The Equator (0° latitude).
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Q3.The Magna Carta was signed in:
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Answer: B — 1215
King John sealed it in 1215.
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Q4.The headquarters of the World Health Organization is in:
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Answer: A — Geneva
WHO is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.
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Q5.Which is the most widely spoken language by number of native speakers?
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Answer: B — Mandarin Chinese
Mandarin Chinese has the most native speakers.
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Q6.The United Nations was founded in:
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Answer: B — 1945
The UN Charter came into force on 24 October 1945.
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Q7.Mount Everest lies on the border of Nepal and:
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Answer: D — China (Tibet)
Everest is on the Nepal–China (Tibet) border.
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Q8.The longest river in the world (by most measurements) is the:
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Answer: A — Nile
The Nile (~6,650 km) is usually listed as the longest; some measurements favour the Amazon.
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Q9.Which is the largest ocean on Earth?
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Answer: D — Pacific
The Pacific Ocean is the largest and deepest ocean.
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Q10.The Renaissance began in:
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Answer: B — Italy
It began in Italy (notably Florence) in the 14th century.
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.
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Common Management Admission Test — conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA). National-level MBA/PGDM entrance accepted by AICTE-approved institutes.
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CMAT practice topics
| Topic | Section | Question source |
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| Percentages | Quantitative aptitude | Calculated (new numbers every set) |
| Logical Reasoning | Reasoning | Calculated (new numbers every set) |
| English Grammar | English | Question bank |
| World General Knowledge | General awareness | Question bank |
| Economy & Banking Awareness | General awareness | Question bank |