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#PPSC_repeated_mcqs📚*

1. Who wrote draft of Muslim League – 1906?---maulana johar

2. Decision in 1st round table conference 1930? Federal character of constitution

3. When Quaid said, Hindu India and Muslim India parted India forever...wrote After Nehru Report

4. Presidential period of Quaid in Muslim League. 31 years

5. Indian Civil Services in which year?* 1861

6. 1st Governor of Punjab--francis

7. 1st chief Minister of Punjab ---mamdot

prime minister at the time of 1956 constitution-- ch muhd ali

8. 1st viceroy of sub continent---canning

9. A woman in each of round table conference?---begum shahnawaz

10. Liaqat Nehru pact purpose – 1950? Minorities Problems

11. On which river Bagliar Dam is constructed?---chenab

12. Where is Ranikot Fort?—Jamshoro

13. In 1922, which historical site was discovered? Meher garh

14. National Animal of Pakistan.----markhore

15. Duration of National Anthem.---80 seconds

16. Showmen of congress? Abu kalam Azad

17. Founder of Deoband?--- Moulana Qasim Nanutvi’

18. Demand of Separate Electorate accepted. 1909

19. Pakistan 1st space shuttle?---rahber

20. Taj Mahal in which Indian state?---UP

21. At the time of partition largest state of India.--jammu and kashmire

22. Which one was 1st Princely state joined Pakistan? Bhawalpur

23. Largest desert of world? Sahara

24. Largest desert of Pakistan?---thar

25. Karakaram Highway Length of pakistan section?----805km

26. Who led the Objective Resolution?---maulvi tammizudin

27. Khyber Pass connects peshawr with---kabul


28. Which strait is between Singapore and Malaysia?---johar

29. Arboriculture means? Cultivation of Trees

30. Which movement is running in Middle East countries against Kingdoms? Arab spring

31. Arab Spring movement in Middle East countries started from which country? Tunisia

32. On 9th July 1950, Pakistan joined? IMF

33. Reuter is the news agencies of?---uk

34. Monometer is for?--- Pressure

35. Human body produces which thing to protect the body from germs? Antobodies

36. Which new institution formed in constitution of 1973? All of them

37. NFC award awarded how many times till now?---7 times

38. Malaria disease cause discovered by whom?

39. Which mountain situated on Hindu Kush range? None of them

40. Siachin Glacier situated in?--- Chelash

41. How many Federal Administrative Tribal Agencies are?----7

42. Largest Agency by population? ---south waziristan not sure

43. “Land of free people”?thailand

44. Which country consist large number of volcano? Philepine

45. Sine Die? with out fix a day

46. Parliament of Russia? Duma

47. Dead Sea between? Israel and jordon

48. Largest sea? South china sea

49. Mir Makeem rind_____ is poet of which language---balochi

50. Which country is below the sea level?---i wrote new zealand which is wrong,correct netherland

51. After the independence daily news paper was?---amroze

52. Rise in stock exchange is called?---bullish

53. From which country Gawadar was purchased?---oman

54. In 1864, Sir Syed Ahmad khan starts which educational society?---scientific society Ghazi pur

55. Greenpeace is? Envirnmental protection movement

56. Antiseptic substance on earth is?---garlic


57. First Punjabi poet?

58. Urdu k Haroof ki Tadaad kitni hai?---37

59. Pakistan’s First Radio Station?---Lahore, but correct is karachi

60. Judges tenure in International courtof justice?---9 years

61. Golden Gate?----san francisco

62. Asia Watch?----human rights organization

63. Where is Reko Dik - Gold and silver are?---balochistan

64. Which Substance is used in cement and plaster of Paris? Gipsum

65. Hazrat (SAW) ne kitnay Gazwat may may shirkat ki ?----27

66. Quran Majeed may kul kitnay Gazwat ka zikar hai?------12

67. Islam ka pehla Gazwwa?----abwa

68. Bani Israel kis ki Qom thi?-----hazrat yaqoob

69. Aunthni (Camel) ka mojza kis Nabi se mansoob hai?---prophet salih

70. Sub se acha Ghar App (SAW) ne kiss ghar ko kaha? Orphan treated well.

#Constitutions (1956 1962 1973

#Constitution_1956

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1. Constitution of 1956 was passed from National Assembly on

