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Prominent Scientists of the World MCQs (171–180)

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171.
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Benjamin Franklin, an American, invented the ?
Correct Answer: A. Lightning Rod
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Benjamin Franklin invented the lightning rod to protect buildings from lightning strikes.
172.
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The light bulb was invented by?
Correct Answer: D. Thomas Edison
One-liner
The light bulb was invented by Thomas Edison.
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Who invented the Steam Engine?
Correct Answer: C. James Watt
One-liner
The steam engine was invented by James Watt, who significantly improved its design in the 18th century.
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Who said microbes are animalcule?
Correct Answer: D. Antonie van Leeuwenhoek
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Antonie van Leeuwenhoek was the first to observe and describe microbes, calling them "animalcules."
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The name of Robert Watson-Watt is associated with which of the following inventions?
Correct Answer: A. Radar technology
One-liner
Robert Watson-Watt is associated with the invention of Radar technology.
176.
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Who discovered the vaccine?
Correct Answer: A. Edward Jenner
One-liner
The vaccine was discovered by Edward Jenner, who developed the first smallpox vaccine in 1796.
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Who discovered X-rays?
Correct Answer: C. Wilhelm Roentgen
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X-rays were discovered by Wilhelm Roentgen in 1895.
178.
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John Logie Baird is known for his invention of ?
Correct Answer: B. Television
One-liner
John Logie Baird is known for his invention of the television.
179.
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Dynamite was invented in _?
Correct Answer: C. 1860s
One-liner
Dynamite was invented by Alfred Nobel in the 1860s (patented in 1867).
180.
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Who invented the bulb?
Correct Answer: A. Thomas Edison
One-liner
The practical incandescent light bulb was invented by Thomas Edison in 1879.

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Prominent Scientists of the World MCQs (171–180)

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