FIA Test General Knowledge MCQs 2026 Pakistan GK & World Knowledge
General Knowledge carries approximately 15 MCQs in the FIA written test 2026. This guide covers Pakistan GK, world GK, current affairs, and international organisations — with practice MCQs and a free downloadable PDF.
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By PaksInfo Editorial Team·Reading time: 10 min·✓ Updated April 2026
General Knowledge carries approximately 15 MCQs in the FIA written test 2026, making it one of the highest-weight subjects. The GK section covers four main areas: Pakistan General Knowledge, World General Knowledge, Current Affairs (last 6 months), and International Organisations. Questions from past FPSC FIA papers show that Pakistan GK — capitals, rivers, mountains, national symbols — repeats most often.
Practice the MCQs below by topic, then download the free GK PDF for offline revision. No negative marking applies — attempt every question.
GK Topic Breakdown for FIA Test
5–6 MCQs
Pakistan GK
Capitals, rivers, mountains, national symbols, provinces, famous personalities, achievements
3–4 MCQs
World GK
World capitals, largest/smallest countries, famous places, oceans, continents, geography facts
3–4 MCQs
Current Affairs
Recent Pakistan events, PM, President, major international events of the last 6 months
2–3 MCQs
International Orgs
UN, OIC, SAARC, NATO, WHO headquarters, founding years, member counts, Secretary General
Practice MCQs — Most Repeated in FIA Past Papers
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Q 1
What is the total length of the River Indus in Pakistan?
A 2,900 km
B 3,180 km
C 2,400 km
D 1,800 km
The River Indus has a total length of approximately 3,180 km, of which about 2,900 km flows through Pakistan. It is Pakistan’s longest river and originates from Tibet.
Q 2
K-2, the world’s second highest mountain, is located in which mountain range?
A Himalayas
B Hindu Kush
C Karakoram
D Pamir
K-2 (8,611 m) is located in the Karakoram mountain range in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. It is the highest peak in Pakistan and the second highest in the world after Mount Everest.
Q 3
The national flower of Pakistan is:
A Rose
B Jasmine
C Sunflower
D Lotus
The national flower of Pakistan is Jasmine (Chambeli). The national tree is Deodar, the national animal is Markhor, and the national bird is Chukar Partridge.
Q 4
Tarbela Dam is built on which river?
A Jhelum
B Chenab
C Indus
D Ravi
Tarbela Dam is built on the River Indus in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. It is one of the largest earth-filled dams in the world. Mangla Dam is built on the River Jhelum.
Q 5
Pakistan’s first Nobel Prize was won by whom, and in which field?
A Dr. A.Q. Khan — Physics
B Dr. Abdus Salam — Physics
C Malala Yousafzai — Peace
D Faiz Ahmed Faiz — Literature
Dr. Abdus Salam was Pakistan’s first Nobel laureate, winning the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1979 for his work on the electroweak unification theory. Malala Yousafzai won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2014.
Q 6
The Karakorum Highway (KKH) connects Pakistan with which country?
A India
B Afghanistan
C China
D Iran
The Karakoram Highway (KKH) connects Pakistan with China, passing through the Khunjerab Pass at an altitude of 4,693 metres. It is one of the highest paved roads in the world and a key part of CPEC.
Q 7
Which is the largest ocean in the world?
A Atlantic Ocean
B Indian Ocean
C Arctic Ocean
D Pacific Ocean
The Pacific Ocean is the largest and deepest ocean in the world, covering about 165 million square kilometres — approximately one-third of the Earth’s surface area.
Q 8
Which country has the largest area in the world?
A China
B Canada
C USA
D Russia
Russia is the largest country in the world by area, covering approximately 17.1 million square kilometres — spanning both Europe and Asia. Canada is second, and the USA is third.
Q 9
The Wall Street is located in which city?
A London
B Washington D.C.
C New York
D Chicago
Wall Street is located in Lower Manhattan, New York City. It is the financial capital of the world and home to the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and NASDAQ.
Q 10
Which is the smallest country in the world by area?
A Monaco
B San Marino
C Vatican City
D Liechtenstein
Vatican City is the smallest country in the world by both area (0.44 km²) and population. It is an independent city-state within Rome, Italy, and the headquarters of the Roman Catholic Church.
Q 11
The Nile River flows through how many countries?
A 7
B 9
C 11
D 5
The Nile River flows through 11 countries: Egypt, Sudan, South Sudan, Ethiopia, Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Eritrea. It is the longest river in Africa.
Q 12
Who is the current Prime Minister of Pakistan as of 2026?