A. 29th January, 1956

B. 29 February, 1956

C. 29 April, 1956

Answer= B

2. In formation of 1st Constitution ______ played very important role

A. Skandar Mirza

B. Muhammad Ali Bogra

C. Ch. Muhammad Ali

Answer=C

3. Constitution of 1956 was enforced on


A. 23rd Feb, 1956

B. 14th Aug, 1956

C. 23rd March, 1956

Answer=C

4. The Constitution of 1956 was framed by the Constituent Assembly in the name of

A. Peoples

B. President

C. Prime Minister

Answer=A

5. The Constitution of 1956 was to assented to by the

A. President

B. Governor General

C. Both (a) and (b)

Answer=B

6. Constitution of Pakistan, 1956 declared Pakistan as

A. Islamic Republic of Pakistan

B. Republic of Pakistan

C. None of the above

Answer=A

7. Definition of the State was provided in Article ______, of the Constitution of 1956

A. 2

B. 3

C. 5

Answer=B

8. Part ______ of the Constitution of 1956 was granting fundamental rights

A. One

B. Two

C. Three

Answer=B
9. According to the Constitution of, 1956 there shall be _____ form of government in country

A. Parliamentary

B. Presidential

C. None of the above

Answer=A

10. According to the Constitution of 1956 ______ was the Head of State

A. President

B. Prime Minister

C. Governor General

Answer=A

11. Minimum age to become President was held _____, year in 1956 Constitution

A. 35

B. 40

C. 45

Answer=B

12. According to the Constitution of 1956 there shall be _____ legislature in country

A. Bi cameral

B. Uni Cameral

C. Tri Cameral

Answer=B

13. According to the Constitution of 1956 ______ was the highest Court of country

A. Supreme Court

B. Federal Court

C. High Court

Answer=B

14. According to the Constitution of 1956 _____ were declared as National Languages

A. Urdu and English

B. Urdu and Hindi

C. Urdu and Bengali


Answer=C

15. 1956 Constitution provided ______ form of government for the country

A. Unitary

B. Federal

C. Both (a) and (b)

Answer=B

16. The Constitution of 1956 was consisting ______ Articles, and ______, parts

A. 240 Articles 10 parts

B. 280 Articles 7 parts

C. 234 Articles 13 parts

Answer=C

17. Constitution of 1956 _____ part was dealing with Fundament Rights

A. Part one

B. Part two

C. Part three

Answer=B

18. Constitution of 1956 prevails for _________,

A. 2 years

B. 2

C. 3 years

Answer=B

19. The Constitution of 1956 was abrogated on

A. October, 1958

B. June, 1956

C. July, 1956

Answer=A

20. The Constitution of 1956 was enacted by the assembly in the name of

A. In the name of Islam

B. In the name of Pakistan


C. In the name of peoples

Answer=C

21. Strength of Membership of National Assembly According 1956 Constitution was

A. 340

B. 310

C. 240

Answer=B

22. Constitution of 1956 provided _____ form of election

A. Direct

B. Indirect

C. None of the above

Answer=A

23. Constitution of 1956 provided _____ citizenship of the citizens of the country

A. Single

B. Double

C. Both (a) and (b)

Answer=A

24. According 1956 Constitution powers and authorities were

A. In the hand of Center

B. In the hands of Provinces

C. Divided between (a) and (b)

Answer=C

25. The Constitution of 1956 suggested _____ kind of government for the country

A. Parliamentary From

B. Presidential Form

C. Dictatorship

Answer=A

======================END=============

#CONSTITUTION_1962
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1. Constitution, of 1962 was made on

