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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 2 · 25 questions

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01Which language was mostly used in first generation computers?

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02Which programming language type developed more in the second generation?

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03Languages like FORTRAN and COBOL were important in which area?

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04COBOL became mainly famous for which type of work?

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05FORTRAN language was mainly linked with which area?

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06Grace Hopper is especially associated with what?

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07Alan Turing is famous for which idea?

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08John von Neumann's name is associated with what in computer history?

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09What is the simple meaning of stored program concept?

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10What was the usual size of first generation computers?

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11Which item is most associated with punch cards in computer history?

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12Computer generations are mainly classified on what basis?

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13Which option gives a correct feature of the first generation?

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14Which option is a correct feature of the second generation?

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15Which option is the correct identity of the third generation?

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16Which device helped make computers smaller and cheaper in the fourth generation?

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17Artificial intelligence direction in computers is more associated with which generation?

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18What was commonly used for input in first generation computers?

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19Which name is linked with decoding and theory of computation in computer history?

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20What was the general trend of size across computer generations?

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21What was the general trend of speed across computer generations?

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22What was the general trend of power consumption in newer generations?

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23What generally happened to computer cost with newer generations?

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24What generally happened to reliability across computer generations?

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25What is the safest method to solve questions on history and generations?

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