Free Printable Basic General Knowledge MCQs (Class 5

1.

The largest planet in our solar system is:

a)

Earth

b)

Jupiter

c)

Mars

d)

Venus

2.

The tallest animal on Earth is:

a)

Elephant

b)

Giraffe

c)

Zebra

d)

Camel

3.

The Sun is a:

a)

Planet

b)

Star

c)

Moon

d)

Comet

4.

Water freezes at:

a)

0°C

b)

25°C

c)

50°C

d)

100°C

5.

The capital of Pakistan is:

a)

Lahore

b)

Islamabad

c)

Karachi

d)

Peshawar

6.

The largest ocean in the world is:

a)

Atlantic

b)

Indian

c)

Pacific

d)

Arctic

7.

The fastest land animal is:

a)

Lion

b)

Tiger

c)

Cheetah

d)

Leopard

8.

The deepest ocean is the:

a)

Atlantic

b)

Arctic

c)

Pacific

d)

Indian

9.

Plants make their food by:

a)

Digestion

b)

Photosynthesis

c)

Cooking

d)

Washing

10.

Which gas do plants take in?

a)

Oxygen

b)

Carbon dioxide

c)

Nitrogen

d)

Hydrogen

11.

The largest continent is:

a)

Europe

b)

Asia

c)

Africa

d)

Australia

12.

Which animal is known as the “Ship of the Desert”?

a)

Horse

b)

Camel

c)

Donkey

d)

Goat

13.

The national bird of Pakistan is:

a)

Sparrow

b)

Chakor

c)

Eagle

d)

Dove

14.

The national flower of Pakistan is:

a)

Rose

b)

Jasmine

c)

Lily

d)

Sunflower

15.

The smallest month of the year is:

a)

January

b)

February

c)

April

d)

June

16.

How many continents are there?

a)

5

b)

6

c)

7

d)

8

17.

The hottest planet is:

a)

Mercury

b)

Venus

c)

Mars

d)

Jupiter

18.

The largest mammal is:

a)

Elephant

b)

Blue whale

c)

Giraffe

d)

Leopard

19.

Which fruit is rich in Vitamin C?

a)

Orange

b)

Apple

c)

Banana

d)

Mango

20.

The longest river in the world is:

a)

Amazon

b)

Nile

c)

Indus

d)

Yangtze

21.

The national sport of Pakistan is:

a)

Hockey

b)

Cricket

c)

Football

d)

Squash

22.

Earth’s natural satellite is:

a)

Mars

b)

Sun

c)

Moon

d)

Venus

23.

Which organ pumps blood?

a)

Brain

b)

Lungs

c)

Heart

d)

Liver

24.

How many hours are in a day?

a)

10

b)

12

c)

18

d)

24

25.

Which is the hardest natural substance?

a)

Gold

b)

Iron

c)

Diamond

d)

Silver

26.

The Great Wall of China is in:

a)

Japan

b)

China

c)

Turkey

d)

India

27.

The nearest planet to the Sun is:

a)

Earth

b)

Mars

c)

Mercury

d)

Venus

28.

Which animal lays eggs?

a)

Cow

b)

Dog

c)

Hen

d)

Cat

29.

Which is the smallest continent?

a)

Asia

b)

Europe

c)

Australia

d)

Africa

30.

Which organ helps you breathe?

a)

Brain

b)

Lungs

c)

Heart

d)

Kidney

31.

The colour of chlorophyll is:

a)

Red

b)

Green

c)

Yellow

d)

Blue

32.

The currency of Japan is:

a)

Dollar

b)

Rupee

c)

Yen

d)

Euro

33.

How many months have 31 days?

a)

5

b)

6

c)

7

d)

8

34.

The instrument used to measure temperature is:

a)

Barometer

b)

Thermometer

c)

Hydrometer

d)

Speedometer

35.

Which country is known as the Land of the Rising Sun?

a)

China

b)

Japan

c)

Korea

d)

India

36.

The biggest bird is:

a)

Sparrow

b)

Eagle

c)

Ostrich

d)

Peacock

37.

The national drink of Pakistan is:

a)

Lassi

b)

Sugarcane juice

c)

Rooh Afza

d)

Tea

38.

The largest island in the world is:

a)

Sri Lanka

b)

Greenland

c)

Madagascar

d)

Iceland

39.

The longest bone is in the:

a)

Arm

b)

Leg

c)

Neck

d)

Back

40.

Which planet is also called the Red Planet?

a)

Mars

b)

Venus

c)

Earth

d)

Jupiter

41.

