Inventions & Discoveries — Part 4: 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
Name the First Pakistani who won Pulitzer Prize?
Correct Answer: Option B — Adrees Latif
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Adrees Latif is the correct answer to “Name the First Pakistani who won Pulitzer Prize”. Items of this type are drawn from the Inventions & Discoveries — Part 4 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q2 of 40
First commercial cellphone service started in 1984 in________?
Correct Answer: Option D — Chicago (USA)
Detailed Academic Explanation:
First commercial cellphone service started in 1984 in Chicago (USA) .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q3 of 40
North Korea first tested its nuclear weapons in___________?
Correct Answer: Option A — 2006
Detailed Academic Explanation:
North Korea first tested its nuclear weapons in 2006 .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q4 of 40
Name the Europian who first landed on Indian Subcontinent?
Correct Answer: Option A — Vasco da gama
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Vasco da gama is the correct answer to “Name the Europian who first landed on Indian Subcontinent”. Items of this type are drawn from the Inventions & Discoveries — Part 4 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q5 of 40
Who was the first PM of England?
Correct Answer: Option D — Robert walpolee
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Robert walpolee is the correct answer to “Who was the first PM of England”. Items of this type are drawn from the Inventions & Discoveries — Part 4 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q6 of 40
The young Blue Hole (YBH) which was discovered in South China Sea has the depth of ______m?
Correct Answer: Option C — 300m
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The young Blue Hole (YBH) which was discovered in South China Sea has the depth of 300m m.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Inventions & Discoveries
Q7 of 40
Ibn sina a great muslim scientist of the golden age was born in Afsana near Bukhara Uzbekistan and he was died at ________?
Correct Answer: Option D — Hamadan, Iran
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Ibn sina a great muslim scientist of the golden age was born in Afsana near Bukhara Uzbekistan and he was died at Hamadan, Iran .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Inventions & Discoveries
Q8 of 40
Which famous personality was offered to be the first President of Israel?
Correct Answer: Option B — Albert Einstein
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Albert Einstein is the correct answer to “Which famous personality was offered to be the first President of Israel”. Items of this type are drawn from the Inventions & Discoveries — Part 4 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Inventions & Discoveries
Q9 of 40
What golfer first name means” victory ” in hindi?
Correct Answer: Option B — Vijay sing
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Vijay sing is the correct answer to “What golfer first name means” victory ” in hindi”. Items of this type are drawn from the Inventions & Discoveries — Part 4 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Inventions & Discoveries
Q10 of 40
The first season of PSL took place on___________?
Correct Answer: Option A — 4th Feb 2016
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The first season of PSL took place on 4th Feb 2016 .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Inventions & Discoveries
Q11 of 40
Muhammad Ali had his first ever loss in the realm of professional boxing in what year?
Correct Answer: Option D — 1971
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1971 is the correct answer to “Muhammad Ali had his first ever loss in the realm of professional boxing in what year”. Items of this type are drawn from the Inventions & Discoveries — Part 4 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Inventions & Discoveries
Q12 of 40
The world’s first drainage system was build by the people of__________?
Correct Answer: Option C — Indus Valley civilization
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The world’s first drainage system was build by the people of Indus Valley civilization .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Inventions & Discoveries
Q13 of 40
Name the first Muslim who traveled in space?
Correct Answer: Option A — Prince salman Al masud
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Prince salman Al masud is the correct answer to “Name the first Muslim who traveled in space”. Items of this type are drawn from the Inventions & Discoveries — Part 4 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Inventions & Discoveries
Q14 of 40
Who made the first animated film?
Correct Answer: Option A — J.Stuart Blackton
Detailed Academic Explanation:
J.Stuart Blackton is the correct answer to “Who made the first animated film”. Items of this type are drawn from the Inventions & Discoveries — Part 4 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Inventions & Discoveries
Q15 of 40
The first mobile phone was created In___________?
Correct Answer: Option C — 1973
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The first mobile phone was created In 1973 .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Inventions & Discoveries
Q16 of 40
The first English Dictionary was compiled by _________?
Correct Answer: Option B — Samuel Johnson
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The first English Dictionary was compiled by Samuel Johnson .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q17 of 40
The First battle of panipat was fought between __________?
Correct Answer: Option C — Babur and Ibrahim Lodi
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The First battle of panipat was fought between Babur and Ibrahim Lodi .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Inventions & Discoveries
Q18 of 40
Who first discovered Machu Picchu?
Correct Answer: Option B — Hiram Bingham
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Hiram Bingham is the correct answer to “Who first discovered Machu Picchu”. Items of this type are drawn from the Inventions & Discoveries — Part 4 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Inventions & Discoveries
Q19 of 40
Leonardo Da Vinci was an inventor, scientist and engineer of ________?
Correct Answer: Option C — Florence
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Leonardo Da Vinci was an inventor, scientist and engineer of Florence .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q20 of 40
The first European to reach India by sea was__________?
Correct Answer: Option C — Vasco da Gama
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The first European to reach India by sea was Vasco da Gama .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Inventions & Discoveries
Q21 of 40
First Pakistani who has conquered Mount Aconcagua in Argentina?
Correct Answer: Option D — Samina Baig
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Samina Baig is the correct answer to “First Pakistani who has conquered Mount Aconcagua in Argentina”. Items of this type are drawn from the Inventions & Discoveries — Part 4 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Inventions & Discoveries
Q22 of 40
Who was the First Norman king of England?
Correct Answer: Option B — William
Detailed Academic Explanation:
William is the correct answer to “Who was the First Norman king of England”. Items of this type are drawn from the Inventions & Discoveries — Part 4 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Inventions & Discoveries
Q23 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
Q24 of 40
Which is india’s first artificial settalitte?
Correct Answer: Option A — Aryabhata
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Aryabhata is the correct answer to “Which is india’s first artificial settalitte”. Items of this type are drawn from the Inventions & Discoveries — Part 4 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Inventions & Discoveries
Q25 of 40
Rome’s first code of laws; _____________ adopted in 450 B.C.
Correct Answer: Option B — Twelve Tables
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Rome’s first code of laws; Twelve Tables adopted in 450 B.C.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q26 of 40
__________ Bank has been awarded the license to become the first Pakistani bank to offer financial services to clients in Beijing, China?
Correct Answer: Option B — Habib Bank Limited (HBL)
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Habib Bank Limited (HBL) Bank has been awarded the license to become the first Pakistani bank to offer financial services to clients in Beijing, China.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Inventions & Discoveries
Q27 of 40
Which city was recaptured at the end of the first war of Crusade?
Correct Answer: Option B — Jerusalem
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Jerusalem is the correct answer to “Which city was recaptured at the end of the first war of Crusade”. Items of this type are drawn from the Inventions & Discoveries — Part 4 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Inventions & Discoveries
Q28 of 40
Soviet Union tested its first nuclear bomb on_________?
Correct Answer: Option A — 29 August 1949
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Soviet Union tested its first nuclear bomb on 29 August 1949 .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Inventions & Discoveries
Q29 of 40
First Woman University of Pakistan is located in_____________?
Correct Answer: Option B — Rawalpindi
Detailed Academic Explanation:
First Woman University of Pakistan is located in Rawalpindi .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Inventions & Discoveries
Q30 of 40
Christopher Columbus who discovered America was__________?
Correct Answer: Option C — Italian
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Christopher Columbus who discovered America was Italian .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q31 of 40
United Arab Emirates holds its first ever elections in _______?
Correct Answer: Option C — 2006
Detailed Academic Explanation:
United Arab Emirates holds its first ever elections in 2006 .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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Q32 of 40
The first Mughul emperor Babar’s tomb is situated in_________?
Correct Answer: Option B — Kabul
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The first Mughul emperor Babar’s tomb is situated in Kabul .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Inventions & Discoveries
Q33 of 40
Which of the following countries hosted the first South Asian Games in 1983?
Correct Answer: Option D — Nepal
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Nepal is the correct answer to “Which of the following countries hosted the first South Asian Games in 1983”. Items of this type are drawn from the Inventions & Discoveries — Part 4 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Inventions & Discoveries
Q34 of 40
First Tuesday of May is observed as___________?
Correct Answer: Option A — World Asthma Day
Detailed Academic Explanation:
First Tuesday of May is observed as World Asthma Day .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Inventions & Discoveries
Q35 of 40
Who created the first Map of the World?
Correct Answer: Option A — Anaximander
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Anaximander is the correct answer to “Who created the first Map of the World”. Items of this type are drawn from the Inventions & Discoveries — Part 4 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Inventions & Discoveries
Q36 of 40
On 18th May 1974 India exploded first nuclear devise under the code name of___________?
Correct Answer: Option C — Operation Smiling Buddha
Detailed Academic Explanation:
On 18th May 1974 India exploded first nuclear devise under the code name of Operation Smiling Buddha .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Inventions & Discoveries
Q37 of 40
Which of the following countries becomes first in Africa to launch high speed train 320Km/h?
Correct Answer: Option B — Morocco
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Morocco is the correct answer to “Which of the following countries becomes first in Africa to launch high speed train 320Km/h”. Items of this type are drawn from the Inventions & Discoveries — Part 4 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Inventions & Discoveries
Q38 of 40
The first Blackberry smartphone was released in year ____________?
Correct Answer: Option C — 1999
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The first Blackberry smartphone was released in year 1999 .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Inventions & Discoveries
Q39 of 40
The World’s first underground railway system was built in___________?
Correct Answer: Option A — London
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The World’s first underground railway system was built in London .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Inventions & Discoveries
Q40 of 40
Which of the following was invented by Torricelli?
Correct Answer: Option A — Barometer
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Barometer is the correct answer to “Which of the following was invented by Torricelli”. Items of this type are drawn from the Inventions & Discoveries — Part 4 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
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