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311. Which of the following nation is considered founder of basketball? A. England B. Nigeria C. Kenya D. America

مندرجہ ذیل میں سے کس قوم کو باسکٹ بال کا بانی سمجھا جاتا ہے؟

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Answer: America

Explanation Basketball is considered the only major sport of strictly American origin, Invented in December 1891 by Dr. James Naismith in Springfield, Massachusetts. Basketball is the national game of Estonia

312. Velocity of Wind is measured?

ہوا کی رفتار کو کس چیز سے ماپا جاتا ہے؟

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Answer: Anemometer

Explanation An anemometer is an instrument that measures wind speed. This type of anemometer has a spinning wheel.

313. The second man who set foot in moon is _____?

چاند پر قدم رکھنے والا دوسرا آدمی _____ ہے؟

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Answer: Buzz Aldrin

Explanation Buzz Aldrin became the second person to walk on the Moon on July 20, 1969 , during the Apollo 11 mission. He followed Neil Armstrong , who became the first person to set foot on the lunar surface.

314. 'Speech Act Theory' was developed by?

’اسپیچ ایکٹ تھیوری‘ کس نے پیش کی؟

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Answer: J.L. Austin

Explanation Speech act theory was primarily developed by British philosopher of language J.L. Austin i In his book How to Do Things with Words n in the 1950s Later expanded upon by American philosopher John Searle

315. Which of the following is known as the Father of Railways?

مندرجہ ذیل میں سے کس کو فادر آف ریلوے کہا جاتا ہے؟

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Answer: George Stpehenson

Explanation George Stephenson is known as the "Father of Railways". Because of his pioneering work in developing the first public inter-city railway line in 1825. It revolutionized transportation and transformed the way people and goods moved around the world. He designed and built several iconic trains, including the famous " Rocket ," which won the Rainhill Trials in 1829 .

316. Thermometer was invented by _____?

تھرمامیٹر کس نے ایجاد کیا تھا؟

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Answer: Daniel Gabriel Fahrenheit

Explanation In 1714, Dutch scientist Daniel Gabriel Fahrenheit invented the first reliable thermometer, using mercury instead of alcohol and water mixtures. In 1724 , he proposed a temperature scale which now bears his name. Galileo made his first telescope in 1609 Barometer Inventor: Evangelista Torricelli Steam engine Inventor: Thomas Savery Microscope Inventor: Zacharias Janssen

317. Who invented the Steam Engine?

بھاپ کا انجن کس نے ایجاد کیا؟

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Answer: James Watt

Explanation James Watt , a Scottish engineer, patented improvements to the steam engine in 1781. He significantly enhancing its efficiency and power , and revolutionizing industry and transportation.

318. Who is credited for discovery of Planetry motion___?

سیاروں کی حرکت کی دریافت کا سہرا کس کو دیا جاتا ہے___؟

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Answer: Kepler

Explanation Johannes Kepler published his first two laws about planetary motion in 1609 , having found them by analyzing the astronomical observations of Tycho Brahe. Kepler's third law was published in 1619 . ****** RY 15-01-2023

319. Roald Amundsen belonged to which country who was first person to reach the South Pole?

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Answer: Norway

Explanation Roald Amundsen was the first person/discover to reach the South Pole. Roald Amundsen was from Norway .

320. Who is the founder of Bluetooth?

بلوٹوتھ کا بانی کون ہے؟

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Answer: Jaap Haartsen

Explanation Jaap Haartsen has been active in the area of wireless communications for more than 25 years. In 1994, he laid the foundations for the system that was later known as the Bluetooth Wireless Technology, enabling connections between a seemingly endless array of devices.

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