A. 23rd March, 1962

B. 28 February, 1962

C. 14 August, 1962

Answer=B

2. Constitution of 1962 was consisting

A. 250 Articles, and 10 parts

B. 260 Articles, and 9 parts

C. 234 Articles, and 12 parts

Answer=A

3. Constitution of 1962, provided ______ form of government

A. Parliamentary

B. Presidential

C. None of the above

Answer=B

4. Constitution of 1962, provided ______ election for President

A. Direct

B. Indirect

C. Both (a) and (b)

Answer=B

5. According to Constitution of 1962, age limit to cast vote was________

A. 21 years

B. 20 years

C. 18 years

Answer=A

6. According to Constitution of 1962, President was elected through

A. Parliament

B. Provincial assemblies
C. Electoral College

Answer=C

7. According to Constitution of 1962, minimum age limit for President-ship was

A. 35 years

B. 40 years

C. 45 years

Answer=A

8. Article _______ , of the Constitution of 1962, empowered President with power of dissolution of
National Assembly

A. 13

B. 23

C. 33

Answer=B

9. Under Article 13 of the Constitution of 1962 _____ can be impeached

A. President

B. Prime-Minister

C. Speaker

Answer=A

10. The Constitution of 1962, held ______ religion for Speaker of National Assembly

A. Islam

B. Non believer

C. No restriction upon

Answer=C

11. The Constitution of 1962, provided Federation consisting centre and ______ provinces

A. 2

B. 3

C. 1

Answer=A

12. Total strength of Members of National Assembly according to Constitution of 1962, was
A. 156 members

B. 218 members

C. 318 members

Answer=B

13. According to Constitution of 1962, Provincial Assemblies were consisting ______ members

A. 200

B. 218

C. 220

Answer=B

14. In initial name of the Country in 1962 Constitution was held

A. Republic of Pakistan

B. Islamic Republic of Pakistan

C. Islamic Democratic Pakistan

Answer=A

15. Through an amendment in ______ 1962, name of the State was declared Islamic Republic of
Pakistan instead of Republic of Pakistan

A. December

B. October

C. August

Answer=A

16. According to Constitution of 1962 ______ was the Chief Executive of the Country

A. President

B. Prime-Minister

Answer=A

17. Term and Tenure of President Office in Constitution of 1962, was

A. 4 years

B. 5 years

C. 6 years

Answer=B
18. According to Constitution of 1962, ______ was the highest Court of the country

A. Supreme Court

B. Federal Court

C. Federal Shariat Court

Answer=A

19. Constitution of 1962, provided ______ Legislature

A. Uni Cameral

B. Bi Cameral

C. Tri-Cameral

Answer=A

20. As per Constitution of 1962 age limit for Judge of Supreme Court was

A. Sixty years

B. Sixty two years

C. Sixty five years

Answer=C

21. As per Constitution of 1962 retiring age of High Court Judge was

A. Sixty years

B. Sixty two years

C. Sixty five years

Answer=A

22. As per Constitution of 1962, ______ were held National Languages

A. Urdu

B. Bengali

C. Both (a) and (b)

Answer=C

23. According to Constitution of 1962, _____ was given to provinces

A. Provincial autonomy

B. Independence

C. Self control
Answer=A

24. Constitution of 1962 declared _____ as Capital of the country

A. Karachi

B. Lahore

C. Islamabad

Answer=C

25. Article 29 of the Constitution of 1962 empowered President in absence of National Assembly to
promulgate an ______ with the same powers and force as an Act of the Legislature

A. Ordinance

B. Instrument

C. Bill

Answer=A

26. By Article 226 of the Constitution of 1962 Field Marshal Ayub Khan was become the First ______ of
Pakistan

A. Chief Executive

B. Martial Law Administrator

C. President

Answer=C

27. Constitution of 1962 was replaced by

A. Provisional Constitution Order of 1969

B. Legal Frame Work Order of 1971

C. Constitution of 1973

Answer=A

28. Constitution of 1962, was abrogated on

A. March, 1969

B. June, 1970

C. July 1970 of 1962

Answer=A

29. Constitution of 1962 remained for


A. Six years

B. Seven years

C. Eight years

Answer=B

30. The Constitution of 1962 is also famous as

A. One man show

B. Sign of dictatorship

C. Absolute Constitution

Answer=A

31. Constitution of 1962 was abrogated by

A. General Tikka Khan

B. General Agha Muhammad Yahya Khan

C. General Asghar Khan

Answer=B

#CONSTITUTION_1973

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1. Constitution of 1973 was authenticated and published in the official Gazette on

A. 23rd March, 1973

B. 12th May, 1973

C. 12th April, 1973

Answer=C

2. The Constitution of 1973 came into force on

A. 23rd March, 1973

B. 12th May, 1973

C. 14th August, 1973

Answer=C

3. Constitution of 1973 consist

A. 250 Articles,
B. 280 Articles

C. 285 Articles

Answer=B

4. Constitution of 1973 consist ______

A. 6 schedules

B. 7 schedules

C. 8 schedules

Answer=B

5. Objectives Resolution was passed on

A. January, 1949

B. February, 1949

C. March, 1949

D. None of above

Answer=C

6. According to Objectives Resolution sovereignty over the entire Universe belongs to

A. Public of Pakistan

B. Almighty Allah

C. Government of Pakistan

D. None of above

Answer=B

7. According to Objectives Resolution authority enjoyed by the peoples of Pakistan within limits
prescribed by Almighty Allah as sacred _______

