Every day science mcqs collection from ppsc past papers

Discoveries and inventions

1. Structure of DNA was discovered by Dr James Watson in 1953

2. First time cell was discovered by Robert Hook
3. Insulin invented by F-Banting
4. Father of modern chemistry Lavoisier
5. Atomic number discovered by Moseley
6. Color TV was invented by Peter Gold Mark
7. Sun spots was discovered by Ibn e Rushad
8. Who is the father of medicine? Hippocrates
9. Mass spectrograph invented by F W Austin
10. In 1974 Oxygen was discovered by Priestly
11. Laws of Heredity discovered by Mandel
12. Dynamite was discovered by Alfred Nobel
13. Pencilin was discovered by Alexander Flaming
14. Father of modern Psychology is Sigmund Freud
15. Special theory of relativity was given by Albert Einstein he belongs to Germany
16. E =mc2 what is C in this equation Velocity of light
17. Isaac Newton gives three laws of motion and Laws of Gravitation
18. To every action there is always an equal and opposite reaction Newton’s Third Law of
Motion
19. Composition of Alchemy is written by Jabir Bin Hayyan
20. The book Al Qanoon Fi Tib written by Bo Ali Seena
21. Who invent chronometer John Harrison
22. Polio vaccine was invented by Jonas Salk
23. Ballpoint pen was invented by Lazlo Biro
24. Calculation machine was invented by Blaise Pascal
25. Printing press invented by Johan Gutenberg
26. Vitamins are discovered by Funk
27. X ray was discovered by Rontgen
28. Optics is invented by Ibn e Hashim
29. Zero invented by Egyptians
30. Radio activity was discovered by Henry Becquerel
31. Who discovered the first law of Thermodynamics James Prescott Joule
32. German scientist who invented Atom bomb Hahn Otto
33. General science:
34. Soda water is best for upset Stomach
35. 1 Mile is equal to 1.609
36. Belt of low Atmospheric pressure on either side of equator
37. Blood sugar measure in mg/deciliter
38. Unit of energy is Joule
39. How does sun light enter in room By irregular reflection
40. Radius of Earth by Al Beroni 6338 km
41. Kitab ul Hind was written by Al Beroni
42. Biology is a study of All Living Things
43. Distant object can be seen with the help of Telescope
44. Jabr bin Hayyan was Chemist
45. Clotting of blood vitamin K
46. Bronchitis is a disease of respiratory cavity
47. Rickets is a disease of bones
48. Blood purifies by Kidney
49. Water on Earth is 70%
50. Natural rubber obtained from special kind of tree
51. Elements common in all acids in Hydrogen
52. Fear of open places is called Agoraphobia
53. Amino Acid are a product of digestion of Protein
54. Plutonium is used as fuel for Nuclear Fusion
55. The gland which helps to maintain body temperature Hypothalamus
56. The silver surface of thermos flask prevents transfer of heat by Radiation
57. The flow heat from a hot to a cold body is an example of Isothermal process
58. Instrument that determine specific gravity of liquids Gravimeter
59. Which chemical in tobacco causes a smoker to be addicted to smoking Nicotine
60. Fungus is a Latin word which means Mushroom
61. Skimmed milk is lowest in Fat
62. Which gland is known as master gland Pituitary Gland
63. Medulla oblongata part of Brain
64. Unit of current is Ampere
65. Which mammal lays eggs Platypus
66. Contour is a measure of Topography
67. Day and night due to Earth Rotation
68. Rusting of Iron Chemical Reaction
69. Which material is used to convert solar energy Photovoltaic Penal
70. Pyrometer used to measure very High Temperature
71. Pressure of Air Barometer
72. Speed of light 300000 km
73. Lens of eye Convex
74. The element present in largest amount of rock and mineral is Silicon
75. The blanket of air which surroundings the earth is called in Atmosphere
76. Diaphragm in human body assist in Respiration
77. Bauxite is an important ore of Aluminum
78. 1 Billion is equal is 100 crors
79. Instrument used to measure the specific gravity of milk is called Lactometer
80. Acid rain contain Sulfuric acid and Nitric Acid
81. Distance traveled by light in one year is known as Light year
82. What is cyclones violent wind and rain
83. Which Metal most abundantly found in earth surface is Aluminum
84. Most abundant element in earth crust is Oxygen
85. Most abundant metal found on Earth surface Silicon
86. 1 Hectare is equal to 2.5 Acres
87. What is the measure of speed of ships Knot
88. Body temperature 98.4 F
89. Which energy store in dry cell is Chemical energy
90. Age of tree is counted by number of rings on its trunk
91. length of spinal cord in human body 16-18 inch
92. which lens is used in camera to form an image Convex
93. Which Gas is produced when coal is burnt without enough air supply Carbon die Oxide
94. Which cells of blood protect body against disease White Blood Cell
95. Which Acid is used in batteries Sulfuric Acid
96. A device that converts Chemical energy into electrical energy is called Battery
97. Archeology is a branch of Anthropology
98. Biology is a study of All Living Things
99. Process of Photosynthesis of plants in Leaf
100. Which substance is used in match sticks Phosphorous
101. Which food contain highest concentration of protein and Iron is Meat
102. Dolly is a name of first cloned sheep
103. Most common color in nature Green
104. Unit to measure electricity Watt
105. Ozone layer protect Ultra Violet Rays
106. Chemical formula of water is H2O
107. Massive wave in sea caused by Earthquake is known as Tsunami
108. The energy generation in stars is due to Fusion
109. Fear of confined places is called Claustrophobia
110. For galvanization of Iron which of following matter is used Zinc
111. Banana is a good source of Potassium
112. Relation between organism and their environment is called Ecology
113. What makes lemon sour Citric Acid
114. Fathom is a unit of measurement of Depth
115. Plant during night exile Carbon die oxide
116. Silk is produced by Larva of silk worm
117. Cultivation of flowers and fruits is known as Horticulture
118. Earth rotation on its axis West to East
119. Chemical name of bleaching powder is Chemical Hypochlorite
120. The organ in the body which accumulate iodine is Thyroid Gland located in Neck
121. Conversation of water into stream is not a chemical reaction
122. Meteorology is the science of Atmosphere
123. Which Metal is liquid at room temperature is Mercury
124. Study of Earthquake is called Seismology
125. Richter scale is used to measure the Earthquake
126. Mixture of two metals is called an Alloy
127. Carbon die oxide is used to extinguish fire
128. The imaginary line of zero degree Longitude which passes through Greenwich is
called Meridian
129. Viticulture is a cultivation of Grapes
130. Widows tear is a Plant
131. Flat bones Skull
132. The time taken by light to reach the Earth is 8 minutes 15 second ,499.0 second
133. Science of human races is called Anthropology
134. Etymology is the science of words
135. Atmospheric pressure of sea level is 760mm
136. Bat can hear Ultrasonic Sound
137. Acid rain destroy vegetation
138. Largest Gland is Liver
139. Largest organ Skin
140. Biggest bird Ostrich
141. Largest mammal Blue Whale
142. Anemometer use to measure Wind Speed
143. Study of birds is called Ornithology
144. Study of insects is called Entomology
145. Oxygen by volume has a presence in the atmosphere of about the 21%
146. Insulin in human body is produced in Pancreas
147. Nearest part of atmosphere to earth is called Troposphere
148. Heavy water is used as moderator in Atomic reactor 1
149. Diameter of jeopeter is 11 times of Earth
150. Which is the hottest Planet in Solar System is Venus
151. Patella is present in Knee
152. The mode of person swings from normal to extreme behavior is due to Bipolar
Disorder
153. Neutron was discovered by James Chadwick
154. Lightest participle of matter is Neutron
155. Neutron has no charge
156. Electron has negative charge
157. Pituitary gland is also known in Master gland
158. Sigmoid colon is part of Large Intestine
159. During photosynthesis plants release Oxygen
160. Male Sex Harmon is Testosterone
161. Number of Mussels in humane body 639
162. Yellow color of urine due to Urochrone
163. Study of teeth is called Odontology
164. Chemical composition of laughing gas Nitrogen and Oxygen
165. Abdul salam was Pakistani scientist he got Nobel Prize in Physics
166. Not part of Darwinism over production
167. Which drug involve most risk of AIDA Heroine Injection
168. Study of manners and customs of people Ethnology
169. Which atmospheric layer helps in radio communication Ionosphere
170. Chemical name of bleaching powder is Calcium Hypochlorite
171. Milk of Magnesia is also known as Magnesium Hydrochloride
172. Heaviest naturally occurring element of periodic table is Uranium
173. Which Acid is found in vinegar
174. Mercury is also known as quick silver
175. Stainless stale made by Kromem and Nickel
176. Elements that show property of both Metal and Non Metal is called Metalloid
177. PH used to measure Acidity of Liquid
178. Longest wavelength in electromagnetic spectrum is Radio Wave
179. Least distance of distinct vision for humane eye is 2.5cm
180. SI unit of power of lens Diopter
181. Boyles law stated that pressure in inversely proportional to Volume
182. Kinetic Energy depends on both Mass and Velocity
183. Jet engine works on principal of conservation Linear Momentum
184. Density of water is maximum on 4 degree Celsius
185. Rainbow formed due to Dispersion
186. Pepsin produced in stomach to digests the Protein
187. Moderator used in Nuclear reactor in order to slow down the speed of Neutrons
188. Radar used for Radio wave sonar used for Ultrasonic Waves
189. Magnifying power of a simple microscope can be increased by decreasing focal
length of Lens
190. For three dimensional picture Stereoscope
191. Anti-diuretic Harmon is secreted by Pituitary Gland
192. Earth Lithosphere is divided into fifteen major Plates
193. The principle constituent of Atmosphere of Earth is Nitrogen
194. Natural fats and oils are composed of oxygen and Carbon Dioxide
195. Earth atmosphere is divide into 5 main Layers
196. Tectonic plates of Earth lies on Lithosphere
197. Rock may contain fossils is known as Sedimentary Rock
198. Which is the key factor in determining the weather is quantity of water in
Atmosphere
199. Chromosome are made up of DNA
200. Darwin belong to England
201. Johan Kepler was Mathematician
202. The Earth Lithosphere divide into fifteen major tectonic plates of various size
203. Sun age 6.4 Billion
204. Very high frequency have Shortest Wavelength
205. The most densest substance on Earth Osmium
206. Sound wave are Longitudinal Waves
207. Autopsy means examination of Dead Body
208. Writing dictionaries is known as Lexicography
209. Anthropology is a collection of Poem
210. Claustrophobia is the fear of Closed Places
211. Agoraphobia is the fear of Open Places
212. Sweetest sugar is known as Fructose
213. Which Harmon is called emergency Harmon Adrenalin
214. Which enzyme present in the saliva of humans Amylase
215. Starch digestion enzyme is Amylase
216. Shape of milky way galaxy is Spiral
217. Isotopes are atoms of the same element with different number of Protons
218. Speed of light is greater than speed of Sound
219. Velocity of sound is maximum in Steel
220. Sound can travel fastest through Steel
221. Velocity of sound 331m/s
222. Acoustics is science of Sound
223. Sound cannot travel through Vacuum
224. Art of breading silk worm and production of silk is called Sericulture
225. Science of celestial bodies is known as Astronomy
226. Communication by means other than sensory persons is known as Telepathy
227. Study of Maps and features of Universe is called Cartography
228. Scientific and measurement of behavior is called Psychology
229. Study of words is known as Etymology
230. Pediatrics is relevant to Children
231. First artificial satellite was launched by Russia
232. First Canadian woman in space is Robert e Bender
233. First Austrount to set foot on the moon by Nail Aram Strong in 1969
234. Rarest gas in air is Neon
235. Liquids that evaporate quickly are known as Volatile Liquids
236. If a ship travel from fresh water to a sea or ocean it will raise a little higher
237. Minor objects in irregular shapes orbiting the Sun are called Asteroids
238. Earth takes about 24 hours to complete rotation around its Axis
239. Gas turns into liquids the process is called Condensation
240. Yeast used in making of bread is a Fungus
241. Cheapest source of light is Hydel
242. Nearest part of atmosphere to earth is called Troposphere
243. Freezing point of water is 3.82 c
244. Which gas is used in decoration lightening Neon
245. Electric bulb is made up of Tungsten
246. One horse power is equal to 746 watt
247. Stainless steel is an alloy of Iron Chromium and Nickel
248. Sunlight consist on 7 colors
249. Spectrum has 7 colors
250. Hydrogen is made of 7 colors
251. Abdul Salam receive Nobel Prize in 1979
252. Bones in newly born baby 300
253. Bones in human body 206
254. Main organ of sense is Nose
255. Tooth decay indicate deficiency of Florin
256. Anything that occupy space and possess weight is called Matter
257. Drugs that calm Nervous system and prevent worry
258. Tension is called Tranquillizers
259. Post mortem examination of organs or tissues of dead body is called Autopsy
260. Velocity of wind measured by Anemometer
261. Oncology is the study of Cancer
262. Branch of medicine dealing with Skin
263. Branch of studying blood and its disorder is called Hematology
264. The mass of the Ice originated in the mountains in Snow fields about the Snow
line is called Glaciers
265. Which of following vessels of blood carry blood from different parts of the body
to heart is Veins
266. Average weight of human heart is 300 grams
267. Break bone fever is also known as Dengue Fever
268. Coldest planet Neptune
269. Hottest planet Venus
270. Biggest planet Jupiter
271. Maximum number of satellite is Jupiter
272. Saturn planet has 62 moon
273. Planet takes to longest time around the Sun is Neptune
274. Nearest planet to the Earth is Venus
275. Nearest to the Sun Mercury
276. Sun is a Star
277. Solar system has 8 Planets
278. Sun rises in East and sets in the vest Earth rotation on its Axis’s
279. Heat received by Earth from sun is Solar Radiation
280. Which gas is used in balloons and air ships Helium
281. Chlaymydomonas is an Algae
282. Common salt in sea water Sodium Chloride
Diseases
Pathology is the study of diseases

283. Parkinson is a diseases of Brain

284. Test of cancer is known as Biopsy
285. Hemophilia is a Heredity Disease
286. Typhoid fever due to Bacteria
287. Cholera Is caused by Bacteria
288. Typhoid is not caused by Virus
289. Disease Diphtheria effects Throat
290. Jaundice effects Liver
291. Diabetes is a disease of Pancreas
292. Diabetes is caused due to Deficiency of Insulin
293. Myopia is a defect of vision of distant Object
294. Night blindness is due to vitamin A
295. Alzheimer is a disease in human being is characterized by the degeneration of
Nerve Cells
296. Small pox is caused by Virus
297. VITAMINS:
298. Scientific name of vitamin A
299. Xcrophthalmia caused due to the deficiency of vitamin A
300. Other name of vitamin C is called Ascorbic Acid
301. Over dose of vitamin C caused Kidney Disease
302. Guava is a rich source of vitamin C
303. Vitamin C cannot be stored in Human Body
304. Vitamin C protect Skin
305. Osteomalacia is caused due to deficiency of Vitamin D
306. Which vitamin considered as Harmon Vitamin D
307. Vaccination for small pox is Jenner
308. Green vegetables are good source of Minerals and Vitamins