Science & Technology Development in Pakistan MCQs With Answer
Which organization is responsible for space research in Pakistan?
A) SUPARCO
B) PAEC
C) NUST
D) PCSIR
What is the name of Pakistan’s first satellite?
A) PAKSAT-1R
B) BADR-1
C) PAKSAT-2
D) JinnahSat
Which institution is primarily responsible for nuclear research in Pakistan?
A) PCSIR
B) SUPARCO
C) PAEC
D) HEC
When was the Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC) established?
A) 1947
B) 1956
C) 1974
D) 1998
Which Pakistani university is known for its contributions to science and technology?
A) Punjab University
B) NUST
C) LUMS
D) BZU
Which is the largest software technology park in Pakistan?
A) Arfa Software Technology Park
B) Karachi IT Hub
C) Islamabad Tech Valley
D) PSEB Center
What does HEC stand for?
A) Higher Education Commission
B) Human Energy Corporation
C) High Engineering Council
D) Hybrid Energy Commission
Which field is the main focus of the National Center for Artificial Intelligence in Pakistan?
A) Renewable Energy
B) Artificial Intelligence & Robotics
C) Agriculture
D) Construction Technology
Which Pakistani scientist is known as the father of the country’s nuclear program?
A) Abdul Qadeer Khan
B) Samar Mubarakmand
C) Atta-ur-Rahman
D) Pervez Hoodbhoy
Which of the following is Pakistan’s first communication satellite?
A) BADR-1
B) PAKSAT-1R
C) Rahbar-1
D) SuparcoSat
Which government body regulates IT and telecom sectors in Pakistan?
A) Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA)
B) Ministry of Science and Technology
C) SUPARCO
D) NUST
Which Pakistani city is considered the hub of the IT industry?
A) Karachi
B) Islamabad
C) Lahore
D) Peshawar
What is the purpose of the National Incubation Center (NIC) in Pakistan?
A) Scientific Research
B) Startup Growth & Entrepreneurship
C) Space Exploration
D) Renewable Energy Development
Which energy source is being developed under Pakistan’s science and technology initiatives?
A) Coal
B) Renewable Energy
C) Nuclear Energy
D) Both B & C
Which city houses Pakistan’s National Science Museum?
A) Karachi
B) Lahore
C) Islamabad
D) Quetta
Which Pakistani scientist received the Nobel Prize in Physics?
A) Abdul Qadeer Khan
B) Abdus Salam
C) Samar Mubarakmand
D) Atta-ur-Rahman
Which field is prioritized under Pakistan Vision 2025 for technological development?
A) Space Exploration
B) Artificial Intelligence
C) Agriculture
D) Fashion Industry
Which Pakistani university specializes in space technology education?
A) COMSATS
B) IST (Institute of Space Technology)
C) UET Lahore
D) LUMS
Which mobile technology was first introduced in Pakistan in 2014?
A) 2G
B) 3G/4G
C) 5G
D) LTE-Advanced
Which organization promotes IT development in Pakistan?
A) Pakistan Software Export Board (PSEB)
B) State Bank of Pakistan
C) Federal Board of Revenue
D) National Security Council
Which project aims to digitize Pakistan under the government’s initiative?
A) Vision 2030
B) Digital Pakistan
C) National Tech Drive
D) Cyber Revolution
Who is the first Pakistani astronaut selected for a space mission?
A) Namira Salim
B) Abdul Qadeer Khan
C) Samar Mubarakmand
D) Abdus Salam
Which Pakistani city hosts the headquarters of the Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC)?
A) Lahore
B) Islamabad
C) Karachi
D) Peshawar
Which of the following is a major challenge in Pakistan’s science and technology sector?
A) Lack of funding
B) Brain drain
C) Weak research infrastructure
D) All of the above
Which Pakistani government body is responsible for technological policies?
A) Ministry of Science and Technology
B) HEC
C) State Bank of Pakistan
D) National Assembly
Which IT-related initiative is supporting freelancers in Pakistan?
A) Pakistan Freelance Hub
B) eRozgaar Program
C) Tech Valley Pakistan
D) NUST IT Plan
What is the name of Pakistan’s first electric vehicle policy?
A) Green Auto Vision
B) Pakistan EV Policy 2020
C) Clean Transport Strategy
D) Future Mobility Plan
Which Pakistani university has a dedicated center for biotechnology research?
A) NIBGE Faisalabad
B) GIKI
C) LUMS
D) UET Taxila
Which organization funds research and innovation projects in Pakistan?
A) Ministry of Commerce
B) Higher Education Commission (HEC)
C) Federal Board of Revenue
D) Pakistan Stock Exchange
Which technology is being introduced for e-governance in Pakistan?
A) Blockchain
B) AI-driven automation
C) 5G networks
D) All of the above