1. What did he invent? (Please refer to the picture to the left)
a) Typewriter
b) Camera
c) Telephone
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The correct answer is Telephone
Alexander Graham Bell (March 3, 1847-August 2, 1922) was an eminent scientist, inventor and innovator who is widely credited with the invention of the telephone. His father, grandfather and brother had all been associated with work on elocution and speech, and both his mother and wife were deaf.
His research on hearing and speech further led him to experiment with hearing devices that eventually culminated in Bell being awarded the first US patent for the invention of the telephone in 1876.[
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Alexander Graham Bell (March 3, 1847-August 2, 1922) was an eminent scientist, inventor and innovator who is widely credited with the invention of the telephone. His father, grandfather and brother had all been associated with work on elocution and speech, and both his mother and wife were deaf.
His research on hearing and speech further led him to experiment with hearing devices that eventually culminated in Bell being awarded the first US patent for the invention of the telephone in 1876.
2. What is Harvard Mark I?
a) Computer
b) Concept car
c) Submarine
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The correct answer is Computer.
The first large-scale digital computer appeared in 1944 at Harvard University, built by mathematician Howard Aiken (1900-1973). Sponsored by IBM, it was variously known as the Harvard Mark I or the IBM Automatic Sequence Controlled Calculator (ASCC).
A giant of a machine, stretching 15m (50ft) in length, it was like a huge mechanical calculator built into a wall.
It stored and processed numbers using no fewer than 3304 clickety-clack electromagnetic relays (electrically operated magnets that automatically switched lines in telephone exchanges).
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The first large-scale digital computer appeared in 1944 at Harvard University, built by mathematician Howard Aiken (1900-1973). Sponsored by IBM, it was variously known as the Harvard Mark I or the IBM Automatic Sequence Controlled Calculator (ASCC).
A giant of a machine, stretching 15m (50ft) in length, it was like a huge mechanical calculator built into a wall.
It stored and processed numbers using no fewer than 3304 clickety-clack electromagnetic relays (electrically operated magnets that automatically switched lines in telephone exchanges).
3. Who is the official time keeper of Beijing Olympics?
a) Seiko
b) Casio
c) Omega
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The correct answer is Omega.
Omega Ltd will be responsible for the timing and scoring systems and services, as well as the on-venue results management, at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games and the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games.
In 1964 and 2002, Seiko served as the official timer of Tokyo Olympic Games in Japan and Salt Lake City Winter Olympic Games.
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Omega Ltd will be responsible for the timing and scoring systems and services, as well as the on-venue results management, at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games and the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games.
In 1964 and 2002, Seiko served as the official timer of Tokyo Olympic Games in Japan and Salt Lake City Winter Olympic Games.
4. Who is India's first woman engine driver?
a) Rajashree Sachdev
b) Ritu Chauhan
c) Surekha Yadav
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The correct answer is Surekha Yadav.
Surekha Yadav, Central Railway, became India's first woman engine driver in 1992.
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Surekha Yadav, Central Railway, became India's first woman engine driver in 1992.
5. Who is the Greek god of riches?
a) Hermes
b) Ares
c) Centaur
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The correct answer is Hermes.
Hermes is the Greek god of riches, trade and good fortune. He is also the messenger or herald of the Gods. Ares is the Greek god of war, and Centaur is a mythical creature - part man, part horse.
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Hermes is the Greek god of riches, trade and good fortune. He is also the messenger or herald of the Gods. Ares is the Greek god of war, and Centaur is a mythical creature - part man, part horse.
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