The largest country by area is:

a)

China

b)

Russia

c)

Canada

d)

Brazil

42.

Which animal has a trunk?

a)

Cow

b)

Dog

c)

Elephant

d)

Horse

43.

Which bird cannot fly?

a)

Crow

b)

Ostrich

c)

Eagle

d)

Pigeon

44.

Milk is rich in:

a)

Calcium

b)

Iron

c)

Protein

d)

Vitamin C

45.

The biggest organ of the human body is:

a)

Heart

b)

Brain

c)

Skin

d)

Liver

46.

The national language of Pakistan is:

a)

English

b)

Urdu

c)

Sindhi

d)

Punjabi

47.

The blue part of the Earth is mostly:

a)

Desert

b)

Water

c)

Forest

d)

Snow

48.

A baby frog is called a:

a)

Cub

b)

Tadpole

c)

Calf

d)

Joey

49.

In which direction does the Sun rise?

a)

North

b)

South

c)

East

d)

West

50.

The largest desert in the world is:

a)

Gobi

b)

Kalahari

c)

Sahara

d)

Thar

51.

Humans have how many senses?

a)

4

b)

5

c)

6

d)

7

52.

Which gas is essential for breathing?

a)

Oxygen

b)

Carbon dioxide

c)

Nitrogen

d)

Helium

53.

Which planet is famous for its rings?

a)

Saturn

b)

Jupiter

c)

Mars

d)

Neptune

54.

What is the process by which plants make food?

a)

Photosynthesis

b)

Digestion

c)

Respiration

d)

Transpiration

55.

Water covers about how much of Earth’s surface?

a)

50%

b)

60%

c)

70%

d)

80%

56.

Which gas do humans exhale?

a)

Oxygen

b)

Carbon dioxide

c)

Nitrogen

d)

Hydrogen

57.

Lightning is a form of:

a)

Thermal energy

b)

Electrical energy

c)

Nuclear energy

d)

Solar energy

58.

Sound travels fastest in:

a)

Air

b)

Water

c)

Steel

d)

Vacuum

59.

The smallest particle of matter is:

a)

Cell

b)

Atom

c)

Molecule

d)

Tissue

60.

The main source of energy for Earth is:

a)

Moon

b)

Sun

c)

Stars

d)

Mars

61.

The study of stars is called:

a)

Biology

b)

Astrology

c)

Astronomy

d)

Anatomy

62.

Which planet is called the Morning Star?

a)

Venus

b)

Mercury

c)

Mars

d)

Jupiter

63.

The human brain is protected by the:

a)

Skin

b)

Skull

c)

Rib

d)

Spine

64.

Which organ produces bile?

a)

Liver

b)

Heart

c)

Stomach

d)

Kidney

65.

The blood group known as universal donor is:

a)

A+

b)

B+

c)

AB+

d)

O-

66.

Which of these animals is a mammal?

a)

Frog

b)

Whale

c)

Crocodile

d)

Lizard

67.

The gas used in balloons to float is:

a)

Oxygen

b)

Helium

c)

Carbon dioxide

d)

Nitrogen

68.

Lightning usually occurs during:

a)

Storm

b)

Earthquake

c)

Drought

d)

Eclipse

69.

The process of changing liquid water to vapour is called:

a)

Evaporation

b)

Condensation

c)

Precipitation

d)

Melting

70.

The scientific name of humans is:

a)

Homo sapiens

b)

Homo erectus

c)

Homo habilis

d)

Homo neanderthalensis

71.

Plants need which nutrient most for growth?

a)

Nitrogen

b)

Oxygen

c)

Hydrogen

d)

Carbon

72.

The largest organ inside the human body is:

a)

Heart

b)

Liver

c)

Lungs

d)

Kidney

73.

Which part of the eye controls light entry?

a)

Retina

b)

Iris

c)

Lens

d)

Cornea

74.

Frogs live in:

a)

Water only

b)

Land only

c)

Both land and water

d)

Desert

75.

Which part of the plant holds it in the soil?

a)

Leaf

b)

Stem

c)

Root

d)

Flower

76.

The boiling point of water is:

a)

50°C

b)

100°C

c)

150°C

d)

200°C

77.

Which planet has the most moons?

a)

Earth

b)

Jupiter

c)

Mars

d)

Venus

78.

Humans need which vitamin for strong bones?

a)

Vitamin A

b)

Vitamin C

c)

Vitamin D

d)

Vitamin K

79.

The hottest part of the Sun is:

a)

Core

b)

Surface

c)

Corona

d)

Chromosphere

80.