A Imran Khan
B Shehbaz Sharif
C Nawaz Sharif
D Asif Ali Zardari
Shehbaz Sharif is the Prime Minister of Pakistan as of 2026. Asif Ali Zardari is the President of Pakistan. Always verify current affairs from Dawn or Geo before your test date as these can change.
Q 13
CPEC stands for:
A China-Pakistan Energy Corridor
B China-Pakistan Economic Corridor
C Central Pakistan Economic Council
D China-Pakistan Export Commission
CPEC stands for China-Pakistan Economic Corridor. It is a collection of infrastructure projects worth over $62 billion connecting Gwadar Port in Balochistan to Kashgar in China’s Xinjiang province.
Q 14
The headquarters of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) is located in:
A Karachi
B Lahore
C Peshawar
D Islamabad
The headquarters of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) is located in Islamabad. The FIA has 7 provincial offices across Pakistan — Sindh-I, Sindh-II, Punjab-I, Punjab-II, KPK, Balochistan, and Federal Capital Islamabad.
Q 15
The headquarters of the United Nations is located in:
A Geneva
B Washington D.C.
C New York
D Vienna
The headquarters of the United Nations (UN) is located in New York City, USA, on the East River waterfront in Manhattan. The UN was established on 24 October 1945 and currently has 193 member states.
Q 16
OIC stands for — and its headquarters is in:
A Organisation of Islamic Countries — Riyadh
B Organisation of Islamic Cooperation — Jeddah
C Organisation of Islamic Cooperation — Makkah
D Organisation of Islamic Countries — Ankara
OIC stands for Organisation of Islamic Cooperation. Its headquarters is in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The OIC has 57 member states and is the second largest international organisation after the United Nations.
Q 17
SAARC was established in which year and city?
A 1985, Dhaka
B 1983, Colombo
C 1987, New Delhi
D 1985, Islamabad
SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation) was established on 8 December 1985 in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Its secretariat is in Kathmandu, Nepal. Pakistan is a founding member with 7 other South Asian nations.
Q 18
Interpol headquarters is located in:
A Paris
B Brussels
C Lyon
D Geneva
Interpol (International Criminal Police Organization) headquarters is located in Lyon, France. The FIA serves as Pakistan’s national central bureau for Interpol. This fact appears directly in FIA test past papers.
GK Preparation Tips for FIA Test
1National symbols first. Flower (Jasmine), tree (Deodar), animal (Markhor), bird (Chukar), sport (Field Hockey) — these appear in almost every FIA paper. Memorise all of them.
2Learn dam-river pairs. Tarbela = Indus. Mangla = Jhelum. Warsak = Kabul. These pairs repeat constantly in GK MCQs across all FPSC tests.
3Current PM, President, COAS, CJP. These change and are always tested. Verify from Dawn or Geo one week before your test — use the names current on test day, not at time of application.
4International organisation HQs. UN = New York. OIC = Jeddah. SAARC Secretariat = Kathmandu. WHO = Geneva. IMF = Washington D.C. Interpol = Lyon. These repeat year after year.
5Download the GK PDF and revise offline. The free PDF below covers all high-frequency GK facts for FIA, FPSC, and NTS tests — practice it without internet access for commute revision.
Download the Free GK PDF — Revise Offline
The Basic General Knowledge PDF covers all Pakistan GK, world GK, and international organisations facts most repeated in FPSC FIA tests. Download it and revise during commutes or without internet.
The FIA written test includes approximately 15 MCQs from General Knowledge. This includes Pakistan GK, world GK, current affairs, and international organisations. GK is one of the highest-weight sections in the FPSC FIA test pattern.
The national animal of Pakistan is the Markhor (Capra falconeri), a large wild goat found in the mountains of northern Pakistan. The national bird is the Chukar Partridge, the national flower is Jasmine, and the national tree is Deodar.
Mangla Dam is built on the River Jhelum. Tarbela Dam is on the River Indus, Warsak Dam is on the Kabul River, and Chashma Barrage is also on the Indus. These dam-river pairs are among the most frequently tested GK facts in FPSC papers.
The SAARC Secretariat is located in Kathmandu, Nepal. SAARC was established on 8 December 1985 in Dhaka, Bangladesh. It has 8 member countries: Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan, Maldives, and Afghanistan.
Read Dawn, Geo, or ARY News daily for the 3 months leading up to your test date. Focus on: who holds major government positions in Pakistan, major events involving Pakistan internationally, and economic headlines. Review current PM, President, COAS, and CJP one week before your test since these change.
