Science, Technology & Health — Part 4: 40 MCQs with Explanations
40 exam-level science, technology & health MCQs with answers and explanations for PPSC, FPSC, CSS preparation.
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Q1 of 40
MeerKAT, which has captured high-quality imaging of a PKS 2014-55 galaxy, is a satellite of which country?
Correct Answer: Option B — South Africa
Detailed Academic Explanation:
South Africa is the correct answer to “MeerKAT, which has captured high-quality imaging of a PKS 2014-55 galaxy, is a satellite of which country”. Items of this type are drawn from the Science, Technology & Health — Part 4 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q2 of 40
Us president Donald Trump has named which Muslim American to find a vaccine for Covid-19?
Correct Answer: Option C — Moncef Mohamed Slaoui
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Moncef Mohamed Slaoui is the correct answer to “Us president Donald Trump has named which Muslim American to find a vaccine for Covid-19”. Items of this type are drawn from the Science, Technology & Health — Part 4 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q3 of 40
Ocean researchers have found the world’s “longest animal ever, 150ft long” in deep sea canyon off Australian coast. The name of the animal is__________?
Correct Answer: Option A — Siphonophore
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Ocean researchers have found the world’s “longest animal ever, 150ft long” in deep sea canyon off Australian coast. The name of the animal is Siphonophore .
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Q4 of 40
The Governor of Sindh promulgated the Sindh Epidemic Diseases (Amendment) Ordinance 2020 on___________?
Correct Answer: Option D — May 13,2020
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The Governor of Sindh promulgated the Sindh Epidemic Diseases (Amendment) Ordinance 2020 on May 13,2020 .
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Q5 of 40
On 18 May,2020, Which country launched its new space defense unit to monitor and counter threats to the country’s satellites?
Correct Answer: Option C — Japan
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Japan is the correct answer to “On 18 May,2020, Which country launched its new space defense unit to monitor and counter threats to the country’s satellites”. Items of this type are drawn from the Science, Technology & Health — Part 4 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q6 of 40
According to a new UN report, which continent could see 300,000 COVID-19 deaths this year?
Correct Answer: Option A — Africa
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Africa is the correct answer to “According to a new UN report, which continent could see 300,000 COVID-19 deaths this year”. Items of this type are drawn from the Science, Technology & Health — Part 4 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q7 of 40
What is the new official name of the NASA’s Mars Helicopter?
Correct Answer: Option C — Ingenuity
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Ingenuity is the correct answer to “What is the new official name of the NASA’s Mars Helicopter”. Items of this type are drawn from the Science, Technology & Health — Part 4 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q8 of 40
In May, 2020 World’s longest-running cartoon switched to reruns due to COVID-19 disruption.What is the name of the anime tv show?
Correct Answer: Option D — Sazae-San
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Sazae-San is the correct answer to “In May, 2020 World’s longest-running cartoon switched to reruns due to COVID-19 disruption.What is the name of the anime tv show”. Items of this type are drawn from the Science, Technology & Health — Part 4 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q9 of 40
On Apr 28, 2020 the 11th Petersberg Climate Dialogue was held virtually in the wake of Covid-19 pandemic for the first time. It was co-chaired by__________?
Correct Answer: Option A — Germany and England
Detailed Academic Explanation:
On Apr 28, 2020 the 11th Petersberg Climate Dialogue was held virtually in the wake of Covid-19 pandemic for the first time. It was co-chaired by Germany and England .
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Q10 of 40
What was the name of the hospital which was attacked by gunmen on May 12,2020 in Kabul, Afghanistan killing scores including newborn children?
Correct Answer: Option A — Barchi National Hospital
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Barchi National Hospital is the correct answer to “What was the name of the hospital which was attacked by gunmen on May 12,2020 in Kabul, Afghanistan killing scores including newborn children”. Items of this type are drawn from the Science, Technology & Health — Part 4 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Science, Technology & Health
Q11 of 40
What is the name of the crona virus app launched by the Australian government that helps health officials detect people infected with the novel Coronavirus.
Correct Answer: Option D — CovidSafe
Detailed Academic Explanation:
CovidSafe is the correct answer to “What is the name of the crona virus app launched by the Australian government that helps health officials detect people infected with the novel Coronavirus.”. Items of this type are drawn from the Science, Technology & Health — Part 4 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q12 of 40
What is the name of The first satellite of the Islamic Republic of Iran launched in April 2020?
Correct Answer: Option B — Nour
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Nour is the correct answer to “What is the name of The first satellite of the Islamic Republic of Iran launched in April 2020”. Items of this type are drawn from the Science, Technology & Health — Part 4 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q13 of 40
Which country conducted elections during pandemic in April 2020?
