LAT General Knowledge Syllabus

General Knowledge syllabus — full chapter and topic list

Expand any chapter to see its topics and sub-topics. This is the whole examinable outline for General Knowledge in LAT, not a summary of it.

1. 1

   World Geography

   4 topics

   • Continents and Oceans
   • Capitals and Currencies
   • Rivers, Mountains and Deserts
   • Famous Landmarks
2. 2

   International Organisations

   4 topics

   • United Nations and Its Bodies
   • Regional Organisations
   • Financial and Trade Bodies
   • Headquarters and Heads
3. 3

   Everyday Science

   4 topics

   • Human Body and Health
   • Physics in Daily Life
   • Chemistry Basics
   • Inventions and Discoveries
4. 4

   Current Affairs

   3 topics

   • National Current Events
   • International Current Events
   • Recent Treaties and Summits
5. 5

   Sports and Personalities

   4 topics

   • Major Sports Events
   • Famous Sportspersons
   • Nobel and International Awards
   • World Leaders and Famous Personalities
6. 6

   World History and Politics

   3 topics

   • World Wars
   • Important Historical Events
   • Forms of Government

General Knowledge flashcards for LAT

20 of 50 cards from the General Knowledge deck — real questions with worked answers.

1. How many continents are there on Earth, and which is the largest by area?

   There are 7 continents. Asia is the largest by area (about 44.5 million km2).

2. Which is the smallest continent by land area, and which is the most populous?

   Australia (Oceania) is the smallest continent; Asia is the most populous.

3. Name the five oceans of the world.

   Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Southern (Antarctic), and Arctic Oceans.

4. Which is the largest and deepest ocean, and what is its deepest point?

   The Pacific Ocean is the largest and deepest; its deepest point is the Mariana Trench (Challenger Deep, ~10,994 m).

5. Which line divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres?

   The Equator (0 degrees latitude).

6. What is the capital and currency of Japan?

   Capital: Tokyo; Currency: Japanese Yen.

7. What is the capital and currency of Pakistan?

   Capital: Islamabad; Currency: Pakistani Rupee (PKR).

8. What is the capital and currency of the United Kingdom?

   Capital: London; Currency: Pound Sterling (GBP).

9. What is the capital and currency of Turkey?

   Capital: Ankara; Currency: Turkish Lira.

10. What is the capital and currency of Saudi Arabia?

    Capital: Riyadh; Currency: Saudi Riyal.

11. Which is the longest river in the world, and on which continent does it flow?

    The Nile (about 6,650 km), in Africa. (The Amazon is the largest by water volume.)

12. What is the highest mountain in the world and how tall is it?

    Mount Everest in the Himalayas, about 8,849 metres (29,032 ft).

13. What is the second-highest mountain in the world, and where is it located?

    K2 (about 8,611 m), located in the Karakoram range in Pakistan (Gilgit-Baltistan).

14. Which is the largest hot desert in the world?

    The Sahara Desert in North Africa (about 9.2 million km2).

15. Which river is the longest in Pakistan and is vital to its agriculture?

    The Indus River (about 3,180 km).

16. In which country is the Eiffel Tower located, and in which city?

    France, in the city of Paris.

17. The Great Wall is a famous landmark of which country?

    China.

18. In which country is the Taj Mahal located, and in which city?

    India, in the city of Agra.

19. The Statue of Liberty stands in which city, and which country gifted it?

    It stands in New York City (USA); it was gifted by France.

20. In which Pakistani city is the Badshahi Mosque located?

    Lahore, Pakistan.

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