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CSS (Pakistan) World General Knowledge Questions
Practise world general knowledge (general awareness) for the Central Superior Services Examination: 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 is the largest ocean on Earth?
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Answer: C — Pacific
The Pacific Ocean is the largest and deepest ocean.
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Q2.Which line divides the Earth into Northern and Southern Hemispheres?
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Answer: D — Equator
The Equator (0° latitude).
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Q3.Which is the smallest country in the world by area?
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Answer: B — Vatican City
Vatican City is about 0.44 km².
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Q4.The World Trade Organization was established in:
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Answer: D — 1995
The WTO replaced GATT on 1 January 1995.
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Q5.Which is the most widely spoken language by number of native speakers?
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Answer: C — Mandarin Chinese
Mandarin Chinese has the most native speakers.
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Q6.The currency of Japan is the:
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Answer: A — Yen
Japan’s currency is the yen.
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Q7.The Suez Canal connects the Mediterranean Sea with the:
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Answer: A — Red Sea
The Suez Canal in Egypt links the Mediterranean and Red Seas.
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Q8.The Amazon rainforest is mostly located in:
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Answer: B — Brazil
About 60% of the Amazon rainforest is in Brazil.
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Q9.The Treaty of Versailles (1919) ended which war?
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Answer: C — World War I
It formally ended World War I between Germany and the Allies.
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Q10.Who wrote “The Wealth of Nations” (1776)?
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Answer: D — Adam Smith
Adam Smith, often called the father of modern economics.
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 CSS (Pakistan)
Central Superior Services Examination — conducted by Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC). Recruits officers for Pakistan’s federal civil services; begins with the MPT screening test.
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.
CSS (Pakistan) practice topics
| Topic | Section | Question source |
|---|---|---|
| World General Knowledge | General awareness | Question bank |
| English Grammar | English | Question bank |
| Vocabulary & Idioms | English | Question bank |
| Economy & Banking Awareness | General awareness | Question bank |
| Logical Reasoning | Reasoning | Calculated (new numbers every set) |