Science, Technology & Health — Part 5: 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
Houshenshan Coronavirus Hospital built in china in how many days?
Correct Answer: Option A — 10 day
Detailed Academic Explanation:
10 day is the correct answer to “Houshenshan Coronavirus Hospital built in china in how many days”. Items of this type are drawn from the Science, Technology & Health — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q2 of 40
NASA’s Christina Koch has returned to Earth safely on February 6 2020, after shattering the spaceflight record for female astronauts with a stay of almost________ months aboard the International Space Station?
Correct Answer: Option A — 11
Detailed Academic Explanation:
NASA’s Christina Koch has returned to Earth safely on February 6 2020, after shattering the spaceflight record for female astronauts with a stay of almost 11 months aboard the International Space Station.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Science, Technology & Health
Q3 of 40
According to the World Health Organisation, the cases of which disease can rise to 81% by 2040?
Correct Answer: Option D — Cancer
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Cancer is the correct answer to “According to the World Health Organisation, the cases of which disease can rise to 81% by 2040”. Items of this type are drawn from the Science, Technology & Health — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q4 of 40
SARS Corona Virus (SARS-CoV) was 1st discovered in_________?
Correct Answer: Option C — 2003
Detailed Academic Explanation:
SARS Corona Virus (SARS-CoV) was 1st discovered in 2003 .
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Q5 of 40
Which Pakistani Scientist is awarded “China International Science and Technology Cooperation Award” for year 2020?
Correct Answer: Option C — Dr. Atta-ur-Rahman
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Dr. Atta-ur-Rahman is the correct answer to “Which Pakistani Scientist is awarded “China International Science and Technology Cooperation Award” for year 2020”. Items of this type are drawn from the Science, Technology & Health — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q6 of 40
Prime Minister Imran Khan launched the “Zindagi App” to control drug abuse on ________?
Correct Answer: Option A — 6 January 2020
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Prime Minister Imran Khan launched the “Zindagi App” to control drug abuse on 6 January 2020 .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Science, Technology & Health
Q7 of 40
PM Imran khan launched __________ mobile app on Jan 6, 2020 to control drug abuse?
Correct Answer: Option B — Zindagi app
Detailed Academic Explanation:
PM Imran khan launched Zindagi app mobile app on Jan 6, 2020 to control drug abuse.
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Q8 of 40
Which country’s first setellite ‘ETRSS-1’ was launched from China’s Long March 4B rocket on December 20,2019?
Correct Answer: Option C — Ethiopia
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Ethiopia is the correct answer to “Which country’s first setellite ‘ETRSS-1’ was launched from China’s Long March 4B rocket on December 20,2019”. Items of this type are drawn from the Science, Technology & Health — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Science, Technology & Health
Q9 of 40
Because of the rise of communication technology, observers have labeled today’s era the:?
Correct Answer: Option B — Age of access.
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Age of access. is the correct answer to “Because of the rise of communication technology, observers have labeled today’s era the:”. Items of this type are drawn from the Science, Technology & Health — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q10 of 40
The scientists at which US University have found that cold plasma can kill 99.9% of airborne viruses?
Correct Answer: Option A — University of Michigan
Detailed Academic Explanation:
University of Michigan is the correct answer to “The scientists at which US University have found that cold plasma can kill 99.9% of airborne viruses”. Items of this type are drawn from the Science, Technology & Health — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Science, Technology & Health
Q11 of 40
When Islamabad High Court granted bail to Asif Zardari on medical grounds in two NAB cases?
Correct Answer: Option B — 11 Dec 2019
Detailed Academic Explanation:
11 Dec 2019 is the correct answer to “When Islamabad High Court granted bail to Asif Zardari on medical grounds in two NAB cases”. Items of this type are drawn from the Science, Technology & Health — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Science, Technology & Health
Q12 of 40
When is NASA’s Mars rover scheduled to be launched?
Correct Answer: Option C — 2020
Detailed Academic Explanation:
2020 is the correct answer to “When is NASA’s Mars rover scheduled to be launched”. Items of this type are drawn from the Science, Technology & Health — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Science, Technology & Health
Q13 of 40
Prime Minister Imran Khan has inaugurated the country’s first National Science and Technology Park at__________on 9 Dec, 2019?
Correct Answer: Option D — NUST
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Prime Minister Imran Khan has inaugurated the country’s first National Science and Technology Park at NUST on 9 Dec, 2019.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Science, Technology & Health
Q14 of 40
Govt replaces PMDC with Pakistan Medical Commission on___________?
