Inventions & Discoveries — Part 1: 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
What was the name of the first US atomic submarine launched in 1954?
Correct Answer: Option B — Nautilus
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Nautilus is the correct answer to “What was the name of the first US atomic submarine launched in 1954”. Items of this type are drawn from the Inventions & Discoveries — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Inventions & Discoveries
Q2 of 40
Name the first woman speaker of US Congress?
Correct Answer: Option D — Nancy Palocy
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Nancy Palocy is the correct answer to “Name the first woman speaker of US Congress”. Items of this type are drawn from the Inventions & Discoveries — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Inventions & Discoveries
Q3 of 40
First living creature launched in to space was a dog named: ______________?
Correct Answer: Option D — Laika
Detailed Academic Explanation:
First living creature launched in to space was a dog named: Laika .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Inventions & Discoveries
Q4 of 40
First Indian Civil servant in 1863 was _____________?
Correct Answer: Option A — Stayendarnath Tagore
Detailed Academic Explanation:
First Indian Civil servant in 1863 was Stayendarnath Tagore .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Inventions & Discoveries
Q5 of 40
Zebra’s stripes, when they are first born are__________?
Correct Answer: Option A — Brown
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Zebra’s stripes, when they are first born are Brown .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Inventions & Discoveries
Q6 of 40
When Earth day celebrated first time?
Correct Answer: Option A — 22, April 1970
Detailed Academic Explanation:
22, April 1970 is the correct answer to “When Earth day celebrated first time”. Items of this type are drawn from the Inventions & Discoveries — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Inventions & Discoveries
Q7 of 40
When did the first time did US grant right to vote to the women?
Correct Answer: Option B — 1920
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1920 is the correct answer to “When did the first time did US grant right to vote to the women”. Items of this type are drawn from the Inventions & Discoveries — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Inventions & Discoveries
Q8 of 40
Berlin was bombed by American forces for the first time in _________?
Correct Answer: Option A — 1943
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Berlin was bombed by American forces for the first time in 1943 .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Inventions & Discoveries
Q9 of 40
In which city was the first public opera house was opened?
Correct Answer: Option C — Venice
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Venice is the correct answer to “In which city was the first public opera house was opened”. Items of this type are drawn from the Inventions & Discoveries — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Inventions & Discoveries
Q10 of 40
Which Sikh Guru invented ‘Gurumukhi Script?
Correct Answer: Option C — Guru Angad
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Guru Angad is the correct answer to “Which Sikh Guru invented ‘Gurumukhi Script”. Items of this type are drawn from the Inventions & Discoveries — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Inventions & Discoveries
Q11 of 40
Quad countries held first naval exercise in which year?
Correct Answer: Option C — 2020
Detailed Academic Explanation:
2020 is the correct answer to “Quad countries held first naval exercise in which year”. Items of this type are drawn from the Inventions & Discoveries — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Inventions & Discoveries
Q12 of 40
Paper was invented by: __________?
Correct Answer: Option B — Cai Lun
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Paper was invented by: Cai Lun .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Inventions & Discoveries
Q13 of 40
When did Christopher Columbus discovered West Indies?
Correct Answer: Option D — 1492 AD
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1492 AD is the correct answer to “When did Christopher Columbus discovered West Indies”. Items of this type are drawn from the Inventions & Discoveries — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Inventions & Discoveries
Q14 of 40
Who discovered cement?
Correct Answer: Option C — Joseph Aspdin
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Joseph Aspdin is the correct answer to “Who discovered cement”. Items of this type are drawn from the Inventions & Discoveries — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Inventions & Discoveries
Q15 of 40
Who discovered “The Cape of Good Hope”?
Correct Answer: Option C — Bartolomeu Dias
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Bartolomeu Dias is the correct answer to “Who discovered “The Cape of Good Hope””. Items of this type are drawn from the Inventions & Discoveries — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Inventions & Discoveries
Q16 of 40
The First Operation in Swat against Taliban in 2007 was called?
Correct Answer: Option B — Operation RAH E HAQ
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Operation RAH E HAQ is the correct answer to “The First Operation in Swat against Taliban in 2007 was called”. Items of this type are drawn from the Inventions & Discoveries — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Inventions & Discoveries
Q17 of 40
Name of the US first lady is __________?
Correct Answer: Option B — Jill Biden
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Name of the US first lady is Jill Biden .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Inventions & Discoveries
Q18 of 40
What was code-named of first Indian Nuclear test at Pokhran in 1974?
Correct Answer: Option D — Smiling Budha
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Smiling Budha is the correct answer to “What was code-named of first Indian Nuclear test at Pokhran in 1974”. Items of this type are drawn from the Inventions & Discoveries — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Inventions & Discoveries
Q19 of 40
First female prime minister in Tunisia and the Arab world is________?
Correct Answer: Option B — Najla Bouden
Detailed Academic Explanation:
First female prime minister in Tunisia and the Arab world is Najla Bouden .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Inventions & Discoveries
Q20 of 40
First Monday of October is observed every year as internationally?
Correct Answer: Option C — Habitat Day
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Habitat Day is the correct answer to “First Monday of October is observed every year as internationally”. Items of this type are drawn from the Inventions & Discoveries — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Inventions & Discoveries
Q21 of 40
For whom the first time Passport was issued to dead body to shift it France in 1974?
Correct Answer: Option D — Mummy of Ramses-II
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Mummy of Ramses-II is the correct answer to “For whom the first time Passport was issued to dead body to shift it France in 1974”. Items of this type are drawn from the Inventions & Discoveries — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Inventions & Discoveries
Q22 of 40
Who invented softball?
