Inventions & Discoveries — Part 5: 40 MCQs with Explanations
40 exam-level inventions & discoveries MCQs with answers and explanations for PPSC, FPSC, NTS preparation.
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Q1 of 40
We live on the planet Earth. According to the scientists, the Earth was formed about _____ years ago.
Correct Answer: Option B — 4.5 billion
Detailed Academic Explanation:
We live on the planet Earth. According to the scientists, the Earth was formed about 4.5 billion years ago.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q2 of 40
WTO hosts the first-ever World Cotton Day (WCD) on 07 October 2019 in ___________?
Correct Answer: Option B — Geneva
Detailed Academic Explanation:
WTO hosts the first-ever World Cotton Day (WCD) on 07 October 2019 in Geneva .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q3 of 40
Charles Franklin Kettering invented_____________?
Correct Answer: Option D — automobile self start
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Charles Franklin Kettering invented automobile self start .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q4 of 40
Who was the first Muslim President of Indian National Congress?
Correct Answer: Option C — Badaruddin Tayyabji
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Badaruddin Tayyabji is the correct answer to “Who was the first Muslim President of Indian National Congress”. Items of this type are drawn from the Inventions & Discoveries — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q5 of 40
The World’s first Camel hospital is located in __________?
Correct Answer: Option A — Dubai
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The World’s first Camel hospital is located in Dubai .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q6 of 40
Who is the first batsman who hit six on the first ball in test match?
Correct Answer: Option B — Chris Gayle
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Chris Gayle is the correct answer to “Who is the first batsman who hit six on the first ball in test match”. Items of this type are drawn from the Inventions & Discoveries — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q7 of 40
Who invented the “Cell phone”?
Correct Answer: Option C — Martin Cooper
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Martin Cooper is the correct answer to “Who invented the “Cell phone””. Items of this type are drawn from the Inventions & Discoveries — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q8 of 40
The first private tourist of the space was___________?
Correct Answer: Option C — Dennis Tito
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The first private tourist of the space was Dennis Tito .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q9 of 40
Who was the first Chairman of Pakistan atomic energy commission?
Correct Answer: Option B — Dr Nazeer Ahmed
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Dr Nazeer Ahmed is the correct answer to “Who was the first Chairman of Pakistan atomic energy commission”. Items of this type are drawn from the Inventions & Discoveries — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q10 of 40
When Pakistan established its first Atomic Energy Commission?
Correct Answer: Option A — 1956
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1956 is the correct answer to “When Pakistan established its first Atomic Energy Commission”. Items of this type are drawn from the Inventions & Discoveries — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q11 of 40
The first-ever World Food Safety Day (WFSD) has officially observed on which date __________?
Correct Answer: Option D — 7 June 2019
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The first-ever World Food Safety Day (WFSD) has officially observed on which date 7 June 2019 .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Inventions & Discoveries
Q12 of 40
First Space Scientist from Pakistan at the University of Cambridge, heals from which city of Pakistan?
Correct Answer: Option B — Kech ( Turbat)
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Kech ( Turbat) is the correct answer to “First Space Scientist from Pakistan at the University of Cambridge, heals from which city of Pakistan”. Items of this type are drawn from the Inventions & Discoveries — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q13 of 40
The First Urdu Newspaper daily published after creation of Pakistan was___________?
Correct Answer: Option D — Imroze
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The First Urdu Newspaper daily published after creation of Pakistan was Imroze .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q14 of 40
Where the First ASEAN summit was held in February 1976?
Correct Answer: Option D — Indonesia
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Indonesia is the correct answer to “Where the First ASEAN summit was held in February 1976”. Items of this type are drawn from the Inventions & Discoveries — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q15 of 40
First T20 International was played Between?
Correct Answer: Option C — Australia & New Zealand
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Australia & New Zealand is the correct answer to “First T20 International was played Between”. Items of this type are drawn from the Inventions & Discoveries — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Inventions & Discoveries
Q16 of 40
For how many years Pakistan was placed on FATF’s Grey List for the first time?
Correct Answer: Option B — 3 years
Detailed Academic Explanation:
3 years is the correct answer to “For how many years Pakistan was placed on FATF’s Grey List for the first time”. Items of this type are drawn from the Inventions & Discoveries — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q17 of 40
First Nuclear Power Plant in Arab World, which was inaugurated in March 2018 is Located in_______?
Correct Answer: Option D — UAE
Detailed Academic Explanation:
First Nuclear Power Plant in Arab World, which was inaugurated in March 2018 is Located in UAE .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Inventions & Discoveries
Q18 of 40
When was first Oscar ceremony held?
Correct Answer: Option C — 1929
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1929 is the correct answer to “When was first Oscar ceremony held”. Items of this type are drawn from the Inventions & Discoveries — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Inventions & Discoveries
Q19 of 40
The first space shuttle launched by USA on April 12, 1981 was named?
Correct Answer: Option A — Columbia
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Columbia is the correct answer to “The first space shuttle launched by USA on April 12, 1981 was named”. Items of this type are drawn from the Inventions & Discoveries — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Inventions & Discoveries
Q20 of 40
Which King for the first time in Saudi history has officially visited Russia?
