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100 questions · General Knowledge
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Question 1 of 100
What does "ATM" stand for?
ExplanationIt dispenses cash and handles basic banking.
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Question 2 of 100
What does "NADRA" stand for?
ExplanationIt issues Computerised National Identity Cards (CNICs) in Pakistan.
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Question 3 of 100
What does "N.B." stand for?
ExplanationIt draws attention to something important.
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Question 4 of 100
What does "GNP" stand for?
ExplanationIt adds income earned by citizens abroad to GDP.
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Question 5 of 100
Plutocracy means rule by:
ExplanationThe word comes from the Greek ploutos, meaning wealth.
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Question 6 of 100
What does "ECP" stand for?
ExplanationIt conducts elections under Article 218 of the Constitution.
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Question 7 of 100
What does "FAO" stand for?
ExplanationIt is headquartered in Rome.
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Question 8 of 100
What does "HIV" stand for?
ExplanationIt attacks the body's immune system.
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Question 9 of 100
What does "WTO" stand for?
ExplanationIt was established in 1995 and replaced GATT.
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Question 10 of 100
Sericulture refers to the production of:
ExplanationIt involves rearing silkworms.
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Question 11 of 100
What does "PIN" stand for?
ExplanationIt is a secret number used with a bank card.
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Question 12 of 100
Apiculture refers to:
ExplanationHoney is its main product.
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Question 13 of 100
Speleology is the study or exploration of:
ExplanationCave explorers are called speleologists.
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Question 14 of 100
Demography is the study of:
ExplanationIt covers birth rates, death rates and migration.
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Question 15 of 100
What does "ibid." stand for?
ExplanationIt refers to the same source cited just before.
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Question 16 of 100
What does "SCO" stand for?
ExplanationIt was founded in 2001 and Pakistan joined in 2017.
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Question 17 of 100
Ornithology is the scientific study of:
ExplanationOrnithologists study bird behaviour and classification.
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Question 18 of 100
What does "OPEC" stand for?
ExplanationIt is headquartered in Vienna.
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Question 19 of 100
Numismatics is the study or collection of:
ExplanationIt includes coins, tokens and paper money.
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Question 20 of 100
Acrophobia is the fear of:
ExplanationIt comes from the Greek akron, meaning peak.
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Question 21 of 100
What does "ISBN" stand for?
ExplanationIt identifies a book edition uniquely.
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Question 22 of 100
What does "IBRD" stand for?
ExplanationIt is part of the World Bank Group.
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Question 23 of 100
Nepotism means:
ExplanationIt is common in appointments and promotions.
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Question 24 of 100
What does "viz." stand for?
ExplanationIt is used before a list or explanation, meaning "that is to say".
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Question 25 of 100
What does "BC" stand for?
ExplanationIt is used for years before the traditional birth year of Jesus Christ.
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Question 26 of 100
What does "IAEA" stand for?
ExplanationIt is headquartered in Vienna.
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Question 27 of 100
Etymology is the study of:
ExplanationThe term should not be confused with entomology.
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Question 28 of 100
What does "CTBT" stand for?
ExplanationIt bans all nuclear explosions.
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Question 29 of 100
What does "AD" stand for?
ExplanationIt is Latin for "in the year of the Lord" and is used for years counted from the birth of Christ.
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Question 30 of 100
What does "CPU" stand for?
ExplanationIt is the "brain" of a computer.
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Question 31 of 100
What does "HTTP" stand for?
ExplanationIt is the protocol used for transferring web pages.
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Question 32 of 100
What does "CCTV" stand for?
ExplanationIt is a video surveillance system.
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Question 33 of 100
Pisciculture refers to:
ExplanationIt is also called aquaculture in the broader sense.
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Question 34 of 100
Philately is the collection and study of:
ExplanationCollectors of stamps are called philatelists.
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Question 35 of 100
What does "USB" stand for?
ExplanationIt is a standard for connecting devices to computers.
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Question 36 of 100
What does "ICJ" stand for?
ExplanationIt sits at The Hague and is the principal judicial organ of the UN.
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Question 37 of 100
What does "SAARC" stand for?
ExplanationIt was founded in 1985 and is based in Kathmandu.
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Question 38 of 100
What does "P.S." stand for in a letter?
ExplanationIt is Latin for "written after" and introduces an afterthought.
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Question 39 of 100
What does "EEZ" stand for?
ExplanationIt extends up to 200 nautical miles from the coast under UNCLOS.
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Question 40 of 100
What does "VAT" stand for?
ExplanationIt is a tax added at each stage of production or sale.
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Question 41 of 100
What does "ICBM" stand for?
ExplanationIt is a long-range missile capable of carrying nuclear warheads.
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Question 42 of 100
What does "NPT" stand for?
ExplanationIt aims to stop the spread of nuclear weapons.
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Question 43 of 100
What does "LASER" stand for?
ExplanationIt is a device that produces a narrow, intense beam of light.
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Question 44 of 100
What does "UNICEF" stand for?
ExplanationIt is now officially the United Nations Children's Fund but keeps the old acronym.
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Question 45 of 100
What does "URL" stand for?
ExplanationIt is the address of a web page.
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Question 46 of 100
Xenophobia means:
ExplanationIt comes from the Greek xenos, meaning stranger.
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Question 47 of 100
What does "ECO" stand for?
ExplanationIts members include Pakistan, Iran and Turkey.
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Question 48 of 100
What does "ETA" stand for?
ExplanationIt tells when a vehicle or person is expected to arrive.
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Question 49 of 100
A bibliophile is a:
ExplanationThe word comes from the Greek biblion, meaning book.
