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General Knowledge

History and Generations of Computers.

This topic from Basic Computer Knowledge introduces Class 12 General Knowledge students to the historical development of computers and the major stages known as computer generations. Students learn how early machines using vacuum tubes evolved through transistors, integrated circuits, microprocessors, and modern intelligent technologies. It explains the changing size, speed, storage, reliability, programming methods, and applications of computers, helping learners connect key technological advances with the way computers are used in education, business, science, communication, and everyday life.

Easy · Level 1 · 25 questions

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01Which is considered one of the oldest simple tools for calculation?

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02Who made the calculating device called Pascaline?

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03Napier's Bones was useful for which work?

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04The mechanical calculator called Stepped Reckoner is associated with whom?

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05What was used for control in the Jacquard Loom?

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06Who is called the father of the computer?

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07Which machine of Charles Babbage is considered close to the idea of a general purpose computer?

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08What was the main purpose of the Difference Engine?

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09Who is famous as the first computer programmer?

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10Which person is associated with the punch card based census machine?

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11The historical roots of IBM are linked with which area?

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12What type of early computer was Mark I?

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13ENIAC was mainly what type of early computer?

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14UNIVAC I is associated with which category among early computers?

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15What was the main electronic component in first generation computers?

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16What replaced vacuum tubes in second generation computers?

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17What was the main technology of third generation computers?

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18What is considered the main base of fourth generation computers?

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19Fifth generation computers are generally associated with which idea?

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20What was a common problem of vacuum tube computers?

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21Why were transistor based computers better than vacuum tube computers?

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22What is the simple meaning of an integrated circuit?

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23What is the main importance of a microprocessor?

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24The spread of personal computers is mainly linked with which generation?

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25Which order correctly shows the technologies of computer generations?

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