Science, Technology & Health — Part 3: 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
Which of the following countries successfully launched its most powerful rocket “Long March-5B”?
Correct Answer: Option A — China
Detailed Academic Explanation:
China is the correct answer to “Which of the following countries successfully launched its most powerful rocket “Long March-5B””. Items of this type are drawn from the Science, Technology & Health — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q2 of 40
Which tech giant selected by NASA to build 4G LTE Mobile Network on the Moon?
Correct Answer: Option B — Nokia
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Nokia is the correct answer to “Which tech giant selected by NASA to build 4G LTE Mobile Network on the Moon”. Items of this type are drawn from the Science, Technology & Health — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q3 of 40
Which PPP’s senior leader passes away due to Covid-19 on 15 Oct 2020?
Correct Answer: Option D — Rashid Rabbani
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Rashid Rabbani is the correct answer to “Which PPP’s senior leader passes away due to Covid-19 on 15 Oct 2020”. Items of this type are drawn from the Science, Technology & Health — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q4 of 40
When did President Donald Trump and the first lady, Melania Trump tested positive for the Corona virus?
Correct Answer: Option D — 2 October 2020
Detailed Academic Explanation:
2 October 2020 is the correct answer to “When did President Donald Trump and the first lady, Melania Trump tested positive for the Corona virus”. Items of this type are drawn from the Science, Technology & Health — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q5 of 40
Which nation launched a satellites into space from ocean platform in Sept 2020?
Correct Answer: Option C — China
Detailed Academic Explanation:
China is the correct answer to “Which nation launched a satellites into space from ocean platform in Sept 2020”. Items of this type are drawn from the Science, Technology & Health — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Science, Technology & Health
Q6 of 40
Which nation has provisionally approved dexamethasone for Covid-19 treatment?
Correct Answer: Option C — Taiwan
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Taiwan is the correct answer to “Which nation has provisionally approved dexamethasone for Covid-19 treatment”. Items of this type are drawn from the Science, Technology & Health — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q7 of 40
Which dwarf planet was given the status of an “ocean world” as it has a big reservoir of salty water underneath its frigid surface by scientists at NASA in Aug, 2020?
Correct Answer: Option C — Ceres
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Ceres is the correct answer to “Which dwarf planet was given the status of an “ocean world” as it has a big reservoir of salty water underneath its frigid surface by scientists at NASA in Aug, 2020”. Items of this type are drawn from the Science, Technology & Health — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q8 of 40
In Aug, 2020 Russia became the first country to officially register a Covid-19 vaccine and declare it ready for use.identify the name of the vaccine given by Russia.
Correct Answer: Option B — Sputnik V
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Sputnik V is the correct answer to “In Aug, 2020 Russia became the first country to officially register a Covid-19 vaccine and declare it ready for use.identify the name of the vaccine given by Russia.”. Items of this type are drawn from the Science, Technology & Health — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q9 of 40
Identify the European satellite system to be launched by German Manufacturers to monitor carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere across the globe.
Correct Answer: Option B — CO2M
Detailed Academic Explanation:
CO2M is the correct answer to “Identify the European satellite system to be launched by German Manufacturers to monitor carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere across the globe.”. Items of this type are drawn from the Science, Technology & Health — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Science, Technology & Health
Q10 of 40
What was the name of the rover launched by NASA from Cape Canveral Floride on July 30,2020 on a mission to find life on Mars?
Correct Answer: Option B — Perseverance
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Perseverance is the correct answer to “What was the name of the rover launched by NASA from Cape Canveral Floride on July 30,2020 on a mission to find life on Mars”. Items of this type are drawn from the Science, Technology & Health — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Science, Technology & Health
Q11 of 40
Which two countries collaborate to develop rapid testing for COVID-19 under 30 seconds?
Correct Answer: Option A — India-Israel
Detailed Academic Explanation:
India-Israel is the correct answer to “Which two countries collaborate to develop rapid testing for COVID-19 under 30 seconds”. Items of this type are drawn from the Science, Technology & Health — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q12 of 40
Mention the name of China’s first Mars exploration mission which is successfully launched on 23rd July 2020?
Correct Answer: Option B — Tianwen-1
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Tianwen-1 is the correct answer to “Mention the name of China’s first Mars exploration mission which is successfully launched on 23rd July 2020”. Items of this type are drawn from the Science, Technology & Health — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q13 of 40
Which country police train dogs to sniff out Covid-19?
Correct Answer: Option A — Chile
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Chile is the correct answer to “Which country police train dogs to sniff out Covid-19”. Items of this type are drawn from the Science, Technology & Health — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q14 of 40
NASA has postponed the launch of James Webb Space Telescope till when?
