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Prominent Scientists of the World MCQs (161–170)

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Past Paper MCQ
Who invented a system of writing and printing for the blind?
Correct Answer: C. Louis Braille
One-liner
The system of writing and printing for the blind was invented by Louis Braille.
162.
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The diversity of species on Earth is generating itself, proved the ideas of ?
Correct Answer: C. Darwin
One-liner
The idea that the diversity of species on Earth generates itself was proved by Darwin through his theory of evolution by natural selection.
163.
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For which discovery did Max Planck receive the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1918?
Correct Answer: B. Energy Quantum
One-liner
Max Planck received the 1918 Nobel Prize in Physics for his discovery of the Energy Quantum.
164.
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Who was the first recipient of the Nobel Prize in Physics?
Correct Answer: B. Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen
One-liner
The first recipient of the Nobel Prize in Physics was Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen, awarded in 1901 for his discovery of X-rays.
165.
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On which date did Neil Alden Armstrong die?
Correct Answer: D. August 25, 2014
One-liner
Neil Alden Armstrong, the first man to walk on the Moon, died on August 25, 2014 at the age of 82.
166.
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Who is credited with the invention of zero?
Correct Answer: B. Brahmagupta
One-liner
The invention of zero as a number with its own identity and rules is credited to the Indian mathematician Brahmagupta.
167.
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Who invented dynamite?
Correct Answer: D. Dr. Alfred B. Nobel
One-liner
Dynamite was invented by Dr. Alfred B. Nobel, a Swedish chemist and engineer.
168.
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Who invented bifocal spectacles?
Correct Answer: A. Benjamin Franklin
One-liner
Bifocal spectacles were invented by Benjamin Franklin.
169.
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Printing Press invented by _?
Correct Answer: C. Johann Gutenberg
One-liner
The printing press was invented by Johann Gutenberg in the 15th century.
170.
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Who invented the Bunsen burner?
Correct Answer: A. Robert Bunsen
One-liner
The Bunsen burner was invented by Robert Bunsen, a German chemist, in 1855.

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