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FPSC CSS Screening Test (MPT) General Knowledge Syllabus

The General Knowledge syllabus for FPSC CSS Screening Test (MPT) in full: 4 chapters and 17 topics, every one listed below, plus 50 General Knowledge flashcards with answers.

4Chapters
17Topics
50Flashcards

General Knowledge syllabus: all 4 chapters

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  1. Everyday Science

     5 topics
    • Physics in Daily Life
    • Chemistry and Everyday Materials
    • Human Biology and Health
    • Environmental Science and Ecology
    • Modern Science and Technology

  2. Current Affairs

     5 topics
    • National Current Affairs
    • International Current Affairs
    • International Organizations and Treaties
    • Important Days, Awards and Summits
    • Economy and Trade Developments

  3. World Geography

     4 topics
    • Continents, Oceans and Major Rivers
    • Countries, Capitals and Currencies
    • Climate and Natural Resources
    • Geographical Landmarks and Boundaries

  4. World History and Affairs

     3 topics
    • Major World Events and Wars
    • Founders and World Leaders
    • Renaissance and Revolutions

FPSC CSS Screening Test (MPT) General Knowledge flashcards — 50 questions with answers

  1. State Newton's Second Law of Motion and give its formula.

    The acceleration of a body is directly proportional to the net force acting on it and inversely proportional to its mass: F = ma (force = mass x acceleration).

  2. Why does a person feel a backward jerk when a bus suddenly starts moving forward?

    Because of inertia of rest: the lower body moves with the bus while the upper body tends to stay at rest, so it is left behind, producing a backward jerk.

  3. What is the difference between conduction, convection and radiation as modes of heat transfer?

    Conduction transfers heat through direct contact in solids; convection transfers heat through movement of fluids (liquids/gases); radiation transfers heat as electromagnetic waves needing no medium (e.g., the Sun's heat).

  4. Why does the sky appear blue during the day?

    Because of Rayleigh scattering: shorter (blue) wavelengths of sunlight are scattered much more by air molecules than longer (red) wavelengths, so scattered blue light dominates the sky.

  5. What is the working principle of a pressure cooker?

    Increasing pressure raises the boiling point of water above 100 C, so food cooks faster at higher temperature.

  6. Define pH and give the pH values that indicate acidic, neutral and basic (alkaline) solutions.

    pH is the negative logarithm of hydrogen-ion concentration. pH below 7 is acidic, pH = 7 is neutral, and pH above 7 is basic/alkaline.

  7. What is the chemical name and formula of common table salt, and of baking soda?

    Table salt is sodium chloride (NaCl). Baking soda is sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3).

  8. What gas is used to make soft drinks fizzy, and what acid does it form in water?

    Carbon dioxide (CO2) is dissolved under pressure; in water it forms carbonic acid (H2CO3), giving the fizz and slight tang.

  9. Why does an iron object rust, and what is the chemical name of rust?

    Iron reacts with oxygen and moisture (water) to form hydrated iron(III) oxide (Fe2O3.xH2O), commonly called rust; the process is called oxidation/corrosion.

  10. What is the difference between a physical change and a chemical change? Give one example of each.

    A physical change alters form but not composition and is usually reversible (e.g., melting ice). A chemical change forms a new substance and is usually not easily reversible (e.g., burning paper).

  11. Name the largest organ of the human body and one of its main functions.

    The skin is the largest organ; it protects the body, regulates temperature, and provides the sense of touch.

  12. How many bones are in the adult human body, and how many chambers does the heart have?

    The adult human body has 206 bones, and the heart has 4 chambers (two atria and two ventricles).

  13. Which vitamin is produced in the skin through sunlight, and which deficiency disease results from its lack?

    Vitamin D is synthesized in the skin via sunlight; its deficiency causes rickets in children and osteomalacia in adults.

  14. What is the universal blood donor group and the universal recipient group?

    Group O-negative is the universal donor; group AB-positive is the universal recipient.

  15. Which organ produces insulin, and what disease results from its deficiency?

    The pancreas produces insulin; its deficiency or ineffective use causes diabetes mellitus (high blood sugar).

  16. Define photosynthesis and give its overall word equation.

    Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants make food using sunlight: Carbon dioxide + Water --(sunlight, chlorophyll)--> Glucose + Oxygen.

  17. What is the greenhouse effect and name two major greenhouse gases.

    The greenhouse effect is the trapping of the Sun's heat by atmospheric gases that warm the Earth. Major greenhouse gases include carbon dioxide (CO2) and methane (CH4).

  18. Which gas in the stratosphere protects the Earth from harmful ultraviolet rays, and which chemicals deplete it?

    The ozone layer (O3) blocks harmful UV radiation; chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) deplete it.

  19. Differentiate between renewable and non-renewable energy resources with one example of each.

    Renewable resources are naturally replenished, e.g., solar/wind energy. Non-renewable resources are finite and deplete with use, e.g., coal, oil, natural gas.

  20. What is biodiversity, and what is an ecosystem?

    Biodiversity is the variety of living organisms in a region. An ecosystem is a community of living organisms interacting with their physical environment as a unit.

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  1. What does 'AI' stand for, and how does machine learning differ from traditional programming?

    AI stands for Artificial Intelligence. Machine learning lets systems learn patterns from data rather than following explicitly hand-coded rules as in traditional programming.

  2. What does the term 'Internet of Things (IoT)' mean?

    IoT refers to a network of everyday physical devices (appliances, sensors, vehicles) embedded with electronics and connectivity that collect and exchange data over the internet.