Correct Answer: Option B — October 2021
Detailed Academic Explanation:
October 2021 is the correct answer to “NASA has postponed the launch of James Webb Space Telescope till when”. Items of this type are drawn from the Science, Technology & Health — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q15 of 40
Which nation has become the world’s first to successfully complete human trials of its COVID vaccine?
Correct Answer: Option C — Russia
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Russia is the correct answer to “Which nation has become the world’s first to successfully complete human trials of its COVID vaccine”. Items of this type are drawn from the Science, Technology & Health — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q16 of 40
Researchers in ____________ have devised a test that can determine novel Coronavirus infection in about 20 minutes using blood samples in what they say is a world-first breakthrough?
Correct Answer: Option C — Australia
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Researchers in Australia have devised a test that can determine novel Coronavirus infection in about 20 minutes using blood samples in what they say is a world-first breakthrough.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Science, Technology & Health
Q17 of 40
In July, 2020 The United Kingdom ordered all Huawei technology to be stripped out of the UK’s 5G network by___________?
Correct Answer: Option D — 2027
Detailed Academic Explanation:
In July, 2020 The United Kingdom ordered all Huawei technology to be stripped out of the UK’s 5G network by 2027 .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Science, Technology & Health
Q18 of 40
Identify the term that has been coined by the researchers to refer to the Covid-19 induced lockdown period in human history.
Correct Answer: Option D — Anthropause
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Anthropause is the correct answer to “Identify the term that has been coined by the researchers to refer to the Covid-19 induced lockdown period in human history.”. Items of this type are drawn from the Science, Technology & Health — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q19 of 40
Which new pandemic potential virus candidate has been detected in China?
Correct Answer: Option A — G4
Detailed Academic Explanation:
G4 is the correct answer to “Which new pandemic potential virus candidate has been detected in China”. Items of this type are drawn from the Science, Technology & Health — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Q20 of 40
Israel has successfully launched ___________ reconnaissance (spy) satellite into orbit on 5th July, 2020?
Correct Answer: Option C — Ofek 16
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Israel has successfully launched Ofek 16 reconnaissance (spy) satellite into orbit on 5th July, 2020.
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Science, Technology & Health
Q21 of 40
Which nation has launched a new spy satellite in July 2020?
Correct Answer: Option D — Israel
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Israel is the correct answer to “Which nation has launched a new spy satellite in July 2020”. Items of this type are drawn from the Science, Technology & Health — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Science, Technology & Health
Q22 of 40
Which country overtakes Russia to become third worst-hit nation by COVID-19?
Correct Answer: Option C — India
Detailed Academic Explanation:
India is the correct answer to “Which country overtakes Russia to become third worst-hit nation by COVID-19”. Items of this type are drawn from the Science, Technology & Health — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Science, Technology & Health
Q23 of 40
Tick-borne virus has re-emerged in which nation?
Correct Answer: Option B — China
Detailed Academic Explanation:
China is the correct answer to “Tick-borne virus has re-emerged in which nation”. Items of this type are drawn from the Science, Technology & Health — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Science, Technology & Health
Q24 of 40
Which of the following nation has donated 100 ventilators to support Pakistan in its fight against Covid-19?
Correct Answer: Option B — USA
Detailed Academic Explanation:
USA is the correct answer to “Which of the following nation has donated 100 ventilators to support Pakistan in its fight against Covid-19”. Items of this type are drawn from the Science, Technology & Health — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q25 of 40
The New Strain of Swine Flu Virus is named as ‘G4 EA H1N1 (commonly called G4 virus) having Human Pandemic Potential Discovered in which of the following nation?
Correct Answer: Option C — China
Detailed Academic Explanation:
China is the correct answer to “The New Strain of Swine Flu Virus is named as ‘G4 EA H1N1 (commonly called G4 virus) having Human Pandemic Potential Discovered in which of the following nation”. Items of this type are drawn from the Science, Technology & Health — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Science, Technology & Health
Q26 of 40
Micius, the world’s first quantum based satellite that has recently sent light particles to Earth to establish the world’s most secure communication link was launched in 2016 by_________?
Correct Answer: Option C — China
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Micius, the world’s first quantum based satellite that has recently sent light particles to Earth to establish the world’s most secure communication link was launched in 2016 by China .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q27 of 40
What is the name of China’s $10bn global navigation system comprising 35 satellites?
