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91. The man who conceived the first Computer the British inventor named:

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Answer: Charles Babbage

Explanation Charles Babbage was an inventor from UK. Charles Babbage is known as the Father of Computer. Babbage born: 1791 Babbage died: 1871 AGM 17-12-2022

92. Rocket was invented by ______?

راکٹ کی ایجاد ______ نے کی تھی؟

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Answer: William Congreve

Explanation William Congreve , an English inventor, is credited with developing the Congreve rocket in the early 19th century, which was used in warfare . The Congreve rocket was the first significant military rocket technology developed in the modern era.

93. The man who built the first Mechanical Calculator was ______?

پہلا میکینیکل کیلکولیٹر بنانے والا شخص کون تھا؟

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Answer: Blaise Pascal

Explanation Blaise Pascal , a French mathematician, created it in 1642 . The first mechanical calculator was invented to perform addition and subtraction automatically. It was powered by gears and wheels . Additional information : Pascal’s calculator was called the Pascaline . John Mauchly co-invented the ENIAC (first electronic computer) much later. Harvard Aliken is unrelated to the first calculator . Last verified on 16-01-2026

94. Which of the following inventions is the oldest? Clock, Microscope, Barometre, Cycle

مندرجہ ذیل میں سے کون سی ایجاد سب سے قدیم ہے؟

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Answer: Clock

Explanation - Clock – Invented around the 14th century (1300s) - Microscope – Invented in 1590 - Barometer – Invented in 1643 - Cycle (bicycle) – Invented in early 19th century (around 1817)

95. Who was the first to measure the earth's radius?

زمین کے رداس کی پیمائش کرنے والا پہلا شخص کون تھا؟

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Answer: Eratosthenes

Explanation Eratosthenes was the first person to calculate the Earth's radius in the 3rd century B.C.E. He was a Greek astronomer who lived in Alexandria, Egypt . Eratosthenes's calculation of the Earth's radius was 6,366 km , which is close to the modern value of 6,378 km .

96. Homeopathy as system of medicine was developed in which year_____?

ہومیوپیتھی بحیثیت طب کس سال میں تیار کی گئی؟

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Answer: 1796

Explanation Homeopathy developed by: Dr. Samuel Hahnemann Homeopathy developed in: Germany World Homeopathy Day observed: 10 April Samuel Hahnemann born: April 10, 1755

97. Name the person who devised shorthand system?

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Answer: Sir Isac Pitman

Explanation No single person invented "shorthand," as multiple systems Two of the most well-known and widely used systems were devised by Sir Isaac Pitman and John Robert Gregg Sir Isaac Pitman System: Pitman shorthand. Devised: 1837 . John Robert Gregg System: Gregg shorthand. Devised: 1888 .

98. What was the original name of twitter?

ٹویٹر کا اصل نام کیا تھا؟

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Answer: Twitr

Explanation Evan Williams, byname Ev, American computer programmer who, with Jack Dorsey and Biz Stone, founded Twitter.

99. Who was the conqueror of Spain?

سپین کا فاتح کون تھا؟

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Answer: Tariq bin Ziad

Explanation The conqueror of Spain was Tariq ibn Ziyad . He led the Muslim army in 711 AD and began the conquest of the Iberian Peninsula . He defeated the Visigothic ruler King Roderic at the Battle of Guadalete . His landing place is famously known as Jabal al-Tariq (Gibraltar). Last verified on 25-04-2026

100. Sergen Brin and Larry Page are the founder of ____?

سرجن برن اور لیری پیج کس کے بانی ہیں؟

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Answer: Google

Explanation Google, a US multinational technology company Founded September 4, 1998 Founder Sergen Brin & Larry Page Headquarters California, USA Parent Company Alphabet Inc Google Most visited Website in World

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