Inventions & Discoveries — Part 2: 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
The ” Oscars of Science ” was first awarded in ________.
Correct Answer: Option C — 2012
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The ” Oscars of Science ” was first awarded in 2012 .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Inventions & Discoveries
Q2 of 40
Who discovered China?
Correct Answer: Option B — Morco Polo
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Morco Polo is the correct answer to “Who discovered China”. Items of this type are drawn from the Inventions & Discoveries — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Inventions & Discoveries
Q3 of 40
The world’s oldest known natural pearl has recently discovered in ____________?
Correct Answer: Option A — Abu Dhabi
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The world’s oldest known natural pearl has recently discovered in Abu Dhabi .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Inventions & Discoveries
Q4 of 40
The first oil well was drilled in the USA in the year ___________?
Correct Answer: Option B — 1859
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The first oil well was drilled in the USA in the year 1859 .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Inventions & Discoveries
Q5 of 40
First Women Speaker of US Congress is ___________?
Correct Answer: Option C — Nancy Pelosi
Detailed Academic Explanation:
First Women Speaker of US Congress is Nancy Pelosi .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Inventions & Discoveries
Q6 of 40
Who was the first governor general of bengal?
Correct Answer: Option D — Warren hastings
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Warren hastings is the correct answer to “Who was the first governor general of bengal”. Items of this type are drawn from the Inventions & Discoveries — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Inventions & Discoveries
Q7 of 40
Which is the first Space Agency of the world?
Correct Answer: Option C — NASA
Detailed Academic Explanation:
NASA is the correct answer to “Which is the first Space Agency of the world”. Items of this type are drawn from the Inventions & Discoveries — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Inventions & Discoveries
Q8 of 40
__________ was Europe’s first city to have paved streets in 1339.
Correct Answer: Option B — Florence
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Florence was Europe’s first city to have paved streets in 1339.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Inventions & Discoveries
Q9 of 40
First female lady became the DG of the Lahore Development Authority?
Correct Answer: Option B — Amna Imran Khan
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Amna Imran Khan is the correct answer to “First female lady became the DG of the Lahore Development Authority”. Items of this type are drawn from the Inventions & Discoveries — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Inventions & Discoveries
Q10 of 40
Which was the first city destroyed by the atomic bomb in World War II?
Correct Answer: Option D — Hiroshima
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Hiroshima is the correct answer to “Which was the first city destroyed by the atomic bomb in World War II”. Items of this type are drawn from the Inventions & Discoveries — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Inventions & Discoveries
Q11 of 40
The first offshore well in Pakistani water was drilled in?
Correct Answer: Option A — 1963
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1963 is the correct answer to “The first offshore well in Pakistani water was drilled in”. Items of this type are drawn from the Inventions & Discoveries — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Inventions & Discoveries
Q12 of 40
Name the first man made object that is orbiting sun?
Correct Answer: Option B — Parker solar probe
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Parker solar probe is the correct answer to “Name the first man made object that is orbiting sun”. Items of this type are drawn from the Inventions & Discoveries — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Inventions & Discoveries
Q13 of 40
Stapler was invented by?
Correct Answer: Option C — Charles Henry Gould
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Charles Henry Gould is the correct answer to “Stapler was invented by”. Items of this type are drawn from the Inventions & Discoveries — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Inventions & Discoveries
Q14 of 40
Who was the first man to win Nobel Prize for literature:
Correct Answer: Option B — Sully Prudhomme
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Sully Prudhomme is the correct answer to “Who was the first man to win Nobel Prize for literature:”. Items of this type are drawn from the Inventions & Discoveries — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Inventions & Discoveries
Q15 of 40
Which institution was the first attempt in the history towards the formation of the International society nations:
Correct Answer: Option B — League of Nation
Detailed Academic Explanation:
League of Nation is the correct answer to “Which institution was the first attempt in the history towards the formation of the International society nations:”. Items of this type are drawn from the Inventions & Discoveries — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Inventions & Discoveries
Q16 of 40
Name the Pakistani Canadian scientist who made historic invention on human brain Silicon chips?
Correct Answer: Option B — Dr. Naweed Syed
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Dr. Naweed Syed is the correct answer to “Name the Pakistani Canadian scientist who made historic invention on human brain Silicon chips”. Items of this type are drawn from the Inventions & Discoveries — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Inventions & Discoveries
Q17 of 40
Who officially instituted the first system of imperial examinations in China ________?
Correct Answer: Option C — Shizong of Jin
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Who officially instituted the first system of imperial examinations in China Shizong of Jin .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Inventions & Discoveries
Q18 of 40
When did Pakistan first time participate in Davis Cup?
Correct Answer: Option B — 1948
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1948 is the correct answer to “When did Pakistan first time participate in Davis Cup”. Items of this type are drawn from the Inventions & Discoveries — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Inventions & Discoveries
Q19 of 40
Who was the first Indian Chief of Army Staff of the Indian Army?
Correct Answer: Option A — Gen. Maharaja Rajendra Singhji
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Gen. Maharaja Rajendra Singhji is the correct answer to “Who was the first Indian Chief of Army Staff of the Indian Army”. Items of this type are drawn from the Inventions & Discoveries — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Inventions & Discoveries
Q20 of 40
Who was first Deputy Secretary General of UN?
