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UPSC CAPF AC World General Knowledge Questions
Practise world general knowledge (general awareness) for the Central Armed Police Forces (Assistant Commandant) 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 country has the largest land area?
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Answer: A — Russia
Russia is the largest country by area (about 17 million km²).
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Q2.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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Q3.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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Q4.The Magna Carta was signed in:
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Answer: B — 1215
King John sealed it in 1215.
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Q5.The Cold War was mainly between the USA and:
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Answer: C — The Soviet Union
The rivalry was between the USA and the USSR (1947–1991).
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Q6.Which organisation publishes the World Economic Outlook?
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Answer: A — IMF
The International Monetary Fund publishes the World Economic Outlook.
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Q7.Which gas makes up most of Earth’s atmosphere?
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Answer: D — Nitrogen
Nitrogen is about 78% of the atmosphere.
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Q8.Which is the most widely spoken language by number of native speakers?
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Answer: D — Mandarin Chinese
Mandarin Chinese has the most native speakers.
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Q9.The longest river in the world (by most measurements) is the:
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Answer: D — Nile
The Nile (~6,650 km) is usually listed as the longest; some measurements favour the Amazon.
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Q10.Where are the headquarters of the United Nations?
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Answer: A — New York
UN headquarters is in New York City.
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 UPSC CAPF AC
Central Armed Police Forces (Assistant Commandant) Examination — conducted by Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). Recruits Assistant Commandants for BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP and SSB.
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UPSC CAPF AC practice topics
| Topic | Section | Question source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Polity, History & Geography | General awareness | Question bank |
| World General Knowledge | General awareness | Question bank |
| Logical Reasoning | Reasoning | Calculated (new numbers every set) |
| Percentages | Quantitative aptitude | Calculated (new numbers every set) |
| English Grammar | English | Question bank |