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Nobel Prize

easy2019
General Knowledge

Most Nobel Prize winners are from:

Correct answer: B

A
UK
B
USA
Correct
C
France
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

The United States has produced the highest number of Nobel Prize winners across all categories, making option B the correct answer.

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Famous Personalities

easy2019FIA Assistant Director Paper 2019 Batch 3
General KnowledgeFIA

Jamal Khashoggi was a:

Correct answer: A

A
Journalist
Correct
B
Movie Maker
C
Novelist
D
Drama Writer
Explanation and memory cue

Jamal Khashoggi was a Saudi journalist known internationally for his work and his tragic assassination in 2018. Therefore, the correct answer is Journalist.

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International Organizations

easy2020
General KnowledgeFIA

The headquarters of the UN Security Council is located at:

Correct answer: C

A
Washington
B
Paris
C
New York
Correct
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

The headquarters of the United Nations Security Council is located in New York City, where the main UN headquarters is situated. Therefore, the correct answer is New York.

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UNO languages

easy2020
General KnowledgeFIA

How many official working languages are recognized by the United Nations (UNO)?

Correct answer: C

A
4
B
5
C
6
Correct
D
7
Explanation and memory cue

The United Nations officially recognizes six working languages: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, and Spanish. Therefore, the correct answer is 6.

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International Organizations

easy2020
General KnowledgeFIA

The official languages of NATO are:

Correct answer: A

A
English and French
Correct
B
English and German
C
English and Spanish
D
English, French and German
Explanation and memory cue

The official languages of NATO are English and French. These two languages are used for official communication and documentation within the organization.

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Red Cross

easy2020
General KnowledgeFIA

The headquarters of the Red Cross is in:

Correct answer: D

A
London
B
New York
C
Berlin
D
Geneva
Correct
Explanation and memory cue

The headquarters of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement is located in Geneva, Switzerland. This is a well-known fact about the organization.

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World leaders

easy2020
General KnowledgeFIA

Who is Nicolas Sarkozy?

Correct answer: C

A
German Chancellor
B
Canadian President
C
French President
Correct
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

Nicolas Sarkozy served as the President of France from 2007 to 2012, making option C the correct answer. He was neither the German Chancellor nor the Canadian President.

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Airports

easy2020
General KnowledgeFIA

The largest airport in the world is:

Correct answer: D

A
New York Airport
B
Frankfurt Airport
C
Dubai Airport
D
None of these
Correct
Explanation and memory cue

The largest airport in the world by land area is King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, covering approximately 776 square kilometers, which is far larger than Dubai International Airport. Dubai International Airport is one of the busiest airports by international passenger traffic and has one of the largest terminals, but it is not the largest airport overall by size. The other options (New York Airport and Frankfurt Airport) are also not the largest by any common measure. Therefore, the correct answer is 'None of these'.

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International Organizations

medium2020
General KnowledgeFIA

Which of the following international organizations has no formal structure and secretariat?

Correct answer: A

A
Greenpeace
Correct
B
D-8
C
G-8
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

Greenpeace is an international environmental organization that operates without a formal intergovernmental structure or a permanent secretariat, unlike organizations such as D-8 and G-8 which have formal structures and secretariats. Therefore, Greenpeace fits the description best.

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Countries

easy2020
General KnowledgeFIA

Which of the following countries has no armed forces?

Correct answer: C

A
Niger
B
Nigeria
C
Iceland
Correct
D
Latvia
Explanation and memory cue

Iceland is known for having no standing army or armed forces, relying instead on a small peacekeeping force and agreements with other countries for defense. The other countries listed all maintain active military forces.

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Bangladesh

easy2020
General KnowledgeFIA

What is the name of the Bangladesh Parliament?

Correct answer: C

A
People National Assembly
B
Majlise Shura
C
Jatiya Sangsad
Correct
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

The official name of the Bangladesh Parliament is 'Jatiya Sangsad,' which is the unicameral national legislature of Bangladesh. The other options are incorrect or not related to Bangladesh's parliament.

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Uranium production

easy2020
General KnowledgeFIA

Which country is the biggest producer of uranium in the world?

Correct answer: C

A
France
B
South Africa
C
Canada
Correct
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

Canada is one of the world's largest producers of uranium, historically leading production. France and South Africa are not major uranium producers. 'None of these' is incorrect since Canada is listed as an option.

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Industries in Pakistan

easy2021FIA Sub Inspector Paper 13-12-2021
General KnowledgeFIA

What is the name of Pakistan's biggest oil refinery?

Correct answer: C

A
Attock Oil Refinery
B
National Oil Refinery
C
BYCO
Correct
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

Byco Petroleum Pakistan Limited operates the largest oil refinery in Pakistan, making option C the correct answer. Attock Oil Refinery and National Oil Refinery are smaller in comparison.