A. Trust

B. Right

C. Duty

D. None of above

Answer=A

8. Objectives Resolution provided that the State shall exercise its powers and authority through _______

A. Dictators
B. Elected representatives of peoples

C. Both (a) and (b)

D. None of above

Answer=B

9. Objectives Resolution stress that the Muslims of Pakistan shall enable to order their lives ________

A. Secular

B. As per teachings of Islam

C. Both (a) and (b)

D. None of above

Answer=B

10. According to Objectives Resolution minorities shall be made

A. Free to serve their lives according to their own religion

B. Bound to serve their lives according teachings of Islam

C. To serve their lives according to government policies

D. None of above

Answer=A

11. According to Objectives Resolution independence of the judiciary shall be

A. Attached

B. Fully secured

C. Developed

D. None of above

Answer=B

12. Objectives Resolution demanded that Pakistan

A. Shall play its positive role for international community

B. Play model role for Muslim Countries

C. Both (a) and (b)

D. None of above

Answer=C

13. Objectives Resolution was set as ______ in 1973 Constitution


A. Preamble

B. Annexure

C. First Schedule

Answer=A

14. The Constitution of 1973 declared Pakistan as

A. Republic of Pakistan

B. Islamic Republic of Pakistan

C. Federation of Pakistan

Answer=B

15. As per Article 1 of the Constitution territories of Pakistan shall comprise

A. The Province of Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab Sindh, Federal Capital and FATA

B. Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab, Sindh and FATA

C. Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab, Sindh and Islamabad Capital Territory

Answer=A

16. Islam to be the State religion of Pakistan as provided in _____ of the Constitution of 1973

A. Article 1

B. Article 2

C. Article 2(A)

Answer=B

17. According to Article 2A Objectives Resolution is _____ Part of the Constitution

A. First

B. Corroborative

C. Substantive

Answer=C

18. The basic duty of every citizen of Pakistan is that

A. He must be faithful person

B. He must play creative role for development of Pakistan

C. He must be loyalth to Pakistan

Answer=C
19. Loyalty to state and obedience to Constitution and law is basic duty of every citizen of Pakistan and it
is provided in

A. Article 5 of the Constitution

B. Article 5-A of the Constitution

C. Article 6 of the Constitution

D. None of above

Answer=A

20. Any person who abrogates or subverts or suspends or held in abeyance, or attempts or conspires to
abrogate or suspend or held in abeyance, the Constitution by use of force or show of force or by any
other unconstitutional means shall be guilty of

A. High treason

B. Felony

C. Sedition

Answer=A

21. As per Article 6(3) ______ is empowered to provide punishment of persons found guilty of high
treason

A. Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament)