Correct Answer: Option A — Louise Fréchette
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Louise Fréchette is the correct answer to “Who was first Deputy Secretary General of UN”. Items of this type are drawn from the Inventions & Discoveries — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Inventions & Discoveries
Q21 of 40
First Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to?
Correct Answer: Option B — Roentgen
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Roentgen is the correct answer to “First Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to”. Items of this type are drawn from the Inventions & Discoveries — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Inventions & Discoveries
Q22 of 40
Who was the first Governor General of India __________?
Correct Answer: Option D — Warren Hasting
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Who was the first Governor General of India Warren Hasting .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Inventions & Discoveries
Q23 of 40
Which newly discovered land was named after Amerigo Vespucci?
Correct Answer: Option B — America
Detailed Academic Explanation:
America is the correct answer to “Which newly discovered land was named after Amerigo Vespucci”. Items of this type are drawn from the Inventions & Discoveries — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Inventions & Discoveries
Q24 of 40
Who was the first chancellor of Germany?
Correct Answer: Option A — Otto Von Bismarck
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Otto Von Bismarck is the correct answer to “Who was the first chancellor of Germany”. Items of this type are drawn from the Inventions & Discoveries — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Inventions & Discoveries
Q25 of 40
Galelio Galilie was a renowned philosopher, scientist and engineer from?
Correct Answer: Option D — Italy
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Italy is the correct answer to “Galelio Galilie was a renowned philosopher, scientist and engineer from”. Items of this type are drawn from the Inventions & Discoveries — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Inventions & Discoveries
Q26 of 40
Area where World’s first civilization emerged _________?
Correct Answer: Option B — Mesopotamia
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Area where World’s first civilization emerged Mesopotamia .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Inventions & Discoveries
Q27 of 40
After the first world war the Dawes Plan was launched in the year _________?
Correct Answer: Option A — 1924
Detailed Academic Explanation:
After the first world war the Dawes Plan was launched in the year 1924 .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Inventions & Discoveries
Q28 of 40
Who was the First Norman king of England ________?
Correct Answer: Option B — William
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Who was the First Norman king of England William .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Inventions & Discoveries
Q29 of 40
Who was the first Engineer of the World?
Correct Answer: Option C — Imhotep
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Imhotep is the correct answer to “Who was the first Engineer of the World”. Items of this type are drawn from the Inventions & Discoveries — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Inventions & Discoveries
Q30 of 40
United States was discovered by Christopher Columbus during his voyage in _______?
Correct Answer: Option D — 1492
Detailed Academic Explanation:
United States was discovered by Christopher Columbus during his voyage in 1492 .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Inventions & Discoveries
Q31 of 40
China unveils world’s first AI male news anchor named ___________?
Correct Answer: Option D — Qiu Hao
Detailed Academic Explanation:
China unveils world’s first AI male news anchor named Qiu Hao .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Inventions & Discoveries
Q32 of 40
Who is first lady of U.S since January 2017?
Correct Answer: Option C — Melania
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Melania is the correct answer to “Who is first lady of U.S since January 2017”. Items of this type are drawn from the Inventions & Discoveries — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Inventions & Discoveries
Q33 of 40
First Afghan-Anglo War was fought in?
Correct Answer: Option C — 1839
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1839 is the correct answer to “First Afghan-Anglo War was fought in”. Items of this type are drawn from the Inventions & Discoveries — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Inventions & Discoveries
Q34 of 40
Name the first Pakistani bank which started its operation on August 17 1947:
Correct Answer: Option C — Habib Bank Ltd:
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Habib Bank Ltd: is the correct answer to “Name the first Pakistani bank which started its operation on August 17 1947:”. Items of this type are drawn from the Inventions & Discoveries — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Inventions & Discoveries
Q35 of 40
Who commanded the ‘HECTOR’ the first British trading ship to land at Surat?
Correct Answer: Option D — William Hawkins
Detailed Academic Explanation:
William Hawkins is the correct answer to “Who commanded the ‘HECTOR’ the first British trading ship to land at Surat”. Items of this type are drawn from the Inventions & Discoveries — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Inventions & Discoveries
Q36 of 40
First Asma Jahangir scholarship given to whom _________?
Correct Answer: Option A — Sana Gul
Detailed Academic Explanation:
First Asma Jahangir scholarship given to whom Sana Gul .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Inventions & Discoveries
Q37 of 40
Where was the first library of the world?
Correct Answer: Option C — MOROCCO
Detailed Academic Explanation:
MOROCCO is the correct answer to “Where was the first library of the world”. Items of this type are drawn from the Inventions & Discoveries — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Inventions & Discoveries
Q38 of 40
___________ is the first president of Harward University since the seventeenth century with no earned Harvard degree.
Correct Answer: Option A — Drew Gilpin Faust
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Drew Gilpin Faust is the first president of Harward University since the seventeenth century with no earned Harvard degree.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Inventions & Discoveries
Q39 of 40
First person to go on both the poles (North and South) was?
Correct Answer: Option C — Robert Swan
Detailed Academic Explanation:
First person to go on both the poles (North and South) was Robert Swan.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Inventions & Discoveries
Q40 of 40
Who was the first African American to win the US Open?
Correct Answer: Option C — Arthur Ashe
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Arthur Ashe is the correct answer to “Who was the first African American to win the US Open”. Items of this type are drawn from the Inventions & Discoveries — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Inventions & Discoveries
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