Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP) -সাধারণ জ্ঞান

1. Who holds the record for the most goals scored in the history of FIFA World Cup tournaments?

a. Cristiano Ronaldo

b. Lionel Messi

c. Miroslav Klose

d. Pele

e. Diego Maradona

2. Reuters is a news agency based at ___ and it was established in ___.

a. Moscow, 1867

b. Vienna, 1876

c. Paris, 1875

d. London, 1851

e. Stockholm, 1854

3. How many parts and articles are there in the Constitution of the People's Republic of Bangladesh?

a. 10, 150

b. 12, 152

c. 11, 153

d. 14, 155

e. 51, 151

4. Which foreign journalist first exported the atrocity of the Pakistan Army in Bangladesh to the World?

a. William Mark Tully

b. Simon Dring

c. John Pilger

d. James Harrison

e. Paul Kennedy

5. What does the term 'Bretton Woods' refer to in the contest of international economics?

a. A system of fixed exchange rates

b. A trade bloc in Southeast Asia

c. An agreement establishing the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank

d. A global summit on climate change

e. An international treaty on intellectual property

6. Who is the director of the film 'Mujib: The Making of a Nation?

a. Nithish Ray

b. Abul Tiwari

c. Shyam Bengal

d. Dayal

e. Shama Zaidi

7. Where is the International Criminal Court (ICC) seated and how many member states does is

a. Hague, 124

b. London, 122

c. Geneva, 120

d. Paris, 121

e. Prague, 125

8. Which treaty aim to Limit global warming and climate Change?

a. Tokyo Protocol

b. Paris Agreement

c. Stockholm Convention

d. Vienna Convection

e. Montreal Protocol

9. In International trade, what does the term 'Dumping' refer to?

a. Selling goods at a lower price in a foreign market than in the domestic market

b. Excessive export tariffs

c. Bilateral trade agreements

d. Currency appreciation

e. Cross border mergers

10. Where is the first Elephant Overpass of Bangladesh Located?

a. Rangamati

b. Cox's Bazar

c. Chattogram

d. Chattogram D. Bandarban

e. Kharnifuli

11. When was the Treaty of Verailles Signed?

a. 1947

b. 1919

c. 1917

d. 1978

e. 1905

12. Who is the author of 'Dreams From My father'?

a. Barak Obama

b. Indira Gandhi

c. Benazir Bhutto

d. Mabatir Mohammad

e. George W. Bush

13. Who is the incumbent Chief Justice of Bangladesh?

a. Abu Sadat Mohammad Sayem

b. Mostafa Kamal

c. Mainur Reza Chowdhury

d. Hasan Foez Siddiki

e. Obaidul Hasan

14. Anti-personnel Mines Ban Convention was signed at _____.

a. Geneva

b. Montreal

c. Ottawa

d. Hague

e. Paris

15. Which district has borders with India and Myanmar?

a. Rangamati

b. Khagrachari

c. Cumilla

d. Bandarban

e. Cox's Bazar

16. The Winter Olympics of 2024 and the Summer Olympics of 2024 will take place in Paris. How many gold, silver and bronze medals did Bangladesh win the Summer Olympics so far?