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Question 50 of 100
What does "BRI" stand for?
ExplanationIt is China's global infrastructure strategy launched in 2013.
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Question 51 of 100
What does "UNESCO" stand for?
ExplanationIt is headquartered in Paris.
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Question 52 of 100
What does "a.m." stand for?
ExplanationIt is Latin for "before midday".
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Question 53 of 100
What does "RAM" stand for?
ExplanationIt is a computer's temporary working memory.
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Question 54 of 100
What does "OIC" stand for?
ExplanationIt is based in Jeddah and was earlier called the Organization of the Islamic Conference.
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Question 55 of 100
What does "Ph.D" stand for?
ExplanationIt is the highest academic degree in most fields.
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Question 56 of 100
What does "SBP" stand for?
ExplanationIt is Pakistan's central bank.
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Question 57 of 100
What does "AIDS" stand for?
ExplanationIt is caused by the HIV virus.
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Question 58 of 100
What does "FATF" stand for?
ExplanationIt fights money laundering and terror financing.
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Question 59 of 100
What does "e.g." stand for?
ExplanationIt introduces an example.
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Question 60 of 100
Entomology is the scientific study of:
ExplanationIt is a branch of zoology.
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Question 61 of 100
What does "LAN" stand for?
ExplanationIt connects computers within a small area such as an office.
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Question 62 of 100
What does "IQ" stand for?
ExplanationIt is a score derived from standardised tests of intelligence.
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Question 63 of 100
Claustrophobia is the fear of:
ExplanationThe fear of open spaces is agoraphobia.
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Question 64 of 100
What does "i.e." stand for?
ExplanationIt introduces a restatement or explanation.
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Question 65 of 100
What does "SONAR" stand for?
ExplanationIt uses sound waves to detect objects under water.
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Question 66 of 100
What does "CV" stand for?
ExplanationIt is Latin for "course of life" and is a summary of a person's career.
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Question 67 of 100
What does "GSP+" stand for?
ExplanationIt is an EU trade scheme that gives duty-free access to developing countries such as Pakistan.
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Question 68 of 100
What does "CPI" stand for?
ExplanationIt measures inflation.
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Question 69 of 100
What does "UNHCR" stand for?
ExplanationIt is based in Geneva and protects refugees.
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Question 70 of 100
What does "FPSC" stand for?
ExplanationIt recruits civil servants such as CSS officers.
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Question 71 of 100
What does "WHO" stand for?
ExplanationIts headquarters is in Geneva.
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Question 72 of 100
What does "SIM" stand for in a mobile phone?
ExplanationThe SIM card identifies the user to the mobile network.
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Question 73 of 100
What does "ILO" stand for?
ExplanationIt is a UN agency based in Geneva.
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Question 74 of 100
What does "IMF" stand for?
ExplanationIt is based in Washington, D.C.
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Question 75 of 100
What does "GPS" stand for?
ExplanationIt uses satellites to find a location.
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Question 76 of 100
What does "GDP" stand for?
ExplanationIt measures the value of goods and services produced within a country.
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Question 77 of 100
What does "RADAR" stand for?
ExplanationRadar uses radio waves to find the position and speed of objects.
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Question 78 of 100
What does "RSVP" stand for on an invitation?
ExplanationIt is French.
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Question 79 of 100
What does "PDF" stand for?
ExplanationIt was created by Adobe.
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Question 80 of 100
What does "MRI" stand for?
ExplanationIt produces detailed images of the body using magnets and radio waves.
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Question 81 of 100
What does "NATO" stand for?
ExplanationIt was founded in 1949.
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Question 82 of 100
What does "AU" stand for?
ExplanationIt replaced the Organization of African Unity in 2002.
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Question 83 of 100
What does "VIP" stand for?
ExplanationIt describes someone given special treatment.
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Question 84 of 100
What does "GMT" stand for?
ExplanationIt is the mean solar time at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London.
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Question 85 of 100
What does "SCUBA" stand for?
ExplanationIt is equipment used for diving.
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Question 86 of 100
Seismology is the study of:
ExplanationThe instrument used is called a seismograph.
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Question 87 of 100
Oligarchy is a form of government in which power is held by:
ExplanationThe word comes from the Greek for "rule by few".
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Question 88 of 100
What does "CPEC" stand for?
ExplanationIt links Gwadar Port with Kashgar in China.
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Question 89 of 100
What does "UNSC" stand for?
ExplanationIt has 15 members, five of them permanent with veto power.
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Question 90 of 100
What does "NAB" stand for?
ExplanationIt was established in 1999 to curb corruption.
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Question 91 of 100
What does "FAQ" stand for?
ExplanationIt is a list of common questions and answers.
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Question 92 of 100
What does "OECD" stand for?
ExplanationIt is based in Paris.
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Question 93 of 100
What does "MFN" stand for in international trade?
ExplanationIt means giving a trading partner the best trade terms given to any other partner.
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Question 94 of 100
Pedology is the study of:
ExplanationIt should not be confused with paedology (children).
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Question 95 of 100
What does "DNA" stand for?
ExplanationIt carries the genetic information of living things.
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Question 96 of 100
Cartography is the art and science of:
ExplanationA person who makes maps is called a cartographer.
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Question 97 of 100
What does "FDI" stand for?
ExplanationIt is investment made in a business in another country.
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Question 98 of 100
What does "LED" stand for?
ExplanationIt converts electricity into light efficiently.
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Question 99 of 100
What does "ASEAN" stand for?
ExplanationIt was founded in 1967 and is based in Jakarta.
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Question 100 of 100
What does "etc." stand for?
ExplanationIt means "and so on".
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