Science, Technology & Health — Part 1: 40 MCQs with Explanations
40 exam-level science, technology & health MCQs with answers and explanations for PPSC, FPSC, CSS preparation.
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Question 1 of 40
Which country launched its 1st homegrown rocket named “Nuri”?
Correct Answer: Option A — South Korea
Detailed Academic Explanation:
South Korea is the correct answer to “Which country launched its 1st homegrown rocket named “Nuri””. Items of this type are drawn from the Science, Technology & Health — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Science, Technology & Health
Question 2 of 40
Which nation has launched a solid-fuelled rocket named ‘Zuljanah’ into space?
Correct Answer: Option D — Iran
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Iran is the correct answer to “Which nation has launched a solid-fuelled rocket named ‘Zuljanah’ into space”. Items of this type are drawn from the Science, Technology & Health — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Science, Technology & Health
Question 3 of 40
NASA plans to decommission and retire ISS in year _______?
Correct Answer: Option A — 2031
Detailed Academic Explanation:
NASA plans to decommission and retire ISS in year 2031 .
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Science, Technology & Health
Question 4 of 40
______ Orbit rocket launched 7 US Defense Satellites into the orbit in July 2022?
Correct Answer: Option A — Virgin
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Virgin Orbit rocket launched 7 US Defense Satellites into the orbit in July 2022.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Science, Technology & Health
Question 5 of 40
When China launches third crewed mission to its new space station?
Correct Answer: Option A — June 5, 2022
Detailed Academic Explanation:
June 5, 2022 is the correct answer to “When China launches third crewed mission to its new space station”. Items of this type are drawn from the Science, Technology & Health — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Science, Technology & Health
Question 6 of 40
When Saudi Arabia receives first foreign Haj pilgrims since Covid began?
Correct Answer: Option B — June 4, 2022
Detailed Academic Explanation:
June 4, 2022 is the correct answer to “When Saudi Arabia receives first foreign Haj pilgrims since Covid began”. Items of this type are drawn from the Science, Technology & Health — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Science, Technology & Health
Question 7 of 40
Noor 2 is a miltary satellite launched into orbit by: __________ in march 2022?
Correct Answer: Option D — Iran
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Noor 2 is a miltary satellite launched into orbit by: Iran in march 2022.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Science, Technology & Health
Question 8 of 40
Which country approved world’s 1st plant-derived COVID-19 vaccine?
Correct Answer: Option D — Canada
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Canada is the correct answer to “Which country approved world’s 1st plant-derived COVID-19 vaccine”. Items of this type are drawn from the Science, Technology & Health — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Science, Technology & Health
Question 9 of 40
Which country is intended to establish its permanent mission in Pakistan?
Correct Answer: Option C — Ethiopia
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Ethiopia is the correct answer to “Which country is intended to establish its permanent mission in Pakistan”. Items of this type are drawn from the Science, Technology & Health — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Science, Technology & Health
Question 10 of 40
Dr Luc Montagier, Nobel-winning co-discoverer of HIV virus was from?
Correct Answer: Option A — France
Detailed Academic Explanation:
France is the correct answer to “Dr Luc Montagier, Nobel-winning co-discoverer of HIV virus was from”. Items of this type are drawn from the Science, Technology & Health — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Science, Technology & Health
Question 11 of 40
US Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has placed Pakistan in which level in term of Covid-risk countries?
Correct Answer: Option A — Level-1
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Level-1 is the correct answer to “US Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has placed Pakistan in which level in term of Covid-risk countries”. Items of this type are drawn from the Science, Technology & Health — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Science, Technology & Health
Question 12 of 40
As per a recent research by Oxford University Press, which has been chosen as Children’s word of the year for 2021?
Correct Answer: Option A — Anxiety
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Anxiety is the correct answer to “As per a recent research by Oxford University Press, which has been chosen as Children’s word of the year for 2021”. Items of this type are drawn from the Science, Technology & Health — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Science, Technology & Health
Question 13 of 40
On January 17, 2022 a SPECIAL TECHNOLOGY ZONE(STZ) was inaugurated in ___________?
Correct Answer: Option C — Haripur
Detailed Academic Explanation:
On January 17, 2022 a SPECIAL TECHNOLOGY ZONE(STZ) was inaugurated in Haripur .
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Science, Technology & Health
Question 14 of 40
When Pakistan reached the milestone as a country where 100 mllion people has been administered at least one does of Covid-19 vaccine?