Correct Answer: Option B — BeiDou (BDS)
Detailed Academic Explanation:
BeiDou (BDS) is the correct answer to “What is the name of China’s $10bn global navigation system comprising 35 satellites”. Items of this type are drawn from the Science, Technology & Health — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Science, Technology & Health
Q28 of 40
Pakistan is expected to raise________million for the national space programme by regulating satellite services in the country?
Correct Answer: Option B — $700million
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Pakistan is expected to raise $700million million for the national space programme by regulating satellite services in the country.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Science, Technology & Health
Q29 of 40
Google’s former chief financial officer Patrick Pichette has been appointed as the board chairman of_________major technology company?
Correct Answer: Option A — Twitter
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Google’s former chief financial officer Patrick Pichette has been appointed as the board chairman of Twitter major technology company.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Science, Technology & Health
Q30 of 40
Which global organisation launched a new initiative called COVID-19 Technology Access Pool (C-TAP)?
Correct Answer: Option C — World Health Organisation
Detailed Academic Explanation:
World Health Organisation is the correct answer to “Which global organisation launched a new initiative called COVID-19 Technology Access Pool (C-TAP)”. Items of this type are drawn from the Science, Technology & Health — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Science, Technology & Health
Q31 of 40
Which among the following space agencies recently launched astronauts to the ISS on a commercially-made spacecraft after almost nine years?
Correct Answer: Option B — NASA
Detailed Academic Explanation:
NASA is the correct answer to “Which among the following space agencies recently launched astronauts to the ISS on a commercially-made spacecraft after almost nine years”. Items of this type are drawn from the Science, Technology & Health — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Science, Technology & Health
Q32 of 40
What is the new name of NASA’s WFIRST Hubble Telescope?
Correct Answer: Option B — Nancy Grace Roman
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Nancy Grace Roman is the correct answer to “What is the new name of NASA’s WFIRST Hubble Telescope”. Items of this type are drawn from the Science, Technology & Health — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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Science, Technology & Health
Q33 of 40
Bananas,the most globally exported fruit,are being infected globally by fungal disease called____________?
Correct Answer: Option D — Fusarium wilt TR4
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Bananas,the most globally exported fruit,are being infected globally by fungal disease called Fusarium wilt TR4 .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q34 of 40
Which country has announced that it will launch its first Arktika-M satellite in Dec, 2020?
Correct Answer: Option B — Russia
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Russia is the correct answer to “Which country has announced that it will launch its first Arktika-M satellite in Dec, 2020”. Items of this type are drawn from the Science, Technology & Health — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Science, Technology & Health
Q35 of 40
“Tianwen-1” is the first Mars exploration mission of which country ________?
Correct Answer: Option C — China
Detailed Academic Explanation:
“Tianwen-1” is the first Mars exploration mission of which country China .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Science, Technology & Health
Q36 of 40
Recently researchers have found the first known swimming dinosaur.The 100 million years old dinosaur discovered in the Sahara is__________?
Correct Answer: Option B — Spinosauras
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Recently researchers have found the first known swimming dinosaur.The 100 million years old dinosaur discovered in the Sahara is Spinosauras .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Science, Technology & Health
Q37 of 40
Which Physician at Whuan Hospital warned his colleagues in December 2019 about the possible outbreak of an illness that resemble with severe acute respiratory syndrome later acknowledged as COVID 19?
Correct Answer: Option B — Li Wenliang
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Li Wenliang is the correct answer to “Which Physician at Whuan Hospital warned his colleagues in December 2019 about the possible outbreak of an illness that resemble with severe acute respiratory syndrome later acknowledged as COVID 19”. Items of this type are drawn from the Science, Technology & Health — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Science, Technology & Health
Q38 of 40
The largest virus bank in Asia located in Wuhan, lately in news in regards to the lab conspiracy theory is____________?
Correct Answer: Option A — China Center for Virus Culture Collection
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The largest virus bank in Asia located in Wuhan, lately in news in regards to the lab conspiracy theory is China Center for Virus Culture Collection .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Science, Technology & Health
Q39 of 40
A joint collaboration of NASA and SpaceX sent astronauts to International Space Station on May 30,2020. The mission, called___________?
Correct Answer: Option A — Crew Dragon Demo-2 Mission
Detailed Academic Explanation:
A joint collaboration of NASA and SpaceX sent astronauts to International Space Station on May 30,2020. The mission, called Crew Dragon Demo-2 Mission .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Science, Technology & Health
Q40 of 40
Which airline became the first to go bankrupt after the cronovirus pandemic?
Correct Answer: Option D — Flybe
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Flybe is the correct answer to “Which airline became the first to go bankrupt after the cronovirus pandemic”. Items of this type are drawn from the Science, Technology & Health — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
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