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Energy / Oil refineries

medium2021FIA Sub Inspector Paper 13-12-2021
General KnowledgeFIA

The world's biggest oil refinery is situated in which country?

Correct answer: A

A
India
Correct
B
Japan
C
China
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

The world's biggest oil refinery is the Jamnagar Refinery located in Jamnagar, Gujarat, India. It is owned by Reliance Industries and has a crude processing capacity of approximately 1.4 million barrels per day, making it the largest refinery in the world. This is confirmed by multiple reliable sources including industry reports and recent data from 2023-2025. Therefore, the correct answer is India (Option A), not China (Option C).

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Mountaineering

medium2021FIA Sub Inspector Paper 13-12-2021
General KnowledgeFIA

Who was the first Pakistani to climb K-2?

Correct answer: A

A
Nazir Sabir
Correct
B
Nazir Hussain
C
Ashraf Aman
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

Nazir Sabir was the first Pakistani to successfully climb K-2 in 1977. Ashraf Aman, although a notable mountaineer, was not the first Pakistani to summit K-2. Therefore, option A is correct.

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Sports History

easy2021FIA Sub Inspector Paper 13-12-2021
General KnowledgeFIA

Pakistan is the winner of the Hockey World Cup in which year?

Correct answer: A

A
1971
Correct
B
1978
C
1982
D
All of these
Explanation and memory cue

Pakistan won the Hockey World Cup in 1971. The other years listed (1978 and 1982) are incorrect for Pakistan's victories, and "All of these" is therefore not correct.

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Football

easy2021FIA Sub Inspector Paper 13-12-2021
General KnowledgeFIA

How many times has Brazil won the FIFA World Cup Football Championship?

Correct answer: C

A
3
B
4
C
5
Correct
D
6
Explanation and memory cue

Brazil has won the FIFA World Cup five times, which is the most by any country. The years they won are 1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, and 2002.

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Abbreviations and Acronyms

easy
General Knowledge

FIA stands for:

Correct answer: B

A
Federal Investigation Agent
B
Federal Investigation Agency
Correct
C
First Investigation Agency
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

FIA stands for Federal Investigation Agency, which is the correct full form of the acronym. The other options are incorrect expansions of FIA.

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Mountains

easy
General Knowledge

Which is the highest mountain peak in the world?

Correct answer: A

A
Mount Everest
Correct
B
Nanga Parbat
C
Broad Peak
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

Mount Everest is the highest mountain peak in the world, with an elevation of 8,848.86 meters (29,031.7 feet) above sea level, making option A correct.

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International Organizations

easy
General Knowledge

How many member states are there in the United Nations (UNO)?

Correct answer: A

A
193
Correct
B
192
C
191
D
190
Explanation and memory cue

The United Nations (UNO) currently has 193 member states, which is the correct and most up-to-date number. This makes option A the correct answer.

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International Organizations

easy
General Knowledge

The headquarters of the International Finance Corporation (IFC) is located in ______?

Correct answer: C

A
Geneva
B
New York
C
Washington
Correct
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) is headquartered in Washington, D.C., USA. This is well-documented as IFC is part of the World Bank Group, which is also based in Washington.

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Abbreviations and Acronyms

easy2021
General KnowledgeFIA

FIR stands for:

Correct answer: B

A
First Information Regular
B
First Information Report
Correct
C
First Informed Report
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

FIR stands for First Information Report, which is the initial report made to the police when a cognizable offense is committed. This is the correct and widely accepted full form.

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Geography

easy2021
General KnowledgeFIA

Mount Everest is located in:

Correct answer: D

A
Nepal
B
India
C
China
D
None of these
Correct
Explanation and memory cue

Mount Everest's summit is located precisely on the border between Nepal and the Tibet Autonomous Region of China. It is not exclusively in Nepal or China, but shared by both countries. Therefore, none of the single-country options (Nepal, India, China) alone is fully correct. India is incorrect as it does not border Mount Everest. The best answer is 'None of these' since the summit lies on the Nepal-China border.

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International Organizations

easy2021
General KnowledgeFIA

The headquarters of NATO is located in?

Correct answer: B

A
London
B
Brussels
Correct
C
New York
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

The headquarters of NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) is located in Brussels, Belgium. This is the official and well-known location of NATO's main administrative center.

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International Organizations

easy2021
General KnowledgeFIA

Where is the headquarters of SAARC located?

Correct answer: A

A
Kathmandu
Correct
B
Delhi
C
London
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

The headquarters of SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation) is located in Kathmandu, Nepal. This is the official and well-known location of the SAARC Secretariat.