Correct Answer: Option C — 11 Jan 2022
Detailed Academic Explanation:
11 Jan 2022 is the correct answer to “When Pakistan reached the milestone as a country where 100 mllion people has been administered at least one does of Covid-19 vaccine”. Items of this type are drawn from the Science, Technology & Health — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Science, Technology & Health
Question 15 of 40
A new variant of Covid-19, IHU is spreading in which country?
Correct Answer: Option C — France
Detailed Academic Explanation:
France is the correct answer to “A new variant of Covid-19, IHU is spreading in which country”. Items of this type are drawn from the Science, Technology & Health — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Science, Technology & Health
Question 16 of 40
The James Webb Space Telescope was launched from which country?
Correct Answer: Option C — FRANCE
Detailed Academic Explanation:
FRANCE is the correct answer to “The James Webb Space Telescope was launched from which country”. Items of this type are drawn from the Science, Technology & Health — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Science, Technology & Health
Question 17 of 40
Space X,operating a constellation of 2000 satellites is a private company of which country?
Correct Answer: Option B — America
Detailed Academic Explanation:
America is the correct answer to “Space X,operating a constellation of 2000 satellites is a private company of which country”. Items of this type are drawn from the Science, Technology & Health — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Science, Technology & Health
Question 18 of 40
Chinese new space station Tiangong escaped two close encounters with which satellite?
Correct Answer: Option C — Space X’s Starlink
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Space X’s Starlink is the correct answer to “Chinese new space station Tiangong escaped two close encounters with which satellite”. Items of this type are drawn from the Science, Technology & Health — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Science, Technology & Health
Question 19 of 40
An advanced telescope named James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), has been launched into space on: _________?
Correct Answer: Option C — December 25, 2021
Detailed Academic Explanation:
An advanced telescope named James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), has been launched into space on: December 25, 2021 .
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Science, Technology & Health
Question 20 of 40
KSLV-II Nuri rocket, is the first domestically produced space launch vehicle of which country?
Correct Answer: Option C — South Korea
Detailed Academic Explanation:
South Korea is the correct answer to “KSLV-II Nuri rocket, is the first domestically produced space launch vehicle of which country”. Items of this type are drawn from the Science, Technology & Health — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Science, Technology & Health
Question 21 of 40
Which country froze the bank accounts of Mother Teresa’s Missionaries of Charity (MoC)?
Correct Answer: Option C — India
Detailed Academic Explanation:
India is the correct answer to “Which country froze the bank accounts of Mother Teresa’s Missionaries of Charity (MoC)”. Items of this type are drawn from the Science, Technology & Health — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Science, Technology & Health
Question 22 of 40
Gaofen-11 is a satellite launched by which country?
Correct Answer: Option D — China
Detailed Academic Explanation:
China is the correct answer to “Gaofen-11 is a satellite launched by which country”. Items of this type are drawn from the Science, Technology & Health — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Science, Technology & Health
Question 23 of 40
The only approved drug from U.S for AIDS is AZT also referred as ___________?
Correct Answer: Option B — zidovudine
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The only approved drug from U.S for AIDS is AZT also referred as zidovudine .
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Science, Technology & Health
Question 24 of 40
Warning comes as ___ calls Omicron world’s biggest threat to public health and UN chief appeals for an end to vaccine hoarding?
Correct Answer: Option A — G7
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Warning comes as G7 calls Omicron world’s biggest threat to public health and UN chief appeals for an end to vaccine hoarding.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Science, Technology & Health
Question 25 of 40
Which country has carried out Direct-Ascent Anti-Satellite (DA-ASAT) test recently?
Correct Answer: Option A — Russia
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Russia is the correct answer to “Which country has carried out Direct-Ascent Anti-Satellite (DA-ASAT) test recently”. Items of this type are drawn from the Science, Technology & Health — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Science, Technology & Health
Question 26 of 40
When Pakistan reported its first confirmed case of the Omicron variant of Covid-19?
Correct Answer: Option C — 13 December, 2021
Detailed Academic Explanation:
13 December, 2021 is the correct answer to “When Pakistan reported its first confirmed case of the Omicron variant of Covid-19”. Items of this type are drawn from the Science, Technology & Health — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Science, Technology & Health
Question 27 of 40
As per new research, white-tailed deer in the US are infected by which virus?