B. Supreme Court

C. Law enforcement agencies

D. None of above

Answer=A

22. Definition of the State is provided in Article _____ of the Constitution of 1973

A. 7

B. 8

C. Both (a) and (b)

D. None of above

Answer=A

23. Articles ______ to _______ of The Constitution of 1973 are providing Principles of Policy

A. 18 to 28

B. 29 to 40
C. 28 to 38

D. None of above

Answer=B

24. Article 8 Constitution of 1973 describe any law inconsistent with or in derogation of Fundamental
rights

A. To be void

B. To be illegal

C. To be valid

Answer=A

25. No person shall be deprived of life or liberty save in accordance with law as provided in

A. Article 8 of the Constitution of 1973

B. Article 9 of the Constitution of 1973

C. Article 10 of the Constitution of 1973

Answer=B

26. Articles ______ to _______ of the Constitution deals with Fundamental Rights

A. 8 to 28

B. 8 to 30

C. 8 to 32

Answer=A

27. Any right which has been provided by the Constitution of 1973 is called

A. National right

B. Inherent right

C. Fundamental right

Answer=C

28. Safeguards as to arrest and detention is provided in _______ of the Constitution

A. Article 8

B. Article 10

C. Article 12

Answer=B
29. Article 10-A of the Constitution deals with

A. Right to fair trial

B. Right to safeguard against illegal detention

C. None of above

Answer=A

30. Right to fair trial is ______ right of every citizen of Pakistan

A. Fundamental

B. Inherent

C. Natural

Answer=A

31. Slavery, forced labour, etc. are prohibited in Article ______, of the Constitution of 1973

A. 11

B. 11-A

C. None of above

Answer=A

32. Article 12 of the Constitution of 1973 provided protection against

A. Terrorism

B. Illegal detention

C. Retrospective punishment

Answer=C

33. Article 13 of the Constitution protects from

A. Illegal

B. Unfair trial

C. Double punishment

Answer=C

34. No person shall be subjected to torture for the purpose of extracting evidence is provided in Article
_____, of the Constitution 1973

A. 14

B. 14(I)
C. 14(2)

Answer=C

35. Article 15, of the Constitution of 1973 provided freedom of

A. Speech

B. Movement

C. Schooling

Answer=B

36. Freedom of assembly is provided in Article _____ of the Constitution of 1973

A. 121

B. 15

C. 16

Answer=C

37. Freedom of ______ is provided in Article 17 of the Constitution of 1973

A. Assembly

B. Association

C. None of above

Answer=B

38. Article 18 of the Constitution, 1973 deals with

A. Freedom of trade

B. Freedom of business or profession

C. Both (a) and (b)

Answer=B

39. Every citizen shall have the right to have access to information in all matters of public importance
subject to regulation and reasonable restrictions imposed by law is provided in Article ______, of The
Constitution of 1973

A. 18

B. 19

C. 19A

Answer=C
40. Article ______ of the Constitution, 1973 provided safeguard against taxation for the purpose any
particular religion

A. 20

B. 21

C. 22

Answer=B

By Hafsa B.

#SCIENTIFIC_INSTRUMENTS

1. Hydrometer measures humidity.

2. Barometer measures atmospheric pressure.

3. Purity of milk is measured by lactometer.

4. Fathometer measures the depth of oceans.

5. Sextant is used for measuring altitude of Sun and other heavenly bodies.

6. Chronometer records accurate time on ships.

7. Algesimeter indicates the degree of sensitiveness of skin.

8. Altimeter measures altitudes.

9. Ammeter measures current.

10. Anemometer records velocity of wind.

11. Cyamometer measures blueness of sky or ocean.

12. Dasymeter measures density of gas.

13. Galvanometer measures small electric current.

14. Hydrometer measures relative density of liquids.

15. Hygrometer measures humidity in atmosphere.

16. Hypsometer measures atmospheric pressure to ascertain elevations by determining boiling point of
liquid. Or Hypsometer is an instrument for measuring the height above sea level.

17. Manometer measures pressure of gases.

18. Micrometer measures minute distances

19. • Periscope is used for viewing objects above eye level.


20. Cyclotron is used for electromagnetic acceleration of charged atoms

21. • Geiger counter is used for detecting and recording radioactivity. It was invented by Hans Geiger
(1882-1945)

22. Pyrometer measures high temperatures.

23. Refrectometer measures refractive index of a substance.

24. Seismograph measures intensity of earthquake.

25. Telstar transmits wireless or T.V broadcast.

26. Viscometer measures viscosity of liquids.

27. Spiro graph records the movement of lungs.

28. Photometer measures rate of transpiration.

29. Scotograph is used for enbling blind to write.

30. Eratosthenes measures distance round the earth.

31. Kaldio-scopes have proved helpful in finding the amount of dampness in soil.

32. Mohr’s scale measures degree of hardness of minerals.

33. RBC and WBC is bloods are counted by Hemocytometer.

34. Manometer is the instrument of measuring gas pressure.

35. Spectrometer instrument for measuring the spectrum of light.

36.

