General Knowledge MCQs

MCQs on Science, Arts, Sports and World Facts

5 Questions
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Mount Everest is located in which mountain range?

  • A Karakoram
  • B Hindu Kush
  • C Himalayas
  • D Alps
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Correct Answer: Option C — Himalayas
Explanation: Mount Everest (8,849 m) is located in the Himalayan mountain range on the border between Nepal and Tibet (China). It is the highest point on Earth.
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The Great Wall of China was built to protect against which invaders?

  • A Japanese
  • B Mongols
  • C Russians
  • D Persians
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Correct Answer: Option B — Mongols
Explanation: The Great Wall of China was primarily built to protect Chinese states against raids and invasions from Mongols and other nomadic groups from the north.
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What is the chemical symbol for Gold?

  • A Go
  • B Gl
  • C Au
  • D Ag
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Correct Answer: Option C — Au
Explanation: The chemical symbol for Gold is "Au", derived from the Latin word "Aurum". Gold has atomic number 79 in the periodic table.
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Which planet is known as the "Red Planet"?

  • A Venus
  • B Jupiter
  • C Mars
  • D Saturn
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Correct Answer: Option C — Mars
Explanation: Mars is called the "Red Planet" because its surface is covered with iron oxide (rust), giving it a reddish appearance. It is the fourth planet from the Sun.
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What is the largest ocean in the world?

  • A Atlantic Ocean
  • B Indian Ocean
  • C Pacific Ocean
  • D Arctic Ocean
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Correct Answer: Option C — Pacific Ocean
Explanation: The Pacific Ocean is the largest and deepest ocean on Earth, covering more than 165 million square kilometers (63 million sq mi) - larger than all the land areas combined.