Correct Answer: Option B — 21st October, 2019
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Govt replaces PMDC with Pakistan Medical Commission on 21st October, 2019 .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Science, Technology & Health
Q15 of 40
Currently which company is successfully working on “reusable launch system for rockets”?
Correct Answer: Option C — SpaceX
Detailed Academic Explanation:
SpaceX is the correct answer to “Currently which company is successfully working on “reusable launch system for rockets””. Items of this type are drawn from the Science, Technology & Health — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Science, Technology & Health
Q16 of 40
All Women Space Walk Mission by NASA happened on___________?
Correct Answer: Option A — 18 October, 2019
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All Women Space Walk Mission by NASA happened on 18 October, 2019 .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Science, Technology & Health
Q17 of 40
Which country has launched the World’s biggest transport Space ship for space station?
Correct Answer: Option B — Japan
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Japan is the correct answer to “Which country has launched the World’s biggest transport Space ship for space station”. Items of this type are drawn from the Science, Technology & Health — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Science, Technology & Health
Q18 of 40
When Indian moon mission Chandrayaan-2 failed, at around 2.1 kilometres over from landing lost communication and crashed?
Correct Answer: Option D — 7 September 2019
Detailed Academic Explanation:
7 September 2019 is the correct answer to “When Indian moon mission Chandrayaan-2 failed, at around 2.1 kilometres over from landing lost communication and crashed”. Items of this type are drawn from the Science, Technology & Health — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Science, Technology & Health
Q19 of 40
When India launch Chandrayaan-2 mission to the Moon consisting the Vikram lander, and the Pragyan lunar rover, from Satish Dhawan Space Centre?
Correct Answer: Option C — 22 July 2019
Detailed Academic Explanation:
22 July 2019 is the correct answer to “When India launch Chandrayaan-2 mission to the Moon consisting the Vikram lander, and the Pragyan lunar rover, from Satish Dhawan Space Centre”. Items of this type are drawn from the Science, Technology & Health — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Science, Technology & Health
Q20 of 40
Which country has successfully launched its first sea-based space rocket from Yellow Sea ___________?
Correct Answer: Option C — China
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Which country has successfully launched its first sea-based space rocket from Yellow Sea China .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Science, Technology & Health
Q21 of 40
Recently satellite ‘Raavana-1’ marks the entry of Which country into space?
Correct Answer: Option A — Sri Lanka
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Sri Lanka is the correct answer to “Recently satellite ‘Raavana-1’ marks the entry of Which country into space”. Items of this type are drawn from the Science, Technology & Health — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q22 of 40
What is Pakistan ranks globally in kidney diseases, say experts at the (SIUT) kidney diseases causing 20,000 deaths annually?
Correct Answer: Option D — Eighth
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Eighth is the correct answer to “What is Pakistan ranks globally in kidney diseases, say experts at the (SIUT) kidney diseases causing 20,000 deaths annually”. Items of this type are drawn from the Science, Technology & Health — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Science, Technology & Health
Q23 of 40
Which two deadly viruses are reported in Pakistan in March 2019?
Correct Answer: Option D — Zika and Monkeypox
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Zika and Monkeypox is the correct answer to “Which two deadly viruses are reported in Pakistan in March 2019”. Items of this type are drawn from the Science, Technology & Health — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Science, Technology & Health
Q24 of 40
2019 International Day of Human Space Flight is observed on which date __________?
Correct Answer: Option D — April 12
Detailed Academic Explanation:
2019 International Day of Human Space Flight is observed on which date April 12 .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Science, Technology & Health
Q25 of 40
The UK researchers have used which telescope to determine that Sun’s magnetic field is 10 times stronger than thought __________?
Correct Answer: Option B — One metre Solar Telescope
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The UK researchers have used which telescope to determine that Sun’s magnetic field is 10 times stronger than thought One metre Solar Telescope .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Science, Technology & Health
Q26 of 40
The researchers of which country has showed that dark matter is not made up of tiny black holes ___________?
Correct Answer: Option A — Japan
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The researchers of which country has showed that dark matter is not made up of tiny black holes Japan .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Science, Technology & Health
Q27 of 40
Which country has successfully launched second generation data relay Tianlian II-01 satellite?