  3. What is the difference between hardware and software in a computer?

    Hardware is the physical, tangible components of a computer (CPU, RAM, monitor); software is the set of programs and instructions that run on the hardware.

  4. Define 5G technology and state its main advantage over 4G.

    5G is the fifth generation of mobile network technology; its main advantage is much higher data speeds, greater capacity, and far lower latency than 4G.

  5. What is the difference between weather and climate?

    Weather is the short-term, day-to-day state of the atmosphere at a place; climate is the average weather pattern of a region observed over a long period (typically 30+ years).

  6. Who is the current Prime Minister of Pakistan, and what is the name of the lower house of its Parliament?

    Shehbaz Sharif is the Prime Minister of Pakistan; the lower house of Parliament is the National Assembly.

  7. What is CPEC, and which two countries does it connect?

    CPEC is the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, a flagship infrastructure and economic project of China's Belt and Road Initiative connecting China to Pakistan's Gwadar port.

  8. How many administrative provinces does Pakistan have, and name them.

    Pakistan has four provinces: Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Balochistan.

  9. What is the name of Pakistan's national financial inclusion/poverty-relief programme launched in 2019, and what social protection programme does it succeed?

    The Ehsaas Programme is Pakistan's major social-protection and poverty-alleviation initiative; it built upon and incorporated the earlier Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP).

  10. What is the SCO (Shanghai Cooperation Organisation), and is Pakistan a member?

    The SCO is a Eurasian political, economic and security alliance founded in 2001; Pakistan became a full member in 2017.

  11. Which body is the principal organ of the United Nations responsible for maintaining international peace and security, and how many permanent members does it have?

    The UN Security Council; it has 5 permanent members (USA, UK, France, Russia, China) with veto power.

  12. What was the Russia-Ukraine conflict's start year (full-scale invasion), and what military alliance has Ukraine sought to join?

    Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine began in February 2022; Ukraine has sought membership of NATO (the North Atlantic Treaty Organization).

  13. What does BRICS stand for, and name two countries that joined its 2024 expansion.

    BRICS originally stands for Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. New members from the 2024 expansion include Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and the UAE (any two).

  14. Where is the headquarters of the United Nations, and who is the current UN Secretary-General?

    The UN is headquartered in New York City, USA; the Secretary-General is Antonio Guterres.

  15. What is the Paris Agreement, and what is its central temperature goal?

    The Paris Agreement (2015) is a legally binding international treaty on climate change; its central goal is to limit global warming to well below 2 C, preferably 1.5 C, above pre-industrial levels.

  16. What does the WTO do, and where is it headquartered?

    The World Trade Organization regulates and facilitates international trade between nations; it is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.

  17. On what date is World Environment Day observed, and which organization leads it?

    World Environment Day is observed on 5 June each year, led by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).

  18. In which fields are the Nobel Prizes awarded?

    Nobel Prizes are awarded in Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, Literature, Peace, and Economic Sciences.

  19. What is the highest civilian award of Pakistan, and the highest military gallantry award?

    Nishan-e-Imtiaz is Pakistan's highest civilian award; Nishan-e-Haider is the highest military gallantry award.

  20. What is the G20, and what kind of countries does it represent?

    The G20 is an intergovernmental forum of 19 countries, the European Union, and the African Union representing the world's major developed and emerging economies, focused on global economic cooperation.

  21. What is GDP, and how does it differ from GNP?

    GDP (Gross Domestic Product) is the total value of goods and services produced within a country's borders; GNP (Gross National Product) is GDP plus net income earned by residents from abroad.

  22. Define inflation and name the index commonly used to measure it.

    Inflation is the sustained rise in the general price level of goods and services over time; it is commonly measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI).

  23. What is the difference between a fiscal deficit and a trade deficit?

    A fiscal deficit is when a government's expenditure exceeds its revenue; a trade deficit is when a country's imports exceed its exports.

  24. What is the name of Pakistan's central bank, and what is one of its main functions?

    The State Bank of Pakistan is the central bank; it issues currency and regulates monetary policy and the banking system.

  25. Name the seven continents of the world.

    Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, Europe, and Australia (Oceania).

  26. Which is the largest and which is the smallest ocean on Earth?

    The Pacific Ocean is the largest; the Arctic Ocean is the smallest.

  27. Which is the longest river in the world, and which is the longest river of Pakistan?

    The Nile is generally regarded as the longest river in the world; the Indus is the longest river of Pakistan.

  28. What is the capital of Australia, and what is the capital of Turkey (Turkiye)?

    The capital of Australia is Canberra; the capital of Turkey is Ankara.

  29. What is the currency of Japan, and the currency of Saudi Arabia?

    The currency of Japan is the Yen; the currency of Saudi Arabia is the Saudi Riyal.

  30. Name the capital and currency of China.

    The capital of China is Beijing and its currency is the Renminbi/Yuan (RMB).

FPSC CSS Screening Test (MPT) General Knowledge FAQ

What is in the FPSC CSS Screening Test (MPT) General Knowledge syllabus?

FPSC CSS Screening Test (MPT) General Knowledge is split into 4 chapters: Everyday Science, Current Affairs, World Geography and World History and Affairs. Together they contain 17 topics.

How many chapters are in FPSC CSS Screening Test (MPT) General Knowledge?

4 chapters, containing 17 topics. The largest chapter is Everyday Science, with 5 topics.

Are there flashcards for FPSC CSS Screening Test (MPT) General Knowledge?

Yes — a 50-card General Knowledge 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.