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Army Clerk Test General Knowledge and Current Affairs Syllabus

The General Knowledge and Current Affairs syllabus for Army Clerk Test in full: 6 chapters and 19 topics, every one listed below, plus 50 General Knowledge and Current Affairs flashcards with answers.

6Chapters

19Topics

50Flashcards

General Knowledge and Current Affairs syllabus: all 6 chapters

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Everyday Science
4 topics
- Human Body and Health
- Physics in Daily Life
- Chemistry Basics
- Scientific Inventions and Discoveries
World Geography
3 topics
- Continents and Oceans
- Countries, Capitals and Currencies
- Famous Landmarks
International Affairs
3 topics
- United Nations and Its Organs
- International Organizations
- Recent World Events
Pakistan Current Affairs
3 topics
- National Events
- Important Personalities
- Sports and Achievements
Defence and Armed Forces
3 topics
- Pakistan Armed Forces Structure
- Military Ranks and Insignia
- Major Wars and Operations
Abbreviations and Important Days
3 topics
- Common Abbreviations
- National and International Days
- Awards and Honours

Army Clerk Test General Knowledge and Current Affairs flashcards — 50 questions with answers

How many bones are there in the adult human body?
206 bones.
Which organ in the human body pumps blood and how many chambers does it have?
The heart; it has 4 chambers (two atria and two ventricles).
What is the normal body temperature of a healthy human in Celsius and Fahrenheit?
About 37°C (98.6°F).
Which vitamin is produced by the human skin when exposed to sunlight, and what deficiency does its lack cause?
Vitamin D; its deficiency causes rickets in children.
What is the largest organ of the human body?
The skin.
Which gas do humans breathe in and which gas do they breathe out during respiration?
Breathe in oxygen (O2) and breathe out carbon dioxide (CO2).
What is the universal blood donor group and the universal recipient group?
O negative is the universal donor; AB positive is the universal recipient.
Which part of the human body produces insulin, and what disease results from its deficiency?
The pancreas; its deficiency causes diabetes.
State Newton's First Law of Motion (Law of Inertia).
A body at rest stays at rest and a body in motion stays in uniform motion in a straight line unless acted upon by an external force.
What is the formula for speed?
Speed = Distance / Time.
What is the value of acceleration due to gravity (g) on Earth?
Approximately 9.8 m/s² (often taken as 10 m/s²).
Why does a stick partly dipped in water appear bent?
Due to refraction (bending) of light as it passes from water to air.
What is the SI unit of electric current and of force?
The SI unit of current is the ampere; the SI unit of force is the newton.
What simple machine is used in a seesaw and a crowbar?
A lever.
What is the chemical symbol and formula for water?
Water's formula is H2O (two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom).
What are the three states of matter?
Solid, liquid, and gas.
What is the chemical name and common name of the gas with formula CO2?
Carbon dioxide; no special common name, but it forms 'dry ice' when solid.
What is the pH value of a neutral solution like pure water?
pH 7.
Which gas makes up the largest portion of Earth's atmosphere?
Nitrogen (about 78%).
What is the common name for sodium chloride (NaCl)?
Common table salt.

Show the other 30 General Knowledge and Current Affairs flashcards

Who invented the telephone?
Alexander Graham Bell.
Who discovered penicillin, the first antibiotic?
Alexander Fleming.
Who invented the electric light bulb?
Thomas Edison.
Who is credited with formulating the theory of gravity?
Sir Isaac Newton.
Who proposed the theory of relativity?
Albert Einstein.
Who invented the World Wide Web (WWW)?
Tim Berners-Lee.
How many continents are there on Earth, and name them.
Seven: Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, Europe, and Australia.
Which is the largest and which is the smallest ocean in the world?
The Pacific Ocean is the largest; the Arctic Ocean is the smallest.
Which is the largest continent by area and which is the smallest?
Asia is the largest; Australia is the smallest.
What is the capital and currency of Pakistan?
Capital: Islamabad; Currency: Pakistani Rupee.
What is the capital and currency of Japan?
Capital: Tokyo; Currency: Japanese Yen.
What is the capital and currency of the United Kingdom?
Capital: London; Currency: Pound Sterling.
What is the capital and currency of Saudi Arabia?
Capital: Riyadh; Currency: Saudi Riyal.
What is the currency of the United States and of the European Union (Eurozone)?
US Dollar and the Euro.
In which country is the Eiffel Tower located, and in which city?
France, in the city of Paris.
In which country is the Taj Mahal located, and in which city?
India, in the city of Agra.
Where is the Great Wall located, and what is the Statue of Liberty's country?
The Great Wall is in China; the Statue of Liberty is in the USA (New York).
In which country are the Pyramids of Giza located?
Egypt.
When was the United Nations (UN) founded and where is its headquarters?
Founded on 24 October 1945; headquarters in New York City, USA.
Name the six principal organs of the United Nations.
General Assembly, Security Council, Economic and Social Council, Trusteeship Council, International Court of Justice, and the Secretariat.
How many permanent members does the UN Security Council have, and name them.
Five: USA, United Kingdom, France, Russia, and China.
Where is the International Court of Justice (ICJ) located?
The Hague, Netherlands.
What does WHO stand for and what is its primary purpose?
World Health Organization; it deals with international public health.
What does NATO stand for?
North Atlantic Treaty Organization.
What does OIC stand for and what is its purpose?
Organisation of Islamic Cooperation; it promotes solidarity among Muslim countries.
What does the abbreviation SAARC stand for?
South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation.
In which year did Pakistan gain independence, and who was its founder?
1947; founded by Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah.
What is Pakistan's national language and its national poet?
National language is Urdu; national poet is Allama Muhammad Iqbal.
Who was the first Prime Minister of Pakistan?
Liaquat Ali Khan.
On which date is Pakistan's Independence Day and Pakistan Day (Republic Day) celebrated?
Independence Day on 14 August; Pakistan Day on 23 March.

Army Clerk Test General Knowledge and Current Affairs FAQ

What is in the Army Clerk Test General Knowledge and Current Affairs syllabus?

Army Clerk Test General Knowledge and Current Affairs is split into 6 chapters: Everyday Science, World Geography, International Affairs, Pakistan Current Affairs, Defence and Armed Forces and Abbreviations and Important Days. Together they contain 19 topics.

How many chapters are in Army Clerk Test General Knowledge and Current Affairs?

6 chapters, containing 19 topics. The largest chapter is Everyday Science, with 4 topics.

Are there flashcards for Army Clerk Test General Knowledge and Current Affairs?

Yes — a 50-card General Knowledge and Current Affairs deck, printed in full in the flashcards section of this page and available in the Examius app with spaced repetition. The free plan covers one exam of your choice, including its flashcards; Examius Pro, a one-time purchase, unlocks every other exam and deck.