Correct Answer: Option C — China
Detailed Academic Explanation:
China is the correct answer to “Which country has successfully launched second generation data relay Tianlian II-01 satellite”. Items of this type are drawn from the Science, Technology & Health — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Science, Technology & Health
Q28 of 40
Facebook and Pakistan’s Ministry of Information Technology launched the first Facebook Innovation Lab in Pakistan on____________?
Correct Answer: Option A — 03 April 2019
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Facebook and Pakistan’s Ministry of Information Technology launched the first Facebook Innovation Lab in Pakistan on 03 April 2019 .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Science, Technology & Health
Q29 of 40
PRISMA Satellite, which is in news recently,is associated to which of the following European countries _________?
Correct Answer: Option A — Italy
Detailed Academic Explanation:
PRISMA Satellite, which is in news recently,is associated to which of the following European countries Italy .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Science, Technology & Health
Q30 of 40
The researchers of which country have developed a new automated non-invasive technique for diagnosing eye surface cancer?
Correct Answer: Option A — Australia
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Australia is the correct answer to “The researchers of which country have developed a new automated non-invasive technique for diagnosing eye surface cancer”. Items of this type are drawn from the Science, Technology & Health — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Science, Technology & Health
Q31 of 40
Which of the following country hosted the Global Space Congress from 19 to 21 March, 2019?
Correct Answer: Option C — UAE
Detailed Academic Explanation:
UAE is the correct answer to “Which of the following country hosted the Global Space Congress from 19 to 21 March, 2019”. Items of this type are drawn from the Science, Technology & Health — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Science, Technology & Health
Q32 of 40
In which year SUPARCO has plans on sending its first astronaut into space?
Correct Answer: Option D — 2022
Detailed Academic Explanation:
2022 is the correct answer to “In which year SUPARCO has plans on sending its first astronaut into space”. Items of this type are drawn from the Science, Technology & Health — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Science, Technology & Health
Q33 of 40
“Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO)”, sometimes seen in news, is a robotic spacecraft of which of the following space agencies _____________?
Correct Answer: Option A — NASA
Detailed Academic Explanation:
“Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO)”, sometimes seen in news, is a robotic spacecraft of which of the following space agencies NASA .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Science, Technology & Health
Q34 of 40
The researchers of which institute have developed optical imaging system ‘DOLPHIN’ for finding tiny tumours __________?
Correct Answer: Option A — MIT
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The researchers of which institute have developed optical imaging system ‘DOLPHIN’ for finding tiny tumours MIT .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Science, Technology & Health
Q35 of 40
Space Policy Directive-4 sometimes seen in news, is associated with which country?
Correct Answer: Option C — US
Detailed Academic Explanation:
US is the correct answer to “Space Policy Directive-4 sometimes seen in news, is associated with which country”. Items of this type are drawn from the Science, Technology & Health — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Science, Technology & Health
Q36 of 40
Name the country which is planning to build its first space-based solar power station, orbiting 36,000 kilometres above ground?
Correct Answer: Option B — China
Detailed Academic Explanation:
China is the correct answer to “Name the country which is planning to build its first space-based solar power station, orbiting 36,000 kilometres above ground”. Items of this type are drawn from the Science, Technology & Health — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q37 of 40
Polio virus is reported in How many cities of Pakistan in Feb 2019?
Correct Answer: Option A — 10 Cities
Detailed Academic Explanation:
10 Cities is the correct answer to “Polio virus is reported in How many cities of Pakistan in Feb 2019”. Items of this type are drawn from the Science, Technology & Health — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Science, Technology & Health
Q38 of 40
Which Court has rejected the bail plea on medical grounds of former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif.
Correct Answer: Option D — Islamabad high Court
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Islamabad high Court is the correct answer to “Which Court has rejected the bail plea on medical grounds of former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif.”. Items of this type are drawn from the Science, Technology & Health — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Science, Technology & Health
Q39 of 40
Which country has launched their first moon mission from florida?
Correct Answer: Option C — Israel
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Israel is the correct answer to “Which country has launched their first moon mission from florida”. Items of this type are drawn from the Science, Technology & Health — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Science, Technology & Health
Q40 of 40
Name the youngest 12 years old Pakistani Student selected in NASA one week internship program, which includes training for next-generation astronaut training experience.
Correct Answer: Option B — Raadeyah Aamir
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Raadeyah Aamir is the correct answer to “Name the youngest 12 years old Pakistani Student selected in NASA one week internship program, which includes training for next-generation astronaut training experience.”. Items of this type are drawn from the Science, Technology & Health — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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