Correct Answer: Option A — South Korea
Detailed Academic Explanation:
South Korea is the correct answer to “Which country conducted elections during pandemic in April 2020”. Items of this type are drawn from the Science, Technology & Health — Part 4 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q14 of 40
US announced funding of ________ million dollars for Pakistan to combat COVID-19 in April 2020?
Correct Answer: Option B — 8.4
Detailed Academic Explanation:
US announced funding of 8.4 million dollars for Pakistan to combat COVID-19 in April 2020.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q15 of 40
Which company on 7 April 2020 introduced new policy that limits on message forwarding as part of an effort to curb the spread of misinformation about the corona virus pandemic?
Correct Answer: Option D — WhatsApp
Detailed Academic Explanation:
WhatsApp is the correct answer to “Which company on 7 April 2020 introduced new policy that limits on message forwarding as part of an effort to curb the spread of misinformation about the corona virus pandemic”. Items of this type are drawn from the Science, Technology & Health — Part 4 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Science, Technology & Health
Q16 of 40
From which country the first case of a Tiger tested positive of COVID-19 has been reported?
Correct Answer: Option B — USA
Detailed Academic Explanation:
USA is the correct answer to “From which country the first case of a Tiger tested positive of COVID-19 has been reported”. Items of this type are drawn from the Science, Technology & Health — Part 4 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q17 of 40
Mahmoud Jibril has died of Coronavirus after spending two weeks in an Egyptian hospital, he was Former Prime Minister of which of the following country?
Correct Answer: Option A — Libya
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Libya is the correct answer to “Mahmoud Jibril has died of Coronavirus after spending two weeks in an Egyptian hospital, he was Former Prime Minister of which of the following country”. Items of this type are drawn from the Science, Technology & Health — Part 4 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q18 of 40
Through which social media app Govt launched Coronavirus (COVID-19) information service?
Correct Answer: Option C — WhatsApp
Detailed Academic Explanation:
WhatsApp is the correct answer to “Through which social media app Govt launched Coronavirus (COVID-19) information service”. Items of this type are drawn from the Science, Technology & Health — Part 4 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Science, Technology & Health
Q19 of 40
NASA has selected a new mission named as _________ to study Gaint Solar Particle Storms?
Correct Answer: Option B — SunRise
Detailed Academic Explanation:
NASA has selected a new mission named as SunRise to study Gaint Solar Particle Storms.
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Science, Technology & Health
Q20 of 40
Recently, which country princess Maria Teresa become the first to die from COVID-19?
Correct Answer: Option A — Spain
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Spain is the correct answer to “Recently, which country princess Maria Teresa become the first to die from COVID-19”. Items of this type are drawn from the Science, Technology & Health — Part 4 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q21 of 40
Which country recommends all the world countries to use Tan Re Qing to treat COVID-19?
Correct Answer: Option B — CHINA
Detailed Academic Explanation:
CHINA is the correct answer to “Which country recommends all the world countries to use Tan Re Qing to treat COVID-19”. Items of this type are drawn from the Science, Technology & Health — Part 4 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Science, Technology & Health
Q22 of 40
Which Country,s Finance Minster Suicide because of “deeply worried” over how to cope with the economic fallout from the COVID-19?
Correct Answer: Option B — Germany
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Germany is the correct answer to “Which Country,s Finance Minster Suicide because of “deeply worried” over how to cope with the economic fallout from the COVID-19”. Items of this type are drawn from the Science, Technology & Health — Part 4 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q23 of 40
Pakistan decided to fly white Flag for giving courage to Doctors, Nurses & medical staff on__________?
Correct Answer: Option D — Friday, 27th March 2020
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Pakistan decided to fly white Flag for giving courage to Doctors, Nurses & medical staff on Friday, 27th March 2020 .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q24 of 40
Jazz legend Manu Dibango died of corona virus on __________ in Paris.
Correct Answer: Option C — 24 March 2020
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Jazz legend Manu Dibango died of corona virus on 24 March 2020 in Paris.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q25 of 40
Recently Huntington disease is in news which of the following body part gets affected by Huntington disease?
Correct Answer: Option A — Brain
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Brain is the correct answer to “Recently Huntington disease is in news which of the following body part gets affected by Huntington disease”. Items of this type are drawn from the Science, Technology & Health — Part 4 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Science, Technology & Health
Q26 of 40
When the Sindh Govt. has imposed a province-wide lockdown for 15 days in order to contain the spread of COVID-19?
Correct Answer: Option C — On Mar 23, 2020
Detailed Academic Explanation:
On Mar 23, 2020 is the correct answer to “When the Sindh Govt. has imposed a province-wide lockdown for 15 days in order to contain the spread of COVID-19”. Items of this type are drawn from the Science, Technology & Health — Part 4 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Science, Technology & Health
Q27 of 40
Which of the following diseases are related to Coronavirus?