Correct Answer: Option B — King Salman
Detailed Academic Explanation:
King Salman is the correct answer to “Which King for the first time in Saudi history has officially visited Russia”. Items of this type are drawn from the Inventions & Discoveries — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Inventions & Discoveries
Q21 of 40
What is the name of the Europe’s first underwater restaurant?
Correct Answer: Option C — Under
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Under is the correct answer to “What is the name of the Europe’s first underwater restaurant”. Items of this type are drawn from the Inventions & Discoveries — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Inventions & Discoveries
Q22 of 40
First meeting of UN General Assembly meeting was held on__________?
Correct Answer: Option C — 10 January, 1946
Detailed Academic Explanation:
First meeting of UN General Assembly meeting was held on 10 January, 1946 .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Inventions & Discoveries
Q23 of 40
What is the name of Malaysia’s first female Shariah high court judge?.
Correct Answer: Option D — Justice Nenney Shushaidah
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Justice Nenney Shushaidah is the correct answer to “What is the name of Malaysia’s first female Shariah high court judge?.”. Items of this type are drawn from the Inventions & Discoveries — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q24 of 40
Dynamite was invented by___________?
Correct Answer: Option A — Alfred Nobel
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Dynamite was invented by Alfred Nobel .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q25 of 40
Max planck received the noble prize in physics in ____________ for discovery of Energy Quanta?
Correct Answer: Option A — 1918
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Max planck received the noble prize in physics in 1918 for discovery of Energy Quanta.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Inventions & Discoveries
Q26 of 40
The first United Nation Conference on Environment and Development which was held in 1992 at_________?
Correct Answer: Option A — Rio De Jenerio
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The first United Nation Conference on Environment and Development which was held in 1992 at Rio De Jenerio .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q27 of 40
Who was the first Federal Tax Ombudsman of Pakistan?
Correct Answer: Option C — Justice (R) Saleem Akhtar
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Justice (R) Saleem Akhtar is the correct answer to “Who was the first Federal Tax Ombudsman of Pakistan”. Items of this type are drawn from the Inventions & Discoveries — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q28 of 40
Who is the first Asian to win the Nobel Prize?
Correct Answer: Option A — Rabindranath Tagore
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Rabindranath Tagore is the correct answer to “Who is the first Asian to win the Nobel Prize”. Items of this type are drawn from the Inventions & Discoveries — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q29 of 40
Telephone was invented by__________?
Correct Answer: Option B — Alexander Graham Bell
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Telephone was invented by Alexander Graham Bell .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q30 of 40
Who was the first President of Chinese Republic?
Correct Answer: Option D — Sun yat san
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Sun yat san is the correct answer to “Who was the first President of Chinese Republic”. Items of this type are drawn from the Inventions & Discoveries — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Inventions & Discoveries
Q31 of 40
Where was the first Asia Cup held?
Correct Answer: Option C — UAE
Detailed Academic Explanation:
UAE is the correct answer to “Where was the first Asia Cup held”. Items of this type are drawn from the Inventions & Discoveries — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Inventions & Discoveries
Q32 of 40
The first Asia Cup was held in ________?
Correct Answer: Option A — 1984
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The first Asia Cup was held in 1984 .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q33 of 40
The world’s first nuclear power plant was built by_________?
Correct Answer: Option C — Russia
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The world’s first nuclear power plant was built by Russia .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Inventions & Discoveries
Q34 of 40
What was the name of the first mosque in the Indian subcontinent?
Correct Answer: Option D — Cheraman Juma Mosque
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Cheraman Juma Mosque is the correct answer to “What was the name of the first mosque in the Indian subcontinent”. Items of this type are drawn from the Inventions & Discoveries — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q35 of 40
First Asian games were held in year ________?
Correct Answer: Option A — 1951
Detailed Academic Explanation:
First Asian games were held in year 1951 .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q36 of 40
First Opium War was fought between_____________?
Correct Answer: Option B — United Kingdom and China
Detailed Academic Explanation:
First Opium War was fought between United Kingdom and China .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q37 of 40
The founder of the first Afghan dynasty in India was?
Correct Answer: Option A — Bahlol Lodi
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The founder of the first Afghan dynasty in India was Bahlol Lodi.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q38 of 40
The first bank note was originated in China. What was it known as at the time of invention?
Correct Answer: Option B — Flying money
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Flying money is the correct answer to “The first bank note was originated in China. What was it known as at the time of invention”. Items of this type are drawn from the Inventions & Discoveries — Part 5 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q39 of 40
Yousaf Saleem has been appointed Pakistan’s first blind civil judge of ___________ court.
Correct Answer: Option A — Lahore High Court
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Yousaf Saleem has been appointed Pakistan’s first blind civil judge of Lahore High Court court.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q40 of 40
________ became Pakistan’s first blind civil judge of Lahore High Court.
Correct Answer: Option B — Yousaf Saleem
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Yousaf Saleem became Pakistan’s first blind civil judge of Lahore High Court.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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