a. 01, 1, 1

b. 0, 1, 0

c. 0, 0, 1

d. 0, 0, 0

e. 1, 0, 1

17. The Pulitzer Prize is awarded for

a. Theatre

b. Economics

c. Humanities

d. Environmentalism

e. Journalism

18. NPT and CTBT are related to:

a. Eradication of Poverty

b. Sustainable Development

c. Environment and Climate Change

d. Inflation

e. Nuclear Weapon

19. How many largest are there in SDG?

a. 179

b. 187

c. 169

d. 189

e. 199

20. Apollo 11 astronauts first landed moon at:

a. Mare Spumans

b. Mare Tranquilities

c. Mare Undanum

d. Mare Vaporum

e. Mare Serenitatis

21. Which of the following states of India does not have a border with Bangladesh?

a. Mizoram

b. Tripura

c. Assam

d. Manipur

e. Meghalaya

22. The Nobel Prize is not awarded in:

a. Physics

b. Chemistry

c. Literature

d. Mathematics

e. Peace

23. Which country is not a member of the Arab League?

a. Jordan

b. Lebanon

c. Bahrain

d. Iran

e. Egypt

24. What is the full form of UDHR?

a. Universal Declaration of Human Rights

b. United Declaration of Human Rights

c. Universal Debate of Human Rights

d. Universal Declaration of Human Resource

e. Unified Declaration of Human Rights

25. Which country has recently changed the design of its national flag?

a. Kyrgyzstan

b. Sri Lanka

c. Kazakstan

d. Turkmenistan

e. Turkey

26. The Strait of Malacca connects:

a. Andaman Sea and South China Sea

b. Bay of Bengal and Indian Ocean

c. South China Sea and Bay of Bengal

d. Red Sea and Gulf of Iran

e. South China Sea and Mediterranean Sea

27. Roppur nuclear power plant is located in _____ upazila.

a. Ishwardi

b. Pakshi

c. Sathiya

d. Pabna adar

e. Bheramara

28. When did Bangladesh join the UN and OIC?

a. 1974 and 1974

b. 1973 and 1974

c. 1972 and 1974

d. 1972 and 1973

e. 1974 and 1975

29. Which among the following is the International Day of Peace?

a. 10th December

b. 21st September

c. 5th October

d. 6th October

e. 9th September

30. Which country is not a member of the G7 (Group of Seven)?

a. Canada

b. Japan

c. Italy

d. China

e. Germany

31. Who was the Finance Minister of the Mujibnagar Government?

a. Kamal Hossain

b. Monsur Ali

c. Taj Uddin Ahmed

d. AHM Kamaruzzaman

e. Abudul Mannan

32. Which one is the longest river in Europe?

a. Rhine

b. Volga

c. Thames

d. Danube

e. Nile

33. Which of the following is declared as a cultural heritage of Bangladesh by UNESCO?

a. Mangal Shova Jatra

b. Zamdani Saree

c. Rickshaw Paintings

d. Hilsha Fish

e. Baul Music

34. What is the Full form of BEZA?

a. Bangladesh Export Zonal Area

b. Bangladesh Economic Zones Authority

c. Bangladesh Economic Zonal Activity

d. Bangladesh Export Zones Authority

e. All of them

35. Who has won both Oscar and Nobel Prizes?

a. George Bernerd Shaw

b. Nelson Mandela

c. Barak Obama

d. Steven Spielberg

e. Micheal Jackson

36. Which planet is known as the 'Red Planet'?

a. Mercury

b. Venus

c. Earth

d. Mars

e. Jupiter

37. How many freedom fighters were awarded 'Bir Uttam' and 'Bir Pratik' for their valiant roles in the Liberation War Bangladesh?

a. 70, 426

b. 67, 425

c. 65, 427

d. 66, 426

e. 68, 426

38. The 'Ruins of the Buddhists Bihara at Paharpur' and 'The Sundarbans' were declared a world heritage site in the year of:

