General Knowledge Test: Quiz & Flashcards

Geography and Miscellaneous

The first Prime Minister of Bangladesh was Mujibur Rehman.
The longest river in the world is the Nile.
The longest highway in the world is the Trans-Canada, stretching approximately 8,000 km.
The highest mountain in the world is Mount Everest.
Myanmar accounts for nearly one-third of the world's teak production.
The Sahara Desert is the largest desert in the world.
Brazil is the largest coffee-growing country.
Zambia is also known as the "country of Copper".
The border between Pakistan and Afghanistan is called the Durand Line.
The Volga River flows out into the Caspian Sea.
Verkoyansk in Siberia is the coldest place on Earth.
Canada ranks second in terms of land area.
The largest island in the Mediterranean Sea is Sicily.
The Jordan River flows out into the Dead Sea.
The Sundarbans is the largest delta in the world.
Belgrade is the capital city situated on the River Danube.
Japan is also known as "Nippon".
The English Channel is approximately 564 km long.
Damascus is the world's oldest known city.
Venice is also known as the "City of Canals".
The Wangchu River flows through Myanmar.
Greenland is the world's largest island.
Detroit, USA is the biggest center for automobile manufacture.
The USA is the largest producer of manganese in the world.
Malaysia is the largest producer of rubber and tin in the world.
The Mississippi River carries the maximum quantity of water into the sea.
Peking was once called the "Forbidden City".
Japan is also known as the "Land of Rising Sun".
Mount Everest was named after Sir George Everest.
The volcano Vesuvius is located in Italy.
Cuba is also known as the "Sugar Bowl of the world".
The Suez Canal is approximately 162.5 km long.
The coastal area of the Dead Sea is the lowest point on Earth.
Gurkhas are the original inhabitants of Nepal.
The Pacific Ocean is the largest ocean in the world.
The Tsar Kolkol at Kremlin, Moscow is the largest bell in the world.
The Strahov Stadium, Prague is the largest stadium in the world.
South Africa is the world's largest diamond-producing country.

History and Famous People

Australia was discovered by James Cook.
The first Governor-General of Pakistan was Mohammed Ali Jinnah.
Dublin is situated at the mouth of the River Liffey.
New York City was earlier known as New Amsterdam.
The Eiffel Tower was built by Alexander Eiffel.
The Red Cross was founded by Jean Henri Durant.
Monaco has the greatest population density.
The national flower of Britain is the Rose.
Niagara Falls was discovered by Louis Hennepin.
The national flower of Italy is the Lily.
The national flower of China is the Narcissus.
The permanent secretariat of SAARC is located in Kathmandu.
The gateway to the Gulf of Iran is the Strait of Hormuz.
The first Industrial Revolution took place in England.
World Environment Day is observed on June 5th.
The first Republican President of America was Abraham Lincoln.
Brazil is famous for Samba dance.
Alexander's horse was named Beucephalus.
Singapore was founded by Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles.
The famous British one-eyed Admiral was Nelson.
Sri Lanka was earlier known as Ceylon.
The UNO was formed in 1945.
UNO stands for United Nations Organisation.
The independence day of South Korea is celebrated on August 15th.
Michelangelo's first painting was "Last Judgment".
"Paradise Regained" was written by John Milton.
The first President of Egypt was Mohammed Nequib.
Rear Peary was the first man to reach the North Pole.
Pablo Picasso's most famous painting is "Guernica".
Canada is the primary producer of newsprint in the world.
Cap. Ronald Amundson was the first explorer to reach the South Pole.
G. Garibaldi is known as the father of modern Italy.
World Literacy Day is celebrated on September 8th.
Bismarck is the founder of modern Germany.
Norway is known as the "Land of the Midnight Sun".
Tibet is known as the "Roof of the World".
San Yat Sen was the founder of the Chinese Republic.
Abdul Salam was the first Pakistani to receive the Nobel Prize.
Margaret Thatcher was the first woman Prime Minister of Britain.
Trygve Lie was the first Secretary-General of the UNO.
Federick Auguste Bartholdi was the sculptor of the Statue of Liberty.
The port of Banku is situated in Azerbaijan.
John F. Kennedy was assassinated by Lee Harry Oswald.
The largest river in France is the Lore.
Catherine of Aragon was the Queen of England who married her brother-in-law.
Ralph Johnson Bunche was the first Negro to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.
London University was the first British University to admit women for degree courses.
Jamaica's principal export is Sugar.
New York is popularly known as the "City of Skyscrapers".
Madagascar is popularly known as the "Island of Cloves".
Thailand is known as the "Land of White Elephant".
Korea is known as the "Land of Morning Calm".
Bhutan is known as the "Land of Thunderbolts".
The Salto Angel Falls in Venezuela is the highest waterfall in the world.
The United States Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. is the largest library in the world.
The American Museum of Natural History is the largest museum in the world.
The Bhieuna Bhaile is the lowest mountain range in the world.
Scotland is known as the "Land of Cakes".
Kent is known as the "Garden of England".
The C.N. Tower in Toronto, Canada is the tallest tower in the world.