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Questions Related to science & technology

Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology
  1. Typewriter: Remington

  2. Dynamite: Dunlop

  3. Evolution: Darwin

  4. Aeroplane: Harway

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Charles Darwin proposed the theory of evolution by natural selection. Remington manufactured the first practical typewriter (Sholes & Glidden typewriter). Dynamite was invented by Alfred Nobel, not Dunlop. The aeroplane was invented by the Wright brothers.

Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology
  1. Edward Jenner

  2. Joseph Lister

  3. William Harvey

  4. Jonon Esals

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

William Harvey discovered blood circulation in 1628, demonstrating that the heart pumps blood through the circulatory system. Edward Jenner developed the smallpox vaccine. Joseph Lister pioneered antiseptic surgery. 'Jonon Esals' appears to be a misspelling or nonexistent name.

Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology
  1. Shockley

  2. Pascal

  3. Sholes

  4. Waterman

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Christopher Latham Sholes invented the first practical typewriter in the 1860s. His design became the basis for modern typewriters and established the QWERTY keyboard layout. Shockley worked on semiconductors, Pascal designed a calculator, and Waterman founded a pen company.

Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology
  1. 213

  2. 256

  3. 257

  4. 289

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The 1999 World Cup semi-final between South Africa and Australia ended in a tie at 213 runs each. Australia advanced to the final because they had finished higher than South Africa in the Super Six table. This tie is one of the most famous moments in World Cup history.

Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology
  1. Venkatesh Prasad

  2. Javagal Shrinath

  3. Kapil Dev

  4. Chetan Sharma

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Javed Miandad hit the legendary last-ball six off Chetan Sharma in the 1986 Austral-Asia Cup final at Sharjah. Pakistan needed 4 runs to win off the last ball, and Miandad launched it into the stands. This remains one of the most iconic moments in cricket history.