Inventions Practice Question and Answer

Q:

Who invented the railway engine?

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    Charles Babbage
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    Isaac Newton
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    James Watt
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    George Stephenson
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Answer : 4. "George Stephenson"
Explanation :

The invention of the railway engine is credited to George Stephenson. The correct answer is (D) George Stephenson. George Stephenson, an English engineer, is known for developing the first practical steam locomotive, named "The Rocket," which played a crucial role in the early development of railways.

Q:

The super computer ‘PARAM’ was developed by

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    TATA
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    IIT-Kharagpur
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    IIT-Kanpur
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    C-DAC
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Answer : 4. "C-DAC"
Explanation :

The supercomputer 'PARAM' was developed by C-DAC (Centre for Development of Advanced Computing), so the correct answer is:

(D) C-DAC

Q:

Who invented the FM radio?

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    Edwin Howard Armstrong
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    Edward Henrik Armstrong
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    Louis Theroux
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    Adam Anter
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Answer : 1. "Edwin Howard Armstrong"
Explanation :

The inventor of FM (Frequency Modulation) radio is Edwin Howard Armstrong. The correct answer is (A) Edwin Howard Armstrong. Armstrong made significant contributions to radio technology, and he is credited with inventing FM radio in the 1930s.

Q:

Who is said to be the father of Indian Space Programme? 

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    Abdul Kalam
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    Rakesh Sharma
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    Vikram Sarabhai
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    Homi Bhabha
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Answer : 3. "Vikram Sarabhai "
Explanation :

The father of the Indian Space Programme is often considered to be:

(C) Vikram Sarabhai

Dr. Vikram Sarabhai, an eminent scientist, visionary, and the founder of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), is widely regarded as the father of the Indian Space Programme. He played a pivotal role in establishing and nurturing India's space capabilities. Dr. Sarabhai was instrumental in the launch of India's first satellite, Aryabhata, in 1975, marking a significant milestone in the country's space exploration journey. His vision and leadership laid the foundation for the development of ISRO and the growth of India's space capabilities, making space exploration an integral part of the country's scientific and technological advancements.

Q:

Which of the following was Indian’s first mapping satellite?

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    CARTOSAT-1
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    Aryabhatta
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    Bhaskara -II
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    INSAT-IA
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Answer : 1. "CARTOSAT-1"
Explanation :

CARTOSAT-1 was India’s first cartography (mapping) satellite. It was launched from the SHAR Centre in Sriharikota in May 2005 by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).

Q:

The third generation anti-tank missile that was successfully test fired by DRDO at Rajasthan in named

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    Agni
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    Nag
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    Cobra
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    Toophan
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Answer : 2. "Nag"
Explanation :

The third-generation anti-tank missile successfully test-fired by DRDO (Defence Research and Development Organisation) in Rajasthan is named:Nag

Q:

Telephone was invented by

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    Alexander Graham Bell
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    J.L. Baird
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    Stevenson
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    Newton
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Answer : 1. "Alexander Graham Bell"
Explanation :

The telephone was invented by Alexander Graham Bell. The correct answer is (A) Alexander Graham Bell. Bell is widely recognized for his pioneering work in the development of the telephone, and he received the first US patent for the invention of the telephone in 1876.


Q:

In 1831, electricity became viable for use in technology when ________ created the electric dynamo.

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    Benjamin Franklin
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    Alessandro Volta
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    Michael Faraday
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    Thomas Edison
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Answer : 3. "Michael Faraday"
Explanation :

In 1831, electricity became viable for use in technology when Michael Faraday created the electric dynamo. The correct answer is (C) Michael Faraday. 

Faraday's work on electromagnetic induction laid the foundation for the development of electric generators and dynamos, which played a crucial role in the generation of electric power.

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