Whales breathe using:

a)

Gills

b)

Lungs

c)

Skin

d)

Spiracles

81.

Which is the lightest gas?

a)

Helium

b)

Hydrogen

c)

Oxygen

d)

Carbon dioxide

82.

The process by which water returns from air to Earth is:

a)

Evaporation

b)

Condensation

c)

Precipitation

d)

Infiltration

83.

Humans have how many teeth usually?

a)

28

b)

30

c)

32

d)

34

84.

Which blood cells help fight diseases?

a)

Red blood cells

b)

White blood cells

c)

Platelets

d)

Plasma

85.

Bees produce:

a)

Milk

b)

Honey

c)

Wax

d)

Nectar

86.

The unit of electric current is:

a)

Volt

b)

Watt

c)

Ampere

d)

Ohm

87.

A rainbow is formed due to:

a)

Reflection

b)

Refraction and Dispersion

c)

Absorption

d)

Diffusion

88.

Sound cannot travel in:

a)

Air

b)

Water

c)

Solid

d)

Vacuum

89.

Which organ helps humans digest food?

a)

Heart

b)

Stomach

c)

Lungs

d)

Kidney

90.

Frogs are:

a)

Reptiles

b)

Amphibians

c)

Mammals

d)

Birds

91.

Which part of the plant is usually green?

a)

Root

b)

Stem

c)

Leaf

d)

Flower

92.

Humans drink:

a)

Carbon dioxide

b)

Water

c)

Nitrogen

d)

Oxygen

93.

Lightning causes:

a)

Fire

b)

Rain

c)

Earthquake

d)

Fog

94.

Stars produce:

a)

Light

b)

Sound

c)

Heat

d)

Both A and C

95.

The largest fish is:

a)

Shark

b)

Whale shark

c)

Tuna

d)

Salmon

96.

Human heart has how many chambers?

a)

2

b)

3

c)

4

d)

5

97.

Which of these is a fossil fuel?

a)

Coal

b)

Water

c)

Sand

d)

Oxygen

98.

Which gas is used in cold drinks?

a)

Oxygen

b)

Carbon dioxide

c)

Hydrogen

d)

Helium

99.

Jellyfish live in:

a)

Freshwater

b)

Saltwater

c)

Both

d)

Desert

100.

The chemical symbol of gold is:

a)

Au

b)

Ag

c)

Go

d)

G

101.

The founder of Pakistan is:

a)

Allama Iqbal

b)

M. Ali Jinnah

c)

Liaquat Ali Khan

d)

Zulfikar Ali Bhutto

102.

Pakistan gained independence in:

a)

1940

b)

1947

c)

1956

d)

1971

103.

The first capital of Pakistan was:

a)

Islamabad

b)

Karachi

c)

Lahore

d)

Peshawar

104.

The national anthem of Pakistan was written by:

a)

Allama Iqbal

b)

Hafeez Jullundhri

c)

Faiz Ahmed Faiz

d)

Ahmad Faraz

105.

The Indus River flows into:

a)

Arabian Sea

b)

Red Sea

c)

Bay of Bengal

d)

Indian Ocean

106.

The smallest province of Pakistan by area is:

a)

Sindh

b)

Punjab

c)

Balochistan

d)

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

107.

Pakistan shares a border with how many countries?

a)

3

b)

4

c)

5

d)

6

108.

The coldest place in Pakistan is:

a)

Skardu

b)

Islamabad

c)

Karachi

d)

Lahore

109.

The national game of Pakistan is:

a)

Cricket

b)

Hockey

c)

Football

d)

Squash

110.

The city known as the “City of Gardens” is:

a)

Karachi

b)

Lahore

c)

Islamabad

d)

Multan

111.

The largest desert in Pakistan is:

a)

Thar

b)

Cholistan

c)

Kharan

d)

Dasht

112.

Mount Everest is located in:

a)

China

b)

India

c)

Nepal

d)

Pakistan

113.

The longest river in Pakistan is:

a)

Indus

b)

Chenab

c)

Jhelum

d)

Ravi

114.

The Arabian Sea borders Pakistan in the:

a)

North

b)

East

c)

South

d)

West

115.

The most populous city of Pakistan is:

a)

Karachi

b)

Lahore

c)

Islamabad

d)

Faisalabad

116.

The Karakoram Highway connects Pakistan with:

a)

India

b)

China

c)

Afghanistan

d)

Iran

117.