a. 1986, 1991

b. 1993, 1999

c. 1985, 1997

d. 1999, 1993

e. 1993, 1991

39. Considering the land area, what is largest and smallest Upazila of Bangladesh?

a. Thanchi, Amtali

b. Shibaganj, Karnaphuli

c. Shyamnagar, Polash

d. Betagi, Bakergonj

e. Bakergonj, Karnaphuli

40. Which one of the following is not a Scandinavian country?

a. Poland

b. Denmark

c. Sweden

d. Norway

e. Finland

41. Which of the following Seismic Risk Zones Mymensingh lies in?

a. Terribly disturbing

b. Disturbing

c. Dangerous

d. Venial

e. Test Yourself

42. Which of the following is a salt-tolerant rice variety cultivated in the coastal region of Bangladesh?

a. BRRI 2

b. BRRI 6

c. BRRI 99

d. BRRI 7

43. The 'SALT' treaty was signed between ___

a. Japan & USA

b. Soviet Union & Japan

c. Germany & Soviet Union

d. Soviet Union & USA

44. A new vaccine recommended by WHO for the prevention of Malaria for children is-

a. R21/MNatrix-M

b. H24/Matrix-V

c. Q24/Matrix-XII

d. VA/Matrix-III

45. In which city the Mujibnagar Government Did not establish Bangladesh Mission during the Liberation War?

a. Calcutta

b. Washington

c. Stokholm

d. Warsaw

46. What is the meaning of 'Intifada'?

a. Uprising

b. Freedom

c. Protest

d. Movement

47. Who is the fastest centurion in the international T-20 cricket?

a. Chirs Gayle

b. Mendis

c. Kushal Malla

d. AB de Villiers

48. Which countries are going to arrange the 30th Football world cup in 2030?

a. USA, Canada, Mexico

b. Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay

c. South Africa, Ghana, Morocco

d. Morocco, Spain, Portugal

49. Which university has introduced 'Patemal Leave' for the first time in Bangladesh?

a. Bangladesh University of Professionals

b. Dhaka University

c. Rabindra University

d. Rajshahi University

50. Which African country is known as the 'Rainbow Nation'?

a. Gabon

b. South Africa

c. Nigeria

d. Sierra Leone

51. What is the name of the first Al reporter introduced in Bangladesh?

a. Aparajito

b. Adommo

c. Aprotiroddho

d. Aparajita

52. Which of the following years is now considered as the base year to calculate inflation in Bangladesh?

a. 2000-01

b. 2005-06

c. 2015-16

d. 2021-22

53. The public ledger that distributes and decentralizes crypto currencies across a network is called-

a. Crypto Chain

b. Crypto Block

c. Block Chian

d. Satoshi

54. Bengali language is an Indo-Aryan language that evolved from-

a. Megadhi, Prakrit, Bihar, Sanskrit

b. Magadhi, Prakrit, Pali, Sanskrit

c. Magadhi, Prakrit, Pali, Udisha

d. Magadhi, Prakrit, Pali, Brajabuli

55. Which one is the least populated division of Bangladesh?

a. Rangpur

b. Barisal

c. Mymensingh

d. Sylhet

56. Through which of the following economic corridors Bangladesh is connected to the BRI project?

a. BCIM

b. BICM

c. IBCM

d. BIMC

57. 'Psychology is a positive science of behavior' - who state this?

a. John Stuart Mill

b. John B Watson

c. William James

d. Aristotle

58. Which company introduced the concept of E-Business?

a. Microsoft

b. Amazon

c. IBM

d. Paypal

59. Who painted the famous mural 'Guemica', depicting the horrors of war?

a. Salvador Dali

b. Pablo Picasso

c. Frida Kahlo

d. Vincent Van Gogh

60. Which of the following prizes is given for outstanding contribution in human rights?

a. Booker

b. Sakharov

c. Novel Peace Prize

d. Feltrinelli

61. Who introduced the concept of Entropy?

a. Rudolf Clausius

b. Walther Nernst

c. James clarke Maxwell

d. Lord Kelvin

62. Which is the oldest bank in the world?

a. Shansi Bank

b. Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena

c. Bank of Venice

d. Federal Reserve Bank

63. Which countries formed the 'Triple Alliance'?

a. Germany, Austria, Poland

b. Germany, Austria, Italy

c. Germany, Austria, Japan

d. Britain, France, Poland

64. Who developed Python Programming language?

a. Wick Van Rossum

b. Rasmus Lesdorf

c. Guido Van Rossum

d. Niene Tom

65. Which dynasty is primarily associated with the great wall of China?

a. Qin

b. Ming

c. Tang

d. Han

66. Which of the following is incorrect?

a. Bengali is the sixth most spoken native language.

b. Bengali is the seventh most spoken language by total number of speakers.

c. Bengali is native to the region of Eastern- South Asia.

d. Bengali is the eight most spoken native language.

67. Which one is the main tributary of the Padma River?

a. Gorai

b. Modhumoti

c. Mohananda

d. Bhairab

68. Which layer of atmosphere does reflect radio-wave from the earth back into space?

a. Stratosphere

b. Thermosphere

c. Mesosphere

d. Ionosphere

69. Who introduced the first electronic mail communication?

a. Raymond Samuel Tomlinson

b. Tim Barners Lee

c. Vinton Corf

d. Charles Kline

70. Which company is assisting Bangladesh to establish its first ever nuclear power plant?

a. Rotterdam

b. Rosatom

c. Reliance

d. Rosa

71. The five countries that newly joined in BRICS are-

a. Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia & India

b. Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia & UAE

c. Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia & Qatar.

d. Egypt, Argentina, Iran, Saudi Arabia & UAE.

72. The United Sates officially rejoined on climate change affairs through-

a. Kyoto Protocol

b. Paris Agreement

c. Copenhagen Accord

d. Montreal Protocol

73. Which international agreement is related to Iran's nuclear program?

a. Paris Agreement

b. Oslo Accord

c. JCPOA

d. NAFTA

74. Which of the following is a famous traditional boat race in Bangladesh?

a. Elephant Race

b. Dragon Boat Race

c. Nagordola

d. Boat Rangdhanu

75. Which of the following regulatory bodies under the Ministry of Planning approves development program in Bangladesh?

a. ΒΕΡΖΑ

b. SEC

c. ECNEC

d. ADP

76. SPARRSO is under the Ministry of ______

a. Defense

b. Disaster Management

c. Planning

d. Water Resource

77. Which river is called the 'White Gold Mine' of Bangladesh economy?

a. Halda

b. Surma

c. Tista

d. Matamuhuri

78. The place in the earth's interior where the earthquake originates is called -

a. hypocenter

b. epicenter

c. focal center

d. axis

79. The "Roof of the World" is -

a. The Alps

b. The Andes

c. The Apennines

d. The Pamir Plateau

80. Which among the following is not a Geographical Indication (GI) product of Bangladesh?

a. Nakshi Katha, Jamalpur Khirshapat Mango, Chapainawabganj

b. Kataribhog Rice, Dinajpur

c. Rajbhog Sweet, Pabna

81. Which country ranked first in South Asia for gender parity in the World Economic Forum's (WEF) Global Gender Gap Index 20247

a. India

b. Maldives

c. Bangladesh

d. Bhutan

82. In 1998, Amartya Sen received the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences for his contributions to

a. General economic equilibrium theory

b. Theory of money

c. Consumption analysis

d. Welfare economics

83. What is the rate of discount car was purchased at BDT 4,00,000 and sold for BDT 3,20.000?

a. 14 percent

b. 16 percent

c. 18 percent

d. 20 percent

84. Dasht-e Margo, also known as the "Desert of Death" is in

a. Namibia

b. North Africa

c. Afghanistan

d. Pakistan

85. What is the largest country by area in the world?

a. China

b. Russia

c. Canada

d. United States of America

86. Where is the International Labour Organization (ILO) headquarters?

a. Paris, France

b. New York, United States

c. Geneva, Switzerland

d. Rome, Italy

87. The Paris Agreement, adopted on 12 December 2015, is an international treaty on-

a. Climate change

b. Prohibition of nuclear weapons

c. Law of trademarks

d. Food security and sustainable agriculture

88. Braille devices are specifically designed for -

a. People who are blind and living with visual impairment

b. People with hearing loss or deafness

c. People with hearing loss or deafness

d. People who have Osteomalacia disease

89. Uttara Ganabhaban, known as Estate Rajbari during the British and Pakistan period, is located near -

a. Pabna

b. Natore

c. Narayanganj

d. Mymensingh

90. n Bangladesh, the tax-free income threshold for women and senior citizens above 65 years of age is -

a. Taka 3 lac

b. Taka 3.5 lac

c. Taka 4 lac

d. Taka 4.5 lac

91. The Ramon Magsasay Award, often called as the "Nobel Prize of Asia", is awarded as a recognition of -

a. Artistic excellence

b. Technological advancement and innovative approaches

c. Outstanding research activities

d. Community leadership

92. The present headquarter of Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)-

a. Austria

b. Geneva

c. Dubai

d. London

93. Who is known as the father of Tragedy?

a. Sophocles

b. Homer

c. Thucydides

d. Aeschylus

94. Which of the following separates Africa from Europe?

a. Mediterranean Sea

b. Red Sea

c. Suez Canal

d. Arabian Sea

95. Which of the following separates Africa from Europe?

a. Mediterranean Sea

b. Red Sea

c. Suez Canal

d. Arabian Sea

96. What do the five rings on the Olympic flag represent?

a. The five continents

b. The five founding countries of the Olympic

c. The five Olympic values

d. The five Olympic sports

97. With a view to increase regional cooperation in the power sector, Bangladesh recently signed a trilateral power trade agreement with two South Asian countries on 03 October 2024. The two countries are -

a. India and Nepal

b. India and Sri Lanka

c. Pakistan and Sri Lanka

d. Pakistan and Bhutan

98. What does ECNEC stand for?

a. Executive Commission of the National Economic Council

b. Executive Committee of the National Economic Council

c. Executive Committee of the National Economic Chamber

d. Executive Conference of the National Economic Chamber

99. How many Least Developed Countries (LDC) are there in the world?

a. 40

b. 42

c. 45

d. 49

100. Who is the first women president of Mexico taken her oath on 1st October 2024 ?

a. Claudia Sheinbaum

b. Mario Delgado

c. Alberto Anaya

d. Marko Cortés Mendoza

101. Which Street is famous for newspaper in the world?

a. Wall Street

b. Fleet Street

c. Downing Street

d. Broadway

102. When did Bangladesh get membership of OIC?

a. February 1974

b. March 1974

c. January 1974

d. May 1974

103. A helicopter company charges $85 for the first kilometer of a trip and $5 every kilometer after that. If the total cost of a trip was $365, how many kilometers were flown?

a. 55

b. 57

c. 59

d. 61

104. The Nobel Prize in Literature for 2024 is awarded to

a. Abdulrazak Gurnah

b. Peter Handke

c. Jon Fosse

d. Han Kang

105. What is the next number in the following series?1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13

a. 20

b. 21

c. 22

d. 23

106. The Tribal community "Hajong" are from which areas-

a. Largest Sylhet

b. Largest Mymensingh

c. Rajshahi

d. Rangpur

107. Which country won the highest number of medals in the Paris 2024 Olympics?

a. US

b. China

c. Japan

d. Australia

108. What is the theme of Zainul Abedin's famous painting ‘Monpura’?

a. Mass movement 1960

b. Devastating cyclone of 1970

c. Frnvince of 1974

d. Liberation war of 1971

109. Where will the memorial for the July uprising be developed?

a. Banga bhabon

b. Gono Bhaban

c. TSC. Dhaka University

d. Savar

110. Which Asian country is a member of G-7?

a. Taiwan

b. Singapore

c. Japan

d. South Korea

111. How many 2's are there in between 1 to 100?

a. 10

b. 11

c. 19

d. 20

112. The Camp David Accords was signed by -

a. Israel and Egypt

b. Iraq and Iran

c. Egypt and Iraq

d. Israel and Palestine

113. What is the size of national budget of Bangladesh for the year of 2024-2025?

a. BDT 796,000 crore

b. BDT 797,000 crore

c. BDT 795,000 crore

d. BDT 798,000 crore

114. What is called the white gold of Bangladesh?

a. Hilsha fish

b. Tea

c. Muslin saree

d. Freshwater prawn

115. Which country has launched the first in-orbit Al commercial hyper satellite?

a. China

b. Russia

c. UK

d. Switzerland

116. According to Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics, the current point to point inflation rate in Bangladesh is _______.

a. 12.02 percent

b. 10.87 percent

c. 8.57 percent

d. 5.82 percent

117. If the monthly salary of an employee has become 9000 taka after a 50 percent increase, what is his previous salary?

a. 3000 taka

b. 5500 taka

c. 4500 taka

d. 6000 taka

118. Which amendment of the constitution did establish the Parliamentary system in Bangladesh?

a. 10th

b. 11th

c. 12th

d. 13th

119. What is the name of the longest continental mountain range in the world?

a. Andes

b. Rockies

c. Himalayas

d. Alps

120. What do you call a collection of butterflies?

a. Kaleidoscope

b. Flock

c. Congress

d. Troop

121. What are the names of BUP students who were martyred in the July Movement of 2024?

a. Jobaer and Mahfuz

b. Yamin and Jobaer

c. Mahfuz and Yamin

d. Yamin and Nafiz

122. Which continent has the most number of countries?

a. Africa

b. Asia

c. Europe

d. South America

123. Article 22 of the Bangladesh Constitution emphasizes ________

a. Separation of Judiciary from executive

b. Prohibition of forced labor

c. Equal opportunities in public employment

d. Freedom of religion

124. How many rectangles are there in the diagram?

a. 44

b. 47

c. 52

d. 60

125. Edward Said's seminal Book is titled _______

a. Nexus

b. Burma Days

c. Orientalism

d. East Bengal

126. The highest troops contributing country in the UNP Peace Support Operation as of November 2024 is _____

a. India

b. Bangladesh

c. Nepal

d. Pakistan

127. What does 'Apartheid' means?

a. A system of racial segregation and discrimination

b. A policy of economic empowerment for minorities

c. A legal framework women's rights

d. A political system promoting universal suffrage

128. Multiple Arab nations recognized Israel through _______

a. Wadi Araba Agreement

b. Camp David

c. Abrahm Accords

d. Sslo Accords

129. Which European Union country does not share a Schengen visa or common visa system?

a. France

b. Ireland

c. Germany

d. UK

130. Why was Nibon Hidankyo awarded the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize?

a. For advocating for global climate change policies.

b. For efforts to achieve a world free of nuclear weapons.

c. For promoting international human rights in Asia.

d. For advancing global peace negotiations.

131. The Ganges Water Sharing Agreement was singed on __________.

a. July 1, 1995

b. December 12, 1996

c. March 15, 1997

d. October 5, 1998

132. Which country initiated the Bay of Bengal Industrial Growth Belt (BIG-B) in Bangladesh?

a. China

b. USA

c. Japan

d. India

133. Which country of the following does not have a permanent Army?

a. El Salvador

b. Nicaragua

c. Costa Rica

d. Colombia

134. What is the role of civil society?

a. Fabricating facts to challenge the government

b. Holding governments accountable

c. Providing essential public services

d. Limiting political freedoms by criticism

135. What is the Geneva Convention?

a. A treaty to protect the environment during armed confects

b. International treaties on conducts of armed conflicts

c. An agreement that regulates global trade

d. A set of rules for economic cooperation between countries.

136. The first online news agency of Bangladesh is _____

a. Bangla News 24

b. Bdnews24.com

c. Bangladesh News Network

d. Risingbd.com

137. Gambia filed a case against Myanmar in-

a. International Criminal Court (ICC)

b. United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC)

c. International Court of Justice (ICJ)

d. United Nations Security Council (UNSC)

138. Select the new member/ members of BRICS added during the 16th BRICS Summit in Kazan (2024).

a. Singapore

b. Ethiopia

c. Iran

d. Qatar

139. Select country/ countries not having the membership of ASEAN.

a. Thailand

b. Vietnam

c. Taiwan

d. Japan

140. What is the full form of KNF?

a. Korean National Forces

b. Khaplang National Front

c. Kuki-Chin National Front

d. Kerala National Front

141. I am always is front of you but cannot be seen. What am I ?

a. The future

b. The destination

c. Your thoughts

d. Your footsteps

142. Which international organization resolved the Bangladesh- Myanmar maritime dispute?

a. International Court of Justice (ICJ)

b. International Maritime Organization (IMO)

c. United Nations (UN)

d. International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS)