Development of Science and Technology in Pakistan 38 Score: 0 Attempted: 0/38 Subscribe 1. : Who has recently assumed charge as the Federal Minister for Science and Technology? (A) Rana Tanveer Hussain (B) Khalid Hussain Magsi (C) Fawad Chaudhry (D) Shibli Faraz 2. : Who is the current Federal Minister for National Food Security & Research? (A) Fakhar Imam (B) Rana Tanveer Hussain (C) Waseem Ajmal Chaudhry (D) Syed Fakhar Hussain 3. : What is the name of Pakistan’s space agency responsible for the country’s space program? (A) SUPARCO (B) SPARCO (C) PASA (D) PAKSA 4. : In which year did Pakistan launch its first satellite, Badr-1? (A) 1989 (B) 1990 (C) 1992 (D) 1995 5. : Who was the first Pakistani to receive the Nobel Prize in Physics? (A) Dr. Abdul Qadeer Khan (B) Dr. Atta-ur-Rahman (C) Dr. Abdus Salam (D) Dr. Samar Mubarakmand 6. : What is the name of Pakistan’s first communication satellite launched in 2011? (A) Badr-A (B) PAKSAT-1R (C) PRSS-1 (D) PAKSAT-1 7. : Which organization is responsible for the development of nuclear technology in Pakistan? (A) SUPARCO (B) NESCOM (C) PAEC (D) NUST 8. : What does NUST stand for? (A) National University of Science and Technology (B) National University of Software Technology (C) National University of Scientific Training (D) National University of Strategic Technology 9. : Which Pakistani scientist is known for his work in theoretical physics and won the Nobel Prize? (A) Dr. Abdul Qadeer Khan (B) Dr. Abdus Salam (C) Dr. Atta-ur-Rahman (D) Dr. Samar Mubarakmand 10. : In which city is the headquarters of SUPARCO located? (A) Islamabad (B) Lahore (C) Karachi (D) Rawalpindi 11. : What is the primary focus of the Pakistan Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (PCSIR)? (A) Space exploration (B) Industrial research and development (C) Nuclear energy (D) Agricultural research 12. : Which Pakistani university is renowned for its engineering and technology programs? (A) Punjab University (B) Karachi University (C) NUST (D) Quaid-i-Azam University 13. : What is the name of Pakistan’s first indigenously developed drone? (A) Burraq (B) Shahpar (C) Nishan (D) JF-17 14. : Which organization is responsible for the development of the JF-17 Thunder fighter jet? (A) SUPARCO (B) NESCOM (C) PAC (D) PAEC 15. : What does PAC stand for in the context of Pakistan’s defense industry? (A) Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (B) Pakistan Atomic Commission (C) Pakistan Aerospace Corporation (D) Pakistan Aviation Council 16. : Which Pakistani scientist is known for his contributions to biotechnology and molecular medicine? (A) Dr. Atta-ur-Rahman (B) Dr. Abdul Qadeer Khan (C) Dr. Samar Mubarakmand (D) Dr. Muhammad Iqbal Choudhary 17. : What is the name of the initiative launched by the Ministry of Science and Technology to promote innovation in Pakistan? (A) Science Pakistan (B) Tech Pakistan (C) Science Talent Farming Scheme (D) Innovation Pakistan 18. : Which Pakistani city is known as the hub of the country’s IT industry? (A) Islamabad (B) Lahore (C) Karachi (D) Peshawar 19. : What is the name of the program initiated to provide free technical training to Pakistani youth? (A) Kamyab Jawan Program (B) Skill Pakistan (C) Hunarmand Pakistan (D) Youth Skill Development 20. : Which Pakistani university is known for its research in agricultural sciences? (A) NUST (B) UAF (C) LUMS (D) COMSATS 21. : What does UAF stand for? (A) University of Agriculture Faisalabad (B) University of Advanced Farming (C) University of Agricultural Faculty (D) University of Agri-Food 22. : Which organization is responsible for standardization and quality control in Pakistan? (A) PCSIR (B) PSQCA (C) NESCOM (D) PAEC 23. : What does PSQCA stand for? (A) Pakistan Standards and Quality Control Authority (B) Pakistan Scientific Quality Control Agency (C) Pakistan Standards and Quality Certification Authority (D) Pakistan Standards and Quality Control Agency 24. : Which Pakistani scientist played a significant role in the development of the country’s nuclear program? (A) Dr. Abdus Salam (B) Dr. Abdul Qadeer Khan (C) Dr. Atta-ur-Rahman (D) Dr. Samar Mubarakmand 25. : What is the name of the Pakistani satellite launched in collaboration with China in 2018? (A) PAKSAT-1R (B) PRSS-1 (C) Badr-B (D) PAKSAT-2 26. : Which Pakistani organization is responsible for the development of missile technology? (A) SUPARCO (B) NESCOM (C) PAEC (D) NUST 27. : What does NESCOM stand for? (A) National Engineering and Scientific Commission (B) National Energy and Science Commission (C) National Electronics and Software Commission (D) National Environmental Science Commission 28. : Which Pakistani university specializes in space science and technology? (A) IST (B) NUST (C) COMSATS (D) PIEAS 29. : What does IST stand for? (A) Institute of Space Technology (B) International School of Technology (C) Institute of Scientific Training (D) International Science and Technology 30. : Which Pakistani scientist is known for his work in the field of chemistry and has received the UNESCO Science Prize? (A) Dr. Atta-ur-Rahman (B) Dr. Abdul Qadeer Khan (C) Dr. Samar Mubarakmand (D) Dr. Muhammad Iqbal Choudhary 31. : What is the name of the program launched to digitize Pakistan’s economy? (A) Digital Pakistan (B) E-Pakistan (C) Tech Revolution (D) Pakistan 4.0 32. : Which Pakistani city is home to the country’s largest software technology park? (A) Islamabad (B) Lahore (C) Karachi (D) Peshawar 33. : What is the name of the initiative aimed at promoting science education among Pakistani youth? (A) Science Pakistan (B) STEM Pakistan (C) Science for All (D) Young Scientists Program 34. : Which Pakistani organization is responsible for the development of renewable energy technologies? (A) AEDB (B) PAEC (C) SUPARCO (D) PCSIR 35. : What does AEDB stand for? (A) Alternative Energy Development Board (B) Advanced Energy Development Board (C) Alternative Energy Department Board (D) Advanced Energy Department Board 36. : Which Pakistani university is known for its research in information technology? (A) NUST (B) COMSATS (C) LUMS (D) UET 37. : What does COMSATS stand for? (A) Commission on Science and Technology for Sustainable Development in the South (B) College of Management Sciences and Technology (C) Center of Modern Science and Technology Studies (D) Consortium of Science and Technology Studies 38. : Which Pakistani scientist is known for his work in the development of the country’s missile program? (A) Dr. Abdul Qadeer Khan (B) Dr. Samar Mubarakmand (C) Dr. Atta-ur-Rahman (D) Dr. Muhammad Iqbal Choudhary