Pakistan’s first Prime Minister was:

a)

Liaquat Ali Khan

b)

Muhammad Ali Jinnah

c)

Zulfikar Ali Bhutto

d)

Benazir Bhutto

118.

Which mountain is called the “Killer Mountain”?

a)

K2

b)

Nanga Parbat

c)

Everest

d)

Rakaposhi

119.

Pakistan is located in which continent?

a)

Asia

b)

Europe

c)

Africa

d)

South America

120.

The name of the founder of All India Muslim League is:

a)

Sir Syed Ahmed Khan

b)

Muhammad Ali Jinnah

c)

Liaquat Ali Khan

d)

Aga Khan

121.

The Baluchistan province is richest in:

a)

Minerals

b)

Water

c)

Forests

d)

Farmlands

122.

Islamabad was made capital in:

a)

1956

b)

1960

c)

1963

d)

1971

123.

The national fruit of Pakistan is:

a)

Mango

b)

Apple

c)

Banana

d)

Guava

124.

The largest province of Pakistan by area is:

a)

Punjab

b)

Sindh

c)

Balochistan

d)

KP

125.

The Karakoram Range is in:

a)

Southern Pakistan

b)

Northern Pakistan

c)

Western Pakistan

d)

Eastern Pakistan

126.

The Indus Valley Civilization was located in:

a)

Punjab

b)

Sindh

c)

Balochistan

d)

All of these

127.

Lahore Fort is in which city?

a)

Islamabad

b)

Lahore

c)

Karachi

d)

Multan

128.

The national tree of Pakistan is:

a)

Banyan

b)

Deodar

c)

Neem

d)

Cypress

129.

Which Pakistani city is called the “City of Lights”?

a)

Islamabad

b)

Lahore

c)

Karachi

d)

Multan

130.

Pakistan’s flag has how many colors?

a)

2

b)

3

c)

4

d)

5

131.

The first female Prime Minister of Pakistan was:

a)

Fatima Jinnah

b)

Benazir Bhutto

c)

Hina Rabbani Khar

d)

Dr. Fehmida Mirza

132.

Pakistan celebrates Defence Day on:

a)

14 August

b)

6 September

c)

23 March

d)

1 January

133.

The state of Bangladesh was created in:

a)

1965

b)

1971

c)

1947

d)

1956

134.

Who is called the “Father of Pakistan”?

a)

Allama Iqbal

b)

Muhammad Ali Jinnah

c)

Liaquat Ali Khan

d)

Zia-ul-Haq

135.

The famous Mohenjo-Daro ruins are in:

a)

Punjab

b)

Sindh

c)

Balochistan

d)

KP

136.

Which city hosts Pakistan’s national assembly?

a)

Lahore

b)

Islamabad

c)

Karachi

d)

Peshawar

137.

The highest peak of Pakistan is:

a)

Nanga Parbat

b)

K2

c)

Rakaposhi

d)

Gasherbrum

138.

The national animal of Pakistan is:

a)

Markhor

b)

Leopard

c)

Tiger

d)

Camel

139.

The famous Shalimar Gardens are in:

a)

Karachi

b)

Lahore

c)

Islamabad

d)

Multan

140.

Pakistan’s current currency is:

a)

Rupee

b)

Dollar

c)

Taka

d)

Yen

141.

The city of Gwadar is famous for:

a)

Airport

b)

Port

c)

Museum

d)

Stadium

142.

Pakistan has how many provinces?

a)

4

b)

5

c)

6

d)

7

143.

Which province is called the “Land of the Pure”?

a)

Punjab

b)

Sindh

c)

KP

d)

Balochistan

144.

The Makran Coast is in:

a)

Sindh

b)

Punjab

c)

Balochistan

d)

KP

145.

The second-largest city of Pakistan is:

a)

Lahore

b)

Karachi

c)

Islamabad

d)

Faisalabad

146.

Pakistan shares border with India on:

a)

East

b)

West

c)

North

d)

South

147.

Pakistan shares border with Afghanistan on:

a)

North

b)

West

c)

East

d)

South

148.

The famous Rohtas Fort is in:

a)

Punjab

b)

KP

c)

Sindh

d)

Balochistan

149.

Pakistan’s independence day is:

a)

14 August

b)

23 March

c)

25 December

d)

1 January

150.

Pakistan’s national poet is:

a)

Faiz Ahmed Faiz

b)

Allama Iqbal

c)

Mirza Ghalib

d)

Ahmed Faraz

151.

What Is Your Name?

a)

Amna

b)

Fatima

c)

Umama

d)

Areeba

Basic General Knowledge MCQs (Class 5–8)

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