Correct Answer: Option C — George Hancock
Detailed Academic Explanation:
George Hancock is the correct answer to “Who invented softball”. Items of this type are drawn from the Inventions & Discoveries — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Inventions & Discoveries
Q23 of 40
The first intelligible words to be ever recorded on a telephone on March 10, 1876, were?
Correct Answer: Option C — Mr Watson, come here. I want to see you.
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The first intelligible words to be ever recorded on a telephone on March 10, 1876, were Mr Watson, come here. I want to see you..
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Inventions & Discoveries
Q24 of 40
Who Was the First Woman to run for President of the United States?
Correct Answer: Option A — Victoria Woodhull
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Victoria Woodhull is the correct answer to “Who Was the First Woman to run for President of the United States”. Items of this type are drawn from the Inventions & Discoveries — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Inventions & Discoveries
Q25 of 40
The first successful expedition to the Mount Everest was made in__________?
Correct Answer: Option C — 1953
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The first successful expedition to the Mount Everest was made in 1953 .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Inventions & Discoveries
Q26 of 40
Which British explorer was the first European to see the Victoria Falls?
Correct Answer: Option A — David Livingstone
Detailed Academic Explanation:
David Livingstone is the correct answer to “Which British explorer was the first European to see the Victoria Falls”. Items of this type are drawn from the Inventions & Discoveries — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Inventions & Discoveries
Q27 of 40
Name the first Astronaut to walk in space in 1965. He remained in space for 20 minutes.
Correct Answer: Option C — Alexei Leonov
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Alexei Leonov is the correct answer to “Name the first Astronaut to walk in space in 1965. He remained in space for 20 minutes.”. Items of this type are drawn from the Inventions & Discoveries — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Inventions & Discoveries
Q28 of 40
Name the first Muslim who travelled in space from April 29 to May 6,1985?
Correct Answer: Option B — Prince Sultan bin Salman Al Saud
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Prince Sultan bin Salman Al Saud is the correct answer to “Name the first Muslim who travelled in space from April 29 to May 6,1985”. Items of this type are drawn from the Inventions & Discoveries — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Inventions & Discoveries
Q29 of 40
World’s first commercial communication satellite was launched in 1965. Its name was
Correct Answer: Option C — Early Bird
Detailed Academic Explanation:
World’s first commercial communication satellite was launched in 1965. Its name was Early Bird.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Inventions & Discoveries
Q30 of 40
Who was the first Governor General of India?
Correct Answer: Option A — William Bentick
Detailed Academic Explanation:
William Bentick is the correct answer to “Who was the first Governor General of India”. Items of this type are drawn from the Inventions & Discoveries — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Inventions & Discoveries
Q31 of 40
Who is the first purchaser of Pak-China made JF-17 Air craft?
Correct Answer: Option A — Myanmar
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Myanmar is the correct answer to “Who is the first purchaser of Pak-China made JF-17 Air craft”. Items of this type are drawn from the Inventions & Discoveries — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Inventions & Discoveries
Q32 of 40
The first frisbee was made in __________?
Correct Answer: Option C — 1957
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The first frisbee was made in 1957 .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Inventions & Discoveries
Q33 of 40
Who was the first transgender Olympian weightlifter?
Correct Answer: Option B — Laurel Hubbard
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Laurel Hubbard is the correct answer to “Who was the first transgender Olympian weightlifter”. Items of this type are drawn from the Inventions & Discoveries — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Inventions & Discoveries
Q34 of 40
Bicycle was invented in 1817 by?
Correct Answer: Option A — Karl von Drais
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Karl von Drais is the correct answer to “Bicycle was invented in 1817 by”. Items of this type are drawn from the Inventions & Discoveries — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Inventions & Discoveries
Q35 of 40
Which university become the first Pakistan university to start a PhD programme on Seerat-ul-Nabi(SAW)?
Correct Answer: Option A — Sargodha University
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Sargodha University is the correct answer to “Which university become the first Pakistan university to start a PhD programme on Seerat-ul-Nabi(SAW)”. Items of this type are drawn from the Inventions & Discoveries — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Inventions & Discoveries
Q36 of 40
First person in the world to receive Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine is from?
Correct Answer: Option B — UK
Detailed Academic Explanation:
UK is the correct answer to “First person in the world to receive Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine is from”. Items of this type are drawn from the Inventions & Discoveries — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Inventions & Discoveries
Q37 of 40
Who is known as first black woman senator in US history?
Correct Answer: Option C — Moseley-Braun
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Moseley-Braun is the correct answer to “Who is known as first black woman senator in US history”. Items of this type are drawn from the Inventions & Discoveries — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Inventions & Discoveries
Q38 of 40
Who is first lady fighter pilot of Pakistan?
Correct Answer: Option B — Ayesha Farooq
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Ayesha Farooq is the correct answer to “Who is first lady fighter pilot of Pakistan”. Items of this type are drawn from the Inventions & Discoveries — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Inventions & Discoveries
Q39 of 40
First Prime Minister of Britain who lead the govt of Britain for over twenty years?
Correct Answer: Option B — Robert Walpole
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Robert Walpole is the correct answer to “First Prime Minister of Britain who lead the govt of Britain for over twenty years”. Items of this type are drawn from the Inventions & Discoveries — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Inventions & Discoveries
Q40 of 40
Which Gas was first used in World War 1?
Correct Answer: Option A — Chlorine
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Chlorine is the correct answer to “Which Gas was first used in World War 1”. Items of this type are drawn from the Inventions & Discoveries — Part 1 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Inventions & Discoveries
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