37. The variation in the blood flow can be heard with an instrument called _ stethoscope.

38. What is measured by an interferometer-Wavelength of light.

39. Hydrophone is used for measuring sound under water.

40. Magnometer is an instrument designed to compare the magnetic movement and field.

41. Potometer is used to measure the rate of respiration in animal and plants.

42. For measuring solar radiation we use pyrheliometer.

43. Actimometer measures direct heating power of the Sun.

44. Ammeter is use for measuring current strength.

45. Manometer is the instrument of measuring gas pressure.

46. Spectrometer instrument for measuring the spectrum of light.

47. The measurement of rainfall is made by an instrument known as rain gauge


48. What is measured with an ombrometer-Rainfall

49. The instrument used to measure very high temperature: Infrared pyrometers

50. Mechanical energy into electrical energy: Generator

51. Heat energy into mechanical energy: Heat engine or steam engine.

52. Electrical energy into mechanical energy: Electrical Motor

53. • Electrical energy into sound energy: Loudspeaker

54. Sound energy into electrical energy: Microphone

55. The device used to measure radioactivity: Geiger-Muller tube

56. • The device which converts the chemical energy into electrical energy: Battery

57. The device used to measure radioactivity. Geiger counter

58. Hygrometer is instrument used for measuring humidity of air.

59. Heliscope is used for viewing the sun.

60. What does a potometer measure- Water intake

61. Clinical thermometer usually measures in Fahrenheit.

62. Actimometer measures direct heating power of the Sun.

63. Ammeter is use for measuring current strength

64. Voltammeter is an electrolytic cell for conducting electrolytic dissociation of electrolyte.

65. What does a drosomoter measure: Dew

66. Relative density of an atmosphere is measured by hygrometer.

67. Spirograph is an apparatus used for recording the movement of the lungs.

68. The maximum limit of sound beyond which a person can become deaf is 129 lbs.

69. Charles K Rhodes developed an X-Ray emitting laser in 1990.

70. Son meter is an instrument used to study the behavior of vibrating string.

71. The instrument used for measuring the velocity of wind is known as anemometer.

72. Altimeter: an apparatus used in aircraft for measuring altitudes.

73. Ammeter: is used for to measure intensity of sound.

74. Anemometer: is an instrument for measuring the force and velocity of wind.

75. Audiometer: an instrument to measure intensity of sound.

76. Audiophone: is an instrument required for improving imperfect sense of hearing.


77. Barograph: for continuous recording of atmospheric pressure.

78. Barometer: is an apparatus used for measuring the atmospheric pressure.

79. Binoculars: is an instrument used for seeing distant objects, the rays of light are twice reflected by
means of right-angled prisms.

80. Callipers: a compass with legs for measuring the inside or outside diameter of bodies.

81. Calorimeter: an instrument used for measuring quantities of heat.

82. Carburettor: is an apparatus for charging air with petrol vapours in an internal combustion engine.

83. Cardiogram: a medical instrument used for tracing the movements of the heart.

84. Cardiograph: is a medical instrument for tracing heart movements.

85. Chronometer: is an instrument kept on board the ships for measuring accurate time.

86. Cinematograph: It consists of a series of lenses arranged to throw on a screen an enlarged image of
photographs. The lens system which forms the image on the screen is termed the focusing lens.

87. Commutator: split ring which forms the main part of a D.C. Dynamo.

88. Compass needle: for knowing approximately the North-South direction at a place.

89. Crescograph: is an instrument for use in recording growth of plants; invented by J.C. Bose.

90. Dip Circle: It is an instrument used to determine the angle between the direction of the resultant
intensity of earth’s field and the horizontal component at a place. This particular angle is know as the dip
of that place.

91. Drinker’s apparatus: to help breathing in infantile paralysis.

92. Dynamo: The origin of electricity in a Dynamo is the transformation of mechanical energy into
electrical energy. It depends on the principle of electro-magnetic induction whereby a current is
produced on traversing a magnetic field.

93. Electroencephalograph (EEG): It is the technique of recording and interpreting the electrical activity
of the brain. Records of the electrical activity of the brain, commonly known as “brain waves”, are called
electroencephalograms or electroencephalographs. EEG is the common abbreviation for both the
technique and the records.

94. Epidiascope: for projecting films as well as images of opaque articles on a screen.

95. Eudiometer: It is a glass tube for measuring volume changes in chemical reactions between gases.

96. Fathometer: is an instrument used for measuring depth of the ocean.

97. Galvanometer: an instrument for measuring currents of small magnitude.

98. G.M. Counter (Geiger Muller Counter): This special device is used for detecting the presence of
radiation and counting certain atomic particles.
99. Gramophone: an instrument with which we can reproduce the sound recorded by a suitable
recording apparatus. It is fitted with a special type of apparatus known as sound box invented by
Berliner.

100. Gravimeter: is an instrument for recording measurement under water and to determine the
presence of oil deposits under water.

101. Gyroscope: is an instrument used to illustrate dynamics of rotating bodies. It is a type of spinning
wheel fixed to the axle.

102. Hydrometer: is an instrument used for measuring the specific gravity of liquids.

103. Hydrophone: is an instrument used for recording sound under water.

104. Hygrometer: is an instrument used for measuring humidity in air.

105. Kymograph: is an instrument used to record graphically various physiological movements i.e., blood
pressure, heart beating, study of lungs etc in living beings.

106. Lactometer: is an apparatus used for measuring the purity of milk.

107. Manometer: for determining the pressure of a gas.

108. Mariner’s Compass: is an apparatus which is used to guide the sailors. The needle always points
north-south.

109. Micrometer: is an instrument used for converting sound i.e., fraction of the lowest division of a
given scale.

110. Microphone: is an instrument used for converting sound waves into electrical vibrations.

111. Microscope: is an instrument which is used for magnifying minute objects by a lens system.

112. Microtome: is used for cutting an object into thin parts for microscopic inspection.

113. Odometer: is an instrument by virtue of which the distance covered by wheeled vehicles is
recorded.

114.

115. Periscope: It is usually used by the crew of a submarine to survey the ships etc, on the surface of
the sea while the submarine is under water. It also enables the sailors to observe objects on the other
side of an obstacle without exposing themselves.

116. Phonograph: is an instrument used for reproducing sound.

117. Photometer: is an apparatus used to compare the illuminating power of two sources of light.

118. Pipette: It is a glass tube with the aid of which a definite volume of liquid may be transferred.

119. Potentiometer: is used for comparing the e.m.f.s, of cells, measurements of the thermal e.m.f.s,
large potential differences and currents. It is also used for measuring low resistances.

120. Psychrometer: is an instrument for measurement of the humidity of the atmosphere.


121. Pyrometer: is an instrument for recording high temperatures from a great distance (i.e., for
recording temperature of the sun etc.) by making use of the laws of radiation.

122. Radar: Radio, Angle, Detection And Range is used to detect the direction and range of an
approaching aeroplane by means of radio microwaves.

123. Rain Gauge: is an apparatus for recording of rainfall at a particular place.

124. Radiometer: is an instrument for measuring the emission of radiant energy.

125. Refractometer: is an instrument to measure refractive indices.

126. Saccharimeter: is an instrument for determining the amount of sugar in a solution. It is used in
breweries.

127. Seismometer or Seismograph: is an instrument used for recording earthquake shocks.

128. Sextant: is an instrument invented by John Hadley used for measuring the altitude of the sun and of
other inaccessible heavenly bodies.

129. Spectrometer: (1) It is a type of spectroscope suitable for the precise measurements of refractive
indices. (2) An instrument for measuring the energy distribution of a particular type of radiation.

130. Speedometer: is an instrument which indicates speed at which a vehicle is moving.

131. Spherometer: is an instrument for measuring curvature of surfaces.

132. Sphygmomanometer: an instrument used for measuring arterial blood-pressure.

133. Sphygmophone: an instrument, with the help of which a pulse beat makes a sound.

134. Sphygmoscope: an instrument, by virtue of which, arterial pulsations become visible.

135. Stereoscope: It is a special type of binocular, through which a double photograph snapped from
two different angles by a two-lensed camera is viewed in solid relief.

136. Stethoscope: is an instrument to hear and analyse movements of heart and lungs.

137. Stop watch: for recording small intervals of time in the laboratory, in races and other events.

138. Stroboscope: is an instrument for viewing objects moving rapidly with a periodic motion and to see
them as if they were at rest.

139. Tachometer: is an instrument for determining speeds of aeroplanes and motor boats.

140. Telephone: a device by virtue of which two persons at two different places can communicate. It
consists of two main parts (i) a microphone and (ii) a receiver.

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142. Teleprinter: an instrument which prints automatically messages sent from one place to another, on
telegraph lines.

143. Telescope: is an apparatus used for observing distant objects.


144. Theodolite: is an instrument for measuring horizontal and vertical angles.

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146. Thermocouple: an instrument based on thermo-electricity used for measuring temperatures.

147. Thermometer: is an apparatus used for measuring temperature.

148. Thermostat: It is an instrument used to regulate the temperature to a particular degree.

149. Viscometer: is an instrument to measure viscidity

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