Correct Answer: Option A — Both A and B
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Both A and B is the correct answer to “Which of the following diseases are related to Coronavirus”. Items of this type are drawn from the Science, Technology & Health — Part 4 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Science, Technology & Health
Q28 of 40
The Asian Development Bank has offered Pakistan ___________ to fight the coronavirus pandemic?
Correct Answer: Option A — $350 million
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The Asian Development Bank has offered Pakistan $350 million to fight the coronavirus pandemic.
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Q29 of 40
Pakistan recorded it’s first Coronavirus COVID-19 death on___________?
Correct Answer: Option D — 18 March 2020
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Pakistan recorded it’s first Coronavirus COVID-19 death on 18 March 2020 .
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Q30 of 40
Which global organisation has launched the ”COVID Action Platform” to convene the business community to support for COVID-19?
Correct Answer: Option C — World Economic Forum
Detailed Academic Explanation:
World Economic Forum is the correct answer to “Which global organisation has launched the ”COVID Action Platform” to convene the business community to support for COVID-19”. Items of this type are drawn from the Science, Technology & Health — Part 4 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Science, Technology & Health
Q31 of 40
According to the report published by Stockholm International Peace and Research Institute (SIPRI) on 9 March 2020, which country is the 11th largest arms importer in the world?
Correct Answer: Option A — Pakistan
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Pakistan is the correct answer to “According to the report published by Stockholm International Peace and Research Institute (SIPRI) on 9 March 2020, which country is the 11th largest arms importer in the world”. Items of this type are drawn from the Science, Technology & Health — Part 4 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q32 of 40
What is the name of NASA’s rover for Mars Mission 2020?
Correct Answer: Option C — Perseverance
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Perseverance is the correct answer to “What is the name of NASA’s rover for Mars Mission 2020”. Items of this type are drawn from the Science, Technology & Health — Part 4 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Science, Technology & Health
Q33 of 40
Which country has recorded second highest Covid-19 death toll in world after China?
Correct Answer: Option C — Italy
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Italy is the correct answer to “Which country has recorded second highest Covid-19 death toll in world after China”. Items of this type are drawn from the Science, Technology & Health — Part 4 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Science, Technology & Health
Q34 of 40
Which global financial organisation announced an assistance of USD 200 million to medicine-manufacturing companies that work to combat COVID-19?
Correct Answer: Option A — Asian Development Bank
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Asian Development Bank is the correct answer to “Which global financial organisation announced an assistance of USD 200 million to medicine-manufacturing companies that work to combat COVID-19”. Items of this type are drawn from the Science, Technology & Health — Part 4 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Science, Technology & Health
Q35 of 40
What is the new official name of the Mars 2020 rover of NASA?
Correct Answer: Option C — Perseverance
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Perseverance is the correct answer to “What is the new official name of the Mars 2020 rover of NASA”. Items of this type are drawn from the Science, Technology & Health — Part 4 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Science, Technology & Health
Q36 of 40
Which global institution has announced a fast-track aid of USD 12 billion to combat the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak?
Correct Answer: Option A — World Bank
Detailed Academic Explanation:
World Bank is the correct answer to “Which global institution has announced a fast-track aid of USD 12 billion to combat the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak”. Items of this type are drawn from the Science, Technology & Health — Part 4 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Science, Technology & Health
Q37 of 40
Which country is developing satellite to predict bush-fire danger zones?
Correct Answer: Option C — Australia
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Australia is the correct answer to “Which country is developing satellite to predict bush-fire danger zones”. Items of this type are drawn from the Science, Technology & Health — Part 4 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Science, Technology & Health
Q38 of 40
Which country is the first to develop an antibody test to identify the novel coronavirus (COVID-19)?
Correct Answer: Option A — Singapore
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Singapore is the correct answer to “Which country is the first to develop an antibody test to identify the novel coronavirus (COVID-19)”. Items of this type are drawn from the Science, Technology & Health — Part 4 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Science, Technology & Health
Q39 of 40
Corona Virus (covid-19) came to Pakistan from which neighboring country?
Correct Answer: Option C — Iran
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Iran is the correct answer to “Corona Virus (covid-19) came to Pakistan from which neighboring country”. Items of this type are drawn from the Science, Technology & Health — Part 4 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Science, Technology & Health
Q40 of 40
World Health Organization named deadly virus from China as ____________?
Correct Answer: Option C — COVID-19
Detailed Academic Explanation:
World Health Organization named deadly virus from China as COVID-19 .
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