Correct Answer: Option D — SARS-CoV-2
Detailed Academic Explanation:
SARS-CoV-2 is the correct answer to “As per new research, white-tailed deer in the US are infected by which virus”. Items of this type are drawn from the Science, Technology & Health — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Science, Technology & Health
Question 28 of 40
Omicron the variant of Covid-19 is named after 15th letter of alphabet which language?
Correct Answer: Option C — Greek
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Greek is the correct answer to “Omicron the variant of Covid-19 is named after 15th letter of alphabet which language”. Items of this type are drawn from the Science, Technology & Health — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Science, Technology & Health
Question 29 of 40
The Omicron variant of Covid-19 first emerged in which country?
Correct Answer: Option C — South Africa
Detailed Academic Explanation:
South Africa is the correct answer to “The Omicron variant of Covid-19 first emerged in which country”. Items of this type are drawn from the Science, Technology & Health — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Science, Technology & Health
Question 30 of 40
Which Prime Minister came in for criticism after he was pictured on a visit to Hexham General Hospital in Northumberland without a mask?
Correct Answer: Option B — Boris Johnson
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Boris Johnson is the correct answer to “Which Prime Minister came in for criticism after he was pictured on a visit to Hexham General Hospital in Northumberland without a mask”. Items of this type are drawn from the Science, Technology & Health — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Science, Technology & Health
Question 31 of 40
China launched world’s 1st Earth Science Satellite named?
Correct Answer: Option A — Guangmu or SDGSAT-1
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Guangmu or SDGSAT-1 is the correct answer to “China launched world’s 1st Earth Science Satellite named”. Items of this type are drawn from the Science, Technology & Health — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Science, Technology & Health
Question 32 of 40
name of first Chinese woman astronaut to walk in space?
Correct Answer: Option B — Wang Yaping
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Wang Yaping is the correct answer to “name of first Chinese woman astronaut to walk in space”. Items of this type are drawn from the Science, Technology & Health — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Science, Technology & Health
Question 33 of 40
Which Country approves Worlds first oral pill to treat Covid-19?
Correct Answer: Option B — UK
Detailed Academic Explanation:
UK is the correct answer to “Which Country approves Worlds first oral pill to treat Covid-19”. Items of this type are drawn from the Science, Technology & Health — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Science, Technology & Health
Question 34 of 40
According to Health officials and medical scientists ___________ percent people in country suffer from obesity in Pakistan?
Correct Answer: Option A — 75%
Detailed Academic Explanation:
According to Health officials and medical scientists 75% percent people in country suffer from obesity in Pakistan.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Science, Technology & Health
Question 35 of 40
Which country launches satellite ‘Shijian-21’?
Correct Answer: Option D — China
Detailed Academic Explanation:
China is the correct answer to “Which country launches satellite ‘Shijian-21’”. Items of this type are drawn from the Science, Technology & Health — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Science, Technology & Health
Question 36 of 40
Which country flight tests first homegrown space rocket “Nuri”?
Correct Answer: Option A — South Korea
Detailed Academic Explanation:
South Korea is the correct answer to “Which country flight tests first homegrown space rocket “Nuri””. Items of this type are drawn from the Science, Technology & Health — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Science, Technology & Health
Question 37 of 40
CJP Justice Gulzar Ahmed inaugurated Pink Ribbon Hospital – First-ever dedicated Breast Cancer Hospital on ___________?
Correct Answer: Option A — October 16, 2021
Detailed Academic Explanation:
CJP Justice Gulzar Ahmed inaugurated Pink Ribbon Hospital – First-ever dedicated Breast Cancer Hospital on October 16, 2021 .
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Science, Technology & Health
Question 38 of 40
Pakistan conducted a successful test flight of multi-launch rocket system Fatah-1 on________?
Correct Answer: Option A — 24 August 2021
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Pakistan conducted a successful test flight of multi-launch rocket system Fatah-1 on 24 August 2021 .
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Science, Technology & Health
Question 39 of 40
Which country is on August 17, 2021, recorded its first locally transmitted case of Covid-19 in six months?
Correct Answer: Option B — New Zealand
Detailed Academic Explanation:
New Zealand is the correct answer to “Which country is on August 17, 2021, recorded its first locally transmitted case of Covid-19 in six months”. Items of this type are drawn from the Science, Technology & Health — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Science, Technology & Health
Question 40 of 40
Which of the following billionaires travel to space July 2021?
Correct Answer: Option A — Jeff Bozes
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Jeff Bozes is the correct answer to “Which of the following billionaires travel to space July 2021”. Items of this type are drawn from the Science, Technology & Health — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Science, Technology & Health
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