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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 4 · 25 questions

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01How did the use of operating systems grow in the third generation?

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02What is the simple meaning of time sharing?

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03Mainframe computer was more associated with which work?

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04The development of minicomputers was linked with which need?

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05The term microcomputer is mainly related to which technology?

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06What is the main use of a supercomputer?

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07India's PARAM supercomputer is associated with which institution?

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08Which term is important in the spread of computer education and information technology in India?

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09What was the main shift from mechanical calculators to electronic computers?

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10Analog computers were mainly used for what type of data?

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11A digital computer works on what type of information?

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12Hybrid computer is considered a combination of what?

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13Moore's law is generally associated with what?

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14What does large scale integration mean?

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15Very large scale integration is more associated with which generation?

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16What was the main use of punch cards in computer history?

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17What was magnetic tape used for in early computers?

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18Floppy disk was what type of storage medium?

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19Core memory in computer history was related to what?

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20Why was maintenance difficult in first generation computers?

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21Why did reliability of computers increase in the third generation?

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22In fifth generation context natural language processing is related to what?

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23Robotics can be linked with which idea in computer generations?

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24Which is the correct order to remember computer generations?

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25How should inventors